RAM EcoDiesel a Flop for Towing

Bionic Man wrote:
So, for the record, the speed limit on that stretch of road is 60 MPH, not 65.

That was a mistype on my part. I fixed it.

Bionic Man wrote:
Here, the truck that can maintain the posted maximum allowed speed with it's rated capacity virtually every where else is vilified because it is 10 MPH under the speed limit (maximum allowed legal speed) on a short, extreme tretch of road.

It is not just on this stretch of road that the Ecodiesel has issues.

"While ascending the steepest areas on the route, which included the 6 percent grade of the Grapevine, we had our foot to the floor and the V-6 was spinning at 4,000 rpm for several minutes in order to maintain 55 mph."

http://www.fourwheeler.com/vehicle-reviews/2014-ram-1500-ecodiesel-review-towing-and-mpg-fuel-economy/#ixzz3VdeKsUWK

"The only place where the trucks showed any sign of weakness was climbing the nearly 7 percent final grade on the push to 5,000 feet of elevation. With the accelerator stapled to the floor, the truck’s speed dropped off to 53 mph, and engine temperature climbed to an almost alarming 244 degrees. Thankfully, as we crested the summit, the engine temperature returned to normal and we never experienced any other engine temperature issues during the remainder of the test."

http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/dodge/1403_2014_ram_1500_ecodiesel_vs_2500_sibling_rivalry/trailer_towing.html#ixzz3Vdeyx8G4

It seems towing up inclines in general are getting the better of this engine. This is why I think Ram should lower its tow rating.