RAM EcoDiesel a Flop for Towing

itguy08 wrote:
Watch the video closely and look at the temp gauge of the Ram. Notice it's getting up there and this is a cold day. Wonder what it would be like doing the test in the summer.

I noticed that as well, and I wish those guys had a scanguage or something to record the actual temps. I know dieselpowermag.com said the temps shot up to 244F when they were towing wit the Ecodiesel up hill.

I would also agree about it no necessarily being the best option for towing especially if it is closer to its 7,000 lb limit that Ram rates it at like it was. The same guys that did this video also took a 2014 F150 with a 3.5L up the same run, but with a 7,100 trailer and a 3 people in the cab. They recorded an average of 11.3 mpg which would beg ms to ask the question as to why you would get the Ecodiesel if you towing around 7,000 lbs a lot.

2014 F150 3.5L Ecoboost up the Ike Gauntlet w/ 7,100 lbs