Ram owners; Ram 1500/2500 ownership question
I've been doing a bit of research about my next truck. We are looking at an older Airstream to restore for retirement travel; weighs about 7,000 loaded. The trailer will be paid for cash, so we have a...
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I seriously question how a 1500 with the same engine as a 2500 is going to get 50% better fuel mileage. I suspect the two trucks will be extremely close in mileage towing or not. Assuming they have the same gear ratio. The engines are the same, the driver is the same, the body is basically the same. Why would the MPG be so much better?
I had a 1500 Dodge for 13 years. It was a great truck but I'll never buy another 1500. A 2500 or 3500 truck is superior in every way for anything you would really need a truck for. It's not just about tow rating but how comfortable is the ride with the trailer in tow? How well does the truck handle with the trailer in tow? How long do the truck's components last under the stress of towing?
By the way, if you get the 2500 I would look hard at the 6.4. I test drove one in a 2500 and it was a great engine. The truck was extremely responsive, smooth, and quiet.
I had a 1500 Dodge for 13 years. It was a great truck but I'll never buy another 1500. A 2500 or 3500 truck is superior in every way for anything you would really need a truck for. It's not just about tow rating but how comfortable is the ride with the trailer in tow? How well does the truck handle with the trailer in tow? How long do the truck's components last under the stress of towing?
By the way, if you get the 2500 I would look hard at the 6.4. I test drove one in a 2500 and it was a great engine. The truck was extremely responsive, smooth, and quiet.
