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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KD4UPL wrote:
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?
The 1500 weighs a ton less than the 2500 Mega, has a 3.92 gear v/s 4.10, an 8 speed auto v/s 6 speed, better aerodynamics and aerodynamic aids. Though lighter duty, the 1500 is still pretty stout; much more so than a new F150, which gets pushed around by larger TT much more than the 1500. I also have friends with 4x2, 6.4 bed Laramie's, and they are getting between 22 and 24 unloaded, obviously less towing. A coworker has a 3/4 CC 6.4 and rarely gets over 15 unloaded, or roughly 50% worse than a 1500. Not making numbers up here, as you can find them for yourself with a bit of research.
Again, NO DISELS! Yes, I have reasons for not wanting a modern diesel. They are my reasons; you just have to believe my conviction and move on.
