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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IdaD wrote:
A 1500 Ram isn't as stout as a new F150. Not only less power but 5 lug axles versus 6. The new 3.5 Eco will be the class leader among half ton tow vehicles, imo.
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Not according to a few owners I've spoken to. They all traded a previous gen 150 or traded out of a Chevy. They all have the same complaint; the lower mass, compared to the previous steel trucks, creates an issue when towing heavier loads. The weight "wags the dog", which is why trucks should be heavier; you need the extra weight to help control the load. Electronic nannies will only go so far to defy physics. Considering I wouldn't tow near what the 150 is capable of without a 2500, the Ram has a more realistic rating.
Considering the Ecoboost is a gas version of the modern diesels (DI, forced induction, required emissions) I can't imagine getting a lot of years use without a lot of expensive problems. On top of that, the Fords a more expensive than Ram; I saw an XLT recently for the same price as a 1500 LH. Add the expense of aluminum repairs and, well, I can't justify it. Chevy is nice but, again, more than Ram.
About your fuel mileage comment; yeah, the 2500 will suck fuel all the time, but we will not have a trailer hooked up full time, and fuel economy does come into play. At any rate, we have time to look at both options. I've had several Ford and Dodge 3/4 and 1 tons, and they were bears to live with daily, but great in their element.
