RAM/Cummins test drive observations
I am currently towing with a 2006 F350 XLT Crew Cab with V10/4:10 which I purchased new. Truck is mainly used for towing and only has 69K miles. I drive a Focus to work daily. Plan is to buy a new ...
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The payload rating on the diesel 2500 is very understated because the truck weighs a lot and the class 2 max GVWR is 10k lbs. Since you're buying new it makes sense to get the 3500 if you're hauling heavy since the cost is comparable, but the RAWR difference is only 500 lbs between a 2500 and 3500 Ram (except on the few 2500s that come with 17" wheels) so in terms of real world performance there's little difference unless you go Aisin/HO or DRW.
As far as Mega vs Crew, we were really on the fence but opted for the crew cab to get the shorter overall package and subjectively I've never liked the way the Mega looks. Objectively speaking the only downsides to the Mega are the longer length and it eliminates the long bed option if that's something you want.
My 2015 has 15k miles now and I love driving it towing or not. The Tradesman drive train is identical to any other trim level so there should be no performance difference unless you're mixing in the manual or Aisin transmission.
As far as Mega vs Crew, we were really on the fence but opted for the crew cab to get the shorter overall package and subjectively I've never liked the way the Mega looks. Objectively speaking the only downsides to the Mega are the longer length and it eliminates the long bed option if that's something you want.
My 2015 has 15k miles now and I love driving it towing or not. The Tradesman drive train is identical to any other trim level so there should be no performance difference unless you're mixing in the manual or Aisin transmission.
