Jfresh wrote:
mrkoje wrote:
I would go with the 6.4L Hemi and if you are concerned about power then maybe opt for the 4.10 rear axle ratio.
I ended up choosing the Cummins (2012) and then again last year because my trailer was heavier then the specs on the 6.4L setup would allow and I really like that exhaust break going down a hill :).
Now that said - I really don't enjoy driving the Cummins around town. It's a heavy lug and most of the time it has a problem getting out of its own way. The tuck cost more and fuel is more expensive and the MPG isn't much better than my friends 6.4L/4.10 setup. You will like the day to day driving better with the 2500 for sure and it's coil springs. If you have issues with squatting if you get a larger trailer then you can add some airbags. Even a 9000lb trailer would only put around 1100lbs on the ball. You would still have a substantial amount of payload remaining.
So I would say go for the 6.4L Hemi get the 4.10 rear end if you're conceded with low end power and roll in the extra 7k dollars you saved.
the most honest answer i have heard from a cummins owner in a long time.
If you can afford the trailer you can afford what truck you want to buy. I wouldn't be concerned all to much which one you buy. I save $1500 in fuel costs just in towing for my camping trips each summer. Plus I prefer the diesel, distances between fuel ups and the engine brake. One will get a large portion of the upfront cost back when you sell it so take it for what its worth. I had no issue spending the extra money even if I disregard my above points.
