Sounds like it's time to go for some test drives. I work with a guy who has the 2.7 and he loves it, and it seems to get pretty good mileage. It's very fast too. I don't think they're rated to tow all that much, though, so make sure it has enough capability for what you're wanting to pull.
If you end up liking the Ram be sure to check out Dennis Dillon's pricing in Caldwell. You're not too far away and it may save you thousands. I worked on five dealerships including the famous Dave Smith up in Kellogg and wasn't able to get very close to Dillon's advertised "Sale Price", which they'll give you without any negotiating.