Took the plunge - Cummins to Hemi 6.4
After reading posts, reviews, specs, watching videos, and a few test drives, I finally decided to take the plunge. I sold my 2003 Ram 2500 QC LB 4x4 Standard output 5.9 Cummins 5 speed and bought a ne...
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The hitch came in. It is a beast. Much heavier than my RVK3000. The base for the 3000 was easy to pickup and put in the truck. The new 3600 base is a bit of a chore to load.
As far as towing, the 6.4 did well. I am sure a new 6.7 would have been better, but the 6.4 rode smoother than my old truck and handled my trailer great. Acceleration was good, integrated brake controller was great. Cargo camera wasn't really useful and not an option I would pick given the choice. I only got about a 15 miles test since it was getting late. I tried with and without tow/haul on and was able to set the cruise at 60 in 6th gear. I'm satisfied with my purchase. The real test comes in 2 weeks when we take a trip to Disney (from central OH, about 1000 miles down through WV, VA, NC, SC, GA into FL).
I installed the posts in the above axle position (2nd closest to front) at the highest setting. I might try it with the middle height setting (should only drop 1"). I had about 8" between bedrails and the trailer, but it looks a little nose high.
The truck squatted about 2"-2.5" with the trailer on it. I haven't weighed it yet, but pin weight per Keystone's brochure is 1995 lbs. I'll have to look at the yellow sticker next time I am out there to see what it shows.
(weight is on truck in the picture, but landing gear is just barely off the ground)
As far as towing, the 6.4 did well. I am sure a new 6.7 would have been better, but the 6.4 rode smoother than my old truck and handled my trailer great. Acceleration was good, integrated brake controller was great. Cargo camera wasn't really useful and not an option I would pick given the choice. I only got about a 15 miles test since it was getting late. I tried with and without tow/haul on and was able to set the cruise at 60 in 6th gear. I'm satisfied with my purchase. The real test comes in 2 weeks when we take a trip to Disney (from central OH, about 1000 miles down through WV, VA, NC, SC, GA into FL).
I installed the posts in the above axle position (2nd closest to front) at the highest setting. I might try it with the middle height setting (should only drop 1"). I had about 8" between bedrails and the trailer, but it looks a little nose high.
The truck squatted about 2"-2.5" with the trailer on it. I haven't weighed it yet, but pin weight per Keystone's brochure is 1995 lbs. I'll have to look at the yellow sticker next time I am out there to see what it shows.
(weight is on truck in the picture, but landing gear is just barely off the ground)
