This spring I traded in my 1 ton e350 van for a new dodge 1500 hemi Ram. I read guys say these new 1/2 ton trucks have came a long way. OMG.. their was a huge when going from my old f150 to my e350 and I would say I am about equally impressed going from my e350 to my ram 1500. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the new 3/4 ton would even do better but these 1/2 tons tow trailers within spec great. I even like the p rated tires because they handle great and I don't have to keep messing with the air pressure loaded vs unloaded. I leased it and plan on getting another 1/2 ton for sure.What's not to like?Better mpg towingA lot better mpg soloMore power than my v10 when towing It's like driving a hotrod soloMuch better power band in each gear with new 8 speed transmissionBetter handling with and without the trailer Way cheaper lease dealsRides night and day betterOem break controller blows my old prodigy out of the water

Great!!!It sounds like you have a great set up there. The new Rams are indeed impressive! Congrats on the new Truck!Thanks!Jeremiah

I'm looking to downgrade from my F-250 so this is good information! Need a smaller lighter weight trailer to go along with it!Congrats on the new truck also!

Holy******don't tell Fish about this, err better yet " the nut" :B

45Ricochet wrote:Holy******don't tell Fish about this, err better yet " the nut" :BI think he just cried a "BLUE OVAL" tear.

Congrats. I would have liked the better mpg and ride of a Ram 1500 but my RV is just too big for any half ton. Maybe with the next RV. Sounds like you're finding out what many know about the new Ram trucks. Nothing like they were 5 or 10 years ago, but not much is :)

Went from 1 ton to 1/2 ton and couldn't be happier

jerem0621
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2014
Great!!!

It sounds like you have a great set up there. The new Rams are indeed impressive! Congrats on the new Truck!

Thanks!

Jeremiah
FrankShore
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
I'm looking to downgrade from my F-250 so this is good information! Need a smaller lighter weight trailer to go along with it!

Congrats on the new truck also!
45Ricochet
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
Holy******don't tell Fish about this, err better yet " the nut" :B
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Aug 27, 2014
45Ricochet wrote:
Holy******don't tell Fish about this, err better yet " the nut" :B

I think he just cried a "BLUE OVAL" tear.
ib516
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2014
Congrats. I would have liked the better mpg and ride of a Ram 1500 but my RV is just too big for any half ton. Maybe with the next RV. Sounds like you're finding out what many know about the new Ram trucks. Nothing like they were 5 or 10 years ago, but not much is :)
mrkoje
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
Congrats on the new ride. You are right, Ram has some amazing lease deals going on with the 1500. The ride IMO is also far superior to GM and Ford. Sometimes I wish I could get by with a 1500 because they are cheaper and ride nicer but I would miss the space and capability of my current trailer to give it anymore thought than that.

Enjoy your new ride! You did very well picking the Ram!
Bamaman11
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
If someone is interested in a Ram 1500, go for one with the air ride suspension option ($1100).

It was so good on the new model Grand Cherokee that Sergio Marchionne ordered a quick frame redesign of the new Ram 1/2 ton frame to use the same air ride components. It was a big engineering job, and an option that's worth every penny. The ride height is adjustable manually up and down, too.

I understand no truck can hold a candle to their air ride suspension.
Tystevens
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
Sounds like a good trade to me. I also went from a 3/4 ton (Chevy 2500 Duramax) to a 1/2 ton (Ford F150 Ecoboost), and I'm happy with the choice. I can't say the F150 out-tows the Duramax in any respect, of course, but the drop off isn't as great as I expected.
C_Schomer
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
I understand, I went from 3/4T vans to a 1/2t Dodge gasser in 96. it was like stepping off a boat to solid land. Craig
valhalla360
Navigator
Aug 27, 2014
Horses for courses.

If you were pulling a 500# utility trailer, you could tow with a car that gets even better milage and smoother ride than the 1/2 ton.

Looks like you have a truck well matched to the trailer.