Tow Rig question SRW or DRW for 5th RAM
I'm sure this has been debated millions of times, but here is a new spin. At what weight would you consider a DRW to be mandatory whilst towing a fifth wheel ? 10k 11k 12k 13k 14k 15k 16...
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rhagfo wrote:
Ho you gassers that don't understand the power of TORQUE! :S
Should have got the diesel with 3.42's :B
That said, you got a very good engine and gear ratio, and it will server you, very well.
To the OP's question: I would consider the break point around 15K, although if I were to replace our 2500, likely get a 3500 DRW.
In the 2500 flavor the 6.4 has about 1000 lbs more cargo capacity than the 3.42 geared CTD and the tow capacity of the Hemi is a nominal 50 lbs higher. That 1,900 cargo capacity wasn't cutting it for me on the CTD. I didn't want a 3500 and couldn't justify the $6,000 extra cost for a CTD and I certainly didn't find a CTD $10K off sticker so I'd of paid at least $15K more! I get worse mileage, but once you figure the added cost of diesel and that stupid DEF stuff I'd have to drive a lot of miles to make ends meet. My current mileage is averaging about 11.5 city and 17-18 highway. Towing my 8,500 lb trailer I am pushing it to get 10 mpg. Of course the power is such I am towing faster. And I love that Hemi sound.
