2013 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi

[micpib1]

I currently have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with the Cummins and an auto trans, I am considering a new 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi. I just returned from a trip to Mexico, running empty 17.4 mpg was my best, towing my 10,250# trailer on my last trip I got around 12 mpg. The Cummins tows great, but the mileage is not that impressive, especially considering the current cost of diesel over gasoline and when I factor in the cost of the Cummins motor in a new Dodge, it appears to be a very costly option. The new Dodge with the Hemi is advertising better mileage than what I currently get, but if it won’t handle the trailer, the mileage may not matter. Is anyone else towing a 10k trailer with the Dodge 5.7 Hemi and are you happy with the results? JH

[micpib1]

Thanks for the opinons, I may need to re-think this... hmmmm. JH

[Bionic_Man]

I'll probably be in the minority here, but I would wager that the new Hemi will pull your trailer better than an '01 CTD. The Hemi gives up about 40 lb/ft of torque but has around 150 more HP and at least two more gears.

That said, neither a new CTD or Hemi will match your 01 in mpg. If that's your main concern your better off keeping your exsisting truck. There are a lot of advantages to the new truck, but overall $ saving isn't one of them.

[ScottG]

The first time you tow up a hill with a gasser your going to say to yourself, "What the hell have I done".

[RamTC]

The 13' 2500 models are rated higher than you'll need with the 4.10s, but I've never seen any advertising on mpg? The 2500/3500 HD Hemi is not the same as the 1500 Hemi. Even the CTD won't give you 17.4, the days of old 5.9s are gone. I'm considering a 13' 3500 Hemi SRW, but a 7000 truck with 4.10s, I'd be lucky to see 13 mpg empty.

[sch911]

There will be no problem handling the load. But the performance (acceleration, ability to hold speed on grades) will suffer, and so will the mileage.

[hammer21661]

If you do You should keep the diesel so when you get fed up with the hemmeroid you don't have to buy another diesel.

Good luck!

[KD4UPL]

A diesel will always get better mileage than a gas engine. It will just about always be cheaper to fuel a diesel unless diesel gets a lot more expensive. If mileage and cost per mile are your concerns the diesel is still the way to go.
What's the Hemi's tow rating? I suspect it's going to be close with your trailer.

[M_GO_BLUE1]

So now you want to replace a 3/4 ton diesel with a 3/4 ton gasser?

You can do that but you wont be happy how it will pull the trailer..a diesel will get better mpg than a gasser

Not a good idea what you are planning...