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M_R_E_
Explorer
Mar 03, 2017

'16 Ram 2500 CTD first tow. Some thing is wrond

My first tow from MI to FL. I towed in towhaul and cruise. couldn't keep speed on small hills. Speed would drop 4 miles before kicking in. Power in mountains was terrible. My old Ford 7.3 would out pu...
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the_bear_II
Explorer
Mar 03, 2017
Something maybe wrong but have you considered this truck may be setup differently than the old Ford.

Things to consider
Gearing in rear end
Torque numbers
If this has a 5 or 6 speed transmission vs. the Ford and it's 3 or 4 speed transmission. Hill climbs will be different the new truck may need to shift down more to get comparable gearing.

Just my two cents.

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