2018 RAM 2500 with Adventurer 910DB
Looking into the purchase of the 910DB from Adventurer. This model suits our needs down to a T, has all the features we are looking for. But will our truck handle it? We have a 2018 RAM 2500 crew cab ...
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Can you explain this some more? Isn't that the point of buying the HD diesel trucks? I could never go back to gas, so much more power in the diesel.
In the Ram 2500, the GVWR is the same regardless of if you get a gas or diesel. Since the diesel weighs about 1,000# more, you get 1,000# less in payload. The main idea for a 2500 is it's pulling power but with limited payload. This works okay for goosenecks and fifth wheels to a point. The biggest reason though is because some meaning grocery haulers want the diesel so they are trying to soften up the ride while still providing the diesel.
But if you want to go big gooseneck or fifth wheel you are still going to need a 3500 to handle the pin weight. You also need to go to the 3500 for the payload to carry a TC, DRW if you need it.
I made the switch from a 5.9 diesel to a 6.4 hemi and am well pleased but only because I don't work the truck that hard. My heaviest load is the 2,400# camper with occasional 2,800# boat or 4,000# car. With the car, I'm getting to the limit of the 6.4 hemi. Just the camper I run the speed I want to and don't have let the engine scream over 3,000rpm to do it. When I had the diesel, it was for pulling a 12,800# FW and I would never want to pull that load with my current truck. Now, not only did I save $6k buying a gas, but it's also costing me the same to drive it compared to my 5.9 diesel (and it got better mileage than the diesels today).
