How well does the RAM 2500 6.4 Hemi tow?
I'm looking for a new truck to tow an 8000 lb travel trailer and I'm torn between the 2018 RAM 2500 6.4L Hemi and 6.7L Cummins diesel. All the reviews that that I've read show that diesel will tow be...
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Here is a thread on same subject several days ago.
Clicky here.
You can read my response based on towing the same fifth wheel with both a 6.4 and a CTD. The 6.4 with 4.10 tows real well and will do a fine job with 8,000 lbs. It will still not tow like a diesel. I'm retired and do a LOT of really short trips with only a few longer trips. That's not the best for modern diesels and their emissions systems. Also can't justify cost of diesel with how few miles per year I drive. Buy whichever truck works best based on the way YOU use the truck. Good luck.
Clicky here.
You can read my response based on towing the same fifth wheel with both a 6.4 and a CTD. The 6.4 with 4.10 tows real well and will do a fine job with 8,000 lbs. It will still not tow like a diesel. I'm retired and do a LOT of really short trips with only a few longer trips. That's not the best for modern diesels and their emissions systems. Also can't justify cost of diesel with how few miles per year I drive. Buy whichever truck works best based on the way YOU use the truck. Good luck.
