Just towed my TT with new diesel

[Wxguru]

Holy hell......I can't stop the grinning. First time I have pulled our 7500lb TT with our 2012 Ram CC 4x4 with the 6.7L engine. Up grades of as much as 8% and I was able to effortlessly hold 60-65mph...and then the exhaust brake on the same grades....I was able to go down those grades...granted with only 7500lbs and never touch the actual brake! I don't know how the truck determines how much to kick in on the brake, but a time or two it downshifted and the exhaust brake really ramped up and was actually slowing us down the grade without touching the foot brake. I had to actually feather the throttle to keep my speed up a bit so we didn't hinder traffic behind us.
I know alot of you guys have had this for a bit...but I am a diesel virgin....lol
A thing of beauty...just had to share....the stupid grin is here to stay I think! 🙂

[mtofell1]

It's funny reading this.... you're grinning about holding 60-65 up a hill. With my "older" 2006 Duramax I still do the same thing regularly. I've been doing it so long I forgot how good I have it 🙂

I couldn't imagine going back to the days of putting my foot to the floor at the bottom of the hill only to hear the truck struggle and weeze to hold 50.

Welcome to the wonderful world of happy towing..... and thanks for reminding me how good I have it 🙂

[mrkoje]

I know how you feel - I love pulling with the Cummins as well. It makes a big difference here in Montana where there are a lot of hills to climb.

[Cummins12V98]

rhagfo wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:
What happen to the 2010 you owned for 1 week? Guess you didn't have any pull time in that week :B Yes I also have enjoyed the Jacob's brake for almost 8 years now. It is by far some of the best money I have spent. Still have OEM pads on it!

I also am a little lost on your time line of ownership?

Did you find a killer deal on the 2012, just after buying the 2010??
I will also agree that you really need to put a load behind that 6.7 to really enjoy it.

To get a really big grin put a 12K to 14K load behind it!


2012 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Bighorn, 6.7L CTD
2011 Cherokee Grey Wolf 28A+KS
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Laramie, 6.7L CTD--Owned 1 week!
2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X2, 5.7L HEMI--Retired Dec 2012

I prefer a 18K plus load!

[rhagfo]

45Ricochet wrote:
What happen to the 2010 you owned for 1 week? Guess you didn't have any pull time in that week :B Yes I also have enjoyed the Jacob's brake for almost 8 years now. It is by far some of the best money I have spent. Still have OEM pads on it!

I also am a little lost on your time line of ownership?

Did you find a killer deal on the 2012, just after buying the 2010??
I will also agree that you really need to put a load behind that 6.7 to really enjoy it.

To get a really big grin put a 12K to 14K load behind it!


2012 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Bighorn, 6.7L CTD
2011 Cherokee Grey Wolf 28A+KS
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Laramie, 6.7L CTD--Owned 1 week!
2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X2, 5.7L HEMI--Retired Dec 2012

[Cummins12V98]

8% in Arkansas?????

[scottykrug]

I hear you! Just got back from our first trip with the new diesel. It was tough...... keeping my foot out of it and holding it at 65 mph. Glad to hear you like yours too!

[45Ricochet]

Well a real "Jake" brake is made by Jacobs and is no where near the same as the pickup version. Only pickup with a Jacobs exhaust brake is in the Ram Cummins. The other two brands caught on in 2011 or so, with a varying effectiveness.
The diesel will give you more torque which is what pulls hills at lower RPM's than a gas engine.

[Olde_Volks_Plac]

Hi all, I will be ordering a diesel TV in the form of a 1 ton 15 psg Chevy Express Van in the N F and saw this post and wanted to ask what are the benefits to a Diesel over a "gaser" as a TV ?

I am familiar with a Jake Brake but I thought that was on a Tractor Trailer only, is it on all diesel powered engines.

I live in Ga and we do not see harsh winters BUT is it a good idea to go ahead and order the van with a "block heater" just in case we are ever in a cold climate.

I have never owned a diesel nor do I know any one with one to ask these questions of.

thanks for your time and to the OP ENJOY your new rig.

[Dave_H_M]

holy cow bat man! How can anyone get that excited about yanking that puny load around with a diesel? :h

[45Ricochet]

What happen to the 2010 you owned for 1 week? Guess you didn't have any pull time in that week :B Yes I also have enjoyed the Jacob's brake for almost 8 years now. It is by far some of the best money I have spent. Still have OEM pads on it!

[lpxguy]

I too have the dieselgrin pulling 11,000 lbs....and to think I really never had the desire to own one...times change!

[FishOnOne]

Welcome to the world of diesels...