Ram 2500 CTD and GM 2500 Dmax up the Ike.

[ShinerBock]

Pretty much a nonevent for both. I wish they would start towing 11-14k 5th wheels up the Ike in these tests. The wind resistance on those would make these trucks struggle a lot more.


Ram 2500 HD Cummins vs Chevy Silverado HD Duramax vs Ike

11K trailer

Up the Hill
GM: 8:00 (perfect run)
Ram: 8:00 (perfect run)

Brake Applications
GM: 1
Ram: 0

Fuel Mileage(computer)
GM: 8.1 mpg
Ram: 8.9 mpg

Fuel Mileage(calculated)
GM: 8.2 mpg
Ram: 9.0 mpg

[rjstractor]

sch911 wrote:
Forget the IKE it's a non event. What you want is the real SAE trailer tow grade comparisons. Davis Dam.

Idk, its about the same grade-wise, hot in the summer but no elevation to speak of. Just 3600 feet at the top, which even normally aspirated engines will barely notice. If they could somehow heat the Ike up to over 100 degrees it might get interesting. I've only been through there once or twice but I imagine at that elevation even in the summer it doesn't get super hot.

[sch911]

Forget the IKE it's a non event. What you want is the real SAE trailer tow grade comparisons. Davis Dam.

[IdaD]

Groover wrote:
Not much info there to base any decisions on. I have been disappointed with TFL tests recently. They seem to be more about entertainment than anything else.

It's almost as if YouTube incentivizes channels to try to maximize views...

[p220sigman]

Groover wrote:
Not much info there to base any decisions on. I have been disappointed with TFL tests recently. They seem to be more about entertainment than anything else.

I think this test is not going to significantly challenge most any of the current offerings, so they have to try to stay relevant and appeal at some level.

[Cummins12V98]

Why didn’t they include a Ford??? Stupid not to include.

[4x4ord]

One way of looking at the fuel savings is that if the Ram can save 10% on fuel, based on typical usage, a person could afford to pay about $2000 more for the Ram.

[Grit_dog]

^Well, are they getting more views or less? Therein lies the “right” answer.

[Groover]

Not much info there to base any decisions on. I have been disappointed with TFL tests recently. They seem to be more about entertainment than anything else.

[Grit_dog]

ShinerBock wrote:
Pretty much a nonevent for both. I wish they would start towing 11-14k 5th wheels up the Ike in these tests. The wind resistance on those would make these trucks struggle a lot more.

Lol, right?
Who cares how well a new HD diesel tows a light load like that. I've pulled loads like that over the Ike in a F150, with a 5.4 and 4speed OD.

[Flan]

Can’t go wrong with either imho.