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Re: First tow with 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi
N-Trouble wrote: Your old Mega Cab should have had LESS payload capacity. No way. The 06 1500 mega cab had 2,500 payload It was a 3/4 ton (8 lug) truck with 1500 badge. Barely squat with trailer. My new 1500 only has 1,500 payload. Smoother car like ride when not towing.412Views0likes0CommentsRe: First tow with 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi
ScottG wrote: I just have to ask, are your mileage results from the trucks computer or are they hand calculated? I only ask because the MPG displayed by RAM trucks are usually um, lets say overly enthusiastic :) Hand calculated. Filled up when we started trip, filled up 250 miles later and only used just over 19 gallons.413Views0likes0CommentsFirst tow with 2014 Ram 1500 Hemi
Just got back from first trip with new truck and although I miss the payload capacity of the 2006 Mega Cab, I am amazed at the fuel efeciency of the 2014 Hemi and 8 speed transmission. I averaged 13 mpg while cruising at 60 on our 250 mile trip through the plains of FL. Just set the cruise control with tow/haul and let the computer do the rest. I was concerned about having a smaller gas tank on new truck (25g vs 35g) but my 06 Mega Cab only averaged 9mpg while towing same trailer. Glad to have similar range of 300 miles between fill ups. Was also happy to test out the Mopar intigrated brake controller. Works great and love seeing brake display in the dash. Even keeps track of miles while towing trailer and has several slots for saving settings on multiple trailers.3.3KViews0likes11Comments
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