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02-05-2017, 05:17 PM
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On one of the Dodge Hemi blogs, the cheapest best mod for mpg and towing was changing to a 189* t stat. Napa had it. No gasket needed. It was easy to install. The heat during the winter was fine. If you don't like it you can put the old one back in.
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02-05-2017, 07:10 PM
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Had a 2006, about 8 mpg towing my 38' 9K trailer. No issues.
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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7, Dually, crew cab, long bed
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02-05-2017, 07:51 PM
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Definitely gets me excited to pull my trailer. Has anyone tried a throttle body spacer for "extra power" or is just a myth
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02-05-2017, 08:50 PM
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We had a 2012 RAM 1500 with the Hemi and pulled 9200 lbs with no problems. We averaged 10 MPG. We added air bags and it was great. No problems towing.\
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Kemptville, ON
2014 Rockwood 8282WS
2015 Ford F150 Eco-Boost
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02-06-2017, 01:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich84
Thanks everyone for the replies. Definitely gets me excited to pull my trailer. Has anyone tried a throttle body spacer for "extra power" or is just a myth
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Don't waste your time or money
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2013 Toyota Tundra
Eqil-l-izer hitch,Prodigy P3
2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660
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02-06-2017, 05:40 AM
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Did one on my Jeep, just a myth. Cold air intake is great though.
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2015 Tracer ultra light executive edition 3200bht
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7, Dually, crew cab, long bed
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02-06-2017, 06:26 AM
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MCTroy
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Location: Troy.Ohio
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We love our 2011 Ram. Same engine and set up as yours. We have pulled our Windjammer over the Smokey Mountains two times without a problem or any white knuckles. And we had truck and trailer loaded down on both trips. The only thing to add is a drop down ladder on the tail gate. DH fell of the side of the bed one day while trying to get stuff out. We bought a ladder that attached to the tail gate and problem solved. Love our truck.
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2018 Ram 2500
Ohio River Rat
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02-06-2017, 07:19 AM
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Newly Retired
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: North GA
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You will do fine with a gas TV, as long as you are ok with the speed that it is capable and comfortable doing. Don't push past that point on hills.
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02-06-2017, 09:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Southeast
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I have a 5.9 cummins 2500 dodge ram and average around 16mpgs and it goes all the way down to 15 while pulling my 32ft TT. And I dont let any grass grow......
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02-06-2017, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bbcutright
I have a 5.9 cummins 2500 dodge ram and average around 16mpgs and it goes all the way down to 15 while pulling my 32ft TT. And I dont let any grass grow......
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There it is LOL 
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02-06-2017, 03:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bbcutright
I have a 5.9 cummins 2500 dodge ram and average around 16mpgs and it goes all the way down to 15 while pulling my 32ft TT. And I dont let any grass grow......
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This isn't a gas vs diesel topic so I don't even know why you commented. I drive a semi daily so I know what they are capable of as far as fuel mileage and torque. However, I don't tow heavy enough to justify needing a diesel. Not only that, but I can run top of the line oils and filters at a huge fraction of what diesels can. And if I blow my motor, or tranny, it's cheaper to replace than to buy 6 or 8 quality injectors or a single turbo. So go find some 5.9 forum to brag on cause I could really care less about your cummins...
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02-06-2017, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bbcutright
I have a 5.9 cummins 2500 dodge ram and average around 16mpgs and it goes all the way down to 15 while pulling my 32ft TT. And I dont let any grass grow......
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[emoji848] why ?
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2013 Toyota Tundra
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02-06-2017, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
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[emoji848] why ?
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Lmao
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02-06-2017, 04:43 PM
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I think bbcutright is pulling your leg[emoji12]
TV is a suburban Z71
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02-06-2017, 05:01 PM
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Quote:
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I think bbcutright is pulling your leg[emoji12]
TV is a suburban Z71
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[emoji106]
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02-06-2017, 06:20 PM
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Cutty
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Southeast
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I don't know who's leg I was pulling but that was an extremely rude reply. I was mistaken I guess so pardon me. I thought I was being helpful on the forum I commenting on but overlooked whatever it was about I guess! I'll wave at ya when I go by ya... And thanks for being so polite I know what kind of camper you are from your comments....
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02-06-2017, 07:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bbcutright
I don't know who's leg I was pulling but that was an extremely rude reply. I was mistaken I guess so pardon me. I thought I was being helpful on the forum I commenting on but overlooked whatever it was about I guess! I'll wave at ya when I go by ya... And thanks for being so polite I know what kind of camper you are from your comments....
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I wasn't trying to to be rude, just trying to figure out why you'd comment on a post that was specifically for a 5.7 hemi and not a cummins... someone always has to go and start a gas vs diesel argument so I wanted to nip it in the butt before it got to that. Once again, sorry for the blunt reply, I'm just tired of diesel owners thinking gas vehicles are a waste of time or money and are no good for towing.
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02-07-2017, 06:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich84
I wasn't trying to to be rude, just trying to figure out why you'd comment on a post that was specifically for a 5.7 hemi and not a cummins... someone always has to go and start a gas vs diesel argument so I wanted to nip it in the butt before it got to that. Once again, sorry for the blunt reply, I'm just tired of diesel owners thinking gas vehicles are a waste of time or money and are no good for towing.
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^^This^^,! Awesome we hear this every day and I love my Hemi, I had a 2011 5.7L but only in the 1500, the 2500 Hemi is awesome and I don't mind the gas.
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02-08-2017, 07:25 AM
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It's a 2500. You might get the feeling, you ain't got enough camper for it. Just see it this way - the 1500 can already tow 10k# with 3.92 rear end. Don't worry.
The mpg is, because the 5.7 has no mds in this config. But it's an awesome engine. I love it. I have "just" the 1500 but I can tell. This is one heck of an engine.
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