New 2500 6.4 or ????

[ENE]

I haven't bought it yet, probably next week for sure. It looks like I will probably get the 2500 with the cummins diesel.

[ryand]

Originally Posted by The_Rhino

So which truck did you buy & w/what trim level?

Bighorn blacked out version. 6.4l


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[drittal]

Nice looking rig right there

[jeepman71]

Congrats, nice looking ride.

[levoyageur]

for milage
look at that:
2014 Ram 3500, One-Ton Dually, 4x4, Crew Cab Experience Update

[ryand]

10-11 mpg while towing a full profile truck camper weighing 4-5k seems ok in my opinion.


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[The_Rhino]

Bighorn blacked out version. 6.4L

Nice!

The Eco only has 10 ft/lbs more than the hemi. Not a big difference.

Ya, Ram's Eco Diesel is all about MPG, not payload, etc... IMO it's all about marketing hype so they can claim best MPG & highest towing capability all in one ad... (although referring to different trucks...)

[CTGREG]

My 2014 ram mega cab got a average of 10,9 mpg towing My Cedar Creek 38ck. The gross weight of that 5th wheeler is 16,300. The trucked towed great on my 4,800 mile trip to South Dakota and back to CT. Of course the mileage will differ on hills, but overall I was very happy with mileage and performance

[ryand]

Originally Posted by CTGREG

My 2014 ram mega cab got a average of 10,9 mpg towing My Cedar Creek 38ck. The gross weight of that 5th wheeler is 16,300. The trucked towed great on my 4,800 mile trip to South Dakota and back to CT. Of course the mileage will differ on hills, but overall I was very happy with mileage and performance

Thanks for the great feedback. I have been fretting and worrying all weekend.


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[MacDR]

IMHO, go with the Cummins, I get 12 around town and 23 on Highway and 13 towing my 5ver at around 14,000 lbs.. Truck doesn't even the 5ver is behind us..


Greetings from Wisconsin

[ENE]

Ok, I'm going for the 2500 cummins diesel, which model is best for getting the tow pkg like mirrors, tow brake, exhaust brake etc? I don't need leather seats, I want 4 doors but it doesn't have to be the big 4 door, short bed is fine. Which model is best for me?

[ryand]

Originally Posted by earlbalentine

Ok, I'm going for the 2500 cummins diesel, which model is best for getting the tow pkg like mirrors, tow brake, exhaust brake etc? I don't need leather seats, I want 4 doors but it doesn't have to be the big 4 door, short bed is fine. Which model is best for me?

If going with the 2500 I believe no matter what trim level you go with it should be ready to go. Other than the tow mirrors you should be good. I have not seen a 2500 on a lot without the mirrors now that I think of it. It's all about personal preference as the trim packages all have some creature comforts you might like or consider a need. Good luck with your search. If you have defined power plant, your work is 90%done.



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[MacDR]

Mine is the 2500 Tradesman with the Towing Package , I also have the Snowplow package "185.00" for skid plates and a larger Alternator.
Plain Jane as it comes but boy can that truck pull..


Greetings from Wisconsin

[jgroff]

nice truck!!! it would be great to hear a comparison between your old truck and new truck. once you have had it for a bit and have pulled the trailer with it.

[ENE]

Just curious when you have the 5th wheel hitch mounted in the back of the truck, is plate/hitch low enough to have one of those flat bed covers? when your not using the hitch you can cover it up and lock any storage items like your generator.

[aceinspp]

When I had a 5er I was ale to use a the soft cover over the bed of the truck as long as I rotated the handle that pulls the lock for the 5er hitch. Later RJD

[ryand]

Originally Posted by jgroff

nice truck!!! it would be great to hear a comparison between your old truck and new truck. once you have had it for a bit and have pulled the trailer with it.

Will Do.

[MacDR]

On mine the hitch is about 3/4 of an inch to high.. I have a large piece of rubber roofing material that I put over the hitch when not pulling..


Greetings from Wisconsin

[ENE]

I'm hoping that a truck bed has room for a generator along side the 5th wheel hitch?
Does anybody carry a generator in the bed with the 5th wheel hitch?

[SuicideSaints]

I have the SLT, it has all the items mentioned plus a few perks. The tradesmen is nice, that is the one I was looking at for 2015 when I was thinking about upgrading.