6.4 Hemi 2K miles....

[The_Rhino]

I agree w/others that the 2500 w/6.4 Hemi offers the best bang/buck... I took a good look at new trucks when my 2500 was having the engine replaced (under warranty) & IMO it fills a nice spot between the 5.7 & Cummins for those who are towing TTs in the 9-10,000 range...

In 2013 I bought a 2 year-old 2500 w/5.7 Hemi for only $14K. At 96K miles the engine blew on my daily commute - probably because the previous owner didn't take care of it... However, even though I was the 2nd owner, Ram replaced my engine under their 100K powertrain warranty - no questions asked. Best warranty experience ever for me, so I will likely stick with Ram for next TV...

At first the new engine only got 13 vs. 17 mpg on my daily commute and 6 vs. 8 mpg towing... However, now that it has over 20K miles I get 17 commuting & 8 towing, except in the hills... When I buy new & do all my own oil changes, my engines all last over 200K miles... I expect this one to last & last - just have to keep the body from rusting which is a little harder w/Rams compared to others... But again, best bang/buck around... Can't beat having a payload of 3,000 for the price...

[m2kamp]

Originally Posted by Evo2700

I bought a new 2500 Memorial Day weekend. I haven't towed with it yet, but I can't wait to see the difference between how the new truck and how my former 1500 handled the trailer. A few days ago I replaced the factory muffler with a magnaflow and deleted the resenator. It sounds like a truck now. ��

Congrats! I went from a 1500 Ram. Night and day difference, you will love it especially on the highway.

We just returned from a 1200 mile round trip Houston to FL. Got an avg of 11 mpg towing with cruise set at 65 mph. I have the 3.73 gears RPM stayed around 2k, bumping up to 2800 for the bridges/overpasses etc. Truck did not break a sweat with trans temp never moving from 168F in 95+ degree heat (same as non towing) the whole way.

I hit the CAT scale on the way back and my GCW was 15850 lbs, trailer axles 6880 lbs.

[Evo2700]

My 1500 was just fine when it was just my wife and I. But after we had kids, with all the extra stuff we bring now, it was getting a little sketchy when I towed the trailer. Our next trip with the trailer will be in August. It will be nice to not have to worry about packing light.

[m2kamp]

I agree, we went from a 1480 lb payload to 3180 lbs, 6900 GVWR to 10000 GVWR.

My 1500 was at the limit, power was no issue and it was never "white knuckle" but the occasional tail wagging the dog feeling and being shimmied by a speeding prius' passing on the highway was a little unnerving. Plus, now plenty of room to upgrade camper.

[david_reaves]

I'm really happy with my single rear wheel (non-dually) Ram 3500, 6.4 Hemi 4WD. It tows like a dream and is essentially the same as the 2500, but with a little bit more payload and GVWR. My wife doesn't like the ride when it isn't loaded, but she drives a RAV4 normally, The RAV has a soft suspension and almost no tow capacity. I don't mind the ride because I like being able to do truck things.

[Big1]

Originally Posted by Evo2700

I bought a new 2500 Memorial Day weekend. I haven't towed with it yet, but I can't wait to see the difference between how the new truck and how my former 1500 handled the trailer. A few days ago I replaced the factory muffler with a magnaflow and deleted the resenator. It sounds like a truck now. 😎

This is the same thing that I did, added a Magnaflow and deleted the resenator it do sound good.