New baby! "Big Red!"

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I truly didn't plan on trading yet this summer. My dealership had a low mileage '16 Laramie in Delmonico that just caught my eye. Was interested, but in doing research, I realized that with the 3.21 towing was very limited. Plus, it had been smoked in so the wife said to my great joy and surprise, "why don't you get a new one!" :roflsquared: Several weeks later, we have our new '17 Laramie CC v6 4x4.

It took a while to get the topper, but we are so happy with it. Now our Greyhounds can travel safely to our dog park So far, we're getting 22+ mpg! My '12 RC Express served us well, but now I can drive when we go out with another couple. So far, I don't miss the Hemi and love the quiet ride, especially now that I have the weight of the topper.
 

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Looking good!!!!! I hope you thanked your wife for the great idea!!!! :naughty:
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Dig the color, and like to see guys running camper shells. I still have yet to get one, getting madder at myself by the day for not doing so.

You like the v6 for towing?
 
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I resemble that remark.
 

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Toppers are nice :)
lucky for me I can still take them off by myself easy enough as I have not hit that 50yr mark yet and not all crippled up .lol:favorites13:
 

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Dig the color, and like to see guys running camper shells. I still have yet to get one, getting madder at myself by the day for not doing so.

You like the v6 for towing?

I don't tow often and here in the Midwest, we don't have huge climbs to deal with. Time will tell, but I'm confident my needs will be met. I have a 7X14 dual axle cargo trailer that is licensed for 6000 lbs. The towing capacity with V6 and 3.55 gears is 7150 lbs., so I should be ok. I won't tow until I'm over 500 miles, so that'll be a while.

Today was my first day on the freeway and I was thrilled with how the Pentastar moved me. My Hemi ran better and did better on mileage on mid grade or premium. Being able to run 87 octane and get 22+ will be a treat.
 

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Check out the thread on the Pedal Commander. There have been a few guys that have put them on the V6 and had great results.
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WOW didnt know any dealers would have a laramie in a v6. I went from an outdoorsman v6 to my laramie hemi and if i could have got a v6 in the laramie i would have
 
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WOW didnt know any dealers would have a laramie in a v6. I went from an outdoorsman v6 to my laramie hemi and if i could have got a v6 in the laramie i would have
There are some out there. After I saw the used one in Delmonico, that was my color. Then I started specifying what I wanted. For towing, I had to have the 3.55 and trailer brake control. I wanted black interior so that limited the availability. Finally, we found one only 100 miles away and had my dealer install the TBC. Right now, there are only three within 250 miles of us (77 nation-wide) with the 3.55 axle.
 

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Check out the thread on the Pedal Commander. There have been a few guys that have put them on the V6 and had great results.
Jay

im one of those v6 guys.. here is my REVIEW

Side note.. i wish i was getting 22mpg
 

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