Snyd
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- Feb 3, 2016
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- The Last Frontier
- Ram Year
- 2016
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- 6.4 Hemi
Most of these 6.4 threads turn into a 6.7 vs 6.4 battle. But, my perspective is different. Not everyone wants/needs to tow a 10-13000lb TT or 5ver at 70-75 mph uphill to prove their manhood! I still think those guys are nuts. Some of them even brag about it. I want shorter, lighter, more maneuverable. Yes, size does matter
My perspective…..2500 6.4 vs a half ton truck for towing and hauling. Like the Tundra. HD half ton unless you get the F150 with the heavier package.
I currently have an 18ft TT that’s 3850 dry, maxes at about 5000lbs. So tongue weight 500-750ish depending. If I want to haul my 02 Yamaha 660 Griz that's about 800, add wifey and myself and that maxes payload . Throw in the dachsund and I'm over max!
Compare a Tundra double cab sr5 to a 2500 crew cab 6.4 tradesman feature for feature and with the rebates, deals, etc. You can get into the RAM for the same, maybe even less. The Tundra has 2” more bed space but only 1500lb payload. RAM has 2900 payload but only has a 6’ 4” bed what?!?!?!?!?
I want bed space, don’t need 4 doors and don’t want a land yacht, I want maneuaverabilty so I decided on a regular cab. I want to be able to haul my atv with the tailgate closed, pull my TT and not be over weight. Tundra payload is 1900lbs on a reg cab but they quit making it for 2016…what?!?!?!?! Plus it was only a plane jane model.
The 6.4 RAM fits nicely for guys like me that want to stay under 20ft for a TT and want to actually use the bed of the truck for more than a bicycle and a BBQ while towing.
I have no need for an oil burner that would cost me an additional 7 grand. Plus, if I want to sell the TT and go with a camper the 6.4 in the reg cab gives me almost 1000lbs more payload! Also, I keep my rigs for years, don’t drive many miles so I’ll be buying the lifetime maxcare for 2200bucks. Can’t get that on the oil burner.
The 6.4 RAM with 4.10’s is getting better mpg’s than the 5.7 Tundra (which has 4.30's) also and I’ve read better than 5.7 3.55 Hemi’s guys are towing with.
EcoDiesel could maybe be nice but again payload is about the same as my Toyota Matrix! RAM missed it there IMO. Give us a HD half ton ecodiesel with say 2000lb payload!!
Anymore these half ton trucks, other than the Tundra, are cars with a bed on the back instead of a trunk.
peace
My perspective…..2500 6.4 vs a half ton truck for towing and hauling. Like the Tundra. HD half ton unless you get the F150 with the heavier package.
I currently have an 18ft TT that’s 3850 dry, maxes at about 5000lbs. So tongue weight 500-750ish depending. If I want to haul my 02 Yamaha 660 Griz that's about 800, add wifey and myself and that maxes payload . Throw in the dachsund and I'm over max!
Compare a Tundra double cab sr5 to a 2500 crew cab 6.4 tradesman feature for feature and with the rebates, deals, etc. You can get into the RAM for the same, maybe even less. The Tundra has 2” more bed space but only 1500lb payload. RAM has 2900 payload but only has a 6’ 4” bed what?!?!?!?!?
I want bed space, don’t need 4 doors and don’t want a land yacht, I want maneuaverabilty so I decided on a regular cab. I want to be able to haul my atv with the tailgate closed, pull my TT and not be over weight. Tundra payload is 1900lbs on a reg cab but they quit making it for 2016…what?!?!?!?! Plus it was only a plane jane model.
The 6.4 RAM fits nicely for guys like me that want to stay under 20ft for a TT and want to actually use the bed of the truck for more than a bicycle and a BBQ while towing.
I have no need for an oil burner that would cost me an additional 7 grand. Plus, if I want to sell the TT and go with a camper the 6.4 in the reg cab gives me almost 1000lbs more payload! Also, I keep my rigs for years, don’t drive many miles so I’ll be buying the lifetime maxcare for 2200bucks. Can’t get that on the oil burner.
The 6.4 RAM with 4.10’s is getting better mpg’s than the 5.7 Tundra (which has 4.30's) also and I’ve read better than 5.7 3.55 Hemi’s guys are towing with.
EcoDiesel could maybe be nice but again payload is about the same as my Toyota Matrix! RAM missed it there IMO. Give us a HD half ton ecodiesel with say 2000lb payload!!
Anymore these half ton trucks, other than the Tundra, are cars with a bed on the back instead of a trunk.
peace