htwo
Member
- Joined
- Dec 18, 2014
- Posts
- 64
- Reaction score
- 9
- Location
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Ram Year
- 2011
- Engine
- HEMI 5.7
Options decrease weight fast. The 1500 has different gross weight ratings depending on engine as well. When you opt for the HEMI, gross weight rating increases by 100lbs or so, so you only lose 100lbs payload over a 200lb heavier engine. Quad Cab is the more efficient people option over the Crew, as it saves 200lbs right there for a mere 9 cubic feet loss in interior space in the rear.
The new 8 speed weighs less than the old 5/6 speed, so Dodge is trying to keep weight in check while adding more structural rigidity due to increased safety regulations that is mandatory.
If you look at the Tundra payload, it's even worse than a loaded Ram once you check all the option boxes.
For me, I buy a vehicle with a purpose behind it. I have a car for mileage, and trips. I have a truck for towing on a regular basis as I own buildings and do my own property maintenance to save greatly on costs. A vehicle, or a truck in this case, is a tool to me. Nothing fancy, SXT trim. I don't even need the hemi, but I bought it used and it came with it so I won't complain. I'm not a small guy and like the room of the Ram, but again, for basic errands, I take the car. My 200 3.6L has a payload of nearly 1000lbs, which by the looks of things, is more than most high trimmed Rams.
If I towed heavier trailers, a 2500 or heavier truck would be the way to go. If it came down to only needing to tow a trailer a few days a year, I would rent a truck.
The new 8 speed weighs less than the old 5/6 speed, so Dodge is trying to keep weight in check while adding more structural rigidity due to increased safety regulations that is mandatory.
If you look at the Tundra payload, it's even worse than a loaded Ram once you check all the option boxes.
For me, I buy a vehicle with a purpose behind it. I have a car for mileage, and trips. I have a truck for towing on a regular basis as I own buildings and do my own property maintenance to save greatly on costs. A vehicle, or a truck in this case, is a tool to me. Nothing fancy, SXT trim. I don't even need the hemi, but I bought it used and it came with it so I won't complain. I'm not a small guy and like the room of the Ram, but again, for basic errands, I take the car. My 200 3.6L has a payload of nearly 1000lbs, which by the looks of things, is more than most high trimmed Rams.
If I towed heavier trailers, a 2500 or heavier truck would be the way to go. If it came down to only needing to tow a trailer a few days a year, I would rent a truck.
