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    Mileage- Small Camper and Eco Diesel

    we made another beach run at the end of the year. on the way back, we stopped for diesel and snacks. About 35 miles down the road I noticed the mileage had improved some then realized I had not selected Tow/Haul mode. I left it Off for the trip home and watched the transmission temperature...
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    anybody running a 295-50r20 tire ?

    Considering a 295-50r20 as replacement for my stock 275-55r20 tires. Normally on a 4x4 truck I wouldn't consider a lower profile tire. But, I don't really want to go any taller, so to maintain the final gear ratio. most of my off-road adventures are at the beach. So, wider probably buys me more...
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    Big Battery bank in bed instead of portable generator. EcoDiesel questions

    if it's in my truck, I can use it for other purposes and also maintain the charge by doing my normal commuting stuff. As for a Lightning pickup, I have no issue with the Blue Oval. I'm more of a Ford man than I am a Dodge/Ram guy. but I do have an issue with the near 6 figure price and towing...
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    Big Battery bank in bed instead of portable generator. EcoDiesel questions

    I currently run a Predator 3500 generator and it's pretty efficient, but not a gallon per day efficient. it's about 100lbs alone, plus it needs a couple 5 gallon gas cans. It gets quite dirty at the beach due to the wind and sand. I might be able to rig up some sort of generator table and...
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    Big Battery bank in bed instead of portable generator. EcoDiesel questions

    50 to 100 amps, that seem reasonable and pretty good charge rate. going to need some fat wires, obviously.
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    Big Battery bank in bed instead of portable generator. EcoDiesel questions

    2022 1500 EcoDiesel , I pull a small camper occasionally. I'm considering putting a big battery bank in the bed to substitute as a generator for the camper. my stat sheet says I have a 250amp alternator. is that real? I know these new trucks have a lot of electronics, but that sounds huge to...
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    2022 1500 limited slip rear making noise

    I'll have them check it out at the next oil change. I think it's do for a recall anyway (if they can get the parts)
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    2022 1500 limited slip rear making noise

    I feel and hear a subtle noise that might be the rear end on my 2022 1500 with about 20,000 miles. It has a limited slip differential and I usually hear/feel it when I first take off in the morning. Maybe the fluid is a little thick. anybody else hear/feel this?
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    Seeking Real World RV Towing Experience via a RAM 1500 EcoDiesel

    the 8 speed and Tow/Haul mode will generally keep it in the right gear to maintain 65 on an interstate. You might just be dropping down to lower gears and spinning the engine a little more. as mentioned above, 8000lbs is definitely pushing into 2500 territory. if you got an eco diesel, you...
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    Seeking Real World RV Towing Experience via a RAM 1500 EcoDiesel

    I had a 2015 EcoDiesel 1500 and fully loaded a trailer that was 35' and maybe pushing 8500lbs. The power was good, the brakes felt good. the wind, not so good. I think the truck was too light and suspension too soft. I upgraded to a 2500 MegaCab Cummins. I have since sold both the 2500 and the...
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    Mileage- Small Camper and Eco Diesel

    so my first trip to the beach resulted in a round trip mileage of about 13.5mpg. A little disappointing. But, I think I had strong headwind on the way there. But overall, I am happy with the way it towed the camper. This thing is so much easier to get around with. Parking lots, gas stations, RV...
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    Mileage- Small Camper and Eco Diesel

    So I ended up getting a deal on the next step up camper in the same series. the dealer listed the step camper at the same price. I figured it was a mistake but I told them I was very interested at getting this camper at this price (I had screen shot the listing). They sold it at that price. I...
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    Mileage- Small Camper and Eco Diesel

    I previously owned a Jayco 294 that was 35' long with a slide out. I actually started towing it with a 2015 1500 ecoDiesel. it pulled and stopped OK, but the wind was scary. So, I upgraded to a 2500 Cummins. But I have since sold the camper and the cummins. I've been missing those beach trips...
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    Mileage- Small Camper and Eco Diesel

    I'm really enjoying my 2022 1500 eco Diesel, especially the mileage. taking it easy on the highways of Texas, I easily see 30mpg. I'm looking at aa small Camper: 3000lbs, under 10feet tall, 20 feet long. I have 3.21 gears and 4wd. Do you think I can still get 15, possibly even 20mpg with...
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    Alpine system- quick cheap upgrade

    I ordered some Kicker 3.5" 2 way speakers for the dash. I just wanted a little more crisp sound. For $40 from Crutchfield, free shipping and free connector adapters. I went from treble at the max setting to the middle setting. I think this is adequate for me now. Cheap and easy! Install took...
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