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    extended warranty cost

    Tom Winkels at Hayes Jeep beat Ziegler price on my Ram ESC purchase.
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    Diesel fuel mileage

    I tow a 41 ft long 16500 lb 13.6 ft tall 5th wheel with my 2020 Ram 3500 dually w/ 3.73 gears usually betwen 62-70 mph, I usually get between 9-11 mpg depending on speed, weather and terrain. Mostly about 9.5 mpg average That's hand calulated mpg. Evic is usally a little higer reading. I've seen...
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    6.4 Hemi or Cummins

    Another thing to consider in the diesel vs gas debate is sticker price is $9400 more for the S.O. diesel vs 6.4 gas engine. I bought a new 3500 diesel Ram last July and in all my shopping around I bought a comparably equipped Longhorn 6.7 diesel for only $5200 more than my best price quote on...
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    Tradesman vs Big Horn

    Don't know where you are getting the idea of $10k-$15k more for a Bighorn. On the Ram build and price site a base 2500 4x4 Bighorn is $4875 more than a base 2500 4x4 Tradesman. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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    The real consequence of driving without insurance

    If I read your post correctly you have uninsured coverage which should cover the damages and not count against you as a collision claim. Uninsured motorist insurance protects you if you're in an accident with an at-fault driver who doesn't carry liability insurance.
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    What's better? 6.4L or the Cummins Diesel

    OK I've had both, 2017 6.4 2500, currently drive a 2020 3500 CC DRW long bed Cummins Laramie Longhorn. When I went to buy this truck the exact same truck in 6.4 was availible for ONLY $5000 less than the diesel as the dealer came off the price of the Cummins equipped truck much more than the...
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    Need to make buying decision based on towing; Please help!

    Most 1/2 ton trucks run out of payload capacity well before hitting the rated towing capacity. Check the yellow & white door sticker that says something like total weight of all occupants and load should never exceed xxxx pounds. For example my 2015 1/2 ton Ram had ONLY 1090 lbs total capacity...
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    6.4 Hemi to Cummins Turbo diesel

    Still searching for the RIGHT new 5th wheel.The diesel pulls our current 8800 lb TT like it doesn't even weigh a 1000 lbs:)
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    6.4 Hemi to Cummins Turbo diesel

    I'm a retired Teamster truck driver. I drove all sizes of diesel trucks for 40 years. The last 5 years before I retired in 2016, EVERY diesel truck the company purchased, from the 1 tons up had continuing regen problems. When we bought our 1st TT, because I said we would never have a 5th wheel...
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    Still no panoramic roof for 2020 2500

    I was really hoping to see the panoramic sun roof make it to the 2500/3500 models this year . But NO !:( I'll just save my money and drive mine another year and hope for next year ;)
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    2800 miles 8 mpg

    Not trying to start a gas vs diesel debate but just for comparison I visited with another camper at a fuel stop in NM pulling his 7500 lb travel trailer across I-40 with a 2018 Ram 2500 CTD he said he had gotten 12 mpg across the same stretch that I got 8.6 mpg on . He was running 68 versus my...
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    2800 miles 8 mpg

    Just finished a 2800 mile trip from Arkansas to the Grand Canyon the 4 corners area and Chama New Mexico then back pulling a 7100 lb 34 ft long travel trailer 11.4 ft tall. Overall average right at 8 mpg (7.955) lots of wind mostly from the front and driver side area with some gusts over 30 mph...
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    2017 6.4 Hemi Actual towing mpg

    Lol , tried 62 - 63 for about 20 minutes saw no difference in instant mpg so went back to 65 and getting passed like I was setting still . But I had a light 3-5 mph headwind today and averaged 9.4 mpg . Really surprised by how drastically the wind speed and direction cut the mpg's . I expected...
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    2017 6.4 Hemi Actual towing mpg

    Currently traveling to Grand Canyon from Arkansas on interstate 40 West pulling a Cherokee 264L about 7100 lbs tow weight . All stock 2017 2500 CC 4x4 6.4 Hemi 3.73 gears running cruise control at constant 65 mph , all mpg numbers hand calculated (dash readout averaged about 1 mpg higher )1st...
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    Wind kills mpg

    On our 1st long trip with our new Travel trailer Cherokee 264L about 7100 lbs travel weight.We left home this am and for the 1st 200 miles lieometer showed 10.5 mpg .We then hit a 22 to 34 mph gusting wind from the front driver side for the next 225 miles with the lieometer showing 8.5 mpg ...
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    Price Check - 2017 Ram 1500 SLT Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4

    Average trade in is around $28K so I'd be thinking anything under that would be good .
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    6.4 Hemi MPG same towing and city driving

    WOW ! At $3 a gallon thats just about 3.75 to 4.5 mpg . I average around 9 to 10 mpg with my 6.4 towing a 7000K travel trailer . I'd have to go diesel :( with those kind of numbers
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    2017 Longhorn 5.7 and 3.92 rear end towing.

    On my 2013 1500 I bought the mopar IBC for $205 online and paid dealer $100 plus tax for install and flash .
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    Maybe to big ?

    Towing info from Ram here : https://www.ramtrucks.com/assets/towing_guide/pdf/2017_ram_2500_towing_charts.pdf
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    Question about diesels

    Using your numbers this is what I come up with Diesel HD truck: Purchase price: $50,000 Fuel cost over 100k(diesel at $3.00 and 16 mpg): $18750 DEF fluid over 100k (at $5.00 and 800 mpg):$625 Resale 5 years later:$31,000 Total cost: $38375 Gas HD Trucks: Purchase price: $42,000 Fuel cost over...
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    looking at a camper

    My 32 ft TT weighs right at 7800 fully loaded up . My 2013 1500 towed and stopped it just fine but payload didn't allow for much after DW me and dog . I traded up for a 2500 and it feels and tows much better . Enjoy your new rig .
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    looking at a camper

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    Fuel ecenomy when towing?

    About 8 to 9 mpg . 2013 5.7 Hemi 6 spd 3.55 towing 32 foot long 11.4 ft tall Cherokee about 7500 lbs loaded .
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    Whats biggest thing you've towed with your 1500?

    My 32 foot Cherokee 770 lb hitch weight 6400 dry about 7400 all loaded up . My 1500 Laramie towed and stopped it fine but I was over on the 1070 lb max load limit from the yellow door sticker . I traded for a 2500 6.4 with nearly 3 times the rating at 2920 lbs . I like the 2500 much better towing .
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    Payload capacity problem solved

    I traded for a 2500 with 6.4 Hemi ;)

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