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- Location
- New Hampshire
- Ram Year
- 2019 Tradesman 2500 Snow Chief
- Engine
- 6.4
For what you're asking the truck to do, I don't see a reason to spend the extra money on a diesel. The 6.4 and 8 speed transmission work very well together; I've towed a Coleman 2855BH (7500# loaded) and my current 5w with the truck and it does very well.
If you enjoy the 2500, you won't have to worry about the lower payload of the 1500 trucks. In a loaded 2500 gas you'll be looking at probably 2800# payload I get about the same fuel economy towing my 5W as I did towing my lighter travel trailer, whether the travel trailer was towed by my previous 1500 or my current 2500. If you opt for a Cummins powered 2500, you lose about 800# of payload due to the diesel engine weight. In your position, I would opt for the 6.4 and 8 speed transmission- not an older 6 speed truck.
If you enjoy the 2500, you won't have to worry about the lower payload of the 1500 trucks. In a loaded 2500 gas you'll be looking at probably 2800# payload I get about the same fuel economy towing my 5W as I did towing my lighter travel trailer, whether the travel trailer was towed by my previous 1500 or my current 2500. If you opt for a Cummins powered 2500, you lose about 800# of payload due to the diesel engine weight. In your position, I would opt for the 6.4 and 8 speed transmission- not an older 6 speed truck.