Anyone towing with there HD yet?

[Fitz-0518]

Fitz, what kind of mpg's are you getting with that trailer?

Sorry for the late reply. Flat distance tow is 13-15 on the up down trips 9-10

 

[lharrell79]

Sorry for the late reply. Flat distance tow is 13-15 on the up down trips 9-10

Outstanding tow mileage, for a gasser.

 

[Joy360]

First official tow with the new 2018 ram 2500 pulling our 2019 Lance 2375 up to Acadia

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[olyelr]

First official tow with the new 2018 ram 2500 pulling our 2019 Lance 2375 up to Acadia

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Nice setup! This is the 5th gen section, though.

 

[Joy360]

Nice setup! This is the 5th gen section, though.

Ooops!!

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[Tim G 2019]

I've only had my Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi with the 8 speed for about a month, but I love the eight speed. I have a 23'pontoon boat that weighs about 4500 pounds and it catches a lot of wind while being towed. My Ram handles that effortlessly and it's like there is nothing back there. Tow/Haul mode works great, as does the gear limiter feature. These options make towing something really much easier than it was with my previous Ford trucks. I haven't pulled anything that is close to the maximum weight limit, but the pure strength of the 6.4 paired with the eight speed is quite satisfying. I doubt the truck would have much problem pulling something heavier.

 

[dhay13]

here is my sons 2018 towing his 8000lb camper 1500 miles to North Dakota a few days ago. no issues

 

[redman4455]

I posted this in another thread, but maybe this is the better thread to post. I'm looking into a slide in truck camper which requires a 3500. The 6.4 8spd combo sounds like a good alternative to diesel and will help with registration fees if I get a ccsb. Anybody hauling a TC with this setup? I know it's a rare setup, but if so I'm interested in your review!

 

[olyelr]

I posted this in another thread, but maybe this is the better thread to post. I'm looking into a slide in truck camper which requires a 3500. The 6.4 8spd combo sounds like a good alternative to diesel and will help with registration fees if I get a ccsb. Anybody hauling a TC with this setup? I know it's a rare setup, but if so I'm interested in your review!

It will work just fine.

 

[redman4455]

It will work just fine.

Cool, I'm just waiting for the 2020s to come out!

 

[McBroom]

Headed to the crusher


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[McBroom]

I posted this in another thread, but maybe this is the better thread to post. I'm looking into a slide in truck camper which requires a 3500. The 6.4 8spd combo sounds like a good alternative to diesel and will help with registration fees if I get a ccsb. Anybody hauling a TC with this setup? I know it's a rare setup, but if so I'm interested in your review!

If it were me I’d consider getting an 8’ bed. It’ll provide some better stability on the road. That size camper on a 6.4 bed will put too much weight on the back of the truck. Nose high scenario.


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[redman4455]

If it were me I’d consider getting an 8’ bed. It’ll provide some better stability on the road. That size camper on a 6.4 bed will put too much weight on the back of the truck. Nose high scenario.


The Blue Mule

Would airbags help with a nose high scenario? I'm not totally against a LB, but a SB is a better fit for my location.

 

[Orlando70]

St. Louis to Sturgis (1000 miles each way) pulling a 24' enclosed motorcycle trailer (6'6" tall) with just 3 bike, I believe @ 6,000 lbs, got 11 mpg's but moving between 75 and 85 mph.

 

[McBroom]

Would airbags help with a nose high scenario? I'm not totally against a LB, but a SB is a better fit for my location.

Yes they would help tremendously. I’d make sure it’s a good brand though like the timberen grove air bags I think that’s the name.


The Blue Mule

 

[redman4455]

Yes they would help tremendously. I’d make sure it’s a good brand though like the timberen grove air bags I think that’s the name.


The Blue Mule

Ok, I'll look into it. thank you!

 

[olyelr]

Yes they would help tremendously. I’d make sure it’s a good brand though like the timberen grove air bags I think that’s the name.


The Blue Mule

Would airbags help with a nose high scenario? I'm not totally against a LB, but a SB is a better fit for my location.

Well, bags will certainly help overall, especially with the rear sag and headlights in the air, but they will not really help all that much with the front end lifting up.

And I agree with mcboom, a longbox would be much better suited for the task I think. Much depending on how large of a unit you will be using.

 

[fordram guy]

Hey guys just thought I would do a little update on my ride. We are now a few months into the rodeo season and a lot of miles this new 19 gasser is doing great. We average 11.6 most of the time and it still works just fine.

 

[JoeCo]

View attachment 177048 Hey guys just thought I would do a little update on my ride. We are now a few months into the rodeo season and a lot of miles this new 19 gasser is doing great. We average 11.6 most of the time and it still works just fine.

Nice looking setup!

 

[fordram guy]

Thank you I was worried about how this truck was going to pull our trailer. I am very impressed with all power and the 8 speed is great.