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- Jan 22, 2019
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- Location
- Cheyenne, WY
- Ram Year
- 2018 2500
- Engine
- 6.7 CTD
I had two jeeps that had 2000/3000# towing. They were both good for what we thought at the time was what would work for camping, a popup. Now enter 2 German Shepherds, 1 that would eat everything and 1 that would bolt through the canvas like nothing was there. Now I can tow most anything. Better to have and not need than to need and not have. So far I haven't towed the 5thw, been sealing it. But sure is nice to be able to tow a skidsteer, tractor, roll of hay, friends car etc. I was between 10 & 12mpg on those tows.
Maintenance is more, $295 @ dealer ($105 oil/ $190 fuel filters) and $165 self. With the oil change being in about $20 from what it will cost, I will be going to the dealer. The fuel filters changes I will be doing it myself. Fuel is more, +$0.30/gal. $8 DEF every ~3000 miles. But being able to tow both jeeps and both their tows (both jeeps were <5000# ea and the combines 5000# towing) is priceless.
Mpg: after the 10k oil change the mpg went up (was perfect conditions and mostly highway)
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This is what it is now when I went to the truck for my break. No so good conditions, 40+mph winds and over half city driving.
Maintenance is more, $295 @ dealer ($105 oil/ $190 fuel filters) and $165 self. With the oil change being in about $20 from what it will cost, I will be going to the dealer. The fuel filters changes I will be doing it myself. Fuel is more, +$0.30/gal. $8 DEF every ~3000 miles. But being able to tow both jeeps and both their tows (both jeeps were <5000# ea and the combines 5000# towing) is priceless.
Mpg: after the 10k oil change the mpg went up (was perfect conditions and mostly highway)
View media item 28085
This is what it is now when I went to the truck for my break. No so good conditions, 40+mph winds and over half city driving.