Big Red1
Junior Member
I had a 2021 limited 1500 with a payload of 1197lbs, 3.92, 33 gallon tank etc. The truck was loaded with nearly all the bells and whistles they could put on it. It was a dream to drive, very comfortable etc. We pulled a 23' Airstream with it. Took many trips and just loved the trailer/truck combination. We were probably over payload with the dog, the wife and me and the generator and other associated camping gear in the bed. The truck had plenty of power, hemi etorque etc.
Well, last winter, we decided that the trailer wasn't big enough so we traded for a 27' AS which weighed about 2000 lbs more, much higher tongue weight etc. I knew before we bought the new AS, I needed to upgrade to a 2500. I towed the trailer home with the 1500. It handled it fine but given the fact that I was way over payload i started hunting for the 2500. I wanted gas for the same reasons stated above, fuel price, weight etc. I got a 2500 with a payload of 3000lbs, gas engine, some of the bells and whistles but no adaptive cruise control, or lane monitoring etc. I wish I had those. Bottom line, the truck tows the trailer like a dream. I do know it is back there but no worry about stopping or power when I need it. Mileage is about the same as the 1500 when towing-between 10 and 12, same as the 1500. About 17 or 18 when empty. Bottom line, we are very happy with our 2500. Good luck on the hunt.
Well, last winter, we decided that the trailer wasn't big enough so we traded for a 27' AS which weighed about 2000 lbs more, much higher tongue weight etc. I knew before we bought the new AS, I needed to upgrade to a 2500. I towed the trailer home with the 1500. It handled it fine but given the fact that I was way over payload i started hunting for the 2500. I wanted gas for the same reasons stated above, fuel price, weight etc. I got a 2500 with a payload of 3000lbs, gas engine, some of the bells and whistles but no adaptive cruise control, or lane monitoring etc. I wish I had those. Bottom line, the truck tows the trailer like a dream. I do know it is back there but no worry about stopping or power when I need it. Mileage is about the same as the 1500 when towing-between 10 and 12, same as the 1500. About 17 or 18 when empty. Bottom line, we are very happy with our 2500. Good luck on the hunt.