New (to me) Ram 2500

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PAChad

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2015
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Hemi 6.4L
Last month I purchased my first 3/4 ton truck. I’m new to the forums but not new to ram. I’ve owned 2 1500’s and a Dakota in past years. We pull a 26’ travel trailer and wanted to start traveling further distances. The 2004 Ram 1500 needed an upgrade.

We purchased a 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman with the 6.4L Hemi. The camper is currently in storage but I’m anxious to take a trip. I’m sure towing will be night and day.

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quietpeen

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Welcome and congrats on the truck
 

392DevilDog

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Welcome.

I went from towing with my 99 V10 Magnum 5 speed manual to my 2015 6.4l Tradesman and am very pleased.

We also have an 03 Hemi 2500 that I have towed the camper with, but never preferred it over the 99.

The 6.4l is nearly identical in power to the 8.0l V10 but I sure do miss the 5 speed.

But, as far as stability...the 2015 is king. Braking is far superior, the ITBC works seamlessly with the camper, much better than the aftermarket ones in both of my other trucks.

The one nice thing is the A/C works very well in the 15.

You will definitely need a much lower drop on your hitch. I actually did away with my WDH as my camper is 6500 gross and tongue is around 750.

I went to tractor supply and bought their 7-3/4 drop 2.5 inch with 13000 capacity/1300 tongue with a 15000lb 2-5/16 ball.

I have been on many 200 mile trips and played hill tag with many tractor trailers and have had no sway or issue passing or being passed.

My fleet with the camper. The 99 is my favorite but the 15 is so awesome.
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