Towing with a new ram 1500

[jettech17]

I have done a few searches on here but haven't found what I'm looking for.

Who tows a camper, or 5000 lbs. Plus of some sort with a new ram 1500 hemi, and what do you think? Highway speeds and mpg? Transmission, shifting? I'm thinking of retiring the "bus" and was asked about going back to a half ton. My last one was the reason I went diesel.

Gracias greenscreen

[mastercraftka]

How often will you be towing?

[cbd10pt]

Pulls my 14' dump trailer with no issues-8-9k lbs. Depending on what's in it.
If I would have opted for rebel with air suspension it would do even better. My dad has a 17 rebel the air suspension it's pretty cool. I went with the Laramie 4x4 2" mopar lift and 35"x 11.50" tires
Power is not an issue

9 mpg while pulling a load to Bryan. You can buy a lot of gas for the extra $15,000 you'll spend on a diesel

[GARY]

2018 Dodge 4X4 half ton with lift/295 tires. 1I get 14-17 without towing (lot's city driving) and a solid 6-8 when pulling my 24 foot majek.

Just about the same as my Chevy...

[mastercraftka]

I think it will come down to how often you are pulling something, if only a few times per year then no problem. If once a week you will wear the transmission out eventually.

I think you will be very disappointed if coming from a diesel. I have done it and will never go back to a gaser even if I never pull anything again.

[splitfinger]

I had a Ford F-350 with the 7.3 Powerstroke and bought a Dodge 1500 with the 5.7 Gas engine. Honestly, the Dodge pulled my 28’ travel trailer better than the F1350 but I never checked the fuel mileage. I now have a Tundra which outpolled both the Ford and Dodge but mileage is 8-9 pulling my travel trailer.

[jettech17]

I'll be getting out of an 06 Laramie megacab with the 5.9. I'll be losing space as well. Yes 90% of the time I don't t need it, but the other 10% is Houston to Comstock. It is sure nice to have it when I need it. I hear the new rams are different than the 2003 I had, and i shouldn't worry about. I hope so, because I cussed the whole time I towed with that thing !!

[Rick]

I have a 30 bumper pull camper I pull with mine, it weighs 6900 dry. I can easily pull 70 mph on texas roads, I have never pulled it in very hilly country. Have to use weight distribution hitch.

One thing to note is that the standard rear end in the 1500 is 3.21, I bought mine with a 3.92 rear end, and I know that makes a difference.

[TX03RUBI]

It wasn’t the newest Gen Ram, but I pulled an 18’ heavy pipe top trailer with side x side and ATV to Moab Utah from Lubbock TX with a 14’ model. It pulled very well with what was approx 4500-5000 lbs. It didn’t have the wind resistance of a camper though.

[jettech17]

I'm at the dealer . Let's see how it goes

[Vermin93]

TFL Truck has been testing the heck out of the new 2019 RAM, including lots of tow testing.


Best Half-Ton Towing Truck! Ford F-150 vs GM 1500 vs Ram 1500 vs World's Toughest Towing Test

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgtBH2xOObE"]Best Half-Ton Towing Truck! Ford F-150 vs GM 1500 vs Ram 1500 vs World's Toughest Towing Test - YouTube[/ame]


2019 Ram 1500 V8: Real World 0-60 MPH and Towing MPG Results

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bkH9RZV2A0"]2019 Ram 1500 V8: Real World 0-60 MPH and Towing MPG Results - YouTube[/ame]


What’s the Best New American Half Ton Truck for Towing?

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_vJh5jheaY"]What’s the Best New American Truck? TFL Expert Buyer's Review - YouTube[/ame]


2019 Ram 1500 V6 vs V8 eTorque take on The World's Toughest Towing Test (Ike Gauntlet 2019)

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlRoLXQjcSs"]2019 Ram 1500 V6 vs V8 eTorque take on The World's Toughest Towing Test (Ike Gauntlet 2019) - YouTube[/ame]


Best Towing Off-Road Truck! Ford Raptor vs Ram Rebel vs World's Toughest Towing Test

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSkP4rF56kE"]Best Towing Off-Road Truck! Ford Raptor vs Ram Rebel vs World's Toughest Towing Test - YouTube[/ame]

[kingranch]

I've never been a fan of dodge
But.... I'm really digging the new body style

Why is the tundra not in those test?

[Vermin93]

I've never been a fan of dodge
But.... I'm really digging the new body style

Why is the tundra not in those test?

Ran out of gas on the way to the test.

[Vermin93]

Also, check out the new tailgate barn-door option on the Ram. Available as an upgrade option this summer. Costs $1000.


Ram vs GMC vs Ford vs Honda: What's the Best New & Fancy Tailgate?

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTy5BZ9ZNE"]Ram vs GMC vs Ford vs Honda: What's the Best New & Fancy Tailgate? No, You're Wrong! Ep. 3 - YouTube[/ame]

[jettech17]

Well, the game plan changed a little. Ended up with a 1500 for a great price. Instantly missed the storage the megacab had, but I got almost double the gas mileage on the way home on fuel that's $1 cheaper a gallon soooooooo. Happy for now.

I'll revisit this thread after towing and see if the love affair is still going