RAM 2500 HEMI Limited MegaCab 20,000 Mile Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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This is my 20,000 mile review of my ram 2500 limited make a cab with the hemi engine.
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The main thing I miss from my 1500 are the Ram Boxes...for ALL the reasons you mentioned. And compared to the 1500, it drives like a truck, bouncy log wagon ride but nothing like trucks from even 15 years ago, but it does drive better with a load...Why? because it was made to haul a load. Without a load, none of the ride tech is stressed so it is tight and you get that bouncy ride. As soon as there is some weight on the springs and shocks they are in their element. Right on the looks and interior. Fuel mileage is about what you say. My towing mileage is equal to my 1500's both of them, one with 3.92 and one with 3.21. Living in MT, for the first time this last week we hit the mid 70's and the seat ventilation came on automatically like the heat does...at 38 degrees. It was warm but not hot, but I could actually feel it and thought, oh this will be nice when it hits mid to upper 80's. Boy I miss those Ram boxes. I'm going to have to go with the "swing cases" to compensate.
You're spot on my friend +
Great content.
Thank you. I really appreciate that
What videos I've seen so far I love you're well-spoken do the right things for the right reason God bless
Thank you my friend
Good video. Makes me glad I opted for 3.73's. Tough decision. The truck I was looking at with 4.10's had a couple options that I wanted, but I went for the 3.73's for MPG's. I figure it will pay off on longer tows, and daily driving.
How is it towing I'm also looking into this compare to the 4.10
Absolutely. 4.10s will definitely give it more get up and go when towing but the 3.73s are still great towing gear ratio. The fuel prices now only support the decision to get the 3.73 gears. It tows everything I put behind it just fine. I have towed as much as 11,000 lbs. That is well within the range of what the truck can do.
@@liveyourfree thanks for replying I appreciate your input.
Why did you buy a truck for mpg?
Cool....
I have a 2020 Limited blackout. We are looking into a Grand Design 2500RL. It has 3.21 gears and the payload is very low. I think we can swing it like you did with your old setup.
Nice. I recommend hanging with it until you can no longer stay within your limits or if you don't personally feel safe towing with it. Only you will know if you are comfortable or not. I'd love to know what you decide! Best wishes on the process!
@@liveyourfree I usually keep my truck in aero mode. It's my understanding that the movement to aero mode on the highway is disabled when you use tow haul. Should I setup my truck weight distribution hitch on the aero mode height or use normal? I know you have to put it in jack mode to setup. I like the height of aero mode but I am not sure that is good for towing. I may have to set it to normal.
I was just thinking as I passed the gas station earlier, I’m so glad I went gas over diesel.
Me too. It's literally a dollar higher per gallon. Geeesh!
@@liveyourfree $1.50 higher here!
Have you seen that Cummins is coming out with a 6.7L I6 Gas engine? NOW THAT will be a gamechanger for RAM 4 SURE!
Does anyone know if you can tow a 5th wheel with the rambox option?
Yes you can. I have spoken to a few people who have done it. You are a little more limited on the type if hitch but it is not uncommon for people to do it
What hot shot do you work for that excepts gas trucks??
I got a gas truck also just couldn’t find a company that excepted gas trucks
I have my own authority. What area are you in? I will be looking to do some leasing on inside of the next 12 months
I have a gas 5.4 F250 would it work it has low miles
@@pedrouvalle9706 I believe it would BUT i would be careful to stay within your number limits.
Right I’m not gonna get no where near loading it to the max I was just thinking of doing it
I’m interested in a new 2500 HEMI Laramie Mega cab but was curious what the payload might be. I know it won’t be exactly the same as your truck since it’s a Limited, but do you mind sharing the approx. payload from your driver side door sticker for comparison?
It is 2501 on the door for mine. You're will be at least that
You nailed it with your 5 items. Ram Boxes are extremely useful. Only problem I have had is alignment. I tow a 9k TT and air suspension has been great. Yes, interior is best in class hands down. The looks of the Ram are IMHO top notch. And the MegaCab is so roomy, it really makes for an enjoyable trip when taking company on long rides to the campground. And while I have the 4.10 rear end, mpg is about what I would expect. But I have never lacked for power. So glad I did not go with the diesel.
Have you towed your travel trailer in the mountains? Unfortunately I live in california and everywhere we go there is mountains we have to climb. I am hoping to get the hemi and not the diesel.
@@mad125100 Yes, I have towed in the Smokies out East. And last summer I towed out to Yellowstone and the Tetons. I have never lacked for power towing my 30' TT. And I have towed on some steep grades. If you tow 12k or less, a gasser is a great way to go. Diesel is awesome if you need to tow heavy and often. However, due to modern diesel emissions controls, you need to deal with DEF and regen. issues. So glad I have the big Hemi. One Advantage the diesel has is the engine braking. However the gear limiter on the Hemi works well. Best of luck with whatever you choose!
@@johnnicpon5783 thanks for the info. I am confident the 2500 with the hemi is the best choice. My trailer is 10k GVWR.
@@mad125100 Great. I recommend getting the 4.10 rear end.
Have you had any issues with the cylinder deactivation when towing? I heard that has been an issue. I’m looking at getting the Chevy 2500HD gasser for a 37’ TT with a 10K GVWR.