2016 Dodge 2500 with 6.4 Hemi engine ?

[rankrank1]

To a little extent they are a little doofy at times, but that is part of the entertainment of watching them as well. The addition of Kent Sundlin (aka Mr. Truck) has been a nice addition to their personality list. As you roll through Kentucky on your hauls turn the reds on radio sometime. Marty Brennamen is a Hall of Fame baseball announcer not only because he can call a baseball game at a high level, but he also keeps you entertained during the slow times which keeps you listening - and yes at times he can be a bit goofy but it never gets boring. I can turn the reds on radio enjoy the game, enjoy the auxiliary non-baseball goofy entertainment, and still accomplish some work around the house/or mancave all at the same time (Win, Win, Win). I simply can not do any of that if I plop my rear in my recliner in front of TV.

Regardless, TFL has some of the better videos and are really some of most unbiased videos of any I have found (especially compared to the mag rags who seem to favor whoever gives them money) Even if you do not like all their conclusions all the results are there to see and you can draw your own conclusions. I agree the Ike Gauntlet is an extreme test that most of us will never do, but they have also been starting to do a 100 mile loops with like 5600 lbs trailer in tow (representative of an average weekender's boat or weekender camper) on more level ground. These are all excellent videos considering you can view them for absolutely free.

Watch the 100 mile loop of the Toyota Tacoma pulling the trailer and then watch the full size Toyota Tundra pull the same trailer. Fuel Economy results are flat out what they are. No biased anywhere in these videos as they are both Toyotas. Then watch the Silverado pull the same trailer same loop a few months later. I look forward to watching all other brands do the same test....

Sadly too many people simply get too upset when their favorite brand (or the truck they happen to own) is not the winner or has flaws that are pointed out.

 

[Fordman1981]

What bothers me most about TFL trucks is they don't know the product most of the time. Like the trailer guy in the video posted in this thread trying to get cycle the display with the shifter buttons. He should have left the truck in normal drive tow haul and let it do its thing. But on a whole they do try and do somewhat unbiased test. Though Roman? Is a ford guy you can tell. Recently they done some test on gold mine trail and the power wagon hands down done the best but the commenters where all up in arms that they didn't test all the vehicles the same day. People have to realize for the most part they don't own these trucks and getting their hands on them can be tough. Overall in the video posted there was a little over a minute difference in the test and I can tell you with all the driving I do a difference of a minute to the top of a mountain isn't going to make a difference to anyone.

We used to have all ford trucks and vans in my fleet and the repairs and break downs got to be way to often. So we tried a Chevy 6.0 6 speed auto 2500 it did ok overall but lots of little issues. So we tried Ram and we had great results so added a few more. For me the Rams have giving me the best service so I'm sticking with them for now. My 2013 power wagon is by far my favorite of all the trucks I've ever owned.

 

[coobie]

We ended buying a 2016 Dodge 2500 laramie 4X4 crew cab 6.4 hemi with the 3.73 gear today.Had to order the one we wanted 8 weeks until delivery.Thanks for everyones input.

 

[kevinwak]

We ended buying a 2016 Dodge 2500 laramie 4X4 crew cab 6.4 hemi with the 3.73 gear today.Had to order the one we wanted 8 weeks until delivery.Thanks for everyones input.

we can't wait to see the pictures.

 

[Fordman1981]

We ended buying a 2016 Dodge 2500 laramie 4X4 crew cab 6.4 hemi with the 3.73 gear today.Had to order the one we wanted 8 weeks until delivery.Thanks for everyones input.

Just a suggestion but with today's transmissions I would recommend the 4.10 rear end.

 

[coobie]

Just a suggestion but with today's transmissions I would recommend the 4.10 rear end.

The only time I tow heavy is with my 20ft.PJ tandem axle trailer (3000 lbs) Kioti 40 hp tractor with front loader with 6 ft. bush hog.My figures=10,000 lbs.

 

[Fordman1981]

The only time I tow heavy is with my 20ft.PJ tandem axle trailer (3000 lbs) Kioti 40 hp tractor with front loader with 6 ft. bush hog.My figures=10,000 lbs.

Understandable I try to plan for the future. Having a more capable truck has never turned out to be a bad thing for me. The fuel mileage difference from 3.73 to 4.10 is negligible but the towing capability is greater. My power wagon has 4.56 gears and it does really well in the interstate if I remember right 2100 to 2200 RPMS. My new C&C I ordered with 4.44 gears. Not trying to say your getting the wrong gears just want you to be informed while you can still change it.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Understandable I try to plan for the future. Having a more capable truck has never turned out to be a bad thing for me. The fuel mileage difference from 3.73 to 4.10 is negligible but the towing capability is greater. My power wagon has 4.56 gears and it does really well in the interstate if I remember right 2100 to 2200 RPMS. My new C&C I ordered with 4.44 gears. Not trying to say your getting the wrong gears just want you to be informed while you can still change it.

I agree with the gears. I gad the identical trucks back in the day, a 99 and a 01 F150, the 99 had 4.10 gears and the 01 had 3.73. Both trucks got 16 mpg but towing the same trailer the 4.10 truck did much better. It was a night and day difference how that little ratio change equated to seat of the pants pulling difference.

Chris

 

[C4Ranch]

Congrats! It's a Great truck!

 

[bdog]

I have owned four dodge diesels. I bought them for the engine and kind of tolerated the truck. Maybe the newer ones are better my most recent dodge was a 2012 but I always have thought the fit and finish of the fords and GM's was way ahead of the dodge. I am in no way brand loyal anytime I buy a new truck I drive all three before I make up my mind. I had the 2012 dodge, traded it in a ford, and now have a GMC.