I need to up my payload to between 1800lbs and 2000lbs. The guys over at got their hands on a 2014 ram 1500 diesel laramie long horn 4x4, hooked it up to a trailer, loaded it up to near max towing capacity, and took her for a spin. Important this user guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. I purchased a 2008 dodge ram 1500 laramie 4x4 with towing package so ill be able to pull a camper. Towing capacity of a 2016 ram 1500 quad cab, 4x4, 5. I was towing a 34 jayco travel trailer but it was time for something new. My first leg was 280 miles that was mostly highspeed interstate with an empty 16 2800 lb steel cattle. Towing compared to ram 1500 ecodiesel, part 1 2015 ford. Page 2 if you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the owners manual, navigationuconnect manuals or warranty booklet by calling 18667264636 u. I purchased a 2008 dodge ram 1500 laramie 4x4 with towing. What is the max towing capacity of a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5. For chryslerdodge fca, and its authorized dealers, various potential and actual problems with the 20 2018 modelyear dodge ram 1500 turbo diesel and ecodiesel 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks are. The 1500 f temperature may be okay for the ecodiesel, but i feel, it may affect longevity of the motor. Finally, we have the opportunity take this 2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel up the steep.
We are writing this with the beginners in mind so lets make it real simple and not get too technical about towing. Due to popular demand we have brought it on ourselves to explain ram 1500 towing down to a tee. The dodge ram 1500, like we mentioned earlier, is a work horse, thus we are not surprised at just how much and how well it can tow. Just took my first significant trip with a cattle trailer. Ive accidentally broke traction when starting from a stop, and have had no problem passing lines of vehicles on long inclines. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 ram 1500 4wd crew cab 140. You can quickly see the different trim prices as well as other model information.
Aug 24, 2011 i purchased a 2008 dodge ram 1500 laramie 4x4 with towing package so ill be able to pull a camper. The towhaul mode only changes the shift points, to allow more bottom end when starting out, it allows the transmission to stay in the lower gear longer. Maximum 5th wheel towing capacity of 2015 ram 2500 laramie. From 2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel to 2016 ram 2500 ctd ram. In part one of our towing comparison between the 2015 ford.
This is a truck that is conquesting in canada today, says howard elmer about the 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel. There was more towing capacity in the v6 ram 1500 but we needed to upgrade the transmission to hold the truck and trailer when parked on. Towing comparison with ram 1500 ecodiesel, part 2 2015 ford. As for the fuel economy, it will be 27 mpg on the highway. Payload and max trailer weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb. Ill miss the eco, but im glad to be back in a 34 truck i had a new 2007 ctd that i ended up selling in 2012. All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. The lightduty diesel engine displayed by ram 1500 promises 28 mpg on the highway and a maximum towing capacity of 9,200 lbs. Dec 06, 2015 the ram promaster has taken the cargo van world by storm and for good reason. For chryslerdodge fca, and its authorized dealers, various potential and actual problems with the 20 2018 modelyear dodge ram 1500 turbo diesel and ecodiesel 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks are surfacing.
Per the folks at ram, roughly 20 percent of shoppers are opting for the ecodiesel, this despite current fuel prices. Showing the 2015 ram 1500 tradesman 4x2 regular cab 140 in. Based on the chrysler dodge owners manual the tow capacity for a 2012 chrysler dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd is. Based on your truck, 2016 ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 with 6 foot, 4 inch bed, 5. The truck is equipped with state of the art technology that allows drivers to set the suspension to one of five height settings and air shocks automatically adjust to keep a load level. Ironically, over the last few months we have seen an incredible drop in fuel prices so as of our test week in december gas prices in. Maximum 5th wheel towing capacity of 2015 ram 2500 laramie longhorn 4x4. After months of consideration and working the gvwr numbers i just purchased a sundance xlt 278ts 5th wheel. The maximum towing capacity for the 2015 ram 1500 is between 9,000 and 10,500 lbs. Were going to take a look at two of the ram 1500 engine options and shed a little more light on the relative merits and tradeoffs of each with a ram tough dilemma. It has way more than enough power for its rated capacity. Dec 26, 2015 this is a truck that is conquesting in canada today, says howard elmer about the 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel.
The reason for that is because its a tool, and its a very useful tool. Discuss performance mods, towing capacity, wheels, tires, lift kits, and much more. I have had numerous trucks by 2 different manufactures dodgeram and nissan that have had towhaul mode equipped on them. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2012 chryslerdodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 1500 quad cab 4wd. Sep 22, 2017 additionally, the ecodiesel engine provides a power bump over rams base v6 and a noteworthy drivability edge over the thirsty hemi v8. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2010 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 1500 quad cab 4wd. Towing comparison with ram 1500 ecodiesel, part 2 2015.
Need to know i plan on buying a 2030foot traval trailer to live in as a home. Remember, i have a 2015 ram ecodiesel bighorn quad cab 4x4 with 17 rims and 10ply tires. Dodge ram 1500 questions what is towing capacity of 2009. If your owners manual does not state the trucks towing capacity there is a simple way to determine this using the information on the drivers door jamb plate or sticker.
About two weeks ago i ended up getting a fantastic price on a new 2016 ram 2500 laramie ctd and traded in my 2015 ram 1500 laramie longhorn ecodiesel. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2012 chrysler dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 1500 quad cab 4wd. When towing with the 2014 highlander, 6000 rpm was way too common. Towing and payload highlights engine auto trans axle ratio gcwr 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 3. The ram 1500 ecodiesel offers v8 towing capacity and v6 fuel economy.
Based on the chryslerdodge owners manual the tow capacity for a 2012 chryslerdodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd is. In part one of our towing comparison between the 2015 ford f150 and 2014 ram 1500 ecodiesel, we talked towing. And, this time around we were going to see if all the media hype for the 3. In case your goal is to reach a new record in terms of miles per gallon, you may want to stick to the ecodiesel engine. Maximum 5th wheel towing capacity of 2015 ram 2500 laramie longhorn 4x4 diesel srw. To arrange a test drive for the ram 1500, contact jackson dodge today. Ill miss the eco, but im glad to be back in a 34 truck i had a new 2007 ctd that i ended.
This is just a video i made driving and walk around of a 2015 dodge ram 1500 laramie ecodiesel that i just around and my thoughts. Towing compared to ram 1500 ecodiesel, part 1 2015 ford f. Oct 26, 20 with the keys to a 2014 ram 1500 ecodiesel v6 in our hot little hands we did what anyone would, find out how it tows and what kind of fuel economy it gets. For some, the diesel engine wont be worth the cost, but for shoppers who want to combine towing capacity and fuel economy, there wont be another truck like it. The 2015 ram 1500, with its incredible towing capacity, is ready for anything sitting behind the wheel, you will be, too. Ive now towed my rally car with every truck in our fleet. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 11 different trusted brands of oil filter products for the 2015 ram 1500. The price of an allnew 2019 ram 1500 ecodiesel starts at. Why new ecodiesel owners need to beware of engine failure. Locate the trucks gcwr gross combined weight rating and from this subtract its gvw gross vehicle weight. Trying to figure how much weight im able to pull and keep the towing within the 80% of max towing capacity has been very confusing.
With the keys to a 2014 ram 1500 ecodiesel v6 in our hot little hands we did what anyone would, find out how it tows and what kind of fuel economy it gets. My 2015 ram 1500 has the 8 speedhemi package with 3. Ram 1500 eco diesel 5th wheel towing heartland owners. The ram promaster has taken the cargo van world by storm and for good reason. How is a similarly specd 16 canyon superior in payload. When you climb inside and slide behind the wheel the words ram 1500 laramie will be a reminder that youve bucked up for one of the nicest trucks on the market, period. The towing is now much better and it can be additionally improved thanks to the max tow package. Unlike the 34 and 1ton ram trucks the 1500 does not have a separate towing capacity for 5th wheel or gooseneck towing. Look in your owners manual but you will need to know exactly how your truck is equipped. It may have the power to tow, but sure not good in handling my current trailer.
While some 2wd versions of the ram 1500 diesel are rated to tow up to 9,200 pounds, the laramie long horn 4x4 is rated to tow 7,300 pounds. Oct, 2014 were going to take a look at two of the ram 1500 engine options and shed a little more light on the relative merits and tradeoffs of each with a ram tough dilemma. Written by the daily drive staff in diesel, pickup trucks, ram. First off, there are two important things that will affect the dodge ram 1500 towing capacity. Dec 03, 2014 this is just a video i made driving and walk around of a 2015 dodge ram 1500 laramie ecodiesel that i just around and my thoughts. Towing with the 2016 ram 1500 ecodiesel the car guide. From 2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel to 2016 ram 2500 ctd ram 1500.