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Originally Posted by blownhammer2000
(Post 3437347)
i'm not at the level you guys are but i just bought an 11' 1500 w/ the 3.92 rear and love it, this is my 3rd ram and by far my favorite, just came back from a trip with some friends and he was towing a 19ft tahoe w/ 2500 diesel and he was amazed with how my 1500 towed our nordic, we kept right with him up and down the hills no prob, granite my rage weighs in around 5k, but on the highway at 70 we don't even feel the boat behind us
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Originally Posted by blownhammer2000
(Post 3437347)
i'm not at the level you guys are but i just bought an 11' 1500 w/ the 3.92 rear and love it, this is my 3rd ram and by far my favorite, just came back from a trip with some friends and he was towing a 19ft tahoe w/ 2500 diesel and he was amazed with how my 1500 towed our nordic, we kept right with him up and down the hills no prob, granite my rage weighs in around 5k, but on the highway at 70 we don't even feel the boat behind us
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15-16mpg towing to Havasu in 120*. Diesel will outlast and out tow and get better mpg over a gasser any day. Mach injectors are the best you can buy @ $900 set. Oil/filters may run $20/more a change. If you're only going to tow 10k on the weekends and 5mi, then No, don't buy a diesel. If you're hauling 100-1k miles then definately. It's all in what you intend to use the truck for on a daily and weekend basis. It's not about being at any level but get a truck that can safely handle the weight you throw at it; I tend to go overkill on things and carry backup parts if I decide to tow my Baja down the Baja1k. :)
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Originally Posted by Catmando
(Post 3437373)
Congrats now post pics of the rig. What towing mileage are you seeing?
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I love my 09 with the 3:92 reaR end. I don't even feel my scarab back there but it is only 5k with trailer. My mpg is around 13 or 14 when towing at 70mph.
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Originally Posted by BY U BOY
(Post 3438148)
I love my 09 with the 3:92 reaR end. I don't even feel my scarab back there but it is only 5k with trailer. My mpg is around 13 or 14 when towing at 70mph.
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Youll thank yourself for not buying a diesel. $150 gas fill ups, $100 oil changes, and fuel filter changes twice a year at $60 a pop. If your not going far and boat is under 10 definitely go gas. I bought a diesel and my boat is on the cust of 10, really wish there was something else.
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I towed a twin 29 Outlaw with an '09 Chrysler Aspen, Hemi and 3.92 rear. No issues at all. Plenty of power and stability. I'm sure I was north of 10K. Ram has stiffer springs and longer wheel base. Regular trailer brake service and you'll be just fine.
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Originally Posted by Baja_302
(Post 3440269)
I towed a twin 29 Outlaw with an '09 Chrysler Aspen, Hemi and 3.92 rear. No issues at all. Plenty of power and stability. I'm sure I was north of 10K. Ram has stiffer springs and longer wheel base. Regular trailer brake service and you'll be just fine.
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I should clarify I didn't tow it all that much. 50 miles in spring from storage to marina. Vise versa in the fall.
Bought the Outlaw in Evansville, IN and brought it home to Cincinnati area (about 3 hour drive). Other than that up and down the ramp at my marina. But the Aspen did just fine when I did tow. |
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