I have read through a lot of the threads here and it seems these questions appear together but I still would like some additional feedback.
I have an '09 1500 SLT 4X4 Crew, Hemi/5 sp auto, tow pkge, 20" chrome clads and 3.55 gears. I have a 6000 lb. dry weight bumper tow camper and I have never gotten the total weight on a trip but I usually tow with supplies and w/o water and waste.
My questions are:
A) is it normal to only get 7 or 8 mpg when towing in what I would consider mild foothills of SC, GA and NC? I tow about 55 to 60 mph even on interstates.
B) I found a used '12 3500 2 dr dually with the 6.7L turbo diesel and 6 sp auto., 17" wheels, limited slip and I don't know the gearing. Although this is most likely overkill for our camper, I was wondering if the mpg would be better with this combo vs. my '09 Hemi?
Normally I wouldn't look past a 2500 if I wanted to upgrade but a local dealer got this in on trade and it appears to be real nice. Plus, I don't know if we would ever upgrade to a larger, heavier camper.
I know my Hemi and 1500 can tow this current trailer OK, just curious about the fuel mileage on this 3500.
Any help and/or suggestions/recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!!!!
Tony
I have an '09 1500 SLT 4X4 Crew, Hemi/5 sp auto, tow pkge, 20" chrome clads and 3.55 gears. I have a 6000 lb. dry weight bumper tow camper and I have never gotten the total weight on a trip but I usually tow with supplies and w/o water and waste.
My questions are:
A) is it normal to only get 7 or 8 mpg when towing in what I would consider mild foothills of SC, GA and NC? I tow about 55 to 60 mph even on interstates.
B) I found a used '12 3500 2 dr dually with the 6.7L turbo diesel and 6 sp auto., 17" wheels, limited slip and I don't know the gearing. Although this is most likely overkill for our camper, I was wondering if the mpg would be better with this combo vs. my '09 Hemi?
Normally I wouldn't look past a 2500 if I wanted to upgrade but a local dealer got this in on trade and it appears to be real nice. Plus, I don't know if we would ever upgrade to a larger, heavier camper.
I know my Hemi and 1500 can tow this current trailer OK, just curious about the fuel mileage on this 3500.
Any help and/or suggestions/recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!!!!
Tony