Posted 2016-11-11 8:41 AM Subject: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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Posts: 555 Location: Texas
I'm looking to purchase a used 2014, 2015 or 2016 dodge ram 3500 dually crew cab. Not mega cab. Mainly looking for what kinda mileage you get with your pick up both pulling and empty. Thanks.
Posted 2016-11-11 9:15 AM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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Posts: 3104 Location: Arkansas
I have a 16 dually. I average around 19 mpg for daily driving. Avg around 12 with a 28 ft stock combo with LQ. Probably 14 or 15 with the 16 ft stock trailer.
Posted 2016-11-11 2:32 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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Posts: 555 Location: Texas
I'm not worried about the tow mileage because their are so many variables. I was just curious of what people are getting that currently are driving one. Everyone drives different and have different trailers so I know it won't all be the same. I do read about what I am looking to buy. :) Just as stickers on gasoline vehicles...They aren't always going to get what they say.
Posted 2016-11-11 3:06 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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Posts: 20421 Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana
i cant see out of the drivers door in them. the door post is set right in my line of vision out the side. if i pull the seat up then the steering wheel is in my chest. no thanks.... i bought a GMC
Posted 2016-11-12 8:20 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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I have a new 2016, 2500 Ram. I decided to go with a 6.4 Hemi. I get 20 mpg running 75 mph down the interstate. I get about 14-16 mixed in town and highway driving. I get just a little better than 12 pulling the horse trailer. I do use the mid grade gas that is recommended.
Posted 2016-11-12 9:55 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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Posts: 729 Location: south central usa
have a 2016 with 3.73 rear end...get about 11-12 going 75-80 down the interstate. bought new b/c it was only a few thousand more than I could get a 2yo truck with 40k miles and no warranty.
Posted 2016-11-14 2:25 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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2015 17-18 mpg and 14 hauling, that will 25000 miles and not broke in. And I do think its important about mileage on tow vehicle why pay 8 mpg when you can get 20 and same power. just saying. buddy had same year and has 111000 miles and averages 25 and 18
Posted 2016-11-14 3:37 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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blueduck - 2016-11-14 3:25 PM
2015 17-18 mpg and 14 hauling, that will 25000 miles and not broke in. And I do think its important about mileage on tow vehicle why pay 8 mpg when you can get 20 and same power. just saying. buddy had same year and has 111000 miles and averages 25 and 18
Posted 2016-11-14 5:45 PM Subject: RE: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Dodge ram 3500 truck owners -- need opinions
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Just bought a brand new 3500 dually with Aisin trans. Only have 1100 miles and I get 15 empty and 13 towing my 3h sundowner LQ. I have the 410 rear end. The days of getting 20mpg are over. 25k miles is broken in. Break in usually ends in 10-15k. Most important thing is to work the crap out of it when it's new. Set the rings and mileage.