Ram 2500 hemi Laramie vs Ram 2500 big horn cummins

[Wmhjr]

I have the exact truck you describe, 4x4 Pearl white exterior and black leather, sunroof, 12" NAV. I love it, the Hemi is an outstanding motor. I get ~12mpg in town with 37s. 16 on the highway. Stock i got 19 highway and 11.5 towing 8k pounds. Just installed the Pedal Commander and i love it even more.
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Again, just point out. You SURE ain't gonna get that kind of mileage in these parts with your rig. Empty, or hauling. Around here, the only way a 6.4 is going to get 11.5mpg pulling 8k lbs, would be off a cliff.

 

[TheKingOfHearts]

Agreed on that one, my Jayco 28RLS was 8.5K loaded and I never broke 10. Usually 9-9.5 on the HEMI on my 2500 SRW

My 3500 DRW 6.4 SO Cummins I get around 12 towing the same rig (or should I say got, I just sold it..)

 

[Muddy Thumper]

If your not towing much why would you even think of going with a Cummins.

I tow a 8000 lb RV about once a month. Distance varies from 2 to 8 hours from the house. I chose the Cummins. I had 0 interest in a gasser.

 

[Basser53]

I had a 15 6.4.. I had no problems , mileage was 16 to 17 mpg freeway empty.. 11 to 14 mpg around town.. pulling my 4000lb bass boat was between 9 and 11 mpg. My 18 Cummins 3/4 ton will get between 19 and 21 mpg freeway empty . 15 to 16 mpg pulling the same boat..
That said you can buy a lot of gas for 9g..I like the diesel myself but I think it all depends on what you want or need..there's some good deals on 20s out there if you can find one you like..

 

[Larryboz1969]

Thanks for all your replies and help. I bought the pearl white hemi.

 

[Pronto]

Nice looking truck. I think it was a good choice for what you're wanting to do.

 

[DevilDodge]

Yay. Another White Hemi.

Great looking truck. I really like the new front end with the sport package.

That Hemi will serve you well.

 

[PGHChris81]

Thanks for all your replies and help. I bought the pearl white hemi.

Good choice. Good color and motor! Welcome to the club.

 

[Larryboz1969]

I have the exact truck you describe, 4x4 Pearl white exterior and black leather, sunroof, 12" NAV. I love it, the Hemi is an outstanding motor. I get ~12mpg in town with 37s. 16 on the highway. Stock i got 19 highway and 11.5 towing 8k pounds. Just installed the Pedal Commander and i love it even more.
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What are the specs of the lift wheels and tires? That is a sharp truck.

 

[jadmt]

I have a new pw and 35" toyos and just hit 5000 miles and mpg is much better than I expected. Just got back from Moab (live in Montana) and drove 70-75mph and got close to 16mpg hand figured. Speedometer/odometer has been calibrated for the bigger tires. Driving slower ie drove from Missoula to Boise ~60-65mph and got

 

[dslbrnr]

I have a new pw and 35" toyos and just hit 5000 miles and mpg is much better than I expected. Just got back from Moab (live in Montana) and drove 70-75mph and got close to 16mpg hand figured. Speedometer/odometer has been calibrated for the bigger tires. Driving slower ie drove from Missoula to Boise ~60-65mph and got

Not bad, 410 axle ratio I'm guessing with 35's

 

[jadmt]

Not bad, 410 axle ratio I'm guessing with 35's

yes power wagons come with 4.10'a

 

[Hstone556]

What are the specs of the lift wheels and tires? That is a sharp truck.

Thanks for the compliment! It has a Carli Pintop 3.25" lift with King 2.5rr shocks and Thuren rear track bar. Wheels are Raceline 950B Gauge 17x9 +18 offset with 37x12.50 Toyo RT's. Its a sweet setup, couldn't ask for more from it. If you have Instagram, i have more pics and info there. My profile is @hunterstone50.

 

[davis2]

Thanks for all your replies and help. I bought the pearl white hemi.

Nice truck! I really don't think you could have made a bad choice... Ram is making a very good truck.

 

[Redfour5]

Laramie truck is pearl white night edition 12” screen basic Laramie package plus technology, Big Horn is a Cummins blue sport with heated seats and steering wheel 5th wheel package both pretty close to same price 56K. Will be used for occasional towing not very heavy but mainly used to drive 1000 miles often over probably 25k year. Thoughts

This is getting a bump...not for the specific question, but simply by looking at the prices for trucks in 2020. A Laramie, night edition, tech package for 56K? Yeah, maybe used with 20K miles on it...