I have a 19 2500 6.4 crew. I tow a 24 ft enclosed v-nose . It's a very tall trailer, no problem fitting side by sides in there. I came from a 14 ram 2500 6.4 crew. The 8 speed tranny is so much better. Feels like the truck has an extra 100 horses, even though it doesn't. Pulls it like nothing but the mileage is poor. It's flat where I live and I get around 7,8 mpg. Still very happy with this truck.Anyone towing a 20 to 24 foot enclosed trailer with the 6.4? Wondering about mpg and other experience with it.
Thanks that kinda what I was looking for. Thinking of getting an enclosed for quads just wondering how bad the mpg is going to be.I have a 19 2500 6.4 crew. I tow a 24 ft enclosed v-nose . It's a very tall trailer, no problem fitting side by sides in there. I came from a 14 ram 2500 6.4 crew. The 8 speed tranny is so much better. Feels like the truck has an extra 100 horses, even though it doesn't. Pulls it like nothing but the mileage is poor. It's flat where I live and I get around 7,8 mpg. Still very happy with this truck.
Yeah the gas to the Cummins is no competition but I just don’t need a diesel just don’t tow all that much. Guess I’ll just be at slower speeds and crap mpg for the few times a month I tow.Only thing I can tell you is that a few months ago, I had to borrow a truck and horse trailer as my '04 stranded me. I was able to borrow an '18 (I think) 2500 6.4 and a 3 horse slant aluminum bumper pull. When I borrowed it, I actually used it as a test drive to see if I wanted to revert to a new gasser rather than buying another cummins. Within 5 miles I knew the answer for me.
The trailer is smaller and lighter even with two horses in it than my 26ft enclosed race trailer usually is. Considering I live in Western PA, I'd say the terrain started a little hilly, but then got a lot flatter - but certainly not "Texas" flat.
The truck pulled well - it's not like I felt I couldn't pull. However I strained just to even get close to the speed limit (65mph) and my foot was on the floor a lot. On the same exact route that my '04 5.9 used less than 1/2 a tank of fuel, the 6.4 needed to be refueled from a topped off tank. It was while pulling a smaller, lighter trailer, at lower speed.
I'm not saying the 6.4 can't pull. It most certainly can. I'm also not saying the cummins is the right answer for everyone. It isn't. But the difference in pulling around here between the two cannot even be contemplated. Like I said, within 5 miles I knew that sadly I wasn't going to be able to save money and go back to a gasser.
Oh, to be clear - it was a 6 spd auto not an 8spd. So, I'm not sure how much difference that would have made. I'd guess a little for sure, but probably not a completely different experience.
I’ll Be in similar terrain. How heavy is your trailer? If you slow down does it help at all ? I have the same truck but with 4.10 rears. I did see that video have you tried to manually down shiftsI will echo what others have said about the 6.4L towing an enclosed trailer. The gas mileage is not great at all. I have a 2019 Tradesman CC 6.4 3.73 and I tow a 20ft v nose enclosed trailer. I have towed in various terrain from Ohio to NY to VA to GA and I tow around 73mph and get about 7 mpg at best. Getting up to speed and maintaining speed is not an issue but the faster i go i can see my mileage getting worse. However, everything else is fine in terms of towing stability and handling the load with the exception of downhill braking. If you have seen the video from The Fast Lane Truck testing the new 6.4 on the Super Ike, the downhill test has been my experience. The tow haul mode needs to be a lot more aggressive when going downhill because it just does not downshift early enough to help control the speed therefore you are using your brakes a lot more.
Trailer is about 3600 and the car is a little over 3400. I do carry extra wheels and tires and other gear.I’ll Be in similar terrain. How heavy is your trailer? If you slow down does it help at all ? I have the same truck but with 4.10 rears. I did see that video have you tried to manually down shifts
I tow a 30 ft. x 11 ft. x 8.5 ft. travel trailer with loaded weight of 7,200 lbs. at elevations from 1,000 to 6,000 ft. The 6.4L/8-speed does a good job for me. Average towing mpg is 10.5 over just about 2,000-miles. I try to keep my tow speed at 65-mph on the interstate. I rarely use cruise control when towing as it really hurts mpg in the hills and mountains.
I can tell you from owning both, the 6 speed truck is a dog compared to the new 8 speed. I pull a 34 foot travel trailer with mine, and it never missed a beat! However, I only get 9mpg towingOnly thing I can tell you is that a few months ago, I had to borrow a truck and horse trailer as my '04 stranded me. I was able to borrow an '18 (I think) 2500 6.4 and a 3 horse slant aluminum bumper pull. When I borrowed it, I actually used it as a test drive to see if I wanted to revert to a new gasser rather than buying another cummins. Within 5 miles I knew the answer for me.
The trailer is smaller and lighter even with two horses in it than my 26ft enclosed race trailer usually is. Considering I live in Western PA, I'd say the terrain started a little hilly, but then got a lot flatter - but certainly not "Texas" flat.
The truck pulled well - it's not like I felt I couldn't pull. However I strained just to even get close to the speed limit (65mph) and my foot was on the floor a lot. On the same exact route that my '04 5.9 used less than 1/2 a tank of fuel, the 6.4 needed to be refueled from a topped off tank. It was while pulling a smaller, lighter trailer, at lower speed.
I'm not saying the 6.4 can't pull. It most certainly can. I'm also not saying the cummins is the right answer for everyone. It isn't. But the difference in pulling around here between the two cannot even be contemplated. Like I said, within 5 miles I knew that sadly I wasn't going to be able to save money and go back to a gasser.
Oh, to be clear - it was a 6 spd auto not an 8spd. So, I'm not sure how much difference that would have made. I'd guess a little for sure, but probably not a completely different experience.