Gas Mileage
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Quartzsite Arizona
2005 2wd Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi, I do mostly all highway driving, and get 21 mpg pretty consistantly, driving around town usually about 17. I occasionally tow a 21 foot travel trailer weighing around 5000lbs, i get around 14 with it. Lowest I've ever gotten was a 40 mile drive pulling a 9,000 pound enclosed work trailer (generator mounted on the toungue, air conditioner unit inside, and a bunch of miscallaneous tools) , with a bed full of ductwork supplies. I got 12 on that drive. This is all taken from the computer reading, I dont care enough to calculate it myself, lol.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: CA
Yeaaa...I was talking to the 1500 guys since I own one and there was more replies from the 1500 guys. I thought it was abvious but i'll break it down potato head style next time..
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Bear Creek, PA
Um, and the 2500s are about 1000lbs heavier empty too (comparing the quad cab 4x4 versions 1500 vs 2500). Thanks I am feeling better about my mileage now!
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From: Damon, TEXAS!
Someone posted that the diesels get better mileage because of the turbos....um..NO. Turbos help air intake, therefore increasing horsepower. I don't believe they help gas mileage.
Anyway, I get around 17.5 in town. On a recent evacuation trip from Hurricane Ike, I averaged almost 21 on the highway. I have the 5-speed automatic and the 3.21 rear end. At 70mph, I am barely turning 1500 rpms.
And now that gas is back around $2.35 per gallon, I may start putting my foot in it a little more!! LOL
Anyway, I get around 17.5 in town. On a recent evacuation trip from Hurricane Ike, I averaged almost 21 on the highway. I have the 5-speed automatic and the 3.21 rear end. At 70mph, I am barely turning 1500 rpms.
And now that gas is back around $2.35 per gallon, I may start putting my foot in it a little more!! LOL
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: CA
Someone posted that the diesels get better mileage because of the turbos....um..NO. Turbos help air intake, therefore increasing horsepower. I don't believe they help gas mileage.
Anyway, I get around 17.5 in town. On a recent evacuation trip from Hurricane Ike, I averaged almost 21 on the highway. I have the 5-speed automatic and the 3.21 rear end. At 70mph, I am barely turning 1500 rpms.
And now that gas is back around $2.35 per gallon, I may start putting my foot in it a little more!! LOL
Anyway, I get around 17.5 in town. On a recent evacuation trip from Hurricane Ike, I averaged almost 21 on the highway. I have the 5-speed automatic and the 3.21 rear end. At 70mph, I am barely turning 1500 rpms.
And now that gas is back around $2.35 per gallon, I may start putting my foot in it a little more!! LOL