First Run with new Ram 3500 6.7 Cummins
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First Run with new Ram 3500 6.7 Cummins
I must say that after making a trip of 155 miles and averaging 16.7 MPG(on the electronic odometer) that I am impressed. I pulled a long 8% grade at 70MPH in 6th gear and had throttle left. I have a 6 speed manual transmission. After my Ford gas 460 cuin.discplacement engine and 11 to 12 MPG without a trailer, this one really looks good. This was a hilly, high altitude(3 to 7000 ft.) trip with about 50 miles on the interstate. WE are both pleased!!! Regards Jim
2005 Cardinal 30LE--2007 Dodge 3500 Heavy Duty --6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel with Jake Brake and 5th Airborne Fifth Wheel Air-ride Coupler.
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Rob!
Hi Rob--
WE did not pull any trailer---we were still under the tow threshold at less than 500 miles. We now have 505 miles on the truck but have only filled up once. In late May we will be heading out on a 3000 mile plus trip. Then we'll find out what the truth is. Regards Jim
WE did not pull any trailer---we were still under the tow threshold at less than 500 miles. We now have 505 miles on the truck but have only filled up once. In late May we will be heading out on a 3000 mile plus trip. Then we'll find out what the truth is. Regards Jim
2005 Cardinal 30LE--2007 Dodge 3500 Heavy Duty --6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel with Jake Brake and 5th Airborne Fifth Wheel Air-ride Coupler.
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Hi! Rob
WE will be going from Arizona to So. California to Vancouver,WA to Idaho to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons back to Vancouver( to return Grandson to his home) then south to Bishop,Ca. to Prescott,AZ. Lots of desert and mountain driving.
We willl probably be gone about six weeks. No hurry.though. Regards----Jim
WE will be going from Arizona to So. California to Vancouver,WA to Idaho to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons back to Vancouver( to return Grandson to his home) then south to Bishop,Ca. to Prescott,AZ. Lots of desert and mountain driving.
We willl probably be gone about six weeks. No hurry.though. Regards----Jim
2005 Cardinal 30LE--2007 Dodge 3500 Heavy Duty --6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel with Jake Brake and 5th Airborne Fifth Wheel Air-ride Coupler.
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Rob---- We stay at the Vancouver RV Park. There are only 2 places to stay in Vancouver the other is the Van Mall RV Park, but it is smaller and has very tight spaces. We used to stay there when we had a 24 ft 5er. That extra 6 ft. made a big difference.We stay there (Vancouver RV Park) and visit sons family. We have one Grandson graduating from H.S. in June and have a baby shower to go to in SO. California for an expected August Grand daughter. So, busy ,busy!!!----Regards---Jim
2005 Cardinal 30LE--2007 Dodge 3500 Heavy Duty --6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel with Jake Brake and 5th Airborne Fifth Wheel Air-ride Coupler.
I drove a new 6.7 yesterday. I loved the truck but have always been afraid of the first year production of anything. I was offered $10,000 off a $44,000 sticker but could not pull the trigger. The new 6speed automatic seems a better match for a diesel.
Still kicking it around in my head, or it is "kinking my head".
Still kicking it around in my head, or it is "kinking my head".