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Old 08-19-2010, 07:35 PM
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First tow with the new SD

Im heading out camping tomorrow with my travel trailer and my new SD.I can wait to see how my truck does.Im coming out of a 2006 Dodge Power Wagon with the HEMI it pulled the trailer pretty good.But im expecting my SD with the 6.2 to perform a little better.Pics and gas mileage reports to follow.
 
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OOPs I forgot the trailer info its a 28ft Layton Skyline and weighs around 7500lbs loaded
 
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Should pull that trailer like its not even there. Enjoy!
 
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:24 AM
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Yep, you are going to keep looking back to make sure its really there. EnJoy the trip!
 
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Look forward to the report. Let it rev, that is where the power band is.
 
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Well I'm back from my trip.Although my new tuck is way more comfortable and alot more roomy inside than my Dodge was I think the Dodge with the 5.7 Hemi pulled my camper way better.Dont get me wrong the new truck did good but the Hemi seemed to have more get up and go.I did get much better gas mileage with the 6.2 is was getting around 10.5 towing.I'm sure some people are going to disagree but this was my experiance.
 
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Originally Posted by 2011SD
Well I'm back from my trip.Although my new tuck is way more comfortable and alot more roomy inside than my Dodge was I think the Dodge with the 5.7 Hemi pulled my camper way better.Dont get me wrong the new truck did good but the Hemi seemed to have more get up and go.I did get much better gas mileage with the 6.2 is was getting around 10.5 towing.I'm sure some people are going to disagree but this was my experiance.

Give us your opinion after it breaks in. You should see a difference.
 
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:55 PM
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that might have to do with the shift programming...
 
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