Grit dog
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@ MFL, mkirsch and Lwiddis, a HD isn't prohibitive, in fact, found a nice 2500 gasser (used) that is worth looking at.
Fuel cost, non issue, also reimbursed separately.
But I've run the scenarios cost wise with most reasonable options of keeping 2 newer trucks (current diesel and "something" else that fits the work requirements)
or downsizing to one do it all truck and the 2 trucks thing is actually preferable both practically and financially, given all the considerations.
I'd drive a HD all day every day, no issue, but theres no denying the comfort and bit smaller "size" although those aren't prominent factors in the decision.
He!!, who knows, I could end up with 2 big diesels....but not the plan I'm rolling with now.
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Grit dog
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TurnThePage wrote:My 2015 Ram 1500 has the hemi, 8 speed, and 3.92 gears. I love it. It scoots nicely and has been an excellent commute and tow vehicle. On the steering wheel, you can push the "gear down" button once, which takes it out of MDS mode (which isn't that noticeable in the first place). You have to do that every time you shift the vehicle out of park/neutral.
That's good to know, there are 2 buttons that can kill the MDS (each time it's started of course).
How many miles? You have an early 8HP trans. As good as it was back in 2015 still?
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dedmiston wrote:Can’t ya hold out for one of them EV pickups? ![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin") And pass up free gasoline? Crazy talk.
And then having Grit in half-ton is also unimaginable. I can hear the neighbors snickering already ![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
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Grit dog
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time2roll wrote:dedmiston wrote:Can’t ya hold out for one of them EV pickups? And pass up free gasoline? Crazy talk.
And then having Grit in half-ton is also unimaginable. I can hear the neighbors snickering already
Bud, I've been half ton since half tons werent' cool. (little George Jones Barbara Mandrell duet comes to mind)
Probably 25-30 of the 40 or so personal and company trucks I've had over the last 30 years have been half tons.
BUT since you mentioned EVs, won't drive a Ford, Enali isn't available and not actually a truck, the stainless steel doorstop isn't available and the Rivian also isn't a real truck....but those little details aside, $100k for a wanna be half ton and last I checked, no EV charging stations on construction sites (guess I could rent my own personal gen set, lol) to top up after a 200 mile morning jaunt make the option wholly prohibitive from both a cost and practicality standpoint.
Something I'd surmise you wouldn't consider, but it appears you must since your rocking the turn of the century F150 still...
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And free dead dinosaurs...but I could probably exchange my fuel card for a charging station? Doubt it...
Good to see this staying on topic. 1 on topic response, 1 reasonable attempt (thanks IdaD), a few how about a 1 ton, lol and of course the requisite EV crowd (not Dedmiston).
To reiterate the question in more simple terms, how handily will a 3.92 geared Hemi blow the doors off a 3.21 geared Hemi?
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MFL
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Grit knows the rvnet motto...EVERYONE NEEDS a bigger truck!
What does the 1/2 ton door sticker show??
Of course a 3/4 would work, but just a LITTLE MORE, can get a SRW!
Lower tar pressure to 30 psi, when empty, for a great ride.
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MFL wrote:Grit knows the rvnet motto...EVERYONE NEEDS a bigger truck!
What does the 1/2 ton door sticker show??
Of course a 3/4 would work, but just a LITTLE MORE, can get a SRW!
Lower tar pressure to 30 psi, when empty, for a great ride.
Jerry
Right on. You got it Jerry!
Door sticker? LOL I'd bet $100 that I actually don't even remember (or care) to look at it when I go look at trucks.
He!!, if I was doing what I wanted, I'd go get that longbed 3500 or even a big Doolie, so's I could start looking for a big TC.
But given I'll be driving and parking right smack in the middle of downtown Porthole (Portland) for the foreseeable future, one of them glorified soccermobiles that can only haul 3 bags of groceries fits the bill better on that front.
Trouble is, I LIKE big trucks and then wander off track into the 2500/3500 aisle...
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IdaD
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Grit dog wrote:
To reiterate the question in more simple terms, how handily will a 3.92 geared Hemi blow the doors off a 3.21 geared Hemi?
Apparently...it won't.
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Grit dog wrote:
To reiterate the question in more simple terms, how handily will a 3.92 geared Hemi blow the doors off a 3.21 geared Hemi?
Are you going to a jobsite/office or running the 1/4 mile for cash? Or are you late to the jobsite/office a lot?
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My 2014 Ram 1500 V8 Hemi with 3.55Gear ratio is a very capable tow vehicle for my 28 foot 5000lb TT. Before that I used two Ram 1500s magnum V8 with 3.21 and 3.55 that also pulled the TT comfortably and then my 2500 Ram V10 with 4.10 gears pulled both fully loaded truck and trailer in the high mountains of rockies and west coast like a charm. Dodge is good, life is good, all is good
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