Ram 2500 6.4 or Titan XD 5.6?

[SETenn]

I am actively searching for deals on either truck. Not interested in a diesel at this point, maybe when I retire and can travel more often so right now a gasser is my best option. I have talked to a few folks with the Ram 6.4 and all seem to be very pleased with their towing experience. I have seen very few Nissan XDs in the campgrounds, either gas or diesel, so I have had very little interaction with folks who tow with them. So, can anyone share their experiences with either truck? I have seen several really good deals on the Nissan but not sure that 5.6 would crank out enough power to tow without really being in a strain all the time. Plus, most reviews I have seen haven't been very kind to the Nissan. Any Nissan XD gasser owners out there?

[Dougie123]

having gone from 1/2 gasser to 3/4 gasser to 3/4 diesel, I would highly recommend you go with the heavier towing platform (GVWR 10,000, 6K rear axle rating, et...), especially if you are considering upgrading from 7700lb trailer in the future. Either XD or 2500 RAM will have sufficient power, but you will want the extra payload capacity.

If the $ are about equivalent, get "more truck". The 2500 rams ride real nice.

F150 Ecoboost with HDPP could be another 1/2 ton option, but that wasn't listed as one of your choices.

[2012Coleman]

SETenn wrote:
Thanks folks for all of your opinions. Loaded weight right now is approx 7k but looking towards the future I can see us pulling upwards of 8.5k. Planning on upgrading campers in the next 5 years or so.

Go with the 2500 RAM. But if you want to tow 7K with a half ton....

[stevemorris]

spoon059 wrote:

b17drvr wrote:
Buy American.

The Titan XD is made in Mississippi, isn't it?

typical stupid comment, the so called "Asian" trucks are made in the US with parts from all over the world. just the same as ram, ford and gm
and don't add that profits go to japan, that's just as wrong. they(automotive companies) are all shareholder owned, chances are pretty good that your pension plan has shares in Nissan, Toyota as well as ford, gm, and ram.
next thing we'll be calling ram trucks, fiats!! just as erroneous

[mhamershock]

Get a 2018 F150 HDPP 3.5EB SCREW Lariat 6.5 bed. You'll have 2400 lbs of payload, 11,200 towing capacity. 4800 RAWR, 7850 GVWR. You can thank me later.

The Nissan is the ugliest truck I've ever seen.

Mike

[SETenn]

Thanks folks for all of your opinions. Loaded weight right now is approx 7k but looking towards the future I can see us pulling upwards of 8.5k. Planning on upgrading campers in the next 5 years or so.

[spoon059]

b17drvr wrote:
Buy American.

The Titan XD is made in Mississippi, isn't it?

[fx2tom]

I have towed with the Ram 2500 5.7l AND the Titan XD 5.0l Cummins. My personal preference is hands down the XD. Maybe the 6.4l would have been a better experience. I can't speak to the gasser XD.

[captnjack]

kerrlakeRoo wrote:

b17drvr wrote:
Buy American.

The Titan's are built in Canton Ms.
Rams can be from either of two US plants, or from Mexico.

Had a friend criticize me for buying a Tundra (built in Indiana) when they first came out because it wasn't "American". I told him it was very confusing because Ford and GM were building vehicles with parts made in Canada and Mexico. Or the entire vehicle was built elsewhere.

So few things are truly "American" anymore.

[anw7405]

To the OP, WHAT ARE YOU TOWING? If it's smaller you could go with either trucks. But keep in mind if you ever want a bigger camper you will want the bigger truck. RAM 6.4 is obviously that.

[Camper_G]

I like my 2017 6.4 powered 2500 a lot. The titan is also a nice truck. I have no complaints with my ram and still love it's a much as I did on day one

[normal_dave]

ib516 wrote:
Pro tip - get the 4.10s.

Here's a nicely optioned Tradesman Package 4.10 gears, in Franklin, KY.
2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew 6.4L 4.10.

Another one, 4.10, fifth wheel prep group and more in Lawrenceville, GA
2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew 6.4L, 4.10

Both listed ~$39K

Fwiw, there's a dealer over in Columbia, SC...has
them "stacked like cord-wood", all Tradesman, 6.4L 4.10 gears.

[Blazing_Zippers]

ib516--good to see ya again. Thought we lost YOU in the divorce.
Now, about the subject-my 6.4 is great. It was made in Mexico and came with two tacos and some hot sauce. The Titan sounds and looks great, but after towing our 10,000 trailers over 20,000 miles, I think the 6.4 is the pick of the litter.

[ib516]

Peak power numbers don't tell the whole tale. At lower RPM, the 6.4L will make much more power and torque which is great for towing. I know when the press launch videos aired, that was one thing they touted. Mine would loaf along at ~2200 RPM in 5th gear towing a 37' 5th wheel that weighed 12k (loaded) on the flats with no wind. I highly recommend the 6.4L Hemi. I would buy another in a heartbeat - lost mine going through a divorce.

Pro tip - get the 4.10s.

[Mortimer_Brewst]

SETenn wrote:
I have seen very few Nissan XDs in the campgrounds, either gas or diesel ...

Common sense would dictate that there is a reason why they are so scarce. Going with Ram is the smart choice.