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will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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08/31/09 05:44 PM
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i posted this in this secton because i need the opinion of guys that tow their cars to the track
just found a 04 crewcab longbed 2500 pu..
with the auto and hemi..
its got 200,000 miles on it.
looks factory under the hood and runs fine
no smoke on start up..
havent driven it yet.. though
what kind of problems do you think ill run into with a hemi auto with this kind of milage?
they want 6k for it..but it needs tires. and has a slight smurf to the front bumper (it needs a frnt bumper)
i prefer I6. but if its cheap enough ill take the hemi.
give your opinions.on what will break down on this truck ...if i tow with it..?
cheapst
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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08/31/09 05:53 PM
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What kind of trailer do you intend to pull?
I pull an open trailer all over with a Dakota R/T.
As long as you have a good brake controller and brakes I'd think you'd be fine pulling anything not too huge.
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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08/31/09 05:57 PM
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I bought a 2004 Hemi, 4 door 2500 new, drove it to 40,000 miles and then sold it to a friend, he has just rolled up 100,000 miles on it
Nothing has been swapped out, all still original , yes,, even the tires ( they really need to be replaced, he is waiting till fall )
I pulled open trailer all over and he has pulled his 5th wheel camper all over
Its not bad with no headwind, but if there is ..its horrible with his camper
It pulled open trailer all over, no problem
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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Just truck by itself will knock down 18-20 driving normal
No headwind and flat, its not bad with a open trailer 12-13 or so
Enclosed, headwind was horrible .. maybe 7 mpg
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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I bet it would suck gas like no tomorrow.
 Yup I got one in a durango and pull a open trailer sometimes.
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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08/31/09 06:35 PM
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Just truck by itself will knock down 18-20 driving normal
No headwind and flat, its not bad with a open trailer 12-13 or so
Enclosed, headwind was horrible .. maybe 7 mpg
My half ton doesnt pull 18-20, more like 13-15
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Just truck by itself will knock down 18-20 driving normal
No headwind and flat, its not bad with a open trailer 12-13 or so
Enclosed, headwind was horrible .. maybe 7 mpg
My half ton doesnt pull 18-20, more like 13-15
You have got problems.... my wifes 1500 hemi gets
20-21 normal driving
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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Yeah, I WON A few bets on the fuel milage on my truck, it is (was) a 2wd 2500
If you drive nuts, it will really go down fast but, drive normal ..20 mpg on the highway is normal
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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08/31/09 07:20 PM
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as stated before, what kind of trailer, how big, weight loaded,, I also would ask how much are you going to use it to tow and how much distance will you tow with it. I tow with a 1992 Ford F350 dually with a 460 fi gas engine, it now has 203000 mile's on it and is in good mechanical shape, she's no powerhouse but it does what I bought it for, but I don't tow all the time, just the Classic Event's and to the local tracks a few time's a year, National Trail's, Norwalk and Pacemakers. 
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Yeah, I WON A few bets on the fuel milage on my truck, it is (was) a 2wd 2500
If you drive nuts, it will really go down fast but, drive normal ..20 mpg on the highway is normal
My 04 1500 4x4 has neve gotten any better than 16 on the freeway @ 65mph 
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Just truck by itself will knock down 18-20 driving normal
No headwind and flat, its not bad with a open trailer 12-13 or so
Enclosed, headwind was horrible .. maybe 7 mpg
My half ton doesnt pull 18-20, more like 13-15
Ive had an '05, ''07, and now an '09 ALL with a HEMI and NONE got 18-20. The two 4x4's got around 13 and the new '09 two wheel drive gets around 15.4 UNHOOKED. They all pulled awesome by the way. We have a Cummins 4x4 older model. The HEMI is just as strong. The new Cummins will kill it though.
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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09/01/09 06:37 AM
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my 05 QC 4x4 hemi and my 07 4x4 hemi, along with 3 brothers, my dad and several friends ALL get between 18-21 mpg with 4x4 hemi's , all 1/2 ton trucks, all 4 doors, all 4x4's, this is hwy driving of course, around town its 10-14 depending on who is driving
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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sorry guys...has football practice last night..
ill be towing a 22ft enclosed with the duster
and a 16ft open..most of the time..
the trailer weight and all gear is prolly 8k?
i feel fairly confident the truck will tow it when it was new..
i was most concerned about this truck with 200k
do these trannies hold up this long?
seem's like first impression the motor will hold up with this milage..
same for the diff?
i currently tow with a GMC 2wd xcab lwb..with the 5.o and 5spd manual. makes about 150hp?
although its in great shape and runs excellent
it gets 13mpg with out the trailer..
and 8 with the trailer..
but i tow 3days a week. (work requires the flatbed trailer with lumber on it)
so if the dodge has more power and the same milage its a still a positive for me...fwiw
agian i am most concerned with what will likely break or give me problems...with this trucks age?
cheapst
365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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I would be inclined to look for a one ton with lower mileage, based on your weight and usage. You say you will be towing three times a week for work, might as well get something that is likely to be more reliable.
On towing capacity, after having had a wreck because I had too light a tow vehicle, I am convinced I want something that won't get tossed around by what I am towing when I have to hit the brakes in an emergency. My motorhome is 15,000 lbs, trailer is 9,000 loaded. Works great.
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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09/01/09 08:28 AM
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My 04 1500 QC 4wh dr with the Hemi will get 19-20 on the highway and around 13 city. I pull my 28ft enclosed trailer loaded and would get anywhere from 9-11mpg.
05 Hemi 2wd 1500 QC = 13-15 City, 17-20 Hwy
Towing 24' enclosed w/Duster = 6-13 depending on grades. Oh yeah it now has 140,000 mi on it.
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Re: will this truck pull the race car/trailer
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09/01/09 02:02 PM
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The lumber I haul is light weight . Mostly remodel type materials
So valvesprings is all I need to worry about?
365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured
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You can probally find a 2500 Cummins deisel for that price if you look in Texas on Craigs list 
