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bigcanoe · 01-10-2013, 11:17 AM

Hi all,

I have a 2500 Dodge Ram 2500, quad cab, 4x4, auto with 3.73 rear gearing. The good news, its paid off! The bad news, its super expensive to use (the way I use it). I need to either find a way to get some more MPG from it, or I need to sell it and get a more fuel efficient but towing capable vehicle. I have a 21ft RV (5000lbs) that I tow a few times a year. So mostly the truck sits in the yard, ironic because its also the most expensive car we own, but the worst on cost per mile to drive.

I dont know what kind of options I have with this truck and driving techniques. My drive is mostly 2 lane (per side) highway, with 65/70 mph speed limits.

Where do I start, the truck is stock. Should I look at some affordable mods and adopting some mild hyper milling techniques? Or is it hopeless

I need a vehicle that is reasonable affordable to commute in but can also tow the RV on occasion...right now, thats two cars, and I would rather not have to have two.

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bigcanoe EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2005 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, whats reasonably attainable? Hi all, I have a 2500 Dodge Ram 2500, quad cab, 4x4, auto with 3.73 rear gearing. The good news, its paid off! The bad news, its super expensive to use (the way I use it). I need to either find a way to get some more MPG from it, or I need to sell it and get a more fuel efficient but towing capable vehicle. I have a 21ft RV (5000lbs) that I tow a few times a year. So mostly the truck sits in the yard, ironic because its also the most expensive car we own, but the worst on cost per mile to drive. I dont know what kind of options I have with this truck and driving techniques. My drive is mostly 2 lane (per side) highway, with 65/70 mph speed limits. Where do I start, the truck is stock. Should I look at some affordable mods and adopting some mild hyper milling techniques? Or is it hopeless I need a vehicle that is reasonable affordable to commute in but can also tow the RV on occasion...right now, thats two cars, and I would rather not have to have two.