Dodge eco diesel trucks

[Born ready]

Any one out there own a Dodge eco diesel truck ? looking for any feedback on these units.

 

[Trashy]

This thread was interesting https://www.snowandmud.com/just-abo...co-diesel-mileage.html?highlight=dodge+diesel Maybe it can help you out?

 

[niner]

Hagens Berman: Consumers Sue Fiat Chrysler and Bosch for Diesel Emissions Cheating in Dodge RAM 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Models | Business Wire


I really like mine. But my next truck will be a duramax.
Things I like: went to Revy the other weekend pulling a 2 place enclosed trailer avg 15.5L/100
Empty I can get 1200 km on 98 litres of fuel. The ride is very smooth. 150000 Kms and not a single squeek or rattle. Actually very happy with the power, 8 speed transmission is amazing. Awesome truck
Things I don't like:When I put my steel toed boots in the box it becomes a low rider. Installed heavier springs which helped a lot, but still sinks when it's loaded. I wish they would put this engine in a 2500. I like to go camping and my 28' camper is a load for this truck.

 

[Born ready]

Thanks for the thread. I wonder if the newer eco diesel models are better then the new ones ?

 

[ducati]

I had one for about a year as a company truck and loved it. Had the air ride which made a massive difference in both ride and handling anything in the box, auto level was nice. Empty I could get about 1300km on the highway, and loaded I didn't really pay attention since anything loaded sucks fuel. I did pull a 28' enclosed empty once and wouldn't even try to pull one loaded, that's what a one ton is for in my opinion. Had no issues with it at all and if I was in the market for a halfer I would buy one in a heartbeat.


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[Beels]

Hagens Berman: Consumers Sue Fiat Chrysler and Bosch for Diesel Emissions Cheating in Dodge RAM 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Models | Business Wire


I really like mine. But my next truck will be a duramax.
Things I like: went to Revy the other weekend pulling a 2 place enclosed trailer avg 15.5L/100
Empty I can get 1200 km on 98 litres of fuel. The ride is very smooth. 150000 Kms and not a single squeek or rattle. Actually very happy with the power, 8 speed transmission is amazing. Awesome truck
Things I don't like:When I put my steel toed boots in the box it becomes a low rider. Installed heavier springs which helped a lot, but still sinks when it's loaded. I wish they would put this engine in a 2500. I like to go camping and my 28' camper is a load for this truck.

Which springs did you install? I have a set of Tuf Truck 1223V sitting here right now that I'm going to pop in to my '16 Ram 1500 Sport Crew. I pull a 31ft travel trailer in the summer and run equalizer bars and it handles it alright, but a bit more spring wouldn't hurt. Like you said, the other thing is if you put any weight in the back it sags. Threw my sled in last year and took off for Wyoming and it squats it out more than I'd like. A 600 lb sled shouldn't squat a half ton out that far. Hopefully these springs solve that.

 

[Born ready]

Thanks guys for all the feed back appreciated

 

[Summitric]

Get the air ride option... Probably not a nicer riding truck out there, and it self levels with loads..


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[catalac]

Bit of a hijack but just bought a 1500 limited 5.7, 4 corner airbags are awesome I can't believe how nice it rides and the different ride height selections, self level and entry modes are neat. Not much "Eco" in the hemi but a really nice truck after several f150s. After the fact the f150s seem cheaply appointed vs the ram.

 

[niner]

Which springs did you install? I have a set of Tuf Truck 1223V sitting here right now that I'm going to pop in to my '16 Ram 1500 Sport Crew. I pull a 31ft travel trailer in the summer and run equalizer bars and it handles it alright, but a bit more spring wouldn't hurt. Like you said, the other thing is if you put any weight in the back it sags. Threw my sled in last year and took off for Wyoming and it squats it out more than I'd like. A 600 lb sled shouldn't squat a half ton out that far. Hopefully these springs solve that.

Ordered mine through Accesory land in Lacombe. They have 2 choices. Stock height or up 1". I went with the 1" higher ride height.

 

[Beels]

Get the air ride option... Probably not a nicer riding truck out there, and it self levels with loads..


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My dealer steered me away from it as he claimed they were having issues with it. Any truth to that?

 

[Summitric]

When i first got the truck, the system seemed to freeze up in -20* or colder weather.... They replaced the rear ass'y(under warranty) and haven't had any problems since... Best riding truck around, bar none!!! And can handle quite a load as well

 

[X-Treme]

He he he. Ric can handle quite a load. He he he.

 

[catmando]

Thought you had a gasser Ric?


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[snopro]

I'm a Ford guy but buddy has one and its amazing on fuel. He has the air ride option as well and this is a must as they are very soft in the back. I'd consider buying one if it was a one ton.