Hello,
Earlier this year I bought my 2017 Eco diesel. Laramie package. Mega cab, short box. Also has tow package.
I've been loving this truck, although I've had to have a few minor things fixed under warranty. I just purchased a light weigh travel trailer that I thought would be fine with this truck. 25' trailer weighs about 5500lbs, and maybe 6400lbs fully loaded. On level ground it tows fine, but traveling to the mountains the engine got hot! At least hot IMO>. Water temp went up to about 245* and Oil temp went up to about 260*! When I got to top of the hill temps went back down, but now it seems oil temp stays around 225* while engine/water is 210* Neither of these sounded right to me and I am not pleased that the truck got hot!
I assumed the total weight was well under what the truck is rated and I did not think it would be an issue!? Has anyone else had this issue towing? A friend of mine has the same truck w/5.7 Hemi and he has no towing issues! Any help appreciated! tia.
Earlier this year I bought my 2017 Eco diesel. Laramie package. Mega cab, short box. Also has tow package.
I've been loving this truck, although I've had to have a few minor things fixed under warranty. I just purchased a light weigh travel trailer that I thought would be fine with this truck. 25' trailer weighs about 5500lbs, and maybe 6400lbs fully loaded. On level ground it tows fine, but traveling to the mountains the engine got hot! At least hot IMO>. Water temp went up to about 245* and Oil temp went up to about 260*! When I got to top of the hill temps went back down, but now it seems oil temp stays around 225* while engine/water is 210* Neither of these sounded right to me and I am not pleased that the truck got hot!
I assumed the total weight was well under what the truck is rated and I did not think it would be an issue!? Has anyone else had this issue towing? A friend of mine has the same truck w/5.7 Hemi and he has no towing issues! Any help appreciated! tia.