25 Ram 1500 Hurricane Towing MPG review vs 6.7l Cummins diesel shocking results!

We get to do a 600 mile towing pull with the 6.7l Cummins Diesel with the travel trailer and compare fuel economy and MPG vs the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor and the 2025 Ram 1500 3.0l Hurricane Twin turbo Inline 6 cylinder to see how they perform. I was shocked by the results but in a good way!

[@SKYLIMI]

Well done, you spent so much time, I hope it will pay off, I wish you all the best👍

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks a ton!

[@mloz3201]

Such a great video . Got me wanting to go out and buy a new ram 1500 now.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

It’s really an awesome engine!

[@jjborel]

You nailed it with the comments on quality. I think the big problem with quality among the big three is too many changes too fast and too often. Back in the day even minor changes would take 3-4 yrs , major changes took 7-8 yrs

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

They used to make complete changes every year decades ago

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great point, these manufactures pushing moves to quickly...Toyota only seems to update trucks and powertrains every 10+ years! and they are still struggling making a reliable motor.

[@edkruzel]

I try to watch many towing videos, and it's sad how the main topics are sorely missed. Power is easy, and more convenient if you keep within the manufacturer's recommended weights. Safety is the key. RV's should be kept to around 65mph, and while most 1/2 ton will pull some of the largest bumper pull units, the concern is the ability to stop quickly or anchor in cross winds. A HD will give you that extra 1 to 2000lbs of extra vehicle weight over a 1/2 ton, making it that much more difficult for the RV to push the tow.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great,, thank you for watching. Safety is the most important thing when towing!

[@EngineeringGoneWrong]

Love the idea of the Hurricane for that type of application. However I can almost guarantee if you scaled that truck he would have been over payload by a fair margin. How much will that matter short/long term hard to say, but I played that game and it just made me uneasy enough that I wound up going HD. The peace of mind is super nice regardless of any mileage disadvantages and size...just some food for thought anyway. Happy camping!

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great comment, and thank you for watching you are so right. So many people overload their half tons.

[@jasonfoster2909]

The 2500 weighs an additional 2000 pounds over a base 1500, so that is something to consider. Also, you can't disregard the exhaust brake in the Cummins. Regardless, fun video.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

100% the Cummins exhaust brake is best in class second to no one! Thanks for watching

[@JLTPhotog]

lol. Doing 75 with a trailer and whining about mpg. SMH.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenmiller5023]

Exactly …. Not in California that’s for sure . 55 Miles per hour max speed if towing on ANY type road here …. period .

[@DanMar5858]

@@stephenmiller5023- Wow, I had heard that but forgot about all the “Rules” in California. I have a 2022 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed with 1500 lbs. in the bed and I tow a 12k lb. Trailer & my computer says 13 MPG while I’m doing 65-70 MPH. I never bothered to hand calculate to see how “true” that is because it’s a work truck. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stephenmiller5023]

@@DanMar5858 Yeah , here in California up in Sacramento we got some real losers running things . Some VERY dumb Laws and rule to follow as a result of “ Cranious-rectum” disease……. Otherwise known as heads up ass …. 😏😜. I feel SO LIBERATED whenever I leave California on cross country travels to States with lesser limitations. Stay safe out there everyone …🤞😎

[@treyworth8842]

I need to do this test with my 97 ram 1500 then we can track how much they’ve improved, I think it would be cool for a company like ram to bring back the old 2nd gen trucks maybe like a 1500 with the 5.9 and a 2500 with the v10 and put them at a 25k-30k price point for guys who are stating businesses or just people who want a full size truck but can’t afford it but need the power and capacity of a full size truck this would probably sell very well right now

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching!

[@crf4502]

Drive the 3.0L Duramax. I have two and they're the nicest driving vehicle I've ever driven. I also have a 2024 F350 power stroke. The GM is my favorite.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

I love the 3.0 duramax. Check out my channel. I have done a few towing videos with them. Best engine from GM!

[@glenparks5175]

Good luck when the timing chain blows, it's in the back of the engine

[@glenparks5175]

All the car companies have went stupid

[@crf4502]

@@glenparks5175 It's a belt and it's warranted to 150K miles on the LM2 and 200K on the LZ0. I'm good with that.

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

I was telling people for a while to wait on this new engine. There's levels to everything. Baruk Hashem

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thank you for watching!

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

​@@CTECH-REVIEWand now it beat the ford up TFL toaster. (Puts feet up)

[@cwtex59]

I’ve gotten 9-10 in my 2020 F450 6.7 with 10 speed pulling my 40’ New Horizons 5thwheel that weighs 24,500 the way we travel. That at 65-70 mph .

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thats really good! The Powerstroke is a great engine, efficient!

[@dakotaracebrown]

I know so many more people with engine failures from ford. The hemi’s only problem is lifter noise.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great point! Hemi tick is real but not bad.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Well, I guess not having the temption to put Flowmaster outlaw exhaust on my next Ram will save me a few bucks.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Ya I can’t think it would sound good with it!

[@tom89ontario]

I get >10mpg towing a 27’ ~7000lb travel trailer with a ‘23 Silverado 2.7 turbo.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching! that is a nice truck!

[@glenparks5175]

Come back in 4, years and tell us how that little 4 popper is doing

[@holeshot1721]

If its true that the v8 hemi is gone that guy who made that choice to replace it with this and not just make ot an option should be fired immediately. That hemi v8 is a staple!

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Yes it is gone!

[@jeffbateman5852]

Have a 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins towing a 36 ft 5th wheel at 70 get 11.5 at 65 can squeak out 12.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Very impressive!

[@StevenWHicks-ot9dv]

Just pulled my 34 airstream loaded with my 2020 3.0 ecodiesel through Michigan, max 70mph I averaged 12.5 mpg. Similar weight trailer, probably more aerodynamic. 1500 much lighter. Not bad for the hurricane.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

You did really good for fuel economy. Yeah I was pretty impressed with how it did also.

[@trumpurace1635]

Awesome vid! Hey what rims are on the Cummins?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching. Raceline gauge wheels. I have a build series on the ram if you’re interested in seeing mods on it! kzbin.info/aero/PLUnJdThtq4FcCV3EZjfvz3P-vgaQhUKvm&si=AKU9dHnDxc4FGIjV

[@christopherpilkington8375]

Too many variables to have an accurate comparison. The trailers are not the same. The Ram 2500 has been modified with bigger and heavier wheels. Also, has the front suspension been leveled? If so, the impact on aerodynamics makes efficiency worse. Also, I have older 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins. I don’t tow faster than 65 mph due the drastic drop in mileage going 70-75 mph. Plus, the faster speeds put more heat into the trailer tires and can increase the risk of tire blowouts.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

A great comment and thank you for sharing. A lot of truth in what you’re saying. We do plan on doing a trailer swap at some point to get more comparison vs the Hurricane!

[@smclennon4249]

Did the guy in the 1500 go the same speeds you did? The driver can be a big variable in any comparison on top of different trailers.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Great point! We were very similar speeds.

[@JoshHardman]

Is it just me... around here all the diesel fuel pump handles are green. His first one was black...? Are they not green everywhere?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Green 99% of the time by me!

[@Reshard834]

Did you get a new Ram Cummins 2500? Traded the F350 Tremor in ?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

I did get a ram 2500 Cummins! It’s not bad

[@Rackpack-mb4ml]

You want good fuel economy don't throw leveling kits and larger tires on the truck..

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbaker8937]

Why do people think they have to run the speed limit when towing I have a 2019 classic 5.7 hemi4x4 on 35s getting 10mpg pulling my camper

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Good mpg!! Thanks for watching!

[@bigedmayra]

The Duke says, I get better gas mileage with my 2023 Ford F-550 7.3 gas Godzilla engine. And it's a much heavier truck and has a 16-foot flatbed with 4.88 gears. What was ram thinking? What did I teach you?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching!😁

[@tyrrellroach8122]

Wait the 2500 is loaded down plus the 8k trailer and the 1500 just has the trailer. That’s a different of at least 1000 pounds

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching

[@fivesfilms]

So, my 2024 Duramax compared to my 2024 Ram Cummins, the Ram is getting 1.5 mpg better on average, towing the same trailer and doing the same kind of driving. I track it with the Fuelly app.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thats an awesome comment, thank you for sharing. Curious what you get for MPGs and what type of trailer you pulled it with?

[@CS-rb9jk]

Nice Ram 2500, What size and make are your wheels?

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thank you for the comment! These are the Race line gauge wheels and if you’re interested in seeing the full build series, I included it in this playlist for this truck. I hope you enjoy! kzbin.info/aero/PLUnJdThtq4FcCV3EZjfvz3P-vgaQhUKvm&si=E3u8YTLW5LJTH60L

[@robedmund9948]

The best 3.0L turbo in a half ton is GMs diesel. MPGs are a non-issue.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

100%!

[@michaelcoston1188]

A jacked up 4x4 with mud tires, mud guards and big 'ol donkey dick mirrors (hanging out in the wind like air brakes) is not exactly an efficient tow vehicle.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

very very true!

[@hahaadventures4838]

Nice comparison BUT still would NEVER own a full size pickup with a tiny 3.0 overworked boosted 6 banger. Junk! Ram, please give us a turbo V8 Hemi!!!! BTW, my Ram 6.4 Hemi gets 9.2 mpgs towing my RV.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Turbo hemi would be awesome! That is great fuel economy out of your 6.4! Nice work

[@JK-qe6qq]

Junk!!! You so smart!!!!!!

[@michaelpopp1783]

That raptor was so illegal towing that heavy. It’s all fun and games until an accident and a lawyer eats you up for towing over capacity.

[@joatmon1857]

Coyote over Hemi for reliability??? Good video till you said that!!! P.S. anybody that tows a 30ft + camper at or over 70MPH knows nothing about towing vs safety and and worrying about MPG!!!

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

Why do you think the 2500 still has the relatively tame (hp/torque) 6.4 hemi and not one of the turbos? Duty cycle. These turbos are fine in a charger or minivan but you won't catch me towing heavy/often with one of those whizzers. GM's v8's are absolutely terrible, read the forums, they are blowing out lifters sometimes 2 or 3 times in the same truck. The coyote is definitely better than GM's v8s, but it has had issues with cam phasers and the cylinder liners and now they have an MDS system as well, time will tell. The hemi is a known quantity, it gets broken manifolds (so do the other v8's by the way), and occasionally lifter failure which can be mitigated by running premium oils and changing it every 5k. My hemi isn't going anywhere that's for certain. Parts are cheap and abundant, tuners are everywhere, and if I really wanted more power there is all kinds of support for getting real ("not boosted") power out of these when you build them right.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

It seems like ford , GM or ram are interested in gas boosted options for hd trucks

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

I love the Hemis, but these inline 6 motors are better in many ways. I won't be towing much so I'm not worried. Good to see you know to change your oil early. Baruk Hashem.

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

@@CTECH-REVIEW They are NOT interested in boosted HD trucks. Why do you think Ford spent all that money on a 7.3 and 6.8 when the eco boosts put out similar torque and they had it on the shelf for a decade waiting to be used? That little 3.0 inline 6 is a passenger car engine, not a heavy duty engine. It cannot handle the duty cycle/abuse of an HD truck. And yes, note that the 5.7 hemi DID end up in the Ram 2500 as the base engine for years. It did fine, other than being down a little on power.

[@Lq32332]

GM is putting their gas 4 cylinder Turbomax in the 1500s. They also warranty them to 100k miles. IMO a well engineered engine can handle what it is rated for.

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

@@Lq32332 It's a base engine in the 1500, and it tows very poorly vs the 5.3 in the same truck, even with the 5.3 having much less torque. See "getty adventures" channel for some very eye opening reviews on these 2 engines, he did them just this past month.

[@paulross468]

Oversized tires, and 70+ mph and complaining about gas mileage 😂

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

touche!

[@jameseroh6544]

American diesel fuel in gthe USA is awful. The European fuel has R-30 in it. Thr poor performance of the CP-4 fuel pump in the USA is proof! I run Hot Shots Secret EDT in my diesels. The fuel economy is better, along with smoother running and a better sound. We get 22mpg at 60mph carrying a Four Wheel Camper. When we tow our Jeep JLU behind it, the economy drops to 17mpg.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Very impressive numbers!

[@johngrigsby1148]

The reason your not getting 11 mpg for n the Cummins is your driving to damned fast! Slow down and you’ll get considerably better. 73mph pulling a giant brick? You’d go broke in the RV transportation business.

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Thanks for the comment. I am sure you are right about the speed!

[@chriswadlington2465]

Not very safety conscious… towing at 75 … come on

[@CTECH-REVIEW]

Mostly 68-70 but for a few spots I hit 75. Thanks for watching!

[@bigedmayra]

🎉