I Push the 2023 Ram 1500 Hemi V8 to the Limit On The World's Toughest Towing Test!

[@machfive916]

I am loving the weekly (Saturday) Ike Gauntlet videos. It may be a challenge to come up with 52 different videos per year, but I for one appreciate this commitment. Having Mr. Truck tell Andre that he is the "new" Mr. Truck is a huge compliment to Andre's ever growing truck knowledge. Lastly, for these Ike Gauntlet videos, it would have been nice at the end of the uphill climb to see the following gauge readings: 1. Coolant temperature 2. Transmission temperature 3. Oil temperature All 3 of these readings are critical when towing, and a quick view of the gauges or mention of these readings would be beneficial! Just my 2 cents. Great video!

[@TheNewenglandboys]

I agree!

[@patrickirish8110]

Totally agree!

[@Athingmaybe123]

Maybe I want 4 cents though and I agree I don't tow cause im not smart enough id break everything but it would interest me to see how things get stressed and such

[@Cloud30000]

They cool very quickly at the top as it levels out and the load drops; the more useful temps are at the end of the steepest part of the run, when it had been running hard to maintain speed and thus build heat it the process.

[@garyvilleneuve3738]

100% agree...

[@patrickirish8110]

Great seeing Kent back with Andrey. Nothing against the others, but for the Ikes I find this to be the best duo.

[@dantheman4life]

I agree

[@BF1-P]

100%

[@shitloveaduck]

Yep!😊

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Hands down. A lot of chemistry without the ego

[@TheRamGuy]

Absolutely

[@98durangopack]

As a Truck guy, I’m pretty impressed by this ol Hemi 10k with a 1500 off road ish truck up one of the hardest hill climbs is pretty impressive.

[@codylucier4688]

Really he had it maxed out pedal to the floor. He said the little ecoboosts were half throttle doing the same run. That's horrible being maxed out and dangerous. Dodge is trash

[@daveyjones369]

The 5.7s actually do perty good.

[@fireant1272]

​​@@codylucier4688 I had a EcoBoost so many issues its unreal! Switched to a hemi no problems with 60k more miles then I put on that EcoBoost. Both tow about the same with about the same fuel mileage.

[@302Mustang13]

​@@codylucier4688 Even the little 2.7 Ecoboost was at only 3,000 rpm not even half throttle with max trailer and they said it was actually accelerating. A Hemi being floored and running 4,000-5,000 rpm is piss poor.

[@KeystoneTexan]

Y’all so called experts on here keep failing to mention the eco boost is twin turbo versus naturally aspirated V8. Put a turbo on those V8’s and it will crush the eco boost garbage.

[@gregc9220]

It's great to see Andre and mr. Truck back in the saddle together again, classic TFL Ike gauntlet video guys!

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@roberttorres3809]

Mr. Truck and Andre , you know what would be interesting to see doing this IKE with trucks over 100K in miles and see how they hold up at max weight ! Great video by the way !! Keep it up !!

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@jasonroberts6402]

I was so happy to see Mr Truck and Andre back together again.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@jonathanmazzella1247]

Love Andre and Mr. Truck! My favorite combo! But after watching for so many years I understand if they just can’t be paired every time this year. But thanks for making it happen this time!!

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@MachinesWithWheels]

There’s one big problem with your “toughest test”: you need to do them in the summer, in hot weather. Since I was a kid cooling a hard-working engine is the achilles heel of trucks towing/hauling up grades. You guys never tested the new Tundra (if memory serves) in hot weather up the Ike which would show how all the cooling engineering works. You’ve also seen other pickups overheat, despite being brand new and not maxxed out on the Ike in warmer weather. Consider Your Ways! Love Andre. He’s what makes the channel worth watching.

[@ericneal1872]

Kind of tough to do one a week and want them to all be in hot weather.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@ericneal1872 - Exactly. Kinda hard to get them all during the same weather, week, etc. people will always find a way to tear others down. That and I don’t exactly like the Tundra,,,, not unlike the O C.

[@badgerpa9]

They get the trucks from the manufacture at this time of year. If people want to let them use their truck for a test they could do more in the summer.

[@Lthrnk0331]

My opinion with regard to passing is if you are maxed out in capacity you have no business speeding beyond the posted limit to pass anyone. You’re already a safety risk at max load

[@lesterpittenger5992]

The maximum load is the maximum safe weight. Exceeding that would be unsafe. No?

[@Menentios69]

@@lesterpittenger5992it’s common sense to not speed with a load regardless of weight

[@tylersmith9868]

​@@Menentios69cry

[@Sub-Zero-392]

Facts.

[@tsmith4719]

Even while towing 3k I’m in the slow lane

[@Weak_juan]

The exhaust on that hemi sounds magical

[@Tool0GT92]

Even stock they sound nice

[@bosse641]

So good to see Mr Truck again.

[@andyharman3022]

That was a great run up the Gauntlet! It was a very rare case where the power required by the load was exactly matched by the power available from the engine at WOT. Andrei must have felt great after holding the throttle WFO for 8 minutes. It's every man's fantasy.

[@jnk26]

Drive a semi that's always loaded at 140k, you get bored after 20 miles. Let alone years of driving. It's not a dream to work something to death. Now WOT on a 13-15L diesel vs any gas engine is entire world of difference. My 2020 6.7L powerstroke makes more than 1000lbft from 1400-2400rpm(more useful over the usable range). In the 2 years I've hD this truck(and the 2 years with the prior 2019 6.7) I never had to floor it or even ask for WOT, or 100% engine load on a diesel(no throttle plate)

[@302Mustang13]

I've driven a fully loaded V8 truck and trailer up the I-80 pass just east of Salt Lake City and it's actually a bad feeling being floored and running 5,000+rpm up the mountain and over the pass. It would be nice to have some extra available. This poor Hemi was working way to hard.

[@jeromethemechanic6871]

@@jnk26 I hope you have floored it for fun’s sake at least!

[@jnk26]

@Jerome The Mechanic in all honesty keeping g the engine in the 1400-2400rpm Band nets faster acceleration the torque is what doing the work. This truck runs from 60mph to the speed limiter in a little over 7 seconds. It's idiotic how's fast the 9000lbs f250 gets up to speed. Makes the 5000lb 400hp/500lbft F150 feel slow. Can't wait to trade up for a 1200lbft F350 is late 2024. If you go back an watch all of the IKEs you will see a pattern. Every truck falls back in the rpm range to its peak torque, then downshifts(increasing the leverage through gearing) then lugs back again to the peak torque. Now the reason the EB and turbocharged engines walk up the IKE is because they have far higher peak torque at a lower rpm(500lbft@3000 vs 460lbft@4100 and 410@4100) this is also why theb3.0 diesels get better MPG, the peak torque is available(more work with less rpm) and pull effortlessly. We all have this affliction with rpm. 475hp@2600rpm is 959lbft but 485hp@6100 is 418lbft(392Hemi). We all assume that 485hp is better than 475hp. But make both engines do the same amount t of work(move the same mass) and you will clearly see which is more capable. Like a 240hp 7.3 powerstroke vs the 240hp 2l S2000 engine. Put that's S2000 engine in the truck chassis and prepare to be disappointed. 240hp@8900 is 141lbft. That 7.3 has more torque at idle tha. The S2000 engine has a t WOT

[@jeromethemechanic6871]

@@jnk26 I am sure you have a good understanding of power and torque from handling a semi! The new diesels are really amazing. I saw a 2023 in the grey today and it looked sharp. I drive a 2000 7.3 and you are correct, once it gets in its power band it has some get up and go.

[@davebasey9863]

it was nice seeing you guys together doing this. You guys should do this more often together .

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@austinphelan6374]

TFLTruck is the only channel on KZbin that does a towing test like this. I really appreciate your content as it has helped influence my vehicle purchases for the past several years. Very thankful! FYI - Don’t think you have done an Ike with the new Grand Cherokee 😅

[@getlosttoday4045]

People load skid loaders backward for a reason. It's cause the windshields are expensive!

[@johndonohoe9807]

Thank you for putting Mr. Truck back on with you. I really missed seeing him. Do a 2023 GMC Denali Ultimate with the 3 liter diesel, PLEASE!

[@samatwesu]

We miss you Mr. Truck. Welcome Back!

[@shaunnightfire8269]

Mr. Truck @15:00 "This is pretty shitty.."😂

[@pauldiesel4582]

There’s only one and only one “Mr Truck”!

[@dantheman4life]

That’s right!

[@matthewanderson9912]

Good to see Mr. Truck back for the Ike runs. I have a couple suggestions for the weekly runs. 1) tow the same weight with the same truck but with multiple trailer types. So for example if you tow 10,000 pounds on an open trailer, tow an enclosed trailer at 10,000 pounds and compare the differences. This will be good information for people to see what a difference the type of trailer makes in towing performances. 2) allow viewers to come and take a shot at the Ike like you all have done with Tumble Weed. I’d love to do it but I’m in East Kentucky and thousands of miles away.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@wushock92]

OH SNAP! It's Mr Truck!! I was just thinking about him the other day. Good to see you, Kent.

[@RC-mo8tl]

I'd like to see an Ike test series of older 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, like 2000-2007ish 2500hd F-250 etc. especially the 8.1 and v10 options

[@raulgallardo5140]

They didnt tow up they ike but they did towing comparisons with and old excursion v10 and suburban 8.1 some months back

[@masonzimmerman8883]

Yea I’d love to see a ford v10 or an 8.1 max towing!

[@agentcarder]

They don’t use older trucks after one lost its breaks and could have ended badly

[@garyvilleneuve3738]

Thank you both great to see Mr. TRUCK joining. Good rating system and love the series.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@bigmountain7561]

Yippee Mr Truck and Andrey on the Ike Gauntlet!!! And we get one every Saturday, life is great!!! Thank You 🙏 Great Videos!!! This is really what attracted me to this channel!!!

[@badgerpa9]

Thumbs up for Mr. Truck!! The Ike runs are just better with Mr. Truck and Andre together, Frank should probably go along also. I just use the cruise and it does all the shifting and braking keeps it at speed pretty good. But enjoy seeing your runs. Stay safe and health Gents.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@MiddleSpoon3461]

Recently bought a 2020 Ram Built to Serve, very impressed with the 5.7 overall. I came from a f150 with a 2.7.

[@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884]

Maxed out and on the Ike, it did well for an off road truck.

[@wisco1225]

Good video. She aint the fastest. But got up the hill and is a “simple” powertrain.

[@Soulgasm08]

I love seeing Mr. Truck. He’s what’s great about trucking. ✌🏿

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@emmanuelossai5349]

YES, my favorite duo is back together for the IKe. If it ain't broke DONT FIX IT

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@bandittelevision]

I would never let my truck run at such high rpms like you guys did. Thanks for this video!

[@oogleboogle123456789]

naturally aspirated V8's like that can run at 5k+ rpms just fine after all the redline is almost 6k

[@WillysOverland]

Idling is worse then high rpms

[@Thumper68]

Yeah I know right constant high rpm like that is very hard on an engine.

[@Thumper68]

@@WillysOverlandno it’s not. That’s just ridiculous you believe that.😂

[@WillysOverland]

engines are not designed to idle. Laugh like a kid or do some actual research.@@Thumper68

[@super87cole]

This is where you want too run full synthetic oils like Amsoil, Castrol Edge, Pennzoil Platinum etc. high RPM breaks down oil faster then you think... especially if your hauling like this in the heat. I do this in the summer often and even with full synthetic I change it every 5000 km. Anyway nice video guys..

[@TFLtruck]

Indeed!

[@shaunnightfire8269]

Can't wait to see how the 6.8L gas F-250 does.

[@youngblood23rb]

So glad to see dealer lots piling up and trucks beginning to be marked down, there is a difference between inflation and gouging

[@malcolmn.5222]

When inventory is low and demand is high, there is not reason to give discounts

[@ubeuonly]

​@@malcolmn.5222especially when some blue oval companies intentionally limit dealer stock

[@garyscott7525]

The dream team! Looking good Mr.T.

[@JURASSICEDITS09]

Always good to see Mr Truck on tfl.

[@kevinblock2307]

Great way to start a Saturday with an Ike! So happy to see Mr Truck

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@Marco-lv8co]

Good to see, your doing what brought me to you channel,again.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Dynamic Dual team up again. Good stuff. Mr. Truck looking healthier. Good stuff. As for 1 Ike a week, even if you run out of NEW trucks, you can offset with re-running with older used trucks to see how they are still handling the wear and tear.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@AndrewBaker924]

I am glad to see Kent aka Mr. Truck back. I was wondering what happen to him. Your looking good Kent! Great video guys!! I hope Kent is in more videos with you Andre!

[@badgerpa9]

He still does videos on his Mr Truck channel.

[@TaigaTurf]

Ahh.. back to the good ole days with Mr. Truck!

[@AgentSmith911]

Andre and Mr. Truck on the Ike is the best 👌

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@shockracer]

You're looking great, Mr. Truck! Even though I watch both channels, it's great seeing you on TFL for Ike.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@daltonidaho]

Andre and Mr. Truck, my favourite duo!

[@RustyShackleford42095]

PLEASE feature more videos with Mr Truck, his experience is invaluable.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@Danzilly]

When the hemi goes away there will be some sad ram owners!

[@the_jarmel]

👏👏👏 LOVE THE SHOW .....HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@jodywheeler3846]

just wondering the comparison between a travel trailer or 5 wheel camper oppose to the flat deck, i think the flat decks are much easier to pull. a 9500 tt or 5 wheel camper would have much more wind resistance, it would just seem like a lot for a half ton, great video!

[@TheRamGuy]

Absolutely pulling a tall travel trailer makes a huge difference.

[@OntarioBearHunter]

absolutely, We tow a smallish 3500 pound 17ft travel trailer and can tell the difference vs when we are towing our flat trailer with 2 UTVs that weigh about the same. handling acceleration and mileage are different

[@trock30000]

I'm with you, my travel trailer pulls like it is significantly heavier than it is. I'm willing to bet it'd break off these trucks that are at their limit.

[@RoaminLama]

Yeah! Mr. Truck is back. Best truck duo on the internet.

[@zandrew]

Finally Mr. Truck! Like the glory days

[@RobCabreraCh]

This video is surprisingly relevant to me, since I am looking to buy a CAT similar to that one, I have a RAM 1500, and my payload is very similar to that one.

[@MattAK]

Mr Truck and Andre, my fav duo on this channel.

[@andysupple4838]

Great to see Mr. Truck. Hope to see him every Saturday

[@Richie23OO]

Mr. Truck did Andre tell you that's the 2nd trailer they got? The first one Him and Roman bought was the wrong one. Someone in the comment even said. "Next time they go to buy a trailer take M. Truck with you lol But it did work out in the end as you can see.

[@duggydo]

Gotta love Mr. Truck. More videos with him please.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@johngreen6484]

Mr truck and Andre the best duo. Please TFL truck Ike gauntlet and Mr truck go hand and hand

[@bradcarroll5265]

Such great trucks. Love my Rams. Never had an issue with one.

[@AussieDazza]

Being from Australia, we generally find it that the US pick up trucks have low payloads compared to Japanese and Thailand build pick ups. Our ute’s with you guys call mid size have payloads of around 1000 kg/ 2200 lbs or more.

[@badgerpa9]

The payloads are higher on the vehicles there, do not know what standard you use in Australia. I have watched some of Danie's videos but never really watched for all of the tests they do for certifying a vehicle.

[@BPJac]

Yeah I think the differences are due to different regulations for what and how they measure. I'm originally from South Africa and we have the same ratings as Australia, so coming to the US and seeing these low payload numbers was quite a surprise.

[@badgerpa9]

@@BPJac North America uses SAE J 2807 as a standard that all manufactures test the vehicle to and that standardizes what they can say a vehicle will do. It includes stopping and starting with max payload and max towing test on very steep hills. I would guess other places do not use as steep of a hill for the test.

[@badgerpa9]

A few years ago a very young looking Roman mini-me did a bang up job explaining the SAE J2807. Not sure who videoed him but it is an excellent video and I send people to it often when they claim there is no standard.

[@jamiemagdeleyns9152]

It’s because they doNt have the big ass leaf springs like a hilux and that’s why they are comfortably as a couch lol

[@portabletankmfg1]

Would be really cool to see Ike gauntlet performed with some of the old school gm and ford sedans from 80s, 90s, and early 00s that were body on frame and had tow rating from 5000-7000lbs. Ford had the 5.0 and 4.6 v8s and gm had their 350 v8s, and HUGE trunks. Anyway, would be interesting to see how those stack up and maybe compared to their half ton truck brethren of the day too. If you’re going to do an Ike every week, this would be a fun way to fill the schedule.

[@myrick2636]

Now that you worked it a little check the back window for crackes and water leaks

[@jimmyspencer4019]

Glad to see more ike gauntlets. The reason I started watching the channel back in 2016. Keep them comming. Also to me mr.truck is looking healthy and more energetic good for him. My half ton has a pretty crap payload its around 1300 pounds it is a luxury based off road model but it has a good rear axle rating at almost 4200lbs most half tons are 3800lbs so I feel confident overloading a bit and mid sizes may match the payload but their axle rating doesnt come close.

[@aidenhall6478]

Always love seeing more of Mr. Truck!! Kent and David are two of the best. More of them!!

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@dederonair]

Missed this duo and their commentary!

[@pauls3758]

I really like the 3500 diesel trucks maxed out on the Ike

[@thehumungus1985]

1st! Good to see Mr. Truck again!

[@dantheman4life]

I miss the old man too!

[@carlirving2138]

I don’t recall seeing any of your previous tests running WOT almost the whole way and at times not holding 60 mph. I think your scores were a little generous.

[@dalejones4322]

Great video. Love the Ikes . That's strange that the mpg never dropped below 4.7 all the way up the mountain. Not even by a tenth. In my experience of driving vehicles that calculate the mpg, they would have all been dropping all the way up without towing anything. Very strange. Thanks guys

[@jamespenner1412]

Every ram that goes up the ike get 4.7 mpg. I guarantee ram bottoms it out at 4.7 on their computer. Thats why its so important to do a hand calculation.

[@ALMX5DP]

Lol that would be hilarious if they did in fact bottom out at that somewhat arbitrary figure. Wonder why it can’t display at underneath 4.7. Edit - fun fact 4.7mpg is exactly 50 liters per 100km, so I bet someone using the metric system calibrated the display and set that as the upper (lower) bound for what fuel economy can show.

[@dalejones4322]

@@jamespenner1412 That would seem to be true. If it is, that is intentionally deceptive and should be looked into. That could even be illegal, I don't know.

[@jamespenner1412]

@Dale Jones i am obsessed with proving the computer wrong. Just went on a 5k mile trip across the US and my computer was optimistic up to 2.2 mpg and other times it was pessimistic up to 1.5 mpg. The only time the computer is quite accurate is for shorter drives with very consistent driving conditions. 2.2mpg is a huge difference between a whole tank of gas.

[@dalejones4322]

@@jamespenner1412 WOW. That is a big difference. Do you have the hemi and if so have you ever seen the mpg go below 4.7 mpg?

[@celsalazar77]

Been wondering what happened to Mr Truck. Glad he's still alive and kicking 🙏.

[@On2wheels94]

Id like to make a request for Mercedes, Audi, BMW ike gauntlets for their midsize/fullsize line up. I think they are rated to tow 7-8k lbs. Be nice to see one as no one else seems to do towing test for them.

[@bm9074]

We miss u Mr truck we you are a busy men but welcome back sir!!

[@artking2994]

Good to see Gaunlet videos again, and It would be even better to see the new in-line 6 in the grand wagoneer vs the 6.4 V8 (I think you promised you would) on a similar or slightly less weight 8500-9500 lbs?

[@Mattman2500]

Man, miss my Rebel

[@TheRamGuy]

Me to. I had a black 2017 Rebel and miss it everyday. However I tow a 35' long 9000lb TT and it didn't cut the mustard, had to go HD

[@Mattman2500]

@The Ram Guy Yeah I went HD as well. Tow a 15k dump trailer and the 6.4 Hemi does awesome.

[@terryerickson3469]

Andre and Mr Truck. As it should be. Great video

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@Kenneth_R]

Yep. You really need to go an HD truck to comfortably tow heavy machinery even if its a small skid steer.

[@DouvikasC]

Awesome!!! Welcome back Mr. Truck!!!

[@MichalLempicki]

Excellent video! I just wish you guys used the gear display to show the gear the truck is using.

[@mattheww1429]

I love watching tfl, but it's a lot better when Mr Truck is in it.

[@m3rob7]

Mr. Truck and Andre. The Dynamic duo, at last.

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@amritk5173]

Listen to that engine scream. I love my hemi so much. Such a tragedy they're discontinuing it.

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

Welcome back to the one and only Mr Truck! I hope that you lost weight in a healthy way😊

[@pauls3758]

The ford's are awesome on the Ike love that turbo power glad Kent's back great personality and great guy

[@geovanisjorge1014]

Glad to see Mr. truck and the yikes it’s actually what got me onto this channel. Now Andre, is there a chance you could do the new Silverado or sierra 1500 with the revised 2.7 four-cylinder to see if it’s better than it was

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@TheNewenglandboys]

Now THIS was a great video! It would have been a little better if we saw the pressure and temp gauges at the top of the Ike. I’m not sure why you guys decided to use the Rebel which is more of an off road truck with limited cargo weight and lower towing capacity than say a Big Horn. But good show! Mr Truck, in reference to taking away points for passing a vehicle going up the Ike, if the other vehicle is going slow enough to pass then what’s the issue? I would have liked to see the Bighorn with that same motor and those 3:92s on that run because the extra weight of the rebel had its drawbacks on the run. The Big Horn being the more common truck without so many frills, and thus less weight, would likely have done a little better. Keep up the good work guys! Still my go to vids for everything truck! Andre and Kent…. keep ‘‘em coming!

[@badgerpa9]

They take the truck the manufactures give them to test, if you want to buy a bighorn and give it to them to test they probably would like that.

[@badgerpa9]

sounds like you have a nice truck, it would be nice to see a max tow Ike with it.

[@JanBartos24]

Shouldn't be the front of machine secured by chains? I see chains in the back but not the front...Great to see Mr Truck again!

[@badgerpa9]

The 20K strap is fine but it should be on the skidsteer and the bucket have a strap since it can come apart.

[@tedll75]

Mr. Truck really does make vidoes better!!

[@kcp7042]

Does the CAI and performance exhaust increase the hp and torque? Wouldn’t Ram promote those higher numbers? They still say it has 395hp & 410 ft pounds of torque. Or does it just give it more sound?

[@slmjake]

You guys are awesome! The best duo out there... Like Batman and Robin. Of course, Andre, you are Robin, lol!

[@TFLtruck]

Thank you!

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

Loved seeing Mr. Truck back on the channel! That was a good run. I wonder how this GT would compare to the Power Wagon?

[@MrTruckTV]

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[@tylersmith9868]

Power wagon would take it easy however it's payload capacity is much less

[@CS-tj1rc]

I really like this video.. Andre, Mr. Truck, and the Ike 👍🏼 Can you test a Ram 2500 Cummins on the Ike? I would really like to see Alex’s Ram 2500 on 37” tires or the Trailhound do this. I would like to put 37” tires on a Ram 2500 so I’m curious how it would perform towing. Thanks

[@bobdennis4801]

These videos are one of the reasons I stick with my Ecoboost F150. Ram has better ride, nicer interior and better pricing. I could get a fairly loaded Laramie for what I pay for my XLT. But I have almost 1900 pounds payload and the Ecoboost at elevation tows so much better. I have the extra power to pass people going up the mountains when it’s open for passing.

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

What's your mileage though? I've seen Ecoboosts towing at 3000 rpm but the mileage is worse than a V8 revving high because boost is maxed. Turbo engines are not supposed to rev high for long periods of time that's what the turbos are for but you get worse mileage

[@bobdennis4801]

@@dor1tomcswagger69 mileage is fairly poor. I get 10-12. I can get 13 if I keep it below 70. But it’s also not running at 3000 rpms. It’s running around 2200 in 9th gear if it’s hilly but mostly it’s around 2K in 10th. That’s towing 6k with a pickup full of people and gear. Empty I can get 22 though. And with a 36 gallon tank go quite a ways.

[@tannerstap1]

People worry about RPMs too much. Other than fuel and keeping it in the operating range, no problems. Had a chev express work van loaded with tools , that had to haul a big work trailer. 4400 rpm’s for a few hours, governed at 70 mph, just stopping for fuel. Thing had 220,000 on it before the other fleet vehicles came in.

[@brendanp9898]

I think it would be cool to do a test from a first gen 1500 dodge to a 5th gen same load and everything. To see how they handle through the years

[@danielsweeney6742]

I own a gen 2 I’ve pulled a skid loader but not on 7% grade. I’ve pulled a boat out of the water on a 15-20% grade. Just about all the old girl had. It did have 150,000 on it at the time.

[@cjpayne677]

There are no Gen 1 dodges, they all get scrapped at 100K miles 🤣

[@92powerdiesel61]

​@@cjpayne677 I have five...

[@92powerdiesel61]

They're 150s pre 1994, what era are you talking about carbureted, TBI, MPFI? There were a lot of years the "1st gen" covers, there's pre 1972 and post 1980. I towed 8 thousand with a 1991 W150 318 automatic transmission in the Appalachian mountains. I can certainly tell you new trucks blow the doors off of the old ones, the lack of power and gears in comparison is significant.

[@adaycj]

I know functionally the grade hold is doing what it can. I sure would pick a few more brake applications over listening to that screaming all the way down. I know, it's not the test, but that just sounds stressful.

[@Ryan-719]

Welcome back Mr. truck

[@brent7368]

Would love to see a V6 ram with the 3.21 gears (not classic) and the 4 banger from Chevy in the 1500. Originally when you did the IKE it was rated for only 7000lbs, now it's up there for over 9000.

[@gonzotopia1]

I can’t wait for the hurricane engine to be in the rams. Gonna be a serious engine and make the Rams even better

[@fireant1272]

Maybe that hemi is definitely a reliable unit.

[@gonzotopia1]

@@fireant1272 Very true. Love mine to death. The hurricane engine has the makings to be a good engine. Obviously reliability time will tell

[@mikelamberth9975]

Looking good and svelte Mr. Truck. The Ram is maxed out. But a bit of a slip when Andre says the ecoboost and big GM V8's have "too much power".😁

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@samuelvandewalle6972]

What a beautiful truck!

[@MarkWatsonSMTX]

Andre, there are two factors to consider about air density, altitude and temperature. The temperature has offset some of your altitude.

[@BCJ371]

Would love to see an ecodiesel vs baby duramax super Ike.