I have 2016 Ram 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi that I pull a 29ft travel trailer and 25ft gooseneck hauling hay and tractors all over the MO Ozarks with and have had absolutely no complaints with: except wife's constant "Slow Downs" lol. Couple friends have larger Hemi and they will pull amazingly; but, they all complain about the gas mileage (16/18 empty) and (10/12 moderately loaded). On our last trip to California to see grand babies with the 5.7, we got around 22/23 running empty and overriding all speed limits. Towing through the hills with the travel trailer, normally average around 12/13mpg. Got just over 75k on the truck with nothing but new tires and regular servicing I do myself. IF your not familiar with the newer 6/8 speed automatics, the higher revs will take some getting used to: From the sound perspective. They are God-awful smooth, though.
From my friends with the diesels, I hear all kinds of whining about minor stuff from the guys who use theirs for occasional heavy hauling like myself. From the guys who work them hard everyday, only complaints I hear is the expense of maintaining them.
Another factor on the 5.7 guys don't think about, the lighter engine makes it ride and handle much better. After two major back surgeries and with two bad hips, we take the truck on all long trips because it rides so much better than the wife's car.
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