Cummins Built Not Bought/The Life of Frankie.

[CumminsPusher]

17.4 mpg is awesome! I always heard that Cummins got better mpg than others, but it has not proven true on my '17 3500. Even empty I can not get 17 unless I was driving 60mph on interstate. Normal empty at 72, get about 15-15.5. Pulling single axle trailer with P1K, get about 12, pulling GN with skidsteer, drops to 7.5-8 unless I stay below 55mph.

Well you do have a bit more power then I and emissions as well so that sacrifices some.
We didn’t do quite as well this trip but wife just reminded me we fired up the truck to charge camper for about 20 min at idle.
I suspect it’d be around 21 on highway empty, haven’t tested that yet so can’t say. Our 2wd srw got 25 highway with Pioneer loaded in the back, super happy with that but this big b**** won’t touch that. I do tend to drive off boost gauge though, whatever gear holds speed and the lowest boost number I run in.

 

[BigOL3]

Well you do have a bit more power then I and emissions as well so that sacrifices some.
We didn’t do quite as well this trip but wife just reminded me we fired up the truck to charge camper for about 20 min at idle.
I suspect it’d be around 21 on highway empty, haven’t tested that yet so can’t say. Our 2wd srw got 25 highway with Pioneer loaded in the back, super happy with that but this big b**** won’t touch that. I do tend to drive off boost gauge though, whatever gear holds speed and the lowest boost number I run in.

As compared to other makes, I ain't complaining. They all about the same on mpg when comparing like trucks. I might have been disappointed on the mileage, hoping for more, but no complaints on the power. Never have 'come up wanting', even when stock. Since getting the DEF delete the tune added about 60 more ponies, that really was not even needed ...... lol.

 

[CumminsPusher]

As compared to other makes, I ain't complaining. They all about the same on mpg when comparing like trucks. I might have been disappointed on the mileage, hoping for more, but no complaints on the power. Never have 'come up wanting', even when stock. Since getting the DEF delete the tune added about 60 more ponies, that really was not even needed ...... lol.

Ya when we drove the ‘17 CTD to the Takeover I can’t say it lacked power lol. Had cruise set at over 100 in Montana with a trailer. Probably wouldn’t do that again but we were in a hurry.

 

[Etzkorn22]

Came across this article and the first thing I though of was CP's truck. I think he needs his own article done.

This Cummins-powered 1984 Dodge Ram is all the work truck you can handle

 

[CumminsPusher]

Kinda cool. Went on the Cummins site long time ago asking a couple questions and didn’t get any real help. Mainly a couple questionable comments. Haven’t been back on there. Decided to post a couple pics but don’t have a thread on there so put them up in ROTM and won.

 

[BigOL3]

Kinda cool. Went on the Cummins site long time ago asking a couple questions and didn’t get any real help. Mainly a couple questionable comments. Haven’t been back on there. Decided to post a couple pics but don’t have a thread on there so put them up in ROTM and won.

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Congrat CP!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Congrat CP!

Not all that big of a deal to me because it’s not like I have friends there like on this site. But did have a couple guys basically telling me it wasn’t worth doing and a few commenting that what I thinking wouldn’t work and buy something else. It did.
Weren’t exactly friendly when I came on the site so just wanted to post a pic saying it wasn’t just some dude with a pipe dream and that it got done.
Most sites aren’t like this one that’s all I’ll say about that.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

That's awesome Dave! I wish I could see that thing roll into Royal Blue this weekend.

 

[CumminsPusher]

That's awesome Dave! I wish I could see that thing roll into Royal Blue this weekend.

Me too🥺 miss everyone.

 

[Tigermark]

That’s a clean ol truck there.
there are now two other pretty clean ones in our group. My wrecking yard buddy sure loves his
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How much for your 2wd?

 

[CumminsPusher]

How much for your 2wd?

Don’t think going to sell.

 

[Tigermark]

Don’t think going to sell.

Bastard

 

[CumminsPusher]

Haven’t updated in awhile. Well the truck has been flawless. Not positive on how many trips up into the woods but around 10. We’ve only went to our close go to spot once, it’s been all much further trips. Getting away has never been easier.
last trip with camper loaded only turned out as 19.2 mpg.

 

[Glock21user]

Haven’t updated in awhile. Well the truck has been flawless. Not positive on how many trips up into the woods but around 10. We’ve only went to our close go to spot once, it’s been all much further trips. Getting away has never been easier.
last trip with camper loaded only turned out as 19.2 mpg.
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That whole photo is just beautiful

 

[CumminsPusher]

Daughter getting some experience. She loves manual anyways but commented on how much nicer and easier this truck is to drive then our 2x4. She’s not afraid to drive it. Something some adults may struggle with so that makes me proud.

 

[Plumber32]

Haven’t updated in awhile. Well the truck has been flawless. Not positive on how many trips up into the woods but around 10. We’ve only went to our close go to spot once, it’s been all much further trips. Getting away has never been easier.
last trip with camper loaded only turned out as 19.2 mpg.
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You never were good at math! ; )

 

[CumminsPusher]

Can’t believe it but ya we just did it. Wouldn’t have done the camper without a solid dually but that’s now led to other things.
Makes a new adventure easy so I pulled the trigger, I’m a sucker for a good deal. Going to be spending time in that beautiful lake we’ve been riding around all these years. Boy the truck doesn’t know anything is behind it
I love this truck, it’s ready to go😉

 

[CumminsPusher]

You never were good at math! ; )

Lol. I could figure out how many times we’ve been out by pictures but you know how lazy I am.

 

[Russ989]

Can’t believe it but ya we just did it. Wouldn’t have done the camper without a solid dually but that’s now led to other things.
Makes a new adventure easy so I pulled the trigger, I’m a sucker for a good deal. Going to be spending time in that beautiful lake we’ve been riding around all these years. Boy the truck doesn’t know anything is behind it
I love this truck, it’s ready to go😉


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Congrats CP, that’s awesome.

 

[Adam490]

Can’t believe it but ya we just did it. Wouldn’t have done the camper without a solid dually but that’s now led to other things.
Makes a new adventure easy so I pulled the trigger, I’m a sucker for a good deal. Going to be spending time in that beautiful lake we’ve been riding around all these years. Boy the truck doesn’t know anything is behind it
I love this truck, it’s ready to go😉


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Pffft and you thought trucks and sxs's were a pain in the ass . Congrats man, I know yall will enjoy it!