Consider the Hurricane for towing?

[Bayoucamper]

I currently tow my small RV (3500 lbs) with my 2018 Ram Bighorn 5.7. It is at 120k and considering trading for the 26 Hurricane. Would this be a good choice or should I stick with the HEMI?

 

[GeauxinUp]

I currently tow my small RV (3500 lbs) with my 2018 Ram Bighorn 5.7. It is at 120k and considering trading for the 26 Hurricane. Would this be a good choice or should I stick with the HEMI?

My tandem axle 16’, 4 seater SxS, and gear weigh at least that much, and my hurricane (HO) tows it way better than my hemi ever did.

 

[PolarisCobra]

I have towed my snowmobile trailer with two sleds in it, and my 28 foot travel trailer with both my 2017 HEMI, and my 2025 Hurricane. You can feel the extra power with the Hurricane, they both tow about the same otherwise. I would not hesitate.

 

[Burla]

3500 pounds really, I can come close to that with an old rav 4. Your Good. Might want a new hemi soon, they are dropping e torque.

Something to consider with di turbo is load, as engines age and carbon builds up, di turbo's can suffer lspi where hemi's wont.

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[Bayoucamper]

Thanks for the information about the Hemi dropping the E Torque. Think I will hold off until then. My first Hemi 2008 is pushing 300K and another year on my current truck won't hurt too much on trade if I wait.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Personally, I would not buy a 2026 with any drivetrain due to the frequency of electrical issues. Give them another year or two to sort out the bugs with Atlantis (the new system) if you aren't in a hurry.

 

[PJCatch]

I have a 2025 Hurricane. Tows great, 29 foot TT. No issues.

 

[RebelDad]

We have a 28 foot Travel Trailer and towing with the Hurricane is a way better experience. Gas mileage is about the same as with the hemi, but cruising and pulling inclines is much easier.

 

[Bighorn_Brown]

My RV weighs about the same empty; 3600lbs'ish. Previously towed it with my 2016 EcoBoost Expedition. While the Expedition seemingly had no issue towing it on the surface there was something else going on. After having it awhile, and putting miles on it I began to notice blow-by. While I was impressed with the power, ride, and usability of the SUV, the twin-turbo features started showing their weak points.

Now I know this isn't a Hurricane motor, but there are some similarities in what I'll refer to as common failure points. For example, you have a small displacement engine taking the place of a larger motor. This motor is expected to pull the weight of the truck, and anything it hauls/ tows. To make this motor do its job air is shoved into its already compromised systems; this can lead to blow-by after the truck gets some use put on it as the piston rings wear. I say compromised based on what we know a diesel motor is capable of with its heavy-duty components.

Not here to beat up on the Hurricane trucks, just speaking on my experience with twin-turbos. I went running back to a normally aspirated V8. Hopefully the Hurricane does not run into the EcoBoost issues after they get some miles on them.

I know I've probably got a couple of you guys upset... not my intention at all. Just giving my experience with forced induction. Also, the Ram tows the RV effortlessly as well. Also, notice I did not mention if one had more power than the other... that's because it was about the same in my opinion. The Hemi's power is right there when you need it. The twin-turbo power has to spool first. Guess it just depends on what you want/ prefer in the end.