OK, to start with I am new to Diesels to begin with.
I have built Bikes and hot-rods back in the day but never worked or did much with diesels.
So I am asking question here and I hope this is not a duplicate.
I bought a 2017 Ram 2500 long bed 4x4 Tradesman. Yes I was cheap with a MSRP sticker at 52K. I have added a pioneer radio with apple car play, dvd/cd/dvr and sirius. and I replaced the Firestone Transforce HT 275/70 -18's with same size Michellin AT's they also have a mileage warranty. This was around 44K miles.
I have been reading some of the forum for information but I get in a hurry trying to find things. I love my truck and I am now towing a 40' tow behind Mallard M335 Trailer that GVW is 10K lbs. Pulling the trailer using the tow switch and exhaust brake I get 11-12 mpg at highway speeds. these are the highways going to Texas to Oregon and back, Mountains, Desert, Flat, curvy and steep mountain switch backs. So the question is: 1 what are the recommended upgrades and what are the mandatory. What can I do to improve engine longevity, MPG, pulling power. I am retired military so I don't have deep pockets but don't want to cheap out either. I want quality.
I am a self taught mechanic and have built a lot of stuff. So that is it I want to know what is the best and what works, what doesn't is just fluff so don't need that. what do you guys recommend and in some kind of order so I don't spend money and not be about to utilize it to its fullest until I do something else.
The tried and proven stuff:
1: Must have equipment in order most to lease or first to last
2: Recommended equipment in order of importance and utilization.
This includes the differential covers that I see on some trucks, does it really serve a function or is it just bling. And Please do not recommend the Brass or Aluminum Bull ***** that hang on the underside of the truck and I don't need any gremlin bells, got them on the bike.
I know its asking for a lot but any help will be greatly appreciated, cuz I don't have a clue .
Thanks in advance
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