What Can I Do to Improve My Gas Mileage while Towing with My 2016 Ram 1500 with a 5.7 Hemi?

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I have a 2016 Ram 1500 with a 5.7 Hemi. My question is i would like to try to get better gas milage when pulling my camper. How can i do this?

asked by: James K

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For a great solution for boosting your fuel economy while towing on your 2016 Ram 1500 with a 5.7L hemi, I recommend the Edge Pulsar Inline Tuner with Insight CTS3 Monitor # EP28XR. Not only does the Pulsar include a simple plug-in setup without any wiring, it also includes tuning specifically designed for increasing fuel economy and towing parameters to maximize your settings.

expert reply by: Bob C

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