Fuel Tank Size recommendation

[kjk05006]

Likely going to the dealer to place an order for a 2019 Ram 1500 Limited today. Likely build:

- Limited
- 5.7L eTorque
- Black with chrome bumpers
- Level 1 Equipment
- Anti-spin Diff
- 3.92
- Trailer Brake control
- Pano sunroof

I don't tend to drive long distances on a regular basis. I also don't live anywhere extremely rural so gas stations are easily accessible. Trying to decide if it's worth it to pay the $500 for the 33-gal fuel tank upgrade. Thoughts?

Will be my first Ram, getting excited.

 

[Davidmurphy02]

I got the 33 gallon tank and it's terrific to have an extended range - means stopping for gas when it's convenient and not really having to worry about how far you can go.

 

[kjk05006]

I got the 33 gallon tank and it's terrific to have an extended range - means stopping for gas when it's convenient and not really having to worry about how far you can go.

Do you find a decrease in MPG?

 

[Davidmurphy02]

Do you find a decrease in MPG?

No way to compare, my previous truck is much older. Only 700 miles on the new one so don't have an accurate feel for MPG yet.

 

[Cattail cruncher]

My vote is 33 Wish mine had it.

 

[Stratos]

Do you tow ? If you do your mileage will be lower so a larger gas tank will equal less gas stops.

 

[troutspinner]

My 14 Ram had the 32 gallon tank (or 33, whatever it was) and this time around I thought if it had it or not, no big deal. The reason, I always steal my wifes’s gas grocery points but it will only allow you to take 25 gallons and the pump shuts off. After that, the discount is gone so I only ever get 25 gallons.

Sure, this is an eclectic reason but if you’re the husband thief like me there ya go.

 

[356]

The 26 is plenty large for me, and provided for 400-500 miles on my 2012, so that's what I got on my 2019 . . . plus, it kept me from $100 fill ups. A lot of stations in our area automatically cut the pump off at this point.

 

[VaderRebel]

33 all the way, unless you have one of the previously mentioned afflictions or have the hots for your gas station service girl and like seeing her more than once a week.

 

[John813]

Bigger is better IMO.

 

[Lakewake]

Since I don't have a 33 gallon bladder, 26 is enough for me