I own a 2021 ram 3500 limited drw night edition with the HO Cummins. I love this truck. It feels like it has no limits on what it can tow. Congrats on the new rig.
Everything has limits and that little truck can find it really quick that’s just a camper pulling truck or maybe some light weight hotshot loads but I got to say they have raised the weight from when I owned mine I have seen some with 550 pulling some weight with them tho
1. The SO engine is not a ZF, it’s a RAM brand transmission. 2. The air suspension is not manual, you can’t let all of the air out. It has several settings, for normal ride, level ride, and lowering to hook up a trailer. 3. Cummins do not have glow plugs. They have a heated intake and use the exhaust brake for additional warm up. 4. The larger screen can be split for dual applications. Love the truck. I have the same in pearl white.
We found the detailed critic everyone loves to hate lol! Don’t worry, I know because I’m normally “that guy”. I noticed he didn’t mention the exhaust brake, I suppose because they’re standard equipment on all new diesel trucks but any conversation on towing warrants discussing exhaust brakes, esp. if comparing gas trucks. You’re 100% correct on Cummins using grid heaters instead of glow plugs and I’m betting you know, but some readers may misunderstand, the exhaust brake is not a cold starting aid as pre-heaters and ether injection systems are. Once the engine has started and is running then the exhaust brake can be used to help the engine reach operating temperature faster.
@@preachers4135 the exhaust brake is definitely nice to warm the engine up faster but I'm pretty my neighbors hate me on those cold mornings. My truck is deleted with a 4 inch straight pipe.
As a truck driver hearing you complain about five hours to drive is stressing and tiring. it makes me laugh since I drive upto 11 hrs a day. as well as the 50 gallons of diesel fuel. I carry 300 gallons of fuel, haha. but I know for your typical Joe on the street who has never towed before. the information you speak of is very amusing and new and it's scary to them. what I like about your videos, is you take your time to explain everything. The way you ordered your truck should be the industry standard in today's world.
The overlapping numbers at the end of the video regarding truck-trailer weight combos is a good way of looking at matchups. If you’re camping in the mountains frequently, then a 7,000 lb travel trailer will do really nicely paired with a diesel; in contrast, if you do a lot of flatlands camping you can totally get away with a gasser up 12,000 lbs without many issues. People like hard cutoffs and thresholds but the reality is: towing solutions are a weird mashup of personal preferences and the legal payload maximums set for a given truck. That feels unsatisfactory, but it’s a lot like other situations: you can “get away with” whatever your risk (comfortability) tolerance is, with the caveat that certain situations will require certain solutions (e.g., mega heavy campers need DRW TVs). Anyways, nice video and gorgeous truck. That paint color / blackout combination is really lovely.
Beautiful truck. I pull my 38 foot Jayco Eagle 317RLOK with my 21 Ford F-350 dually longbed, 6.7L Powerstroke. Best towing vehicle I have ever owned. It has a 48 gallon fuel tank. The cargo capacity is 5,660 and I added heavy duty air bags and AMP Research electric steps. I like the steps to disappear when I drive. I have the trailer backing system, but I don’t use it. I’ve never driven the Ram dually, but I’ve heard the engine brake works great.
Our tow rig is a 2008 lariat f350 manual transmission with a 24v cummins swapped into it, I've got 84 gallons of on board fuel and towing our travel trailer I can get about 1100-1200 miles before needing fuel, I love all the gadgets the new trucks have but I'm extremely happy with this old truck. She's a beast!
@@AdventureRocks the original engine was a 6.4 powerstroke which had the egr/dpf systems, but no DEF. The current engine is out of a 1999 dodge ram that I've added 100hp injectors, headstuds, built the turbo with a wicked wheel and tuned the engine. It runs beautifully. If I had to guess it's probably 400-450 hp. So now I have no emissions to worry about, just get in and cruise!
It’s crazy how if you build that same truck now as a 2022 model year it’s $90,000 so I’m sure as a 2023 model year it will be $100,000. Truck prices are getting out of hand
If your looking for better tires check out Falken Wild Peakes. Great tires, at3 or they haveca new at4 I believe. I have 30k on minevand they still look brand new. Lots of hot shot guys run them, really great tires. Just as good as Toyos but half the price.
We did a factory build on our 2019 3500hd and also our 2021 AT4 hd. Definitely recommend doing this to get every option out want. We always spec the dual alternators, extra safety stuff always, and did high idle In the 2019 but it can’t be used on remote start for faster warmup so it’s useless. Nice work
I agree with your opinion on 3/4ton diesels. Depending on your options, it makes your payload so low that you're basically driving a glorified half ton. Heck, on forums I've even seen quite a few people say that 1. If you're doing diesel, go straight to the 1-ton. And 2. Manufacturers almost might as well get rid of the 3/4-ton diesel option.
Absolutely. Just get a 1-ton SRW for medium trailers, and a dually 1-ton for anything over 13k lbs. IMO the brands should engineer 3/4-tons to guarantee a payload amount appreciably above a base half-ton’s max, WHILE HAVING lots of options. Of course, that would mean GVWRs skyrocket, but otherwise a fully loaded 3/4-ton diesel is for looks and bragging rights. It’s function is neutered by the engine unless the goal is to do an average half-ton’s payload with twice the confidence. But 3/4-ton diesels weigh the same as 1-ton diesels, basically, so you don’t even get a partial MPG benefit.
Awesome rig! 👌 I am with you on the jump seats and it is so hard to find that configuration on a high trim truck in all makes but definitely prefer with friends and family tagging along.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you get the bench seat option your rear AC vents are now on the ground as opposed to higher up on the back side of the console that comes with the bucket seat. That's not good if you have gear back there which would cover them up. Any comments?
@@chris...2468 Only a couple inches lower, but still elevated off ground. The outlets are on the ground. Plus vents are directional so can aim where needed. No issues, at least for me hauling kiddos.
A 3/4 ton diesel while serverly lacking payload does have the same towing capability as a 1 ton diesel. The 3/4 ton is a bit more comfortable on the roads with out any weight in it. Perhaps that along with dealer ignorance is why so many 3/4 ton diesels were on lots. If you spend a few years traveling, it is amazing how many 3/4 ton pickups you see pulling behemoth sized fifth-wheel RVs. When I was looking for a tow vehicle for a new fifth wheel, Montana 3790RD, I couldn't find a 1 ton on a dealer's lot. It worked out well, like you, I had the opperturinity to get the vehicle configured how I wanted it. I stayed with a single rear wheel axle and a standard output Cummins. I'm pushing my payload numbers but the truck handles perfectly. I also opted for the fifth-wheel prep group and the rear air leveling system, that in itself make RAM the best solution for fifth-wheel pulling. I highly advise the SRW if you plan on traveling to many popular sight seeing venues, the SRW fits easier in these parking areas and down narrow roads to the area of interest.
Good points. The towing capacity is related to payload though, so ultimately the 3/4 ton ends up in reality having less functional towing capacity compared to 1 ton SRW. That's something dealers and folks often neglect to discuss. Oftentimes a 3/4 ton will advertise a towing capacity of 20K, but a payload of only 2.2K. A typical fifth wheel of 16K lbs will have a pin weight of 3.2K, so in reality that same 3/4 ton really is limited to closer to 10K towing a fifth wheel with a pin weight of 2K. Plus, we often forget to add in weight of passengers, cargo, etc. A lot of folks point to suspension being the biggest difference between 3/4 ton and 1 ton SRW, but in the end suspension does impact ride, handling, and safety while towing. Plus, not to mention GVWR is different between the two. I only wish I had known all that years ago as it would have saved me a lot of $$.
@@AdventureRocks The 3/4 ton, I think, is more purpose built for towing bumper pulls. For example, take a 16 foot dump that typically has a 12K GVWR, that would put about 1,000 or so pounds of payload on the tow vehicle. Since bumper pulls transfer typically around 7 to 12 percent compared to the 20 to 30 percent of a gooseneck or fifth-wheel, the 3/4 ton fits in here. Adding a weight distribution hitch allows higher trailer GVWR without increasing the payload on the tow vehicle so having the additional tow capacity of a 3/4 ton diesel comes in handy. The real problem are salespeople at both vehicle dealerships and RV dealerships lack any knowledge or accountability of payload and tow capacities. I remember my RV dealer asking me what kind of vehicle I had, I told him a RAM 3500 Cummins. He said, you can tow anything I got on the lot. Well, that was a far from true statement. I'm glad I took the time and effort to research this topic and I'm thankful folks like you put up these videos.
Yep! Been there, done that! My first trailer was maxing out the payload capacity of my 1 ton SRW (diesel) with a pin weight of 3600#. I've since upgraded the truck (DRW)....and got a bigger trailer. Your message is so important and I see a lot of 3/4 ton diesels at campgrounds pulling big and heavy. Know your payload capacity and keep it safe.
I see people All the time with dangerous setups lifted 1/2 ton pulling 15k + units they think all the mods made it very?! Some flying past me doing 70-90 mph down the highway? If people don't start caring or learning how this all works more laws are sure to come,. There's Times you may have to move something a short distance a few miles with a underated truck I've used my GMC Yukon to move an old 38' Gulfstream (10000 max 8800 Dry) 5-6 miles to a new RV park because my 3/4 was in the shop, but I had a good brake controller and the Yukon was In perfect condition. Kept it under 40 mph.
I see it all the time, too. For RVs, it doesn’t help that all the common RV brands have been pushing “half-ton towable!” at dealers, and naming a bunch if their units “ultra lite” (which just means they put even less quality and effort into building it) for the last decade. But I’d have to say that I see the weight mismatches most often with 3/4-ton trucks, and nearly always the diesel ones. Crew cab mid-options 3/4-ton with a family of 4 and a packed 42’ 3-axle toy hauler…yeeaaahh. I think a lot of those owners assume that as long as they have the diesel, they’re able to do as much as any truck that isn’t a dually, damn the GVWR. The law won’t allow them that if they uh, mess up en route and cause a serious accident. I’ve even seen some egregious overloads of full-option 1-ton SRWs. As in, “Aw no, my rig can totally handle my brand new 45’ DRV!”
I've wanted a new truck but since they don't offer it in a manual I will stick with my 08 2500 with dual disk clutch. I've personally pulled 15k no issue at all. 6th gear up a 6% grade on tow tune
I think you may have answered my question about the trailer backup camera. My wife and I would like to have a camera like that on the interior of our horse trailer so we can monitor the horses as we are going down the road. But it sounds like it may only work when your truck is in reverse? Currently we have a 2021 Ram 3500 with the 6.4L Hemi. We've been pretty happy with it. If I keep my speed at 55 mph I am getting as much as 18 mpg. However, when I am pulling a goose neck horse trailer, I am getting 6-8 mpg. So we are considering trading it in for a diesel since the current blue book of our truck is holding pretty well.
If it helps to know, the new 2023 RAM has a wired trailer camera option that will show up in the rear view mirror. Apparently it'll even show a tri-view with side angles too, all at the same time. I haven't tried it personally or heard much about it otherwise, but it sounds like a really neat option.
Mostly agree. 3/4 ton truck with diesel is a mistake. More emphasis should be paid to payload capacity for fifth wheelers and gooseneck trailers. Most rv salespeople overlook the payload capacity of the tow vehicle. My 3/4 ton diesel had a payload capacity of 2000 pounds. Hitch/pin weight of my RV was listed by its manufacturer as 2300 pounds with overall dry weight of 14,300 lbs. Cat scales said hitch weight was 3400 lbs and RV weight being 15450 lbs after being loaded up. My 2017 one ton Ram dually is configured similarly to yours with the major exception being the option 2 interior option package and standard output 6.7 L diesel ( 380 hp and 800 lb ft touque). Miss the power pedals my Ford had. My only aftermarket addition to my truck was a sixty gallon auxiliary tank in the bed giving me a total fuel capacity of 93 gallons allowing me a range of approximately 900 miles. Most important thing a person can do is take your rv/tow vehicle to a certified scale and weigh it loaded. Return with just the truck and weigh it loaded. Keep these weigh tickets for reference.
Awesome info. Only thing I would say differently on the SRW/DRW is if it is a Toy Hauler over 14k go with the DRW period. It is Pin heavy compared to the conventional 5th wheel. Also, as KYD says pick out the rig first, then match the truck to it. Unless you already have the truck then reverse it or upgrade the truck. Most pin weights I have seen in manufacture documentation take in account GVWR of the trailer properly loaded. Dealers aren't interested in safety they are interested in sales and will say "for sure that 1500/150 can tow that 14k trailer". But the big thing is do your own research and know your numbers. I also think we need to get away from the 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton on these classes of truck. My 2015 Ram 3500 SRW short bed has a payload of 4070 lbs, which is technically a 2 ton truck.
I purchased a 22 Ram 3500 SRW special ordered. I got it with the Lane Assist/Adaptive Cruise Control package. Lane assist is really nice to have and the ACC allows for hypermiling behind semis, so will pay for itself over time. 8-10mph while towing my 14-15k 5th wheel and 15-17mpg while following a semi. I cannot imagine driving a DRW and have not encountered any of the issues I have seen mentioned about SRW from people who swear by DRW. I'm no speed demon though. Maybe those comments about SRWs cornering are from people driving around turns way too fast. I'd only go DRW if I needed the extra payload, which I do not with my Grand Design 310GK.
Did you get the exhaust brake? I got the Limited, basically same truck, black,12" screen, sunroof and short bed. But the exhaust brake is awsome! Going down some hairy twisting/turning mtn. rds, I almost never even have to use the brake. In our class C, the brakes would be smokin' just driving in town. The should be required if youre towing a larger 5th. The "auto mode" is almost like reverse cruise control, with full on (normal), itll almost bring me to a dead stop. I mean awsome!
Great points, yes that exhaust brake really instills confidence when towing. I believe it is standard across all Cummins whether standard output and HO, or at least I've never seen one without it.
Been a dealer for 30 years and i have ordered thousands of Rams...you nailed it on the 40/20/40 seats which are only available in the Laramie, once you go to Long Horn or Limited you have to get the console and anyone who is taller than 6 feet will love the extra leg room instead of banging your knee on the console. The black out edition is a rip off for just black wheels and a black grill. The factory mopar floor liners are way, way, way nicer than the husky's or the weathertechs - bad call there. The Alpine sound is good but the Harmon Kardon is worth every penny of the extra cost. All and all a very nice build. Congrats
I’ve in the process of building a 3500 Ram Dually with 5th hitch max tow. Just trying to get an idea of how much weight I can tow. Can you tell me the weight of your truck?
I'm getting ready to order almost the exact same truck, but I don't see the trailer tech group as an option when you choose the Laramie trim. When you step up to the Laramie Longhorn they have that option, but that trim is too expensive. I'm wondering why that's not an option on the 2022's?? Unless it's now included in some package?
I remember just after placing my order in Jan 2021 RAM announced the restrictions on future orders with some of the tech packages due to chip storage (I barely squeeked in). I wondered how things had progressed since, but sounds like they may still be restricting some of those packages to the highest trims. That's unfortunate as I agree the Longhorn and Limited can get pricey, plus folks may not want all the upgrades at once. Hopefully the chip shortage will work itself out so folks can get those options again without being forced into others.
I bought a 2019 Ram 3500 HO Limited with SRW. I almost screwed up and bought a 2500 Limited, in fact I had the deal done and was just waiting for the dealership to clear a recall before I could take delivery, when I realized the payload was just over 1800 lbs! That would have been a serious mistake since my new 5th wheel toy hauler has a 2800 lb pin weight! The Ram 2500 with the coil springs really has limited payload, especially in the diesel configuration. Even though the 3500 is still maxed out on payload with tge 41’ trailer and other cargo, the HO Ram tows it like a dream!
Get involved in a serious accident with that 2500 and a huge 5th wheel and see what kind of crap you fell into. Pay attention to the manufacturers gvwr on these trucks. If not, you could find yourself in a world of S#%$!!
I wish I had known all this a year ago! I bought a 2020 2500 with the Diesel engine thinking it could tow anything I would ever throw at it. What an Achilles heel with the payload! Now that I am lookin at trailers for road trips I’m pretty much limited to 10,000 lbs or lower bumper pull trailers. I do love the smooth ride of the coil springs but the limitations suck.
Good info for Beginners for shure and a refresher for old timers! My 2015 HO 6.7 Laramie Limited Haules the mail in luxury! We were pretty Lucky enough that my wife found the truck I wanted was in town at local dealer. They accepted 3 vehicles in trade. My wifes 2011 Hemi Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, My 2000 5.9 Cummins 6spd 4x4 quad cab, and the passed mother in laws 2006 Pt Cruiser in trade. WE made the deal then put down our employer discount at the last minute! pissed the off! got a 95K Truck paid at delivery! I can tell you though! Never get the Sunroof, I have had to seal it off! Otherwise this one beast of a truck! 4.10 gears limited slip "seems Posi" , Aisin 6speed, 4x4, it will spin the tires with my 5th wheel or 36' enclosed trailer with 69 383 barracuda inside!
Great info, I'll be in the market for a work/personal heavy duty truck here shortly, and my cousin bought one of these a few months ago, but her price was 60k, not as many option packages as this truck but enough to satisfy, so yeah this was a great break down and very detailed and informative, thanks👍🏾
Great video. Planning on buying a 40' intech racing car hauler trailer. It's gross is 14k. Leaning Diesel 1Ton as I plan to tow 2-3 times a week. Long bed not to be limited on the nose type on the trailer. I want the exhaust brake even though I'm on the Eastside of the country. Think a dually to control this 40' square box on the highway and for added peace of mind. I tow a 30' bumper pull behind a 3/4 ton Bighorn now. Your thoughts please and thank you.
Yes, I definitely recommend 1 ton diesel if you're towing 2-3x per week. Depending on pin weight you could probably get away with SRW, but dually will feel more planted in the end especially with how often you're towing. Sounds like a nice trailer you're looking at.
I got a comment for that Dodge you on there cuz it got power mirrors let me know thank you the one I had before it didn't have no power window power mirrors
Yes, in fact the Laramie trim comes with power folding mirrors that feature power adjustment for both the main mirror and the spotter/convex mirror (finally!). So no more adjusting the spotter mirror manually, and they all store in the driver memory 1 and 2 as well. The only aspect that isn't power is rotating the mirrors 90 degrees between the horizontal and vertical orientations (regular driving vs towing).
Average right around 10 mpg, sometimes just under when towing the 17K. And empty, regular mixed driving @ 16.5 mpg average. I don't do as much highway only driving empty, but the one time I did, I believe it was closer to 19 mpg.
Awesome. Glad you showed the uconnect 8.4. Rather have that than the 12 inch. Also, did you see the snow package? I know some years offered one. If you did, did you consider it and why didn't you get that package?
Thank you. They had a "snow chief" package, which includes several individual options combined such as skid plate, clearance lamps, all terrain tires, etc. I think it forced the auxilary switches, which I did not want, so that's why I added the other options individually.
@@AdventureRocks you're right. As I remember, that package did force you to change things. It's unfortunate you cannot fully customize a special order like someone truly wants. Thanks for responding.
Great truck! I have the same one except a 2020, Delmonico, and went with the dual 220 amp. Good call on the steps which also adds some protection for the cab. I added an aftermarket bumper with winch and lights so the added amps for me is a plus. I don’t go off roading but do drive on dirt/mud with loads. In fact, I was towing with a load of DG, got stuck and destroyed my steel cable and snatch block. So now switched to synthetic everything. Agreed on the smaller screen, HO, 4.10, drw, 50 GAL!, except color. Travel safely!
Great video. I really liked the fact you added your recommendations on truck size/engine combo. People forget how important those payload numbers are as well. Whenever I ask someone about their payload numbers, they always say "It'll tow....".
The fact is they all will tow. But will it stop and not roast the brakes off doing so. I have towed super heavy with a 2500 ram 5.9 49k verified by a scale smart likely not doable very much so. And I have driven commercial trucks for a very long time so I do know how to do so safely regaurdless of the numbers. Just always keep in mind it may towit fine. But can it stop that load. Most modern trailer brake system take into account some overstretch. On the brakes but not near as much as you need for towing this heavy. Even in a semi the reason there are three or four units towing it's not because of the weight it to counter the braking needed to stop plus control the load. Have fun all mostly be safe.
Wow.. I am last minute tweaking on picking the right options and your video is God sent for me. Thank you. I do not tow but after watching your show, that I do need towing tech group, bed utility group( it adds led light on the bed ). I am on fence between 8.2" vs 12" ... For me, all I need is for apple car play and google map.. So, is it better with 8.2? Are they just as easy to use? . Lastly, I may buy AT tires instead of regular tires.
Thanks! Yes, one thing to point out is the newer 12-in screens allow full Apple Care Play in portrait, so that is fixed. All that to say if you're an Apple CarPlay user then you'll get full screen on 12-in whereas for my model year it wasn't available yet. I still like the 8.4 with the buttons, but that's just a preference. Either is a good choice in end. I ended up replacing the OEM Nexen tires after about 15K...that's what RAM uses on the duallys...they were bald on front. So if you don't like RAM's OEM choice on the tires, might as well get the cheapest ones and just replace yourself. Hope this helps!
@@AdventureRocks I picked up the 2023 Ram 3500 Limited HO 6.7 Night edition. 4.1 gear ratio.. It has all the options and 12" screen came with the truck. Yes, tire is Nexen.. I did purchase 8 year 125k extend warranty + 6 year oil change + tire rotation.. So, tires may last little longer. Dealer came down 6k from MSRP and gave me 60k for my 2020 F350 DRW 6.7 Lariat with 54k miles. I am blown away from the quality of the cabin. Door and trunk door is much lighter. Payload is 5100 lbs for Ram vs 5300 for F350 DRW. Thank you again for your great video. Can you put just little wide tires using the OEM rims.
I like your video man it’s pretty cool I have the 21 sports package, really good truck not sure how many miles you have on it or plan on putting on it or use mine for my transport business. Word of advice at 60,000 miles get your EGR cleaned out and your EGR cooler, transmission at 70,000 rear differential and do not use anything unless Mopar I have gone a D rated mode because of clogged fuel filters. Oh, and also only number two diesel don’t use biodiesel.
I have a 3/4 ton with the 6.4 hemi because the payload is 3600lbs. The diesel payload was like 2100lbs in the 3/4 ton. And I just needed a truck to pull 14k lbs. I think I made the best decision for me.
I know I'm late here, but what is the max fifth wheel tow weight for this truck? I own a 2020 Silverado 3500 SRW, and it shows all the tow numbers and payload inside the front door
34K and 5K, for ram they don't print them on the door jamb, but they are searchable based on VIN. Kind of nice how Chevy prints it right there permanently.
The 2023's now are 37K with crew cab dually with 8' bed and H.O. 6.7 Cummins, 4.10 ratio diffs. , Love mine new nite edition with Brite White paint, clear bra front & front bottom of dually fenders, undercoating and Ceramic coating the entire body with tinting on all door & rear windows!!! Rear air ride and 12" Uconnect 5 nav screen works great with Android Auto or Apple.
Yes, you can get a 3500 in single rear wheel (SRW) and with diesel engine it should have a payload in the 3-4K range (for late models). Main advantage of a dually (DRW) is the extra payload (4.5-5.5K typically) and extra stability given a lot of larger and heaver trailers are 8-ft+ wide. Otherwise, if you don't need payload over 4K then a single rear wheel 3500 can be a nice choice too...still very capable truck.
With ram payload is limited by gvwr not the truck. That number of 10,000 is only for dmv and certain states. The truck will easily and safely break that. Case in point chevy hd 11k and change for gvrw to add cargo capacity. That 10k has to do with commercial use in certain states like cali. Also more for registration in those same states.
I didn’t understand you comment about the switch option? Does the truck come with the toggle switches standard? I thought those switches were the set up you get when ordering the auxiliary switches. Love you options choices! Thank you
The single bank of toggle switches come standard like you see in mine, but there's also an option for auxiliary switches which cancels out the toggle switches. And basically you end up with two rows of push buttons in lieu. The aux buttons aren't bad necessarily, but I like the toggle style form factor so I skipped the aux buttons.
It's funny how one year, you can order a truck if you want to. To this year, you HAVE TO order your truck if you want one at all! Very nice rig. I really like the blackouts on the lights and grill. But I am also looking at the dually, and I'm not sure if I like the blackout on the dually wheels. I am looking at the same truck as yours, options wise. I'm still not sure if I'm going F350 or Ram 3500. However, for my needs (17.5k max), I am going to option the standard output 6.7l. It will save some money, and still have the same HP and Torque rating as the 4500 series trucks. That's more than adequate for me. Again, georgious truck and good information. Nice video.
Thank you! Hope your new purchase goes smoothly. It's amazing how far the capabilities of these trucks have evolved over the last few years. They all have so much to offer.
Thank you. You can take a screenshot right at 2:05 for full window sticker. The actual build sheet was longer, maybe 15 pages or so...not as useful as it is more part by part, but the window sticker lists the options you'll need to order something similar.
Great point. I like the convenience of Google maps being updated and current without paying for updated maps in future, so I primarily use Google maps for navigation. Thus, the built-in nav didn't really appeal to me much, although I got it as a backup still.
I made the 3/4 diesel mistake because Ram doesn't offer a rambox in the dually. I ended up buying the shortbed dually and plan to install a used rambox (hard to find). I found a guy that builds flares for a rambox dually. May or may not happen depending on finding 2500 rambox. I perfer shortbox dually because it's 12" shorter better turning radius for dumptrailers not camper trailers. Obiously your not going to want a rambox and shortbox for camping trailers because they stick out over the box.
If you special order they can’t raise the price either they shouldn’t be allowed to charge more than the window sticker says they’re just ripping everyone off and people need to stop paying over sticker nice truck btw
Great informative video ! I own a 2019, 3500 limited srw short box with the Ho motor and the ainsi transmission and 4.10 rear diff. I haul a 2021 Pinnacle 32rlts with ease. Really enjoying the vehicle!
Your truck is very close to what I ordered. I’m still waiting to get mine, but I love your truck! I like to hear why people optioned things and why they didn’t. Nice video!
Take my advice and delete it, straight pipe it and remove the crap stock turbo now before it dies at 130k. Oh and build the transmission now or spend 9k when it chucks 3-4 gears out at same miles as above.
Thanks for creating this! I have a '12 2500 Laramie Cummins now and researching which options I want for the 3500 I will eventually order which will be very similar to yours, except with chrome😁 My 12 is great but I now have a lite weight fifth wheel that is probably a little heavier than the truck is rated for.
Thank you, glad to hear! I went back and forth on the chrome vs black and still do almost a year later. Can't go wrong with either. Definitely worth ordering to get it just the way you want it.
This is 💯 my dream truck! All the way down to the bench seat up front. I HATE trying to figure out who’s drink is who’s with the popular 2 cup holders over by the passenger side in the built in consoles! I have a lot of mobility issues, with most of my spine “welded” together, so the more cameras and blind spot mirrors, the better! Awesome truck, and awesome video explaining everything!
Built my rig September of 21 was told it would be ready April of 22. Came in the first week of January freaked a lil but was a blessing got the dealer to give so much on my 17 srw ram that I'm in good. All to start my hotshot bussiness so far love the truck but do have simple things I will be upping on next years truck
Very good video but I'd say anything over 6500 pounds definitely a 3/4 ton. Also the 12" screen does have a larger navigation layout but that's the only difference. I prefer the 8.4 and I don't need navigation. I have a 21 tradesman gasser that had just the right options to make me go for it 8,450k max trailer. I would have preferred the big horn with some of the options you have but couldn't spend the money right now.
@adventurerocks love the truck. I did almost the same thing except patriot blue and megacab 2500. I have a 5th wheel also but not a monster one bc i want to go to some state parks. But i have family of 6 and 2 lg pitbulls. The extra 3"of leg room to me was very important. Mine had almost same everything and front bench for my family. I love the air suspension. I only wish when i ordered mine i could also have blind spot monitoring. When i ordered bc of chip shortage it was safety group or blind spot. That's my only complaint. I also like the ride in 2500 much better. Bc i didn't need 5k of load.
Not sure if anyone else said this, I love my rear view camera. It shows up on the rear view mirror and is constant. I have a furrion as well, totally different and much better camera view overall.
Great video. One little nit, RAM uses a grid heater, not glow plugs. Also, as you're likely aware since you made the video, the 2022+ trucks can be had with a single digital rear view camera that shows in the DRVM. 2021 trucks can be DIY retrofitted with the 2022 DRVM and wiring and camera. Unfortunately, the pre 21 truck BCM's will not support the DRVM.
@AdventureRocks have yet to get 15k on the odo. Been in body frame and dealership longer than I've had it though. 18 wheeler tire kicked rear passenger side of axle back 1 inch. Ate tires and killed all the cattle in trailer. But over all good truck.
I run fender to fender running boards on my dually so I can get into my toolbox. That's nice you can get a 50 gallon tank I just had 65 gallon tank put in my Ram. I daily drive mine so I went with 3.42 gears with the Aisin. I tow a 40 foot crawler hauler fully loaded it's 26,000 lbs. I didn't get 22k out of those Nexan tires they started coming apart. You have a nice tow pig bud.
You are right with 1 ton diesels towing instead of 3/4 ton, but where the 3/4 ton diesels rule is in overlanding. They have coils in the rear and are better off road. I have a 18 ram dually and went with high output, asian trans, 4:10 gears. I pull 29 k everyday.
Agreed, and sadly I think it's gone up closer to $87K in today's market, maybe even more with dealer markups. I was fortunate to have an honest small town dealer who only charged me invoice around $78K.
I like how you got into the pin weight and payload talk. 90% of 3/4 and even 1 ton SRW diesels pulling fifth wheels at campgrounds are over the truck's rear axle weight capacity and 50% or more over the trucks GVWR. I am currently right on the line or slightly over with my 2020 F350 SRW King Ranch based on my passengers in the truck and how loaded the toy hauler is. Everyone should load up for a trip and hit the Cat Scale with full gas to see the numbers. Most people will be surprised. I am ordering a 2023 F450 as soon as they open up in the fall because of this. I wish I knew what I know now 2 years ago 🤠
My 2017 ram 3500 drw limited mega cab had a payload capacity of 5303 pounds. I sold the truck in 2021 and just last week, I purchased a 2022 f450 limited. It’s payload capacity is 4800+ pounds . The pin weight on my fifth wheel is just over 2800 pounds so I barely have enough headroom to carry extra gear. Hindsight, I should have purchased a f350 dually. Check your numbers before dropping coin on the f450.
@@Morphz_Unlimited The F350 also has better payload capacity than a F450. If payload capacity is your number one factor for buying a truck, then a 350 is always better. I thought this was pretty well known in the truck community that when you bump up to a 450 you trade off about 500 lb of payload capacity. But what you gain is a way beefier axle, both front and back, way better turning radius, better gearing, better tires and rims, and way better brakes. the 450 is a true tow pig. I'll trade off that 500 lb any day for those features. I obviously looked into all these specs before I placed my order. My pin weight is also right around 3,000 lb, but most of my cargo goes in the back of the toy hauler, offsetting my pin weight. With full gear, my wife and two dogs, I will still have 1,000 lbs of payload to spare. I have been on the CAT scales with my 350, and different load scenarios, and all of them leave me over a thousand pounds to spare with the 450. I'm good 🤠
Pretty much any RAM dealer. I recommend spec'ing it out first via the RAM "Build" option on their website...fine tune it till you're satisfied. Then there is an option to print/save your build. I'd take that and contact 6 or more dealers in your area and tell them you'd like to special order the build saved, and ask for their best price out the door. Then decide which dealer you want to order it through. I'd definitely do it all over again. Nice to have exactly what you want in the end.
I went from a 2007 3/4 Mega cab gasser to a 2021 3/4 tradesman gassr I have a lot more payload and towing capacity over the mega. My tradesman has 3200 payload an 14.900 towing capacity. I did get tow technology and snow prep and 5th wheel prep. The front camera is awesome when plow snow with those driveway markers sticks . Lol I was surprised with the 6.4 gas mileage 17 mpg empty and 12mpg towing a 7400 rv. The mega 5.7 I got 14 empty and 8 pulling the same rv. Great video, your right lot of people only look at the luxury items and not what they need to haul or tow.
I do pull heavy a lot...dump trailer etc. I just curb check every turn and I walk the Lane. Maybe off road tires is why. I am worried I will hate a drw. I have a 16 2500 now. It hates my 12klb loads. Next is a 23 not sure on drw or srw 3500 ho. Almost ordered a 22 today but thought we are only a few months from being able to order a 23.
