Everything I Love & Hate About My Ram 2500 After 3 Years of Ownership - Time to Sell the Ram! 

As a Chrysler tech, these new generation of trucks have a lot of electrical and wiring issues. The CP4 recall replaces the fuel pump with a CP3. We get plenty of these trucks through our dealership and during PDIs we perform at least 5 recalls before they’re even ready for sale. In my opinion Chrysler/stellantis have been dropping the ball on their products recently. With the price increases on all their products these trucks are not worth 6 figures when it’s all said and done. As far as capabilities the trucks are good.

The 3/4 ton just isn't enough truck for a 5th wheel that heavy. You should have purchased the 3500. Way more payload, better brakes, suspension, frame, etc. Not really sure why Ford, GM and RAM even bother making 3/4 ton trucks anymore. When I priced a 2023 Ford F250 with the high capacity tow package vs. an F350, believe it or not, the F350 was $80 LESS and was a lot more truck. In the end, I bought a 2022 RAM 3500 Laramie CTD SRW before the price increases and interest rates went crazy and absolutely love it! It tows and hauls effortlessly.

Love this channel. Being from MI, lots in common with you guys and the stuff you deal with in your rigs and work.

I'd buy your truck in a heartbeat. I just can't afford it at this point unfortunately, but I've always found your truck stunning to look at and built pretty much exactly how I would spec it if given the choice.

So after watching 15 minutes of a video that was supposed to be about why you’re so disappointed in your truck that you’re going to switch from Ram to Chevy, we find out that you only have one complaint. One. The rear coil springs make it ‘wish-washy’ when heavy-hauling. Most of us would go with an aftermarket solution in this instance as opposed to throwing our arms in the air and dropping to our knees in despair. Coilover shocks, airbags, swaybars, stiffer springs, all viable options which weren’t covered as options in your video. But hey, enjoy your Chevy…you’ve earned it.

Thanks for the videos I really enjoy them. You guys are great.

I love the long term reviews.....Great job....didn't hold back!

Those are some great windows on your fifth wheel. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Chevy does over the next couple of years.

This kind of review is why Truck King crew is my Favorite truck Channel

It was common knowledge that the CP4 pump recall was replaced with CP3 pump. In which in MY21 Cummins went back to the CP3 after 2 year run on the CP4.

congratulations! I look forward to seeing you towing with your new Chevy Truck.

Great truck Howard!!! You did a very thorough review on it... looking forward to the Chev 3500 Right on H!!

Say goodbye to the exhaust brake

Excellent episode!!! 😁

If your Chevy experience is anything like mine was, you’re gonna regret it. A lot…..

Beautiful truck it is. And so is the new Silverado. Thank you Howard.

I think you will like the Chevy - a neighbor has exact model your getting and really likes his.

Hello, Love your Channel, good job! I would like to comment on the rear coil spring suspension; in my opinion it's not the coil's fault that your top heavy load gets 'wish-washy'. This has more to do with how far inboard the coils are and the stiff antisway bars (both frt/rr). With a top-heavy load this setup will sway more than leaf springs that are mounted as far outboard as practicable (which is the case with most trucks). Or even mounted in the same spot, due to the inherent friction in the leaf springs, which coils do not have. I also own a 2019 Ram 2500 4x4 ccsb CTD, I have personally towed a trailer weighing more than twice what your trailer weighs, with about 3k on the gooseneck ball. There was no swaying of any kind, since the center of the weight is the center of the ball. I this case my truck rides smoother and handles better than my brother's 2022 GMC 2500 with leaf springs. To fix this 'problem', I think RAM should move the coils outboard as far as possible and optionally offer the rear sway bar for the 'camper special'... BTW, I love the rear suspension (don't tow fifth wheel trailers, only bumper-pull and gooseneck)

All in all sounds like a very good experience and there's not a better looking HD on the road than a Ram Night Edition. Wish they would finally get the half ton cab on the heavy duties!

CP3 is what they went back to. More volume but less pressure is my understanding. Above all it is reliable.

Hands down still one of the best looking HD trucks out there. Has a 2012 and a 2016. Love the interior of the newer gen. Ram still has one of the best interiors both in the 1500s and the HDs. Just wish they would update the powertrain to compete with the fords and chevys. Not a huge fan on the 68rfe. Its old and outdated.

Kudos. Finally a RU-vidr that put actual miles on the truck.

Seems like Ram was more blatant about increasing their MSRP and keeping it high more than the other truck manufacturers. Chevy raised it quite a bit as well but there was a recent total redesign in there. That may work for Stellantis in the short term, and I'm sure they're still making plenty of money per vehicle compared to the old days but not sure that's going to work out for them in the long term. Personally, I was a Ram loyalist until the ridiculous price increases without any significant changes to the actual trucks. I do agree with you, Ram has the best interiors. Now driving a Ford.

Hello Truck Kings, I've been following your channel for quite a while and like your videos. I can see three facts why you're not happy with your setup. It all started with your new fifth wheel. That this rig is too heavy for your RAM 2500 is clear, but the Cross Wing hitch with its offset makes the drivability even worse. And on top of that, not having a RAM Air suspension or something similar makes the bad experience perfect. I hope your new Chevy will solve your problems.

They also make replacement coils that can handle the weight better but won’t change ratings I get it.

They replaced the CP4 with the old CP3s. Our diesel doesnt have enough Sulphur in it to lube the CP4.

what was the "ugly" points???

Unless you use Android Auto or Apple carplay the stock maps in these cars and trucks are horrible. Never trust them.

My 1500 has the retractable step in the bumper, does the 2500 not have it?

Great presentation of advantages and disadvantages. I would choose Ford f 250 with power stroke engine, I don't like Cummins engines? Greetings

they have a 20percent capacity upgrade rear coil spring

The issue with the rear end moving around is common on this generation of Ram. The best fix is a good heavy duty Thuren rear Track bar. It changes the angle of the track bar and anyone who ever put one on says it takes care of waggle in the rear of this generation of Ram. I know the truck is sold but just letting you know what would fix your issue.

Foegot to mention that, the Ram 2500 diesels, dont have enough payload! In your case, that solitude was way over your payload rating!

I want 100 towing reviews on new truck. Even down south towing..

Just add some air bags when towing your 14,000 lbs trailer… Ram has air bags from the factory as well.

Beautiful truck. Remember that a 2500 with a diesel (no matter what brand) has bad payload. Go with the 3500 and it would come with leafs. 👍

Hey truck king. Ive enjoyed the channel for the past 3 years with that Ram (as i have a 19 Ram as well). Ill still be tuning in from time to time for other videos but when the Ram is gone ill have less to relate to. I will say I wish I could have talked you into trying out a suspension helper product. Something you see a good channel do after identifying a problem is how you can mitigate it. It would have been a cheap video to show you install a product of your choice and you likely would have GAINED A SPONSER and paid nothing. Ram left a perfect place between the wheel hub and the coil for a reason. You say you are upgrading for us the viewers, but solving a problem would have helped us more than watching stock trucks do stock things that they are rated for, with commentary. Your BEST video was when you ignored the payload sticker and used common sense. Anyways. Good luck with GM. I'll have to check out the video when you get it, and then a month or two later when you break down. Lol kidding!

Longer wheel base will automatically give you a smoother ride bobtail or pulling a trailer. If it ain't long bed I don't own it.

How much are the handles and can they deliver to the contiguous states?

Nice vidéo Truck King for mee Ram is the best But you New Chevy is awome

Hey Howard! Steven was going to look into trying to find out if Ram is still building the Classic. and if it will retain the 5.7 hemi. Have you guys heard anything back from them yet?

I like Ram trucks but the shorter bed than Chevy and Ford plus the small fuel tank doesn't work for me.

Hopefully, you won't suffer the same downfalls as my neighbor's 2023 GMC One Ton Diesel 4x4. He told me again that he would go for the California Lemon Law if he had the same engine failures he had experienced in the last year of ownership.

Truck King if you went GM you should have got the Sierra 3500, they look so much better imho.

I don’t like the coils towing either.

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How has the maintenance been for it? Price of ownership?

How much for the truck

Salt on your hands, naturally. Breaking down steering wheel. Same reason dog licks ur hand.

In three years: "I give up. Ford, here I come!" 😅

Dually in year half then back to mud size because trailer yo big for 2 people And it's "" OLD. Spending another about 100k for another trailer would suck and selling the old one for a great deal to someone else sucks. It's a cycle these wealthy but not wealthy people go through.

"Internet is full of stories" LoL... I think that's exactly the issue with most of the media today. Too many dealers online with stories to try and influence your decisions. BTW, Mopar sells a swing out step so that you can climb up in the bed.

1.6 billion dollar lawsuit probably has to do with it

Fuel prices are far, far too low.

New Truck?? 3500

Coil sprung 3/4 ton to me is basically a useless truck, I’ll gladly keep my 09 duramax 2500hd that rides like a lumber wagon with leaf springs

Ram has a kick-step you can mount under your bumper that makes getting into the bed of the truck easy.

Youll be sorry... Chevy had so many DEF tank issues. They were stonewalling me .. Back to Ram we went. Never again

1. I don’t get why you didn’t get the Mopar bed step? Works great and doesn’t require the tailgate to come down. 2. I have the same truck and 5th wheel hitch. I can do a 90 degree turn with my Arctic Wolf. I guess the biggest factor is the shape of your 5th wheel.

appreciate the honest review of your RAM. Looking forward to the new content with the Chebby. Merci

I had a dodge once. 2006 cummins. u joints rotted out at 50k. no grease zerks. cold air would come in from behind glove box. wife would be freezing with heater on high.

You'll regret going to a Chevy. Keep it and delete it.

this is sad. I have to drop your channel. You are so biased. Cant trust anything you say. Good by.