Recent content by DickLowman
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Dear Ram,
I’ve pondered this question a lot. Yes, you can order specific available options, and avoid fancy trim packages, but the RAM options - like fuel tank - are still lacking. But the problems are not limited to a small fuel tank. What if the following were available? ++ All the great basic...- DickLowman
- Post #7
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Rear trailer camera added
Resolution on my 2022 is quite good.- DickLowman
- Post #6
- Forum: Dodge Ram Power Wagon
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Owners Manual
I too dislike the electronic trend as I suspect it is applied, but FCA could turn this lemon into lemonade. My '22 Tradesman has a physical owner's manual, but it is frustrating. It is filled with "if equipped" information that is not applicable to my rig. Often I do not know if mine is so...- DickLowman
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussions
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Need trailer camera, bought this kit, now what?
Googling that part number indicates it is for a 2022 truck. The illustrations show wire and camera. The camera looks like the one that came with my 2022. Camera and wiring sends a signal to the electronic rear view mirror via a special connection in the bumper. I suggest asking your Ram...- DickLowman
- Post #2
- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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8 speed transmission operation
Recently while hunting I was descending an 8-mile 9 percent grade on a gravel road with continuous tight turns. Truck is 2022 Tradesman 2500, 6.4 hemi, 8 speed trans, towing 2000 pounds. I set electronic range select to 2-1 to save brakes. Going 10 - 20 mph, tach ranged between 2 and 3,000...- DickLowman
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Why 22" Wheels?
I have no dispute with other posts on this thread, but will express my thoughts in the hope that FCA is monitoring this. I bought a Ram Tradesman for service, not style. If Ram had only been offered with the stylish oversized low profile tires and foo-foo rims, I would have looked for options...- DickLowman
- Post #36
- Forum: Exterior
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6.4 Replacement Fuel Tank
Large replacement would be good, but when looking at their website I'm directed to transfer tanks for the 2500. They are asking $1700 for a 40-50 transfers. When I bought our truck, I was unable to find any oversized replacement tank, so I opted for a transfer tank from another vendor. Our...- DickLowman
- Post #2
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Ordering a No Splice Kill Switch Harness
Am I understanding that this switch is on the starter circuit, not on a run circuit, so that once started the vehicle will run regardless of switch position? If so then will it not have to be manually switched off to function as intended? And if so, could a push button switch be used to avoid...- DickLowman
- Post #19
- Forum: JW2 Innovations
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Does anyone else but me think there are way too many electronics in today's vehicles?
Agreed. But Ram is better (less bad in that context) than some options. We bought a 2022 Ram and 2022 Honda CRV. Love the Ram in spite of the relatively minor nuisances. Hate the CRV due to all the electronics.- DickLowman
- Post #5
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Front camera recommendation?
If you you are looking for a third party camera system, check out Foo Koo on Amazon. I have a 4 camera system, one of which is a "backup camera" in the grille facing forward. Easy install. Records. Works great. They sell a single camera system. Other systems may also work well, but this...- DickLowman
- Post #6
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Ram design (FCA) feedback
I found one thread herein from 2018 regarding “feedback loop for manufacturing corrections” but nothing else comparable. Perhaps I’m missing others? This seems a subject that warrants much discussion. New Ram design is good (great actually,) so they’re doing something right, but I suspect...- DickLowman
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- Forum: General Discussions
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I Hate The Ram Build & Price Website
I agree with Rayzaa, there are problems. But the build site is good for research prior to speaking with a dealer if you choose to deal direct. If you know ahead of time, for example, that an essential item such as a running board requires a "chrome package," you can simply eliminate that...- DickLowman
- Post #10
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Can our trucks be hot wired?
This may not apply to older trucks but might apply to those with the new fobs. That got me to wondering. For those vehicles equipped with upfitter switches, could a key ignition circuit be tied to one of those switches? For example, could the ignition be disabled unless and until, say, switch...- DickLowman
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussions
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Hard to find 0W-40 oil
If you cut your own firewood, one good option is saving it for chain oil. Yeah, it's not recommended but I've been doing that for 50 years with no problem. I consider it the ultimate recycling, saves money, saves resources.- DickLowman
- Post #26
- Forum: General Discussions
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electrical / electronics question
BossHogg, thank you. Those electrical terms are over my head, but what you say sounds logical. That gives me a starting point and a direction. I will definitely be following up on those suggestions.- DickLowman
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussions
