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  1. Doug Ram

    2025 Ram Order at Mark Dodge

    Can someone please explain to someone who's never even seen a dealer try to get more than MSRP for a vehicle in my area (upstate NY). Why pay it and how are dealers getting it? I thought manufacturers frowned on this.... is it even legal in all states?
  2. Doug Ram

    Why does Sirius XM sound so much better than other inputs?

    This is exactly what is going on. It's a very old audio/Hi-Fi/ retail store trick. Boosting the volume level a small amount fools our hearing into believing that the louder signal is "better". We don't hear the increase in volume, instead we perceive louder equipment as sounding better to the...
  3. Doug Ram

    Spare tire problem

    I beg to differ. At least for my own Ram 1500 the OEM lug wrench and jack kit has performed well enough several times... The real problem is the so-called "matching full size" spare. I've been buying trucks and SUVs for towing for 40 years. This was the first time I bought a vehicle with a...
  4. Doug Ram

    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    If 5 gallons works so well, why not just go all the way? Gasoline is so much cheaper why pay more for that dirty old diesel?
  5. Doug Ram

    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    This is a prank right?
  6. Doug Ram

    Stellantis’ new Ram pickup is an EV — with a gas-powered generator in case the battery runs out. The end of the Hemi???

    Which is why the RamCharger idea is brilliant! Home charging for around town, gas for long distances and a gas engine that can always run at its most efficient speed to charge it up. It's what locomotives have been doing for decades. There will need to be a variety of types of electrification...
  7. Doug Ram

    RAM CARES - Please Read - Quality, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    There are aftermarket TPMS systems with 6 sensors and repeaters. But I am not sure RAM has them. You may want to check with Ram parts guys and/or look around online. I haven't found any that work with the OEM sensors and our trucks TPMS. But before you do anything else have the dealer swap...
  8. Doug Ram

    Why 22" Wheels?

    One of the reasons I ordered my truck instead of taking one off the lot: I did NOT want low profile tires, especially on a truck. The reality is this: I would have ordered 16 or 17 inch rims if they'd been offered. I despise large rims/low profile tires on any vehicle, but especially on a...
  9. Doug Ram

    New Revolution revealed

    There was a story yesterday in NYT about trying to drive across Minnesota in a rental Volvo ev. Couldn’t find charger. Had to have car towed.
  10. Doug Ram

    20-21 Eco Diesel Reliability?

    Now have 68,000 on my 2021. Still waiting for the new high pressure fuel pump to come in, but have had no problems besides the one I described in this post:
  11. Doug Ram

    Truck goes into park when door opens

    Simply attach the seat belt before getting into the seat.
  12. Doug Ram

    I regret buying a RAM

    I want some cheese with that wine !
  13. Doug Ram

    Bolt on power for towing

    Don't waste your time and money. If you want more torque and usable power in a 1500 you'll have to look for an EcoDiesel. Otherwise get a diesel 2500 or 3500.
  14. Doug Ram

    Towing Camping Trailer

    Not sure I understand your statement "having the load-leveling... will shift some of the axle weight to the front". To me "load leveling" means adding airbags or air adjustable shocks to raise the rear suspension. While this levels the truck and can firm up the ride, it does NOT shift weight...
  15. Doug Ram

    Towing Camping Trailer

    No. More directly: Heck no. Not comfortably. Not really safe. Not for long distances. Please note that all the ratings you cite are empty trailer, with the exception of the GVRW of 7850. Which is probably right at what your truck can tow with the 3.21 ratio gears. When fully loaded, with a...
  16. Doug Ram

    Lemon Law letters list 45+ issues 2021 1500 Longhorn

    Then why does your description at the left say Hemi 6.1. Personally, I don't think there is such a thing. But I own the ED too. What do I know?
  17. Doug Ram

    Lemon Law letters list 45+ issues 2021 1500 Longhorn

    Hmm.... Whose "warranty department"? I get these letter all the time from many who claim an association with Ram. One is Ram, the rest are not. I got 64,000 miles on mine, mostly pulling our trailer. You've got a 100,000 mile drive-train warranty and a separate warranty on emissions...
  18. Doug Ram

    Mystery Button

    Yous Antenna system for aftermarket remote start?
  19. Doug Ram

    Help

    Yes.... but do some shopping around. I found that prices varied (by several hundred) from dealer to dealer when I replaced my crappy "full size" spare with an OEM rim and tire. I don't understand RAM's option packaging. I bought the heavy tow package. It included a "full size" spare on a steel...
  20. Doug Ram

    2023 dodge ram filling gas problems.

    2005 Durango had same issue. Chrysler replaced fuel tank. This problem has been around a looong time.
  21. Doug Ram

    How many miles have you driven your eco diesel?

    61,000 as of today. I wish my travel trailer was as reliable as this truck has been. Today the toilet busted. I had to put another 150 miles on the truck (round trip) to get a new one. RV's suck.
  22. Doug Ram

    V6 or V8?

    I remember Ford's 2.3 liter really well. My Dad loved Fords. He (and my Mom) had a 1958 T-Bird, a 1960 T-Bird, a 69 Mustang, a 72 Mustang, a 1973 Capri, a 1974 Mustang II, a 1978 Ford Fairmont and finally a 1984 Mustang SVO. The last 3 had the 2.3 liter engine and the SVO was the turbo. My...
  23. Doug Ram

    V6 and 8 Speed Transmission (Driving Habits)

    The same thing happens with my EcoDiesel. If I use the cruise control the truck stays at whatever speed its set to... and will shift up and down to vary the more torque and HP to maintain that speed. It will downshift both going up and down hills to hold that speed. I don't think that using the...
  24. Doug Ram

    V6 or V8?

    While I really like the V6 3.0 liter EcoDiesel that Ram put into my truck, its expensive and overkill for short commutes in city traffic (as I believe the 5.7 V8 may be as well). Its best used for long distances, especially long distance towing and highway driving, where its combination of high...
  25. Doug Ram

    V6 or V8?

    I did. According to my sources the current 6.7 liter Cummins diesel that is put into Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks is an inline 6. See: https://www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=87 https://carsauthority.com/2023-ram-3500/ Dean2: Not only is the 6.7 liter Cummins an inline engine, and has...

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