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    5th wheel hitch install RamBox

    A buddy of mine arrived camping once - truck pretty much like OP's and nearly identical payload #. 30' TT, canopy, two dogs, wife, kid, firewood and coolers in the bed of the truck, etc. He told us there was some icon on his dash of an arrow pointing at a truck bed that kept flashing and he...
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    Hadn't thought about the cops,lol

    I went down a rabbit-hole of YouTube police chases a few days ago and was REALLY surprised at how slow police cars are these days... compared to the "bad guys," anyway. If not for traffic it seems the good guys have no chance. Electric would seem to offer some pretty nice speed advantages but...
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    heard a clunk when driving then lost power

    Having been through three tranny failures I feel I'm somewhat experienced and this doesn't seem like the tranny.... at least not at all the way any of my failure or any of the others I've read about here happened. I guess some main driveline (sorry, I'm not a mechanic) inside could have sheared...
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    OEM brakes replaced at 71k

    I probably should remember but don't..... I'm thinking it was all new rotors and pads. That seems to be the way of the world these days. No one wants to resurface the rotors.... just throw them away and buy new. I do remember thinking/hoping to not have to worry about for another 100K so it...
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    OEM brakes replaced at 71k

    X2 - Their prices are at/above dealer on my Honda Odyssey that is my daily driver. I haven't compared Ram parts as I just go to the dealer w/warranty. For years NAPA was a great compromise of value and quality but I'm not so sure anymore.
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    URGENT! Unresponsive truck after getting gas

    I hadn't either in probably 20 years but was chatting with my mechanic after having my alternator replaced (not my Ram) and was just talking about things that could go out and mentioned the starter and he brought it up. I had to laugh too. Reminded me of my younger (and poorer) days rolling...
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    URGENT! Unresponsive truck after getting gas

    These batteries are pretty finicky if there aren't good connections so first thing I'd check is the the terminals are clean and tight. I'd try the old, "whack the starter with a hammer and rod," just to try and rule that out.
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    Firestone tires

    A really old thread with zero relevance to the question :) I was reading through and couldn't believe OP had a 10 year old truck with only 19K miles.
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    OEM brakes replaced at 71k

    Finally had mine done (at the dealer) at 100K... had no sign of any problem but just figured it was time and the truck was in for some other things. I don't tow a lot... maybe 6-8K of those miles. Driving is a mix or city and highway. I am getting to be a bit of an old guy and drive a lot...
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    Fleetguard filter LF16035

    Link? There are dozens or more sites selling these and I'm not sure if you meant to ask about a specific one. Buying parts on Amazon, Ebay, etc. from unknown vendors is always a roll of the dice. If you want to be totally sure just go to NAPA or a trusted online site like Rockauto.
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    Cummins automatic trannys

    I'm far from brand loyal and over the last 30 years (in order) have owned Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Chevy, Honda and now my Ram. Unfortunately, the Ram has been the least reliable and most notably the tranny. And I don't mean just my experience since obviously, I singularly, mean nothing from a...
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    2014 RAM 3500 Transmission issues

    Yeah, it's pretty rare that the thread title has more info than the actual post...... I guess we're all just left to sit and wonder.
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    Not a typical tire question. Load rating/side wall ply questions towing

    Another consideration with moving to higher load ranges is that rims typically have max PSI ratings. I ran into this on my RV when I went from a C to D rating. I believe it's stamped on the rims somewhere but I never could find it. I talked to the tire shop and they said they checked and my...
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    5th wheel hitch install RamBox

    The 8spd in your 6.4 is so far superior to the 6spd I have it's laughable. My one complaint (and it's a big one) is the gear spacing in my 66RFE tranny. Mainly, the 1-2 gap is a mile and I get into situations when I'm around 35-40MPH where it can't hold second so, left to do it's own thing...
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    5th wheel hitch install RamBox

    If (and that's a big IF) you are going to stick with that trailer the 6.4 Hemi would be a nice fit. You have to be careful though because the whole game of getting a bigger truck then realizing you can get a bigger RV is expensive :) If you end up with the 6.4 really try to get one with the...
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    Carfax

    OP, I think there's another once called "Autocheck" or something like that. It generally shows the same service history and is a bit cheaper. As for the general reliability of Carfax, etc. I agree with others but for what OP is using it for it's at least some information. I like Carfax for...
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    5th wheel hitch install RamBox

    Oh yeah.... I know. I hate being the guy that brings up (important) things not asked..... was trying to be gentle :) :)
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    5th wheel hitch install RamBox

    Unlikely to have any pre-drilled holes, etc. as 5.7' beds are really not meant to be paired with 5th wheels.... could be an uphill battle. Brought to you by the department of questions you didn't ask: What's the payload rating of your truck? 1490# is likely a dry weight and will be at least...
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    2016 Ram 2500 6.7L Launch shutter when towing 5th wheel

    My 2014 Hemi does the same thing. I really noticed when pulling away from the curb in front of my old house where I sat on a moderate slope. Seemed to be worse when the truck was fully warmed up. Having a warranty I really never chased the problem too much... figured if/when something broke...
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    2014 2500 6.4 what to look for

    Yeah, body panels also have codes and you can check to see if they all match. If not, it's been wrecked and panels have been replaced.
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    2014 2500 6.4 what to look for

    This brings back memories. When I was shopping back in 2014 I had a bunch of trucks I was looking at before finally pulling the trigger on my Outdoorsman (Kind of a mid-level line). I picked it up at the dealership and met my wife a couple hours away for a little getaway. Came out of...
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    Max Care quote for my used 2021 Classic Warlock: No?

    It's really insurance and not a warranty. Sure, the 999 people whose houses didn't burn down think they wasted their money but the 1 whose did is sure glad he had it. To toss out all warranties is to toss out the entire concept of insurance. Put the money in a high-yield savings account...
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    High pitched whine in a 17 Ram 2500 diesel.

    Check under the hood for leaf debris buildup trapped up near the bottom of the windshield. I've driven myself nuts with noises before, only to realize it was a damn leaf. Especially, with a certain MPH range that it comes/goes.
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    2014 2500 6.4 what to look for

    I have the same year truck since new and have had a few issues - tranny failed twice. 38K and 90K but seems to be holding well at 132K. Engine went at 120K and was replaced by a new crate engine from the factory. Also, had a few other things - exhaust bolts, 8.4 Uconnect screen/brain. It...
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    Limp Mode after jump

    I agree with the others. Let the battery charge and if you're still having problems have it tested and potentially replaced.

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