New (used) 2016 Tradesman onwer with questions

rabbitreborn · Nov 9, 2016

I recently purchased a new to me (used) 2016 Tradesman for what I feel was a great price. There are some things I would like to add to it that were not included in the original build of the truck.

Some of the things I am wanting to add are:

1. The hidden winch (like the PowerWagon has

2. The upfitter package with the switches integrated in the dash (or something similar that won't completely mess up the dash) so I can add some LED lights.

3. A remote start option (I would prefer the factory option, but am open to other ideas for cost savings).

4. The brightest possible headlights without going HID. I live in the country and deer/bear/horses and cows are a constant concern on the roads.

Just looking for some advise as to what is out there. I have tried googling the ideas but am getting frustrated with the results I am finding

Hootbro · Nov 9, 2016

1. The hidden winch (like the PowerWagon has

Piecing a PW winch setup is cost prohibitive unless you find by rare chance a wreaked donor or someone selling a setup which is rare.

2. The upfitter package with the switches integrated in the dash (or something similar that won't completely mess up the dash) so I can add some LED lights.

Once again, integrating a factory Upfitter system is not readily feasible as it is both a inside and engine bay parts setup and wiring harness with control by the canbus. Added one after the fact is not cost effective.

3. A remote start option (I would prefer the factory option, but am open to other ideas for cost savings).

Google around, MOPAR makes and sells a factory remote start kit for around $300 or so but there is also a point where the dealer has program and swap a module out for about 1-2 hours shop time cost.

There is also another aftermarket option that seems to be popular but I will let other chime in on that and also your HID questions as I am not versed on that subject.

jaycabral27 · Nov 9, 2016

Have a look at this thread for remote starter unit.
http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=25382

This is the one I put into my 2015 ram and it works great and only took about 30 minutes to install including programming it

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hemi1282 · Nov 9, 2016

I installed these lamps not to long ago and love the light output with the halogen bulbs, I've had other aftermarket projectors that straight sucked with halogen bulbs but these sure surprised me better than factory IMO, I'm still going HID but not n no hurry

loveracing1988 · Nov 9, 2016

rabbitreborn said:
I recently purchased a new to me (used) 2016 Tradesman for what I feel was a great price. There are some things I would like to add to it that were not included in the original build of the truck.

Some of the things I am wanting to add are:

1. The hidden winch (like the PowerWagon has

2. The upfitter package with the switches integrated in the dash (or something similar that won't completely mess up the dash) so I can add some LED lights.

3. A remote start option (I would prefer the factory option, but am open to other ideas for cost savings).

4. The brightest possible headlights without going HID. I live in the country and deer/bear/horses and cows are a constant concern on the roads.

Just looking for some advise as to what is out there. I have tried googling the ideas but am getting frustrated with the results I am finding

You can get the mount and just wire in a winch of your choosing.

Aside from switching the housings and going to HIDs you can switch to a H9 from a H11 bulb. They require a little modification to fit but they put your quite a few more lumens at the expense of lifespan.

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zeddy · Nov 13, 2016

hemi1282 said:
I installed these lamps not to long ago and love the light output with the halogen bulbs, I've had other aftermarket projectors that straight sucked with halogen bulbs but these sure surprised me better than factory IMO, I'm still going HID but not n no hurry

What head lamps are those? I like em.....

hemi1282 · Nov 14, 2016

think spyder makes them not sure, this is what I got from ebay

2009-2015 Dodge Ram 1500 3.0L Smokey Third Brake Lamp Black Projectorr Headlamps | eBay

Mpgrimm2 · Nov 14, 2016

rabbitreborn said:
I recently purchased a new to me (used) 2016 Tradesman for what I feel was a great price. There are some things I would like to add to it that were not included in the original build of the truck.

Some of the things I am wanting to add are:

4. The brightest possible headlights without going HID. I live in the country and deer/bear/horses and cows are a constant concern on the roads.

Just looking for some advise as to what is out there. I have tried googling the ideas but am getting frustrated with the results I am finding

If you don't have the factory fog lights, adding them will help a lot also...

Adding foglights to 2013+ tradesman/slt

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