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    Code C159E, air pump temperature sensor fault

    2018 3500 diesel dually with rear air suspension. I have searched for this on the forum and on the web to no avail. The "service air suspension" alert has popped up intermittently for the last year or so and always when temps were in the 60's. Now, it is coming up much more often and I...
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    Cameras not functioning

    2018 3500 Laramie. Neither camera will function. Backup doesn't come on in reverse or when selected from the apps screen. There isn't a black screen it just never tries to turn them on. Update: they started working last night. Gremlins at work.
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    Navigation location error

    Reviving an old thread. My 2018 Ram 3500 thinks we're in Mexico when we're in Washington state. I've gone through the above recommendations and the system is up to date. Seems like the GPS is way off. Compass appears to be correct, but I don't really go by it.
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    2018 3500 DRW struggles uphill with 5th wheel

    Axle ratio is 4.1, per the window sticker online. I recall boost pressure being close to 30 on the gauge.
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    2018 3500 DRW struggles uphill with 5th wheel

    As I recall no DTC's were set, however I am intermittently getting the "charge air temp" fault. Happens when outside temps are in the 60's. Tow/haul mode is on as well as auto exhaust brake. I didn't note the RPM's exactly but definitely above 2000 and in drive it doesn't show the gear. Fuel...
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    2018 3500 DRW struggles uphill with 5th wheel

    I tow a 40' 5th wheel with a max weight of 21,000 lbs. I haven't weighed it recently, but I'm pretty sure I'm not exceeding that, at least not by much. We recently made a short trip in the Texas hill country and the truck struggled up the moderate hills, slowing to 30 mph or so. We had a mega...
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    Increasing tow capacity of 2018 3500

    Thanks for the replies. I neglected to mention the truck is a 4x4 dually. I'll check on the recertification. Shouldn't be too big a deal, hopefully. I forgot about the CDL license requirements due to the weight. Have to look into that. Researching how the frames are built on 5th wheels...
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    Increasing tow capacity of 2018 3500

    I've posted before about searching for a 5th wheel and the truck to tow it with. After much research I thought I'd found the truck that would tow anything we found, a 2018 3500 mega cab with the Aisin transmission and 3.74 rear, as we were looking at RV's in the 16-17k lb range. Recently...
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    Radio not keeping stored stations

    2018 3500 dually laramie longhorn. I've reprogrammed a couple of stations (XM) several times and they tend to revert back to the old settings when I shut the engine off. They stay as long as it's running. Kinda getting tired of this behavior. Anyone seen this?
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    Fuel filler tube leaking?

    No, she did not use a funnel. I didn't know there is one with the jack, have to look now. Thanks.
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    Fuel filler tube leaking?

    2018 3500 laramie longhorn dually. We just bought this beast/beauty in January. My wife filled it today then later put in some additive. A couple of minutes later she noticed fuel dripping on the floor. I got under the tank and the filler tube was covered with gunk and there was some fluid...
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    So we got a 2018 3500 Laramie Longhorn Mega cab yesterday. Of course it has the shorter bed so I'll need a hitch with slides, but that's no problem. It's pretty much like the 1500 we had, but white/gold with a tan interior (which is nicer). Steering is a bit loose for my taste so we'll have...
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    2015 Ram Cummins diesel verses Duramax LML

    I did a quick search for duramax and didn't come up with much so here I go. I'm not looking for trash talk about the Duramax as it may be a fine motor. That said, we drove a 2015 Silverado LTZ the other day and really like the way it rides. Towing capacity should be fine for the 5th wheel we...
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    Air suspension verses standard with air bags

    18crew, I agree with your opinion on getting the Aisin and HO diesel. Most have the 3.73 and that is fine for the 5er's I'm looking at. Thanks for the input on the suspension. Since it's easier to find standard spring setups I'll just add something like the timbergrove setup. Thanks for all...
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    Air suspension verses standard with air bags

    The timbergrove is what I'm looking at and stabilization is more my interest. If the factory air suspension provides a better ride then it may be worth pursuing, but I've not read that is the case.
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    Air suspension verses standard with air bags

    Hello all. I'm looking for a 3500 with the Aisin trans for 5th wheel towing that will also be my wife's daily driver. I've found a few, but so far only one with the rear air suspension. The price is good, but it's 1000 miles plus away so wondering if getting a standard suspension and adding...
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    I'm looking at the official Ram charts for years 2015 -2018.
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    The 3.73 is at least what I'm looking for. Per the towing charts I've read the 3.55 will not do it safely. Thanks for the input.
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    So, we drove a 3500 HD yesterday. Unfortunately it wasn't the best example as it had a really wide tint band on the windshield and had the blue DEF defeated as well as a tune. Somehow the PO also had the seat heaters/vents disabled. Anyway, while I don't expect a sedan smooth ride this one...
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    From the Ram towing chart the SRW has a max of 17,350. For a 15,500# trailer I need 19,700# capacity. All good input, and good to see the sticker for the one I linked. Gonna keep looking for duallies.
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    To answer 2003F350, no I have not towed a 5th wheel before. This is why I'm asking about it here and doing as much research as I can think of. I found this truck near where I live ram 3500 w/o 5th wheel pucks and wonder if the rails pictured in the bed work for any of the Demco slide hitches...
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    Yeah, I know the used prices are crazy, but we'll sell/trade our 1500 and we won't have time to wait for a new one nor the budget. We're selling our house (taking advantage of the current market and it's not our forever home) and will live in the 5th wheel for awhile.
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    I'm looking at the Cummins and DRW (seems to be what you must have for the towing capacity we need). I'll check out the link. Thanks.
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    Will be first time towing 5th wheel. Advise on final drive ratio and capacity

    So, I currently have a 2015 1500 Laramie Longhorn which we'll be upgrading to a 3500 (2015 - 2018) as the 5th wheel we're looking at has a GVWR of 15,500 lbs. I'm wondering if it would less expensive if I found one with a lower final drive and had it upgraded to a 4.10. I'm also curious about...
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    2015 Laramie Longhorn center console rattle

    I have a rattle coming from the center console of my 2015 ram 1500. I've taken it apart and found nothing. If I rest my arm on it it goes away. Seems to be one or both kids don't latch tightly. Anyone else experience this? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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