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    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    Obviously, I'm not very good at backing up my utility trailer/truck. This is the second time I jack knifed my utility trailer into the rear quarter panel of the truck. Not very bad but will need a trip to the body shop. Does anybody make some kind of proximity sensor that lets you know...
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    Heater vent doesn't seem to put out much air

    This is on a 2016 Ram Tradesman regular cab. With the vent selection in the 12:00 position, and the fan cranked up, I don't seem to be getting much air from the heater vents. You can hear the fan making a sound somewhere in/under the dash that would give you the impression that its putting...
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    Are there front end lube grease fittings on 2016 1500?

    I remember years ago, that oil change places would grease your front end when you took your vehicle in for an oil change. Are there still grease fittings that need to be lubed on the 2016 1500? Thinking about doing my own oil changes and want to be sure that any other lubrication is done...
  4. J

    When should you do your first front end alignment on 1500 tradesman

    For someone who drives like an old lady and for the most part hasn't slammed through deep potholes, about when should you get your first alignment?
  5. J

    Why would using cruise control consume more gas?

    This is on a Ram 1500, regular cab, tradesman with the 3.6 turbo engine and 8 speed automatic. Using cruise control set to 73mph, fuel efficiency is 23.7 miles per gallon. With cruise control turned off and me keeping a speed of 73 mph, I get just over 30 miles per gallon. I've tested it...
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    Does anybody have any wheel cover recommendations for 17" 1500 Tradesman

    I have a 2016 1500 Tradesman that looks just like this http://www.fivestaronline.com/assets/misc/12224/images/2016RAM2500.jpg including the butt ugly wheels. Since I have a habit of bending the rims on my other vehicles (have no idea how it happens as I'm not driving them over curbs or off...
  7. J

    Where can I find installation sheet for Ram running boards 82213269ac?

    The non Mopar running boards I installed back in March continue to squeak after multiple attempts to realign and tighten them. This is on a 1500 regular cab tradesman. I suspect that it may be the supplied bracket for the rear support. It only has a two bolt configuration where under the...
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    Is there any way to move the fold down arm rest forward?

    I have the 40/20/40 seats and have difficulty using the cup holders. Damaged rotator cuff is the problem there. Given how far forward I have the driver seat, I have to reach in an awkward way to place/remove drinks. Is there some modification to move the armrest which has the cup holder...
  9. J

    Who makes the best tailgate seal?

    I'd like to seal the tailgate of my Ram 1500. Can anyone recommend a really good seal and for that matter, which ones to stay away from. thanks.
  10. J

    Does anyone know of an aftermarket beeper???

    I didn't realize there would be so many big white pickup trucks at Walmart on a Saturday morning. Took a while to find my truck. Truck didn't come with one of those keychain beeper things. Does anyone know of an aftermarket approach to adding a beeper system to the truck? For that...
  11. J

    Is here a mod to raise the back end of the seat a few inches??

    I have a new 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman with totally manual seats. When the driver's seat is moved forward, the bottom (not the back) has a pretty steep angle where the knees are up and the back end of the seat is down. What I'd like to do is raise the back end of the seat a few...
  12. J

    A question about positioning of Tonneau Cover

    I have a newly purchased 2016 Ram 1500 tradesman with the 6'4 bed and purchased an Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Tonneau Cover which is a hard trifold cover. https://www.realtruck.com/extang-solid-fold-20-tonneau-cover/ In its directions, it say to position the cover so that you equally cover all 4...
  13. J

    If you lower 1500 Tradesman 2/4 does that eliminate need for running boards

    I just bought my 1500 Tradesman yesterday and was doing a little research on running boards. It occurred to me that if I lower the truck 2/4, then I might not need them in the first place. (Please correct me if I'm wrong on this point) On the flip side, I'm not real keen on someone cutting and...

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