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  1. Doc337

    I Gotta Ask...

    I grew up on a farm when a truck was a truck! I learned to drive in a 48 Dodge 1 ton flatbed Non Synchromesh 4 speed and a Ford 8N. I have gotten soft over my 72 years, I am on my 4th RAM third diesel. I use my 18 3500 Laramie dually, I told you I have gotten soft, to tow my 40ft 5th wheel RV...
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    Front hub life span

    When I traded in my 04.5 2500 on a 14 3500 MegaCab SRW the 2500 had 193,000 miles on it and it had the original hubs, batteries and exhaust. Doc
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    Need to make buying decision based on towing; Please help!

    Buy the truck that will tow your NEXT trailer. A 1500 will not cut it. You need at least a 2500 for that trailer and your next. The mistake a lot of people make is getting the truck then going shopping for the trailer. It is important to know the Max trailer wt and the GCWR of the truck. Here is...
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    What is wrong (nothing!)?

    My first Ram diesel was a 2004.5, high output 2500 SB, Crew Cab 4x4. I ran it for 10 years changed the oil and serviced it regularly. In 2011 I got a 36 ft. fifth wheel and towed it across the country along with towing my Bobcat 863 skid steer. In 2014 I ordered a 3500 SRW MegaCab. When I traded...
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    Great trip this weekend, but finished with some damage

    Get a Tire Pressure Monitor for your new trailer tires. Saved me in TX.
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    Do Not Buy Mopar Pre-Paid Oil Changes

    Was given 4 free oil changes by Mopar after having electrical problems on my new 18 3500 dually. Turned out the wiring for the injectors was pinched when it was built. I had used 2 of them and I get an email that it was ready to expire. It was only good for 2 years. Got nowhere with them, glad I...
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    So we got the RAM back. Tell me what you think.

    Have better things to spend my money on than that!
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    Towing gas milage

    If they are getting 17mpg towing and can prove it . . . . buy their truck! One note as your truck mileage goes up so will the towing mpg the 3:42 will give you the best mpg but not the best pulling. I just returned home from towing my 5er 17,000 miles. Started with 12k on truck pulling a 5er...
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    Lets see what you are towing.

    2018 Open Range 3X388RKS. Here is a pix after we crossed the Top of the World Highway from Dawson City Yukon Territory to Chicken Alaska. 108 miles of dirt and gravel road with over 1000 ft drop off in some spots while driving through the clouds.
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    Need info on in house 30k 5th wheel hitch

    The Ram hitches are made by Curt. I was in contact with them when I was looking to order my 18 3500.
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    High pitch sound when pulling long hills

    Truck 18 Ram CTD 3500 CC Aisin Trans Dually with tow package Traveling out west from PA, I started hearing a different sound, not the normal fan kicking on, when climbing the larger hills/mountains towing my 5er that weighs just under 17,000 loaded and yes I was in T/H. At the start of the...
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    5th Wheel w/2018 2500

    I find it very interesting that there are a lot of back yard know it all telling others what to do to their trucks "and still be legal'. It does not matter if the truck is level after airbags, gears and what ever else. What matters is that door sticker on the truck and the sticker on the trailer...
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    5th Wheel w/2018 2500

    I see that you have a MegaCab short bed, I had a 14, if pulling a 5er you need an Auto sliding hitch. Demco and PulRight male them. I had the PulRite but if getting one again I would be looking at the Demco. There will be people that will tell you that you do not need an auto slider. Ask them...
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    Lets see what you are towing.

    2018 Open Range 3X 388RKS 5er with a 2018 Ram Dually with Aisin Trans. Traveling across the country and into Canada & Alaska this summer.
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    Auto Level not working - 2018 Ram 3500

    Mine works with over 2500 Lbs. pin weight. If you have that with a bumper pull something does not add up!
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    What Else is In Your Garage

    1965 Mustang with less than 28,000 miles on it. 1949 Ford F3 Factory Flatbed Bobcat 863
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    Tow/Haul turns off when key is turned off with RV plug in!

    The truck can tell you that the RV plug came out but can not figure that you want to stay in T/H with the plug still in even with the tow package!
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    Tow/Haul turns off when key is turned off with RV plug in!

    When towing my 5er, GVWR 16,450, every time I stop and shut off the engine the Tow/Haul will turn off, even with the RV plug still plugged in, but the exhaust brake will not. This makes no sense at all because the truck is monitoring the RV plug, you would think that once the T/H is turned on...
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    ITBC low voltage

    Has the ITBC low voltage under 30MPH that was on the 15 and 16 trucks been resolved on the 17 or 18 3500?
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    Low Throttle Response

    I installed the BD Diesel throttle boost and it made a big difference.
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    Incorrect def detected contact dealer

    While traveling to TX from PA to attend an Open Range RV Rally I noticed that my DEF gauge was not moving. I filled it up and it took 2.5 gal of DEF, started keeping track if DEF usage by miles traveled and would fill up in the 600 to 800 range. Returning from TX I got a check engine after...
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    Brake Controller

    2014 Ram ITBM After spending over 4 hours reading every post to this thread and printing about 25 pages to take to the dealer service dept. Here is my situation. I have a 2014 Ram built Jan 14 2014, I ordered the truck Dec 16 2013. When new the ITBM worked great, I still had to use a high gain...
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    Brake Controller

    nasaland, now you are starting to sound like FCA/Ram! I also have a 2014 Ram (built Jan 14) and and am experiencing the same problem as the 15. It started after a software update. Others have also posted that they have a 14 and are having the problem.
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    Brake Controller

    Here is what he said the RV dealer did. On the 2015 Ram the 7 pin receptacle that is joined to the bumper can be removed. That 7 pin receptacle then can be removed from the wiring harness via a quick release, sort of. After removing the the 7 pin they observed how the two plugs mated via...
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    Brake Controller

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