‘17 Ram Big Horn

[Wil69]

my wife says I have been a good boy and I could buy a new truck....

Took 2 weeks but finally found one with the right options.

Now to go over to the detailing threads and find out how to take care of black. Might be a full time job.

Thank you to all of with your great threads. I have been lurking for a little over a week learning and taking in all the info. Great job!!!

Hope you guys have a great day!

Wil

 

[2016Bighorny]

Nice truck and congratulations! My advice would be to have it professionally detailed then ceramic coated front-to-back and top-to-bottom...and just drive it and hand wash it and enjoy it!

 

[Wil69]

Nice truck and congratulations! My advice would be to have it professionally detailed then ceramic coated front-to-back and top-to-bottom...and just drive it and hand wash it and enjoy it!

Thanks I really like that idea. I will look into detailers next week.
I get the truck tomorrow, the first mod has been done even before I signed the papers as the BF ko2’s were just being put on the rims and the truck was still on the lift.
Wil

 

[MADDOG]

Welcome to RamForum, Wil.

 

[Wil69]

Getting the truck ready to pick up the camper next week, added Rockwell SC27215V Rear coils to the rear.

IMO, much better ride, not as floaty and raised the rear about 1.5". I will try to find pics for comparison as soon as I can.

Been, little over a month, and 5000 kms (3000 miles). Best mileage I have received is 11L per 100 kms so far on the highway.

Only issue, was the a/c, they needed to replace some seals. Was very impressed with the service. Dropped it off at 9 am and had it back by noon. (Much better than the old owners.)

Wil

 

[JB1]

Welcome to RF, get ceramic coating on the paint and you’ll be fine

 

[Wil69]

Welcome to RF, get ceramic coating on the paint and you’ll be fine

Thanks RF, going to look into ceramic coating.

Wil

 

[Wil69]

Well we made it!

Truck did pretty well, no issues braking. If I was going to tow the camper around a lot, I would buy a 2500. For the occasional move, I will stick with my 1500.

One of the things I have noticed in comparison to my previous truck ('06 F350) is how much more economical the parts cost. Bilstein shocks are still on the agenda soon.

I am not too much of a cosmetic kind of guy but I would really like LED blacked out headlights and rear tail lights in the future.

Overall though, 8000 kms (5000 miles) and it just keeps logging km's. The only problem is, the wife has started to take a liking for my truck...

Wil

 

[chrisbh17]

How to take care of black - buy a white truck

JK....nice looking truck! (and slightly serious - I have a black car and truly believe what they say on the detailing forums: "black vehicles are a full time job")

 

[Wil69]

How to take care of black - buy a white truck

JK....nice looking truck! (and slightly serious - I have a black car and truly believe what they say on the detailing forums: "black vehicles are a full time job")

But I wanted the fastest colour, not the slowest...
Honestly, I tried for white but the closest one was 8 hr drive and I had no time to do a road trip...

It practically is a full time job to keep clean, but I usually only wash it once a week. Worst part is, I am getting too fussy to have the chamy place do it because they miss too much... lol

Wil

 

[Ramm5.7]

How to take care of black - buy a white truck

Hey, Wait, WHAT???? NOW I find that out!! Oh well, guess I will be the exception to the rule...lol