Do I/we have a Dodge Ram vs RAM vs Dodge Truck?

[buckeyebilly]

Hello all! I am new to this forum just having purchased a used 2022 RAM 1500. It is my first Dodge and so far so good. Likely a newbie question but I searched and can't yet find the answer. Long story short I went to the BMV for the creation of the new title and switching of plates. The BMV staffperson asked me if the truck "was a Dodge or a RAM"? I replied it was a "Dodge RAM" but she said it was not listed that way on the title, etc. and she is right it is just listed as a RAM 1500. Somebody behind me said that was the correct way and they somehow abandoned putting Dodge with the RAM or some other variant of that at some point in time? So the title still only says RAM 1500 and the more I look around at the truck everything is badged RAM and nothing Dodge. I am assuming there is a quick and easy answer to this and I thank anyone in advance for it. But even on this very forum I have seen the trucks described all three ways including what I originally thought myself "Dodge RAM"? Thanks again and looking forward to learning a lot on this forum!

 

[kdoublep]

Ram is now its own brand

 

[kdoublep]

And welcome to the forum

 

[DanAR]

It kind of caught me by surprise too. I guess it happened back in 2009 and I didn’t get the memo - or forgot I got it.

 

[GTyankee]

It can be confusing
Dodge History

In 1948 - 1953, Dodge introduced a very stylish and modern truck, which the company called the B Series.

1954-1960 Dodge C Series Trucks​

The then known "double-rocker" V8, now referred to as a Hemi V8 made its debut as one of the engine choices for the Dodge C truck.
the '57's received an exterior freshening with hooded headlights and two-tone paint schemes being offered.

1961-1993 Dodge D Series / W Series Trucks​

Things get fuzzy in 1994​

i believe Dodge had a major make over, at the
North American International Auto Show
Dodge changed from the Letter Designation, to a Numbers designation
ie: Dodge Ram 1500

In 2009, they came out with the 4th Generation Dodge Ram 1500.
In 2010, the Heavy Duty Dodge Ram also switched over to the 4th Gen body style, 2500 - 5500 models

In 2013, Chrysler sold everything to FIAT & the corporation name was switched to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
at that time, Dodge was dropped from the name brand

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Many aftermarket manufacturers have not chosen to drop the Dodge name, so naturally it has confused the public

Even this company has the Dodge Truck History confused

Dodge Truck History: Early Years Through the D Series / W Series / Ram

If you have a Dodge D Series / W Series truck that's in need of some restoration parts and accessories, Classic Industries can certainly help you out.

news.classicindustries.com

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[rule18]

@buckeyebilly Welcome to RamForum, and enjoy your RAM truck.

 

[Tulecreeper]

Dodge RAM became just RAM starting in, I think, the 2010 model year. So from then on it's just been RAM 1500, or RAM 2500.

 

[Daw14]

You will always run into this issue , not all businesses got or care about the name change . Just something that we have to deal with.

 

[Tom Davis]

My title on my 2012 just says Ram, but my dash Dodge on it.

 

[Tom Davis]

Duplicate post. Not sure how to delete.

 

[Wild one]

The only times this question will really affect you is at the DMV or ordering parts online. Most online parts are listed under Ram for pretty well all 4th Gens and newer trucks,i think even the earlier trucks that were still Dodge,are also listed under Ram now these days too.

 

[Tulecreeper]

Dodge RAM became just RAM starting in, I think, the 2010 model year.

My title on my 2012 just says Ram, but my dash Dodge on it.

That's interesting. Possibly they still had some dash panels left from the changeover and decided to save some money.

 

[Tom Davis]

That's interesting. Possibly they still had some dash panels left from the changeover and decided to save some money.

That would be my guess as well. It's never really bothered me, as the truck does what I need it to, either way.

 

[06 Dodge]

When I still had my 06 I went to a dealer in 2017 to get a few parts, told the guy I had a 2006 Dodge 2500 he told me no I had a Ram 2500, I said the truck badging shows Dodge not Ram, He said its a Ram, I told him my insurance ID card, license & regerestation card & title all state its a Dodge if he wanted more proof it was a Dodge, he was not to happy with me

 

[RamDiver]

When I still had my 06 I went to a dealer in 2017 to get a few parts, told the guy I had a 2006 Dodge 2500 he told me no I had a Ram 2500, I said the truck badging shows Dodge not Ram, He said its a Ram, I told him my insurance ID card, license & regerestation card & title all state its a Dodge if he wanted more proof it was a Dodge, he was not to happy with me

You should have been more agreeable, because he was right.

How could you not understand that?

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[06 Dodge]

You should have been more agreeable, because he was right.

How could you not understand that?

.

If he had said its a Dodge / Ram I would not have said a word but by saying it was a Ram an saying its not a Dodge I pushed back, its just how I am

 

[GTyankee]

LOL
Two hard heads, both are correct, but in some ways, your both wrong.

That is why i say, it can be confusing

 

[RamDiver]

If he had said its a Dodge / Ram I would not have said a word but by saying it was a Ram an saying its not a Dodge I pushed back, its just how I am

LOL

I was just harassing ya for sport.
I likely would have done the same.

The smart a$$, some people's children.

.

 

[jmc921]

My 2014 Ram 150o is registered with the PA DMV as a Dodge TK, no mention of Ram even though there are no Dodge badges on the truck (see copy of an old registration attached). Being a little OCD, it bothers me some but no big deal really. The VIN and ecerything else is correct so...