Newb, shopping.

[Stephen Thompson]

Hi folks.

My name is Steve. I am currently shopping for my first RAM. I have my eyes on the 2500HD level, Laramie trim level, i6 Diesel. Long or standard bed. Will be carrying a Northstar pop up truck camper and pulling a ski boat. A lighter comp style ski boat, not a big wake boat. So thinking I want 2500 and up. Will be pulling over an 8700 foot pass.

I have my eyes on the 2010-2011 era as that fits my budget best it seems. There is a pretty nice one here in town for mid-30's, with 61 k on it.

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[bigred74]

I know mine is gas but just bought a 17 ram 1500 Big horn for 30k brand new. My dad got a 17 ram 1500 eco diesel Laramie for 37k. Dealers are really trying to get rid of older 17 models. Might be worth taking a look at if your budget would allow it

 

[Stephen Thompson]

I know mine is gas but just bought a 17 ram 1500 Big horn for 30k brand new. My dad got a 17 ram 1500 eco diesel Laramie for 37k. Dealers are really trying to get rid of older 17 models. Might be worth taking a look at if your budget would allow it

My concern would be both carrying a camper, and towing a boat with a 1500. But might warrant some consideration, considering the cost of used diesel 2500/3500 models.

 

[bigred74]

You could get heavy duty helper airbags for the rear too which would help with some of the weight. I would think they would be offering deals on left over 2500's too if you wanted to look

 

[Harley Harrold]

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[Skubasteve!]

The payload on the half tons suck, so you wont be able to do your truck camper and boat. Id go 2500+ you intend on getting a truck bed camper. A half ton is fine for pulling a boat, but probably not hauling the camper, and pulling the boat.

 

[Stephen Thompson]

The payload on the half tons suck, so you wont be able to do your truck camper and boat. Id go 2500+ you intend on getting a truck bed camper. A half ton is fine for pulling a boat, but probably not hauling the camper, and pulling the boat.

That was kinda what I was thinking. The camper I got from my neighbor he used to use in his older chevy 1500, which was ok, but a bit soggy in the rear on corners, etc. Adding a boat, even with airbags, and I am not thinking that would be the best, especially pulling over an 8,700 foot pass.

 

[Stephen Thompson]

Ok, bringing this one home as soon as the financing funds and the deal is closed, and after they put all new tires on it. Pretty happy! Seems to be a clean, well treated truck!

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...text=RecentSearches_false_0#listing=195926808

 

[Stephen Thompson]

Happy New (to me) Truck Day! I love the fancy retractable running boards with lights. And I just wanted to keep driving tonight!

 

[Stephen Thompson]

Thinking I will get one of these for the back. For the dogs and such. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...le_1?smid=AB8J5CCO82BJW&psc=1#customerReviews

 

[bigred74]

Thinking I will get one of these for the back. For the dogs and such. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...le_1?smid=AB8J5CCO82BJW&psc=1#customerReviews

If the back has the fold flat floor just lift up seat and use that

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome nice truck

 

[Mike81]

Nice truck. Welcome