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    2025 Ram Order at Mark Dodge

    Can someone please explain to someone who's never even seen a dealer try to get more than MSRP for a vehicle in my area (upstate NY). Why pay it and how are dealers getting it? I thought manufacturers frowned on this.... is it even legal in all states?
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    Why does Sirius XM sound so much better than other inputs?

    This is exactly what is going on. It's a very old audio/Hi-Fi/ retail store trick. Boosting the volume level a small amount fools our hearing into believing that the louder signal is "better". We don't hear the increase in volume, instead we perceive louder equipment as sounding better to the...
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    Spare tire problem

    I beg to differ. At least for my own Ram 1500 the OEM lug wrench and jack kit has performed well enough several times... The real problem is the so-called "matching full size" spare. I've been buying trucks and SUVs for towing for 40 years. This was the first time I bought a vehicle with a...
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    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    If 5 gallons works so well, why not just go all the way? Gasoline is so much cheaper why pay more for that dirty old diesel?
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    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    This is a prank right?
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    Stellantis’ new Ram pickup is an EV — with a gas-powered generator in case the battery runs out. The end of the Hemi???

    Which is why the RamCharger idea is brilliant! Home charging for around town, gas for long distances and a gas engine that can always run at its most efficient speed to charge it up. It's what locomotives have been doing for decades. There will need to be a variety of types of electrification...
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    RAM CARES - Please Read - Quality, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    There are aftermarket TPMS systems with 6 sensors and repeaters. But I am not sure RAM has them. You may want to check with Ram parts guys and/or look around online. I haven't found any that work with the OEM sensors and our trucks TPMS. But before you do anything else have the dealer swap...
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    Why 22" Wheels?

    One of the reasons I ordered my truck instead of taking one off the lot: I did NOT want low profile tires, especially on a truck. The reality is this: I would have ordered 16 or 17 inch rims if they'd been offered. I despise large rims/low profile tires on any vehicle, but especially on a...
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    New Revolution revealed

    There was a story yesterday in NYT about trying to drive across Minnesota in a rental Volvo ev. Couldn’t find charger. Had to have car towed.
  10. Doug Ram

    20-21 Eco Diesel Reliability?

    Now have 68,000 on my 2021. Still waiting for the new high pressure fuel pump to come in, but have had no problems besides the one I described in this post:
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    Truck goes into park when door opens

    Simply attach the seat belt before getting into the seat.
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    I regret buying a RAM

    I want some cheese with that wine !
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    Bolt on power for towing

    Don't waste your time and money. If you want more torque and usable power in a 1500 you'll have to look for an EcoDiesel. Otherwise get a diesel 2500 or 3500.
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    Towing Camping Trailer

    Not sure I understand your statement "having the load-leveling... will shift some of the axle weight to the front". To me "load leveling" means adding airbags or air adjustable shocks to raise the rear suspension. While this levels the truck and can firm up the ride, it does NOT shift weight...
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    Towing Camping Trailer

    No. More directly: Heck no. Not comfortably. Not really safe. Not for long distances. Please note that all the ratings you cite are empty trailer, with the exception of the GVRW of 7850. Which is probably right at what your truck can tow with the 3.21 ratio gears. When fully loaded, with a...
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