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    YOUR 2ND CHOISE if there was no ram

    Based on the number of issues I've had with my '17, I'd much rather be in a Ford with a Cummins.
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    2024 Electric Ram

    It might provide enough power on a sunny day to run a fan, but not enough to run the AC. A station wagon with a roof covered solar panel wouldn't charge the batteries fast enough to matter. A big residential solar panel at best pulls down 350-400 Watts - which is just enough to run your...
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    2024 Electric Ram

    In my experience, that's not true at all. The last truck I bought was a '17 3500 4x4. I looked at Dave Smith motors, and he had over 750 trucks that were 2500s or 3500s. 700 were 4x4s. 699 (more or less) had a Cummins. 0 of them had 2 doors. None. Not one single cab out of more than 750 trucks...
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    2018 RAM 1500: ABS light, traction control light NIGHTMARE

    I have a similar problem with my '17 3500. The dealership told me I was out of warranty, and it would cost $160 to roll it into their shop, and "we'll see where it goes from there". Based on their ****-poor service over the multiple electrical problems I've had, I took it to an independent shop...
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    Love the truck, not happy with reliability

    I I also recently bought a Camp Chef smoker (love it, btw). They actually understand customer service. I had it go out during a smoke, and called for advice. I got a native English speaker on the phone quickly, and he he helped me trouble shoot the problem. When it wears out, or a friend is...
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    Love the truck, not happy with reliability

    I forgot one other issue - one of the alternators failed and took a 1/2 day to diagnose and another half day to replace. I understand that things break and things aren't perfect. However, when there's no support from the dealer it simply costs me a lot of money to solve the problem. I could...
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    Love the truck, not happy with reliability

    I have no interest in replacing it, and certainly not with these guys. When I bought my truck, I went to my local dealership. The sales guy quoted me a price, and when he handed me the invoice it was many thousands over the quote. I objected and told him to cut the garbage off the invoice. Of...
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    Love the truck, not happy with reliability

    I bought a new '17 3500 4x4 in late '17. So far I've had three recalls, has the dealer replace the failed stereo, had a key fail (electronics) and now there's a failed wheel speed sensor so I have no ABS, traction control or cruise control. In all the service it's gone through, the dealership...
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    Taking on Water...

    Thanks Kathryn Sadly my local dealership's service department is a place I don't want to take my truck. I'll start with saying that I flew 800 miles to buy a new truck after being lied to and scammed by the salesguys, including the manager. Of course sales & service are different departments...
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    ABS & traction control failure - '17 3500 4x4

    I ended up in a bit of mud, and used 4 low to get out. It wasn't as deep as my hubs or anything extreme. The next time I fired it up, I got a traction control and ABS warning light, as well as a message on the dash. It happens less and less often now, but still pops up on occasion. I'm...
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    Taking on Water...

    Thanks for the info. Mine recently started doing the same thing ('17 single cab 3500). My local dealership is crooked and unhelpful, so I figured I'd fix it myself. Fortunately, I am almost done building my house and should bee parking in the garage within a month or two.
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    So pros and cons of the Cummins?

    Def usage depends on load - the harder the truck is working the more def it's using. There have been a few times when I've needed to add a 2.5 gallon(?) bottle (about $8-10) every 4th tank. Sometimes I can 3-4 months without adding it. I really don't understand why people think it's a big deal...
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    Who's going to be the first to buy one and drop it in their truck,lol

    I'd hate to lose that much torque. ;)
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    Any reason to carry the key around?

    I put a spare key and $100 in cash inside my receiver hitch, in a waterproof box, in a bag. I use a hitch pin with a combination. You can't tell by looking at it.
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    Fold down console organizer

    Only the rocket scientists at FCA could design a center console for a work truck that won't hold clipboard, or anything the size of a sheet of paper. I want the throw my console into a dumpster fire.
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