The Base Model? Maybe Not.

Random_Walk · Oct 17, 2019

Dinky said:
I dont ride in the back seat so why have a crew cab? each to their own but i prefer a longer bed to haul more stuff. if i wanted to haul people i wouldnt have a truck i would get a suv.

...or a minivan.

(What? I drove one for years. I ain't so over-proud that I won't 'fess up to having driven a mommy missile as my daily... damned things held an amazing amount of stuff once you took the seats out, and the payload wasn't half bad either.)

crash68 · Oct 17, 2019

BruceMorgan said:
You might put quotes around the towing package for a 1500, but I wouldn't. It's a class IV hitch, wiring plus 7 pin and 4 pin connectors, fully integrated brake controller, tow/haul mode, transmission oil cooler, and manual towing mirrors.

Just about all the trucks come with the Class IV unless it's optioned not to have it and same for trailer plug. All of the 8spds come with the same transmission Thermal Management system. This pic is from the Tradesman options:

BruceMorgan · Oct 17, 2019

crash68 said:
Just about all the trucks come with the Class IV unless it's optioned not to have it and same for trailer plug. All of the 8spds come with the same transmission Thermal Management system. This pic is from the Tradesman options: View attachment 183600

I’m still missing your point. The tow package adds some value over just a hitch and wiring. I have seen people complain they have a hitch and that’s it, so maybe that’s just a dealer added hitch. Ram does make many different options and trucks over the years so it’s hard to generalize.

I left off the 3.92 that’s part of the standard trailer package.

Toddbigboytruck · Oct 17, 2019

rml63 said:
I looked at a 2019 quad cab 1500 express 4 x 4 in red pearl midnight edition . It comes with the subzero package and a trailer hitch for 25,400 USD . What a sweet ride.

Mike

What is the subzero package

kurek · Oct 17, 2019

Toddbigboytruck said:
What is the subzero package

In Canada it's a cold weather & convenience equipment group.

Heated front seats (with a premium 40/20/40 diesel grey bench seat)
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
Remote start
Security alarm
Power 10-way driver’s seat including 2-way power lumbar adjust
Uconnect® 3 with 5-inch touchscreen radio
SiriusXM® satellite radio with 1-year subscription (does SiriusXM even work way up North?)
Hands-free communication
Overhead console
115V power outlet

Quyonmob · Oct 17, 2019

kurek said:
In Canada it's a cold weather & convenience equipment group.

Heated front seats (with a premium 40/20/40 diesel grey bench seat)

Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel

Remote start

Security alarm

Power 10-way driver’s seat including 2-way power lumbar adjust

Uconnect® 3 with 5-inch touchscreen radio

SiriusXM® satellite radio with 1-year subscription (does SiriusXM even work way up North?)

Hands-free communication

Overhead console

115V power outlet

Sirius works anywhere on the planet, XM is satellite band.

kurek · Oct 17, 2019

Quyonmob said:
Sirius works anywhere on the planet, XM is satellite band.

Right they're geostationary orbits though.

These particular birds don't migrate. https://www.siriusxm.com/coveragemap - looks like most of populated Canada's covered but the Yukonnaise and those extra remote folks in the NorthEast are out of luck.

Toddbigboytruck · Oct 18, 2019

Quyonmob said:
Sirius works anywhere on the planet, XM is satellite band.

I use to work in Chile and wasn’t able to get xm radio working there. That was 5 years ago thought

Toddbigboytruck · Oct 18, 2019

kurek said:
In Canada it's a cold weather & convenience equipment group.

Heated front seats (with a premium 40/20/40 diesel grey bench seat)

Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel

Remote start

Security alarm

Power 10-way driver’s seat including 2-way power lumbar adjust

Uconnect® 3 with 5-inch touchscreen radio

SiriusXM® satellite radio with 1-year subscription (does SiriusXM even work way up North?)

Hands-free communication

Overhead console

115V power outlet

Oh I have that. Thank you for explaining. I have a Laramie and man I love all the bells and whistles. And I am in Canada. So this is my my first winter with this truck so I am looking forward to seeing how it handle the snow

thank you again

bchap05 · Oct 18, 2019

RandyGallup said:
Why would you have bought a crew when you could have bought a mega?

Why buy a mega cab when you could buy a full size van.

indept · Oct 18, 2019

Random_Walk said:
...or a minivan.

(What? I drove one for years. I ain't so over-proud that I won't 'fess up to having driven a mommy missile as my daily... damned things held an amazing amount of stuff once you took the seats out, and the payload wasn't half bad either.)

Yes Vans are nice. I bought a 42" riding mower at Home Depot 20 years ago & fit it in the back of my wifes caravan back door closed & latched.

Wayne E · Oct 18, 2019

Toddbigboytruck said:
Oh I have that. Thank you for explaining. I have a Laramie and man I love all the bells and whistles. And I am in Canada. So this is my my first winter with this truck so I am looking forward to seeing how it handle the snow

thank you again

This will be my 2nd year in the snow. Mine was awesome last year, even out on the lake when bumper was pushing snow so I could get to my favourite fishin hole. Duratracs did a fantastic job. Even pulled a few out that ventured too far off the beaten path.

indept · Oct 18, 2019

Wayne E said:
This will be my 2nd year in the snow. Mine was awesome last year, even out on the lake when bumper was pushing snow so I could get to my favourite fishin hole. Duratracs did a fantastic job. Even pulled a few out that ventured too far off the beaten path.

Do you have the "Auto" flavored transfer case or the 2wd, 4hi, 4low only type?

Toddbigboytruck · Oct 18, 2019

I am a 2wd 95%. 4 wheel auto with snow and ice on the roads 4x4 hi when I am driving in deep snow and 4x4low. Well only when I am getting my camper trailer mud. How ever I did only 2 months of light snow.

Rado · Oct 18, 2019

I purchased a Quad Cab as I like the looks of the cab better, use it mainly for stuff or the dog and my kids are grown , and Because that is what I wanted and do not give a crap what other's want or think I should have :O

Ram Dan · Oct 18, 2019

I got qc too I also like looks and I only use to keep my clothes I don't want to get dusty goin on the dirt/mud on when goin to camp it serves my purpose very well .

Wayne E · Oct 18, 2019

indept said:
Do you have the "Auto" flavored transfer case or the 2wd, 4hi, 4low only type?

I don't have Auto. 2wd, 4Hi and 4Low. 4Low was used to pull guys out, and 4Hi while driving otherwise. Highway I will almost always go 2wd, city 4wd and 2wd, depending how dry the pavement gets in winter

Quyonmob · Oct 19, 2019

kurek said:
Right they're geostationary orbits though. These particular birds don't migrate. https://www.siriusxm.com/coveragemap - looks like most of populated Canada's covered but the Yukonnaise and those extra remote folks in the NorthEast are out of luck.

worked for me in Nunavut.

Lucy Girl · Oct 21, 2019

KC Cryptkeeper said:
Because I haul a 6 foot ladder not a 6 foot kid.

Love your response.

tbird71 · Oct 21, 2019

There's always compromises. We use ours to commute back and
forth as we're snowbirds so a crew wasa better for us vs having
to stuff things in the bed, and as you know when on the road whatever you're looking for will be no where NEAR the tail

The Crew with a 6'4" bed would serve all purposes but that damn thing is LONGGGG...I would cuss it before praising it before it was over.

The Quad would also be a good choice but only if you HAD to have that 6'4" bed. I used to like the look of them but the more I looked that little bitty door with the handle just didn't look right (to me). And they're cramped vs the crew

Then there's resale and/or trade value down the road.
By FAR the most popular setup is the Crew Cab 5'7" bed with a 4X4
THAT'S the truck most everyone WANTS so worth more on trade
(Just MO on this)

Finally ended up with this 2011 Big Horn Crew 4X4
Done in Deep Ruby Red Pearl Metallic
Believe it or not it has 14,200 actual miles!
Orig tires still like new
Truck has been garaged since day one, and looks new in out and under
I can live with the 545RE 5 spd trans to get one like this
Has the hard Ram tonneau as well as the nice wheel to wheel side steps...exactly the truck
I was hoping for

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