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  1. nlambert182

    New to me 2018 Ram 1500 Express

    Welcome! Always love the look of the Express.
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    Gas vs Diesel

    Come to Alabama. I actually paid $.30/gal less for diesel last week than my wife and son paid for premium gas. :)
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    Gas vs Diesel

    I'd question realiability. It depends. Long term (minus the potential for an emissions equipment failure) diesel is typically more reliable and have a much longer service life. Before we talk about major failures in general, the Hemi comes with it's own risk. Neither are guaranteed to be...
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    Gas vs Diesel

    Make no mistake... there is a place for gassers and they're a smart choice in many cases. But having towed heavy with both, I would choose a diesel over a gasser regardless of how frequent it's being used. When you need it you need it. Save a few bucks at the pump, or slow down deliveries and...
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    HVAC Question - luke warm heat, no A/C

    Back in the fall/winter I mentioned that my 2500 suffered a similar issue to many... luke warm heat. I backflushed the heater core a few times and got the heat working well for a short period. Right towards the end of winter the heat was falling off again. Quite frankly I ignored it because...
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    Gas vs Diesel

    Enterprise has a commercial service that rents trucks like this.
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    Gas vs Diesel

    I still disagree and I used to work in the shop that worked on these types of engines and emissions systems. You don't have to cycle through DEF every month for it to hold up but I do agree that it can't sit long term with no use. That can cause problems. All it would require is for the OP to...
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    Gas vs Diesel

    I disagree. The mileage isn't what kills emissions equipment. Not running the equipment hard enough when it's in use does. If the OP intends to use this as a heavy hauler, it will get worked. Does that eliminate the potential for an emissions failure? No. But it greatly reduces the...
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    Gas vs Diesel

    I would definitely advise for the Cummins for that load. You'll get better mpg loaded and struggle a whole lot less. IF you can get the pin weight dialed in where you can stay below the payload on the 2500 I would say that might make sense but the coil sprung suspension makes it ridiculously...
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    Dear Ram,

    I'd have to disagree. I switched my entire house to LED and I've averaged roughly 3-4 years for LED fixtures and less than that for LED bulbs. LEDs also tend to fail fairly frequently in campers as well. I've seen them failing in vehicles too. At the end of the day, LEDs have a service life...
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    Does my Ram come standard with a Class 4 hitch?

    The side of the hitch should also have stamped in it whether it is a Class IV or III. You'll definitely need a IV for this trailer. Ignore dry weights and empty tongue weight as they're 100% of the time wrong. Find the gross weight of the trailer on the sticker on the driverside and multiply...
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    HD rear Coil Spring "Upgrade"

    First off... I don't think any mod should warn posters (who are remaining civil) that they shouldn't really speak on something that is outright dangerous for the OP. This is the exact reason that forums exist. For members to share their experience and knowledge. It shouldn't be limited to...
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    Dear Ram,

    Good luck... the payload decrease is due to the heavier engine weight coupled with a coil sprung suspension. I wish Ram still offered a 2500 with leafs. Much higher payload with those. It's not as important on a flatbed trailer where the weight can be shifted back to reduce weight as it is...
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    You can do that with a trailer where you can adjust the weight distribution by moving the equipment around, but the OP wants to tow a camper. The problem with campers is a large portion of the weight is static and can't be adjusted back to remove some weight from the tongue. A WDH will shift...
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    2022 Cummins Regen Issues

    I don't disagree with you and I tried to over simplify it but I don't think I crossed anything up. It's essentially what I was trying to say. The only part I disagreed with was the cylinder temp increase. There's no noticeable increase in that because the heat that drives the regen happens in...
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    If it were my money and I wanted a PW, I might consider a BigHorn to get the better payload and then add some of the options that make it equivalent to a PW. You could certainly give it some of the characteristics of a PW for far less than $18k. That is... if I wanted the looks and most of the...
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    2022 Cummins Regen Issues

    It doesn't. I agree that some issues are caused from user error, but more often than not it's the system itself. It's overly complicated and things like the DPF are considered replaceable. They're not intended to last the life of the vehicle. Quality of fuel, additives, how the truck is...
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    2022 Cummins Regen Issues

    Well, they do.. but it is a DEF injector versus a diesel injector. DEF is injected after the DPF based upon the amount of soot that the sensor sees. That injection creates a reaction with the nitrogen oxides in the exhaust and turns it into nitrogen and water. You'll sometimes see a stain...
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    Should I buy a Power Wagon with high miles?

    There's quite the cost jump between an SLT and a Power Wagon so apples to apples you probably got about a good a deal as the OP is looking at (maybe a little worse). Everything is expensive right now. It is what it is and if you want it, you'll pay the price. In 2015 I paid $35k for a 2012...
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    2022 Cummins Regen Issues

    It's more than just Cummins.... you fail to remember that the same equipment is on EVERY modern diesel engine and all of them suffer from similar problems. It doesn't matter what you own, you're going to run into this eventually. You can thank the EPA. There's only one way to solve the...
  21. nlambert182

    5th wheel max weight for 2024 2500 diesel longhorn

    Getting around the 5ver hitch is the easy part if you use a Goosebox. :) The problem is the darned suspension. I really wish Ram would've kept leafs on the 2500s.
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    Is anyone else having these paint/clearcoat issues?

    It really doesn't. If performed properly it simply removes scratches but there still has to be a protective coating applied over it. Buffing/polishing should be reserved for instances where it is needed to remove a defect in the finish. Yes it removes some clear, but if done properly it's...
  23. nlambert182

    Which tire?

    I've ran Cooper AT3s for years and have never had a failure. Some may, but it hasn't been my experience. Currently running Michelins on all of my vehicles and no complaints there either. I'll swap the Michelins on my Ram for AT3s when these wear out. I've owned the BFG KO2s and really didn't...
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    Delete

    Some take the delete conversation too far. I've deleted every diesel I've owned except for the current one and I'll delete it when the emissions gear fails. My trucks sound no louder than stock nor blow any black smoke. It's all in the tune (and I install a muffler). Not only does it...
  25. nlambert182

    Oil Leak 2019 Diesel

    Serious question but often overlooked. Has the CCV filter been replaced? If it has clogged I have seen them seep some oil. The interval is 62,500 miles and you'll normally get a service light on the dash for it. May not be it, but I'd check all of that before I dropped $4-6k on anything...

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