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    Finally figured to disable the slam with the door open

    For the tight parking spaces we have, I use rubber floor stops. Drive the car to the point youy want it, set the parking stop tight against the tire, painless. Does it creep? Maybe, a very small amount. But I have never had to move it over thge course of a season. Ant it can be anchored, if you...
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    GM driver, looking at new Ram 1500, should I?

    I was a GM guy for 30+ years. Bought a 2014 1500 without really thinking about it. Drove it for 4000 miles and bought a 2015 Ram 1500. Liked it so much I then bought a 2020 Ram 1500. No "real" complaints - a couple relatively minor things fixed under warranty. My 2015 is now owned by my son. We...
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    I'd like to see that. As far as I know, they only have generators in their Class B Motorhomes, not the TTs. We are looking at the top-of-the-line Classic.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    For those that missed the OP...
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    F250 currently has ProPower, although it's "only" 2.0kw. Still a lot more than 400w or the 300w solar power system on the Airstream.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    ...and this is part of my research. Getting feedback from people that have no compensatory angle is some of the best available.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    The limiteds (both Ram and Ford) ONLY come with a diesel. I refuse to buy a diesel, so a Limited has less than limited appeal to me.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    I am looking at the 10k GVWR setup. Yes, they do have upgrades from there but I don't see the need in my application.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    6.4 is not available in the 1500 from the factory. So no, I do not have the 6.4.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    You can't get a RAM Limited with a Gas engine. At least, according to their site.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    I'm not sure what you're referring to? FYI I did compare the Platinum to the Lariat, and by the time I got the options I wanted on the Lariat it was as much as the Platinum (on which there are virtually no dollar add-on options), but missing some things.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    Actually, the Laramie and Platinum are both the highest trim level available with a Gas engine. Anything higher from either company have a diesel, which makes them totally inadmissible for me.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    That IS a consideration. But it's just one more Thing to maintain. If I went that route I'd probably go dual/tri-fuel so I could plug into the RV propane tanks.
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    No, I have "armchair QB'd a possible play". I came here for a reality check. This is the kind of info I am looking for - thanks! Again, this is the real world info I am looking for. Thanks. What I was really hoping for was someone that came FROM Ford TO Ram and hear their reasons. Taking all...
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    Why should I stay with RAM?

    We are planning to trade in our Class-C motorhome for a travel trailer. While my 1500 technically has the capability of handling a 10k trailer, I do not want to be running near the limit for thousands of miles so I will be going to a 3/4 ton. I was just going to go with a new Ram because I've...
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    Remote Start on 2500?

    Where do you find this information? I was/am looking at the Laramie. I can find no mention of it anywhere on the Build page, and there are things listed such as heated and ventilated seats, auto high beams etc.
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    Remote Start on 2500?

    Maybe I'm am somehow missing it, but when I do a page search neither "remote" nor "start" shows up as an option for remote start. Is it no longer available, or what? That's a non-starter (no pun in ten did) for me...
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    Battery failure under Warranty/won't pay

    Maybe you just need a bigger truck.
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    Battery failure under Warranty/won't pay

    Just heard from my long haul brother - he averages 160k/yr...
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    Battery failure under Warranty/won't pay

    Whether one uses their truck as a commuter or work vehicle, 30k/yr seems not too far off normal. I know I'm not normal (my mother had me tested) and drive around 8k/yr. because my truck is realistically used more as a "car" than a "truck". I live 12 miles from work and catch a ride with my wife...
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    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    This brings up a question I have been pondering this early winter. How do you know when a station has the winter mix in the tanks? This because my diesel tractor doesn't get used much, so as we get towards winter I don't automatically refill my tank, but I have been wondering when it's "safe"...
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    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    The internet would die a quick death.
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    1 gal. Of gasoline in 28 gal diesel performance increase.

    Putting aside the fact that adding gasoline to diesel is a terrible idea in a modern engine, what is the logic that doing so would increase mileage? As pointed out in at least one previous post, gasoline has energy (BTUs) per gallon than diesel. Whenever someone tells me I can get more from less...
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    Bigger Tires

    How long is a piece of string? It all depends on the ACTUAL tire. Not all 33x12.50/20s are the same size. And it's not just the Overall Height and Width (which you can possibly get from a mfr website), but also WHERE within those dimensions a tire lives. They are only providing the MAX, on a...
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    How to know if lifted

    It may well hit the overloads on bumps, but any truck with overloads SHOULD be set up so that they are not in play at a static unloaded condition. Maybe I'm from another dimension, but this has been the default setup for AT LEAST 40 years on "heavy duty" pickup trucks. It allows a smoother ride...

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