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  1. Florida Ram Man

    Rotary Shifter

    I'm obviously the outlier here, but I can't stand it! Oddly enough, it didn't bother me during the test drive. But once I got the truck home and started driving it daily, I began to hate it ... and I still do after 2 1/2 years. With the AC and radio controls positioned nearby, there are just too...
  2. Florida Ram Man

    I hate the urethane steering wheel

    I'm definitely in the minority here. My 3rd gen Ram had a leather steering wheel that started coming apart after a few years. On warm, humid Florida days the leather always felt sticky. I ended up buying cheap $12-15 steering wheel covers at auto parts retailers (replacing them as they wore...
  3. Florida Ram Man

    No backing up with drivers' door open?

    This little story has nothing to do with backing up, but it does have to do with sticking your head out of the door with the truck running. Years ago my rotund brother-in-law decided to take his wife and son out to dinner. He stopped at the end of his driveway, unhooked his seat belt, and leaned...
  4. Florida Ram Man

    Katzkin Leather. Are they worth it?

    Those Katzkins look nice. I had never heard of Clazzio covers prior to seeing them mentioned in this thread. They also look really nice. For me personally, it would be a tough choice between the two. Good luck to OP on making a decision. Oddly enough, I had OEM leather in my previous RAM. It...
  5. Florida Ram Man

    Check those cabin filters!!!

    Be sure to open the correct clips. There is a video in a previous post (in this thread) that shows how to change the air filter. Unfortunately, I did not view it prior to accidentally breaking one of the lower clips! :mad:
  6. Florida Ram Man

    POLL: Will 4th Generation Rams get the respect they deserve here?

    Very smart kid! I'm almost 63, and the same thing happens to me every single day. I honestly can't tell the difference until I'm right up on the truck whether it a 5th gen Ram, a new Chevy, or in some cases a Tundra. I guess that's why people refer to them as "Chevundras." I've owned both 3rd...
  7. Florida Ram Man

    Does anyone make like a cargo net or something for the bed?

    /\ /\ /\ This is what I have, as well. Works great with my BedRug and Bak Revolver X2 rolling tonneau cover.
  8. Florida Ram Man

    Roll Up Tonneau Covers vs Foldable/Hard Bed Covers?

    I have a Bak Revolver X2 https://bakindustries.com/revolver-x2 It's secure and almost completely watertight. I would not recommend if you live where it is really cold and rainy because you likely won't be able to roll it if it freezes.
  9. Florida Ram Man

    Bed Management

    I use this, it came with the cargo net. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I2SWXC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  10. Florida Ram Man

    Looking for replacement Door Side Molding

    Would something like this match? Both are supposedly genuine Mopar parts. Crew cab: https://www.amazon.com/Dodge-1500-Chrome-Molding-Mopar/dp/B00GNBJ51K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Quad cab...
  11. Florida Ram Man

    Custom rotary shifter

    Personally, I would like a shifter that is not round. It's been over a year now, and I still haven't gotten used to the round knob. I guess it's an "old dog, new tricks" issue with me since all of my previous trucks (GMC, Ford, and Ram) have all been equipped with column shifters. I don't think...
  12. Florida Ram Man

    Head light Auto mode

    Same here, I just manually flip the switch to ON. Been doing it so long I don't even think about it anymore, it's just part of my startup routine. I might look into the black bottle cap cover, sounds like a good workaround.
  13. Florida Ram Man

    Just noticed the 2018 Sport has a dial shifter...

    I've had the round dial shifter for a year now, and I still haven't gotten used to it. :( I miss the column shifter in my last Ram. Rented a Chrysler 300 when I was out of town at Christmas. It had a round dial shifter on the center console. Didn't like it either, would have much preferred a...
  14. Florida Ram Man

    Interior Rant ...

    I intentionally did not get a center console. I actually like the console. It looks nice and I agree that the shifter is a good spot to rest the hand. Unfortunately, I need the extra room for my right leg (got a major hip problem). I'm able to tolerate a console for short distances, but not for...
  15. Florida Ram Man

    The Dumbest thing about my RAM...

    I seldom use my phone for navigation, maybe once or twice a year tops. Whenever I do, I clip this on the dash right in front of the steering wheel (I'm tall enough to see over it with the phone in the cradle) and then remove it when I get to my destination. I paid $15.99 for it about a year ago...
  16. Florida Ram Man

    How do you know when it’s time?

    Sounds very much like what I went thru last year. I had a 2002 SLT quad-cab that I bought brand new and drove for 15+ years. Only had 124K miles. I loved it and did not want another truck. It was perfect for my needs. Cosmetically, in was in great shape. I had decided a couple years ago that I...
  17. Florida Ram Man

    What’s your honest opinion on the new 2019 look?

    So far I've only seen three "new Rams" .......... as it turns out, one of them was a Chevy, one was a GMC, and the one I was absolutely sure about yesterday turned out to be a Tundra. Seriously! I've been mistaken all three times. :eek: For some reason, there are no 2019s running around my...
  18. Florida Ram Man

    Steering click/clunk

    I have something "similar" going on with my 2017 Ram 1500 (3,400 miles) that I just noticed last week. Can't imagine what it causing my issue; maybe the U-joints in the steering column? I have a slightly-curved, barely-sloped driveway. In order to back out without running over the grass, I...
  19. Florida Ram Man

    Black vs other colors.. need opinions

    Same here. I had a black and chrome Ram for 15+ years. It was difficult to keep clean. After the first year or so, I stopped worrying about appearance everyday and treated it like a truck. It made lots of trips through car washes. Yes, you could see swirls if you looked real close in direct...
  20. Florida Ram Man

    How far have you taken your Express or Tradesman ?

    My last Ram was a black SLT with chrome bumpers. Took me a few months to get used to the painted bumpers...maybe that's why I added so many chrome accessories to this one...hey, it's a big change going from black-and-chrome to all white. My main criteria when I bought my 2017, aside from price...
  21. Florida Ram Man

    I think this is why I like the look of the 2019 Ram

    Several weeks ago, in a different post about the 2019 Ram's appearance, someone referred to it as a "Chevundra."
  22. Florida Ram Man

    2017 Ram 1500 4x4 Michelin Installed

    I put a set of Michelin LTX M/S2 on my previous 3rd Gen Ram. Loved 'em. Very smooth, quiet ride. I plan to replace the OEM Goodyear tires on my 2017 with another set of LTXs, whenever the time comes.
  23. Florida Ram Man

    Recommendation for Running Boards

    I realize your post asked about "running boards," so you may not be interested in oval side steps. This is what I installed on my 2017 Ram. They are actually better made, far more functional, and much less expensive than the Westin step-to-step bars I had on my previous Ram...
  24. Florida Ram Man

    Sun Shade for Windshield

    I bought one of these Mopar sun shades with a Ram logo back in June 2014. I think I paid about $60.00 for it back then. I thought it cost too much at the time, but it has had held up quite well and it fits the windshield perfectly. I use mine in Florida almost every day of the year, even in...
  25. Florida Ram Man

    Buying tires online

    I bought a set of Michelin LTX M/S2 for my 3rd Gen Ram a couple of years ago at Tirebuyer dot com, which included installation. The tires were shipped to the local Goodyear. Once they were delivered, Goodyear called and set up an appointment to install them. A smooth, seamless process. No...

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