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    "Service Shifter" Issue

    This happened to me twice yesterday while driving home. Other people have reported its possible the main connector under the driver side rail has moisture. Pulling apart, drying, cleaning and putting dielectric grease typically will fix it. Its what I'm about to try.
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    Upgrading 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman RA1 multimedia unit

    I upgraded my 2015 Tradesman from an RA1 to RA2 (had to run the video wires to the head unit connector from the passenger kick panel). With the 2017 and 2018 they moved the mics from the rear view mirror to the headliner. I know there is more information on that in the big thread and I'm...
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    DIY: 2013-2017 RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Upgrade/HVAC Conversion

    Edit: Found the issues. two different sets of neighboring pins had intermittent contact which each other. Was able to remove the pins, clean up the wiring and push them back in to resolve the issue. I probably should have just like Mike make the harness! With the help of @Mpgrimm2 I was...
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    SRW vs DRW same max towing

    I'm looking at two trucks, both are Crew Cab 8' box: 2016 3500 Laramie (SRW) Payload: 4095 Max Tow: 17095 2015 3500 Trasdesman (DRW) Payload: 5697 Max Tow: 16997 I'm looking at this 5th wheel toy hauler: Dry Weight: 12950 Pin Weight: 2600 GVWR: 16800 On average I'll probably have...
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    Uconnect 18.45.01 Update Completed - FYI

    I downloaded the 18.45.01 upgrade from the thread on here and updated my 17.11.17 2014 Transplant radio and it upgraded fine. I didn't do any door open/close steps. I have seen this several times noted for upgrade and reset steps (even GPS calibration). I wonder if it actually powers off...
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    ROLL-UP INFO: FOTA 18.11.x & uC D/L 18.45.01 SW Update 13-17 RA3/Vp3-NA & Ra4 VP4-NA

    Upgraded a transplant 2014 (68224525AH) VP4 NA from 17.11.17 to 18.45.01 without issues. Fixed the issue with the GPS clock and haven't had any noticeable issues. Thank you @Mpgrimm2 for all your hard work on this, since its a transplant I didn't have a way to update it.
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    Ra4 install help

    I'm working on the same Project. Upgraded from an RA1 to an RA2 and swapped stereo/steering wheel/mirror and made the harness for the backup cam. Now I have an RA4 on the way. I have a Tradesman with the 7 speed fan and I am trying to figure out if I get the 8.4 bezel with the ATC, what else...
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    Went to Some Scales - Finally

    My Truck is a 2015 RAM 1500 QC EcoDiesel with 3.92 gears. I had to pick a couple of the SxSs today, and decided to hit the scale to see how much everything weighs. This trailer doesn't have a WDH. In the picture, the first set of weights are with the trailer connected. The second is with...
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    Went to Some Scales - Finally

    Im with BWL, unless I'm missing something. Truck unhitched is 3500/3100 Truck with trailer 3700/3600 So 200 to front, 500 to rear is only 700 after you adjusted your WDH. Where did the 1000 pound figure come from? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Towing 8,000 lbs with 3.21?

    It's not just trans, but every component from engine, flex plate, trans, drive lines, etc. The higher gearing in the diff actually puts less load on all those. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Newbie tow/haul q's

    You can also hold down the + to go back to normal mode. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Towing my 29’ tt

    Another member clarified. That 300 lb passenger is for the towing capacity rating, not payload. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Service elec. braking system

    I had service brake system message come up once while driving w/out towing. After stopping and restarting the engine, it went away and hadn't come back. I replaced my steering wheel a couple months back and didn't get the clock spring centered right. That caused TC light and various trailer...
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    Payload

    That's kinda funny and scary. Tongue weight is absolutely included in cargo weight (per RAM) and GVWR is literally defined as dry weight + cargo by RAM. That dealer needs to be taken out back and taught some things. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Payload

    If you go to ramtrucks.com and click on towing guide, you can get detailed RAM towing specs from FCA. Click on light duty, click towing info in upper right, the click on the towing specs tab. Expand the year and download for the 1500. I tried to include the direct link, but Tapatalk a lot this...
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    Towing my 29’ tt

    Some cryptic notes in the PDF. I'm really note sure what it means, specifically. I think it means the payload is calculated with 300lbs of passengers. Hopefully someone can clarify. Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as...
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    Towing my 29’ tt

    Towing charts are available here from RAM. Click the "Towing Info" button, then the towing specs tab. You can find the 2015 (what the OP had) and newer specs there. https://www.ramtrucks.com/towing-guide.html Find your configuration and it will give you all the details it is rated for. I...
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    Air lift 1000 bags

    I put the air lift 1000s in my 2015 ED. Took about 2 hours taking my time. I pull a 6500lb travel trailer and with the trailer connected adding air from about 7lbs to 30lbs lifts the back about 1.5 inches up. The truck also seems a little more stable cornering as well.
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    DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

    I just did this upgrade on my 2015 ED Tradesman. Went to Oreilly's and got the $16 Performance Tools W80651 steering wheel puller and PT W942 hook/pic set. I tried a couple of the picks and the one of the L ones worked really easy to pop the Air Bag clips off. I didn't disconnect my battery...

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