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    How much better is a 2500 for towing?

    We had a Laramie gas 1500. Bought a larger trailer (30', 10k gross with 1000# hitch weight) and then bought a longhorn diesel 2500. I have to keep reminding myself the trailer is back there! Only issue is with the tongue weight along with camping "stuff" we almost max out the usable load.
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    New tires lowers mpg

    Just replaced all the tires with the same ones that came with the Longhorn 2500 '21. The MPG dropped 2.5 with the new tires...why??? Exact same tires!!! Any thoughts what would make such a drastic reduction? I put 1000 miles on the tires, recorded mpg by hand and it matches the truck computer...
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    Controlling gps night view with dimmer switch

    I have a 2021 2500 Longhorn that has a dimmer switch for interior panel lights. When the switch is toggled the GPS goes from bright to very very dark (hardly able to see). There is no adjustment from the very bright to the very dark no matter how much I roll the switch up and down. Is this...
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    Exhaust brake and tow/haul switches

    When pulling our 9,000# trailer downhill does the exhaust brake activation conflict with the transmission downshifting when the tow/haul switch is activated? It just seems like the two fight each other. Is there really a need to have both on? With only one of the two activated I rarely need to...
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    What should I expect in MPG while towing my RV

    2019 Tradesmen 1500 gas with 6000# 26' Airstream I was getting 12-13mpg, and 2022 Longhorn 2500 diesel with 9,000# 30' Airstream I get 14-15mpg. Never go over the speed limit nor do I poke along ...just stay in right lane except to pass. I have to keep reminding myself it is back there.
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    Headlamp dial 2022 Ram 1500 Classic

    I do not think it is just Canada. I have a 2022 2500 Long Horn in the USA that I can no longer sneak up to my hunting area with the lights off.
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    2023 Camping Season, what are your plans?

    Mid April we plan to head from mid Tennessee to Maine going up along the coast (delmar peninsula) and then come back inland. But may have to change plans. Campgrounds along the shore are already reserved and nothing (descent) available.
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    warranty denied

    Personally I do not pay for extended warranties, or any other unnecessary insurance. Insurance companies are one of the most profitable businesses...worldwide. Figure out the monthly costs for all the warranties and insurance you have and put that money to work for you, not for someone elses...
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    Swing Out Bed Storage Box

    I installed one a few months ago on my 2500. Not worth $200 but it does give me a place to put miscellaneous tools, jumpers, etc.. unfortunately like most other boxes it becomes a junk catch-all that needs to be "decluttered" often. Would I do it over again?...yes.
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    STOCK UP ON DEF __ SHORTAGE AND HIGHER PRICES COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Yesterday bought the Blue DEF Platinum at Walmart for $21!!!! A year ago it was $9, last month $14. Thanks Greta Thunberg and all the rest of y'all climate crazy folks!
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    Cash out your RAM??

    I needed a 2500 to pull a new 30' trailer. I started looking in my home state of Florida. Then Georgia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and finally the dealer in Durango, Colorado had a new one coming in within 2 weeks. Bought it, traded my 1500 for $42k with 43,000 miles and drove the...
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    Does anyones else's GPS navigation just plane suck ! Awful !!! on the 12 inch u connect. ?

    I just bought a 2021 2500 with the 12" screen. I agree with the unfriendly map, but have an additional problem. When I turn the interior lights from day to night (to dim the lights) the 12" screen goes from bright to reasonable night mode to really dark black in less than a second. It is so dark...
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    Can’t work with Florida dealers but shout out to my Cali dealer Elk Grove!

    I had the same issues in FL. Finally bought a hassle free 2500 limited Big Horn in Durango, CO and drove it back to sunny humid FL. What irritated me is a lot of dealers list trucks but they really don't have them. If a truck is not on the lot and is in transit with no due delivery date say so...
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    Doing paper work for a new 2020 today

    The online chats are worthless. Recently I bought a new Airstream and a new Laramie. I started out thinking I was chatting with a sales rep at the local dealers... not true! After talking to a real person on the good ole phone and then visiting the dealerships, and purchasing the vehicles, I was...
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    Doing paper work for a new 2020 today

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    Am I an idiot? Or...

    I am now on my 3rd "uconnect" vehicle in the last 4 years. Every make/model has had uconnect issues. The most frustrating thing, other than the repairs that had to be done by the dealer, is not having a simple off/on button for the radio. I never listen to music and just wish I could simply...
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    Does anyone have an actual printed, full owner's manual that came with your truck?

    New 2019 without the manual. Complained and they found one for me.
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    Why the hate?

    Just bought a 2019 Laramie and love it? Why? Apples for apples it was the best price. Period!! My $$ and I do what I darn please with it!!! (As long as the wife says I can).
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    3.92 or sell

    These were great reads! Thanks again. A lot of helpful information and glad I got on here to inquire. I asked the Ram dealer to return the 3.92 parts. And tomorrow start shopping! Merry Christmas to all!
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    3.92 or sell

    Thank you everyone!!! I have decided to NOT change the 3.21 to the 3.92. Now it is off to the ram dealer. I will report back on my purchase. Merry Christmas to all!!!!!
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    3.92 or sell

    I neglected to mention the existing truck is a regular cab since we have no need for the quads. Thanks dls56.
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    3.92 or sell

    I am looking for honest answers to my dilemma...should I keep my 1500 or trade. The Ram is a 2018 tradesman 3.6L v6 8spd with a gross weight of 6025#s, max load weight of 1485#s, wheel base of 120", and a 3.21 rearend. Next week the Ram dealer is to change out the 3.21 to a 3.92 which I had...
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    New to the forum from Florida

    Great! Thank you.
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    New to the forum from Florida

    I think I finally found my way to this point! I have a 2018 1500 that I am trying to get feedback on towing. Is there a certain place I should post the questions?

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