Back in a Ram Twenty Years Away

[mrsurly]

Old guy, most recent Dodge was a then new '01 SLT Club Cummins. Have been in company trucks ever since and this is my first personal pickup purchase in ages. I need a tow vehicle primarily to haul my hot rod Caddy to drag strips once in a while. Goodness knows I may start modding this Ram at some point(!) but I'm hoping to just leave it alone and enjoy it.
I don't expect to put many miles on it as it will not be a daily, just for fun stuff; because of this, I took a chance and bought a BGE with a ton of miles on it.
2015 Ram 2500 Crew 4x4, 6-4 and 6.4 Hemi. 180k.

The truck is super clean, Laramie, loaded, leather, etc. TBH I was swayed toward this truck to a great extent by the 'bells and whistles' of Uconnect etc. The company truck I now drive is brand new and has even more gadgets so I had to have heated seats, etc.
I spend a lot of time on Caddy forums soaking up info (and adding some) and now I am here because I find I know nothing about these newer Rams. I'm looking forward to gaining some knowledge. I *THINK* this truck has a "leveling kit" and I was told it has the wrong grille(?) I sure like the truck, a LOT. It runs super; I'm trying to sort out the functions of all the buttons...
You guys can teach me the details.
a couple of pics:

 

[mboymopar]

Sharp looking truck, welcome from west Michigan.

 

[wrench78]

Welcome from PA. Sweet looking rig.

 

[Harley Harrold]

 

[GTyankee]

I don't see anything wrong with the grille, it matches the front bumper

it looks great !
That is all that counts

 

[BadHemi2014]

That is one sexy truck. I bet she'll do great for you.

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[mrsurly]

Is the grille not correct for a 2015?

 

[mrsurly]

Also, I need headlights (one hs water but both suck at lighting) I'm looking for recommendations for some more effective LED types that can plug in place of these projector beam things.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Is the grille not correct for a 2015?

If it's a Laramie Limited it's the correct one. Lower trims, including the regular Laramie, still had a classic Dodge crosshair grill.

 

[mrsurly]

Thanks, for the detail. I've not noticed 'limited' or LTD anywhere and I don't have a window sticker so... I guess it's not?

 

[Docwagon1776]

Thanks, for the detail. I've not noticed 'limited' or LTD anywhere and I don't have a window sticker so... I guess it's not?

Use this url with your vin typed in after the equal sign in place of the ??? and you should be able to get your original window sticker

https://www.ramtrucks.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=???

 

[Tom Davis]

Welcome

 

[mrsurly]

Thanks for t6his! I have so many questions.... Should I ask them here, or in specific subject forums? General knowledge stuff mostly.

One subject that is actually *pressing*: I need to acquire a camper shell (Leer 100r or similar) and they take too long to get new. I found one advertised used from a 2019 2500. I know there are some differences between these years but are they significant (related to camper compatibility)?

 

[mrsurly]

Use this url with your vin typed in after the equal sign in place of the ??? and you should be able to get your original window sticker

https://www.ramtrucks.com/hostd/windowsticker/getWindowStickerPdf.do?vin=???

Thanks for this. Unfortunately, it says it can't do on for miy truck. Note that the CarFax report (which was complete and all good) offered a sticker and their system also said 'not this one'.
3C6UR5FJ2FG582294 if anyone knows the secret

 

[turkeybird56]

Welcome.

 

[Docwagon1776]

Thanks for t6his! I have so many questions.... Should I ask them here, or in specific subject forums? General knowledge stuff mostly.

One subject that is actually *pressing*: I need to acquire a camper shell (Leer 100r or similar) and they take too long to get new. I found one advertised used from a 2019 2500. I know there are some differences between these years but are they significant (related to camper compatibility)?

Ask in the specific subforum, you'll get more eyes and people with more interest in answering.

If the VIN won't pop up, NHTSA has limited info. It shows it as a Laramie. You may be able to sign up for a free account at mopar.com and get more info from your vin that way.