Help spec out my next truck

[GTyankee]

Hopefully it has already been loaded onto the freight train.

Because of the Semiconductor Chip shortage, all of the Automakers have run out of chips
They are building the vehicles & putting them in storage until they get more chips to put in the vehicles

It is another thing to add to the list of things that were caused by Covid 19 epidemic

 

[sandawilliams]

This is the truck I'm waiting for. It has the 50 gallon tank and is in transit to the dealer.
https://www.ferrariosayre.com/inventory/display/new/2021/Ram/3500/3C63RRGL9MG549616

Looks good. I just drove my 2021 2500 empty with 6.4 over the Colorado Rockies and got 17MPG hand calculated with an 800 mile range. You should better that with the diesel. It makes a big difference when towing my tt, I dont have to stop for gas as often. Add's another 50% fuel capacity.

 

[OC455]

Did it show up yet?

 

[GTyankee]

Stellantis closed 5 assembly plants first to meet the Covid restrictions for distancing, etc.
Then they were reopened
Now the same plants are closed because of the Microprocessor shortage

April 18th is the newest reopening date being considered

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/stellantis-idle-output-5-na-plants-due-chip-shortage


I picture in my mind,
teams of plant workers out in the storage areas, installing radios, brake, steering & surround vision controllers, so they can get those vehicles ready for Transit

 

[dirtymartini]

Did it show up yet?

Still not at the dealership...