wifi_guy
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- Feb 3, 2021
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- Location
- Northfield, MN
- Ram Year
- 2021
- Engine
- 6.7 I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel
I started this thread back when I ordered my 3500. https://www.ramforum.com/threads/long-time-ford-owner-making-the-switch.173029/page-2#post-2485844
Now that I’ve actually received my truck, I figured I’d post my initial impressions and thoughts.
Mirrors. Coming from a Ford to a RAM (or any truck for that matter) it’s hard not to miss my F450 mirrors. It is my personal opinion that Ford’s towing mirrors are the best on the market. Their Layout and functionality is pretty tough to beat. RAM’s ability to control the spotting mirror is however priceless! Love that feature. I’ve been running my mirrors “down” (not in tow mode) and have been getting used to them.
One thing I have noticed, the dual rear wheel wells (hips) seem to be larger than the Fords and even the Chevy’s. This does kind of create a minor blind spot when looking down the passenger mirror. Not a deal breaker, but something to definitely get used to. This is pretty much a non-issue if you are running your mirrors in tow mode or “up”. Just something to note.
Adaptive Headlights. OMFG these are amazing. (I am not talking about Auto High Beam) The lights follow the way you turn the steering wheel is absolutely incredible! Light intensity and visibility I would say are on par if not a little better than my F450’s were.
The interior is absolutely gorgeous. I had read where the U-Connect downside was that it has so many options. While I will agree there is a lot there, once you get used to it, it’s not a big deal. The 12.5 screen is awesome! I do wish that it was more of a matt screen however. The high Gloss can be a little distracting in high light situations when there is glare. The seats, very comfortable. HOWEVER, I feel like I am sitting up really high in them. People have mentioned that the front cab space feels smaller than Ford or Chevy. I think it’s a combination of A) the dash design B) the seat height and C) the fact the steering wheel doesn’t telescope. If you sat 1 - 2 inches lower in the seat (which I have mine all the way down) that would actually give you more room where your knees are. The second thing is if the steering wheel could telescope out, you could position your seat further back. I believe these three reasons give it a more enclosed feel over the Ford and even the Chevy.
Not sure I would do a Mega Cab again, but the storage room behind the occupant seating is really nice. One thing I am a little bummed about is I don’t have that in floor storage that I have seen in the other trucks. I went back and looked at my order and there really was no indication that I wouldn’t be getting this. I guess I assumed that storage was pretty much standard on RAM’s, evidently it isn’t? I am referring to the storage found under the rear passenger floor matt.
So I ordered this truck with the HO Cummins. I will say this thing has an enormous amount of power. You NEVER feel like there isn’t power at the pedal. The truck definitely feels snappier than my PowerStroke did. My PowerStroke had a slight delay before the turbos would kick in. With the Cummins, it feels like it’s always there. I had seen JD Reviews on YouTube, he has mentioned in his 2020 that there is a big delay when stepping on the gas, I do not have that what so ever. So either they fixed it in the 21’s or I am not noticing it for some reason? The AISIN transmission in my opinion shifts very smoothly. At first, there was a weird shifting pattern between 2 and 3rd gear, but after a couple of miles that went away.
All in all, I am loving the truck. Next week I am heading out town with it so I’ll get to see what she does on the freeway for 5 1/2 hours. I’ll keep you posted on how that goes. My new rims aren’t here yet, but once they come in I’ll snap some photo’s of the truck.
Now that I’ve actually received my truck, I figured I’d post my initial impressions and thoughts.
Mirrors. Coming from a Ford to a RAM (or any truck for that matter) it’s hard not to miss my F450 mirrors. It is my personal opinion that Ford’s towing mirrors are the best on the market. Their Layout and functionality is pretty tough to beat. RAM’s ability to control the spotting mirror is however priceless! Love that feature. I’ve been running my mirrors “down” (not in tow mode) and have been getting used to them.
One thing I have noticed, the dual rear wheel wells (hips) seem to be larger than the Fords and even the Chevy’s. This does kind of create a minor blind spot when looking down the passenger mirror. Not a deal breaker, but something to definitely get used to. This is pretty much a non-issue if you are running your mirrors in tow mode or “up”. Just something to note.
Adaptive Headlights. OMFG these are amazing. (I am not talking about Auto High Beam) The lights follow the way you turn the steering wheel is absolutely incredible! Light intensity and visibility I would say are on par if not a little better than my F450’s were.
The interior is absolutely gorgeous. I had read where the U-Connect downside was that it has so many options. While I will agree there is a lot there, once you get used to it, it’s not a big deal. The 12.5 screen is awesome! I do wish that it was more of a matt screen however. The high Gloss can be a little distracting in high light situations when there is glare. The seats, very comfortable. HOWEVER, I feel like I am sitting up really high in them. People have mentioned that the front cab space feels smaller than Ford or Chevy. I think it’s a combination of A) the dash design B) the seat height and C) the fact the steering wheel doesn’t telescope. If you sat 1 - 2 inches lower in the seat (which I have mine all the way down) that would actually give you more room where your knees are. The second thing is if the steering wheel could telescope out, you could position your seat further back. I believe these three reasons give it a more enclosed feel over the Ford and even the Chevy.
Not sure I would do a Mega Cab again, but the storage room behind the occupant seating is really nice. One thing I am a little bummed about is I don’t have that in floor storage that I have seen in the other trucks. I went back and looked at my order and there really was no indication that I wouldn’t be getting this. I guess I assumed that storage was pretty much standard on RAM’s, evidently it isn’t? I am referring to the storage found under the rear passenger floor matt.
So I ordered this truck with the HO Cummins. I will say this thing has an enormous amount of power. You NEVER feel like there isn’t power at the pedal. The truck definitely feels snappier than my PowerStroke did. My PowerStroke had a slight delay before the turbos would kick in. With the Cummins, it feels like it’s always there. I had seen JD Reviews on YouTube, he has mentioned in his 2020 that there is a big delay when stepping on the gas, I do not have that what so ever. So either they fixed it in the 21’s or I am not noticing it for some reason? The AISIN transmission in my opinion shifts very smoothly. At first, there was a weird shifting pattern between 2 and 3rd gear, but after a couple of miles that went away.
All in all, I am loving the truck. Next week I am heading out town with it so I’ll get to see what she does on the freeway for 5 1/2 hours. I’ll keep you posted on how that goes. My new rims aren’t here yet, but once they come in I’ll snap some photo’s of the truck.
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