New to it all!

[Marty1500PNW]

Hey everyone! New to the forum and to Ram ownership. Well, soon to be owner. Have a 2017 Tradesman Crew Cab sitting in the driveway on a weekend demo, supposed to sign a deal to purchase tomorrow. I love the rig, V8 4x4, tow package and some options. Just what I need for work and family. Is there anything about this year or trim level that should give me pause before I pull the trigger? Ridiculously low mileage under 10k..Thanks and excited to join the club!

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome

 

[hodge-xj]

I have that exact rig, only a 16 and ecodiesel. Aside from engine issues specific to the diesel I've got 100% no complaints about this truck. Tradesman has enough options to be all I need an nothing I don't.

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[MADDOG]

Welcome to RamForum.

 

[Ramm5.7]

Welcome to the Ramily

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum. Nice looking truck!

Red

 

[Graygoose]

welcome!!

 

[Harley Harrold]

 

[MikeG71]

to the Forum!


My company truck is a ‘19 Tradesman, I also had a ‘13 when I started with the company (and a F1****ty in between). The only issue I ever had with the ‘13 and a coworker experienced with the ‘18 he drives is an issue with a Rear Wheel Sensor or Wire. The truck would lose 4wd, ABS, TC, Cruise,........I think that was everything.......? Anyway 2 different Dealers couldn’t fix the ‘13. It went to the shop four different times. When it happened a fifth time I dealt with it for a couple months until the F1****ty arrived. My coworker hasn’t had another issue with the ‘18 after having it fixed. In hindsight we are driving on gravel roads for 3/4 of the day. Only other issue I’ve seen is if you have a tad too much Lead Foot on the gravel roads, the rocks being kicked up tend to knock out the sensors in the rear bumper.

Out of all the trucks in our Fleet, that was only 2 that had any issues. I’m sure it was due to driving style. The ‘19 I drive has almost 27k on the clock and I haven’t had any issues with it. So definitely no reason to not pull the trigger. Lol!

 

[Marty1500PNW]

Well it's all official, papers signed Tuesday and its already making me money! I'm stoked to start w the mods lol. Dealer wrote weathertech floor mats, nerf bars with hoop steps, tint for front windows, leveling kit and fixing a small dent in the tailgate into the deal for the original price, I'm a really happy Ram owner!

 

[Saleen405]

Sounds like a good deal! Congrats!

 

[Rebob0510]

Welcome!! Nice looking truck