Next question - any reason to avoid a 2021 75th anniversary? (see post #31)

[Docwagon1776]

Definitely more difficult to get the the filter.

It was way easier to get to the filter. The 2012 1500 requires you to contort around and it dumps oil everywhere. This was a simple reach in from the front, the oil is channeled to a little window to let it drain without getting over any other component, and then reach in from the front and spin it on. Maybe the diesel is a PITA or something, but the Power Wagon was the easiest oil change of the 4 we did today (my truck, son's truck, wife's car, my car) No need for ramps to get under it, easy filter swap, but I did stand on a bucket to make it easier to reach the oil filler. I'm 5'11" but it's still a bit of a stretch.

 

[olyelr]

It was way easier to get to the filter. The 2012 1500 requires you to contort around and it dumps oil everywhere. This was a simple reach in from the front, the oil is channeled to a little window to let it drain without getting over any other component, and then reach in from the front and spin it on. Maybe the diesel is a PITA or something, but the Power Wagon was the easiest oil change of the 4 we did today (my truck, son's truck, wife's car, my car) No need for ramps to get under it, easy filter swap, but I did stand on a bucket to make it easier to reach the oil filler. I'm 5'11" but it's still a bit of a stretch.

I was referring to my power wagon (‘16) vs my half ton 5.7 (‘17)…the power wagon is worse.

 

[Docwagon1776]

I was referring to my power wagon (‘16) vs my half ton 5.7 (‘17)…the power wagon is worse.

Not sure what they changed, but the '21 is super easy and mess free.

 

[Docwagon1776]

I would like a bigger tank given the expected fuel economy. I don't care much about fuel costs, I don't drive enough to make fuel a significant part of my budget, but I really care about range between fill ups.

Recent road trip:

Billboard: Buc-ee's in 220 miles
Range remaining estimate: 180 miles

Literally the worst thing that's ever happened to a human being.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

You need a in bed fuel cell for emergencies, you can put it under a tool box!!!