Thoughts on my new 2022 1500 Classic

[turkeybird56]

I forgot to post pics! Don't have much yet but here's one sans badging (could they make the badging any bigger? ). And another with the old girl in the forefront (I miss that truck even with a brand new one in the driveway).
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Funny you should mention rustproofing. Just had it undercoated with FluidFilm @ 400miles. My old girl was in pretty good shape but was starting to develop rust in the rear wheel wells and light rusting underneath. Seems like every older RAM in my area has it. I plan on using FluidFilm every fall to eliminate the issue.

YUP, getting coated with Fluid Film or Krown help for sure, not a problem here, but if I was back in NJ would have ordered from factory done or had done if vehicle on lot and not protected.

 

[Rayzaa]

Congrats on the new truck.

Me personally, would never buy a full size truck with a V6 but thats me.

As for Toyota ( i used to work at a Toyota dealer for about a year once) ......if they (Toyota from Japan) designed the engine, id have no issues buying a new redigned engine from them. Every engine they have had have been great and last forever. Ive had a 4 banger 20R engine and a 22R going way back and they were solid. V6's are solid.

Tundras are good trucks but i liked my Ram better after test driving one.....so i kept it.

 

[Yardbird]

Congrats on the new truck.

Me personally, would never buy a full size truck with a V6 but thats me.

Years ago, I thought that too, until I bought an '87 F150 4x4, with a 300-6, 30 years ago, that I still have. It did all I wanted, and more, including hauling over 2000 lbs multiple times.

The Ford has more low end grunt by a long shot than the 3.6, but above 2500 rpm the 3.6 starts taking off. Difference between cam in block and overhead cam.

I live at the foot of the NC mountains, and have had the 3.6 Ram in the steep parts of the mountains several times since I've had it. I can say I've been very satisfied with the performance. I go to manual mode, and pick my gear and rpm. Actually, it's faster than the 300 on the steep hills.

That, and 20-22 MPG while doing it makes me happy.

I used to be a loud muffler, big, fast engines, to heck with the gas mileage guy, but age took that out of me. Now if I want to pull heavy and need power, I use the '94 Ram 2500 with the 8.0 V10 I have. It has more than enough power for any pulling I will ever do.

Even with the 3.21 rear in my truck, I would recommend it for anyone using their truck for what most trucks are used for these days.

One thing, about the 3.21 and 20" tires, 8th gear is basically useless in everyday driving. I just go to manual and lock out 8th. 7th with the 3.21 is geared almost exactly the same as 8th with a 3.55.

 

[Roper46]

I thought I would never own a vehicle with a inline six cylinder. Always loved v8s and thought nothing was better. This was until I owned my first Cummins.


This pic is of my first Cummins, my 2020 Ram 2500.

 

[drclassic]

Years ago, I thought that too, until I bought an '87 F150 4x4, with a 300-6, 30 years ago, that I still have. It did all I wanted, and more, including hauling over 2000 lbs multiple times.

The Ford has more low end grunt by a long shot than the 3.6, but above 2500 rpm the 3.6 starts taking off. Difference between cam in block and overhead cam.

I live at the foot of the NC mountains, and have had the 3.6 Ram in the steep parts of the mountains several times since I've had it. I can say I've been very satisfied with the performance. I go to manual mode, and pick my gear and rpm. Actually, it's faster than the 300 on the steep hills.

That, and 20-22 MPG while doing it makes me happy.

I used to be a loud muffler, big, fast engines, to heck with the gas mileage guy, but age took that out of me. Now if I want to pull heavy and need power, I use the '94 Ram 2500 with the 8.0 V10 I have. It has more than enough power for any pulling I will ever do.

Even with the 3.21 rear in my truck, I would recommend it for anyone using their truck for what most trucks are used for these days.

One thing, about the 3.21 and 20" tires, 8th gear is basically useless in everyday driving. I just go to manual and lock out 8th. 7th with the 3.21 is geared almost exactly the same as 8th with a 3.55.

I like the simplicity of the 1500 Classic with V6. No etorque. No MDS. Just a basic truck with a 300 HP engine that has been around for a long time. I'm wagering this results in more problem free years of utility and enjoyment.

 

[HunterCat]

I like the simplicity of the 1500 Classic with V6. No etorque. No MDS. Just a basic truck with a 300 HP engine that has been around for a long time. I'm wagering this results in more problem free years of utility and enjoyment.

My thinking as well. Etorque/MDS/Auto-Start/Stop that can't be deactivated would have definitely been deal breakers. I also don't want any of the latest nanny electronics like Emergency Stop, Lane Assist/Departure etc. I maintain my vehicles and keep them for as long as they'll last. I don't need the impending headaches along with the obscene cost to fix electrical/software based components that will surely fail.

Reliability/Simplicity is most important to me which is why I decided on the V6. I realize my thinking goes against the current trends. Very soon, it's going to be impossible to find a vehicle that meets my needs.

 

[jimboschnitz]

Just a quick note on the clock issue. Instead of muting your radio, just turn the volume down. When you
restart your truck it will be the same as when you shut it down.

 

[PoMansRam]

@HunterCat That's a great looking truck! I don't think I've ever seen more than one or two 4th gen RCLB's in the wild.

I like the color, the steel wheels, black bumpers, etc.

I owned a 2017 Ram 1500 w/ pentastar and loved it. Mine was a QC, 4x4 w/ 3.21 gears. Mine didn't go into or hold 8th gear unless it was a long steady grade and steady on the go-pedal for a fairly long period of time.

I've had my hemi for a few years now, but would have no problem going back to a pentastar powered Ram.

 

[Dan Topp]

I have a neighbor who uses his truck as mainly transportation,so I get why you wanted a v6,I occasionally use mine for towing and hauling so I didn’t want the v6 since the Silverado I had was so underpowered it was dangerous. I don’t brag about how light the rams construction is after one light hail storm cost Allstate 7k. Good luck I know any questions about your truck will be no problem here

 

[indept]

So what are the shutters supposed to do exactly? Are they there for aerodynamics or cooling?

Aerodynamics, Hence better mpg.