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camilllit's avatar
camilllit
Explorer
Jul 25, 2018

2019 CHANGES

I was ready to buy a 2018 3500 DRW Longhorn until............ I read that for 2019 there was a change, maybe 2.
The first change is the nav screen is going from the current 8.5" to a large 12" touchscreen, similar to the 2018 Lincoln Navigator.
I also heard but haven't confirmed that finally the mirrors are being changes somehow to be more tow worthy.

Has anyone heard anything about the 2019 3500's?

I want a 3500 Longhorn 4x4 8' bed, factory 30K 5th wheel hitch, Cummins 385hp / 935torque, 4:10 locking rear, Aisin tranny. I'm towing a 2019 41' 16K 5th wheel.
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  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2018
    The current mirrors are great as tow mirrors. They just suck as regular mirrors. That's why so many Rams run around with the donkey ear look, including mine most of the time. The screen size...meh.

    I'd be interested in how the emission system is set up and if it's an improvement. If there's no big news there it might be smart to save a few bucks and get a great deal on a 2018.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2018
    Cars and trucks will always have more gizmos next year. Some will be great and some...
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Jul 25, 2018
    At some point, hopefully RAM/Cummins is moving all the smog stuff post engine. Rumor was for 2019 models. However it may be a 2020 model in early 2019. Chris
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jul 25, 2018
    I love my tow mirrors!!! Be sure to get the factory rear air ride, worth every cent!!
  • Ralph_Cramden's avatar
    Ralph_Cramden
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2018
    I like my tech....but a 12" touchscreen? WTF? May as well cut to the chase and go at least 27" or 32". I can see all the commercials now for the pickup touchscreen war lol.

    Maybe move the screen and eliminate the steering wheel so you can steer with a virtual wheel on the screen with one finger?
  • mich800's avatar
    mich800
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2018
    Ralph Cramden wrote:
    I like my tech....but a 12" touchscreen? WTF? May as well cut to the chase and go at least 27" or 32". I can see all the commercials now for the pickup touchscreen war lol.

    Maybe move the screen and eliminate the steering wheel so you can steer with a virtual wheel on the screen with one finger?


    Everything runs through uconnect on the new vehicles. The larger screen just gives you more real estate to have more than just the radio active on the screeen. The only thing I don't like is the moving away from redundant hard keys. So if the uconnect goes down so does your ability to use any feature tied to it.
  • TurnThePage's avatar
    TurnThePage
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2018
    I understand that it will be model year '20. Probably at least a year away. That touch screen looks very intriguing. It would be awesome to have dual displays. You could have your NAV on one half, and your choice on the other half. Perhaps a rear view camera on your trailer...
  • Kavoom's avatar
    Kavoom
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2018
    The big screen can be split in two so you have like your Nav screen at the bottom or top and your radio controls etc at the bottom. I'm ambivalent, but then again still quite a few years out from another purchase. The big difference I see, not sure if on the 3500's is the etorque feature as ones coming out soon will be "mild hybrid" and they can put the electric portion into torque apparently.
  • rexlion's avatar
    rexlion
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2018
    I will hold out for the day when they install a 42" touch screen, lol. :D
  • carlstone05's avatar
    carlstone05
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2018
    I don’t think I’d want a 12” screen, the 8.5” is great. As for UConnect...garbage! More than half the time it times out trying to lock/unlock/remote start. I did like the option to push a search address to the GPS though. Good luck with the 2019!

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