As the title says, looking for comments from the Ram owners. Has the HO with Aisin. Mega cab with Laramie trim. 55,000 miles. Any thoughts, comments? Does it have heat/AC vents under the front seats for the rear passengers? Weird question but important one for us.ThanksS

If you know the VIN number of the truck you're considering, you can likely get all of the specs on it using a VIN Decoder.

My 12 model Laramie has them. Yours probably does too.

I have a base model 2015, its a great truck. The exhaust brake is fantastic, my regular engine has plenty of power so your HO will be even better. Yes, there is rear heat under the front seats and rear AC with adjustable vents between the front seats. The Mega cab is nice, as the seats can recline to make it more comfy for passengers and there is a lot of room behind the seats for storage.I really like my truck. DEF is super easy to use and lasts quite a while. Mileage around town is 16-17 (empty) and 21-22 highway (empty).

Mine has vents under the seats plus a couple in the console. I'd go for it, they're nice trucks. The Aisin has pretty frequent fluid changes but it's probably a better transmission than the 68RFE although mind hasn't given me any trouble yet.

I came from several Fords and bought the truck in my signature new. We absolutely love it and have no regrets; they are great, solid trucks with a fantastic power plant. And best of all, they have a reliable high pressure fuel pump.The Megacab is great with unbelievable room, I think you will love it!Keep us posted!

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spud1957
Explorer
Sep 17, 2020
Looks like we can end this discussion regarding this specific truck. It has been sold.

Mine is also sold so I think I'll be waiting till the spring to replace it. Not going to Florida this winter, so no need for a truck till then.

S
Flashman
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2020
60,000 miles on my 2017 SWB 4x4 3500 HO with the Aisin tranny. A perfect match for my 5th wheel Toy hauler. Its been perfect. All most all the miles towing.
rvshrinker
Explorer III
Sep 17, 2020
we have this exact truck. love it. just terrific.

we tow our trailer and get 11.5 mpg at about 63-65 mph.
cummins2014
Explorer
Sep 14, 2020
spoon059 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
No rear seat venting on them.

He was asking about vents for the rear passengers, not vented seats in the rear. They will have heat and AC ducting for the passengers, but not heated/cooled/vented seats.

Mine has heated ,but not cooled rear seats .
cummins2014
Explorer
Sep 14, 2020
spud1957 wrote:
As the title says, looking for comments from the Ram owners. Has the HO with Aisin. Mega cab with Laramie trim. 55,000 miles. Any thoughts, comments? Does it have heat/AC vents under the front seats for the rear passengers? Weird question but important one for us.

Thanks
S

My 2014 Laramie has two vents in the back side of the center console for heating ,and air conditioning blowing on the passengers. Plus the seats are heated. But no cooled seats like in the front . Mine is also the Megacab , wouldn't be without, thats where the fly rods go, behind the back seat . I usually leave at least three strung up, and ready to go back there :B
spoon059
Explorer II
Sep 14, 2020
Cummins12V98 wrote:
No rear seat venting on them.

He was asking about vents for the rear passengers, not vented seats in the rear. They will have heat and AC ducting for the passengers, but not heated/cooled/vented seats.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Sep 14, 2020
No rear seat venting on them.

2017 would be a good year and YES the AISIN is Bad AZZ.
spud1957
Explorer
Sep 14, 2020
rhagfo wrote:
spud1957 wrote:
Thanks all. Curious about fuel mileage pulling 10k at 65mph. 10-12 mpg US?

Forgot to add it's SRW.

We get close to that with our 2016 3500 DRW pulling about 13,000# at 65 mph.

does this truck have the options you are looking for?

Yes. It has the 5th wheel prep which is nice to have also. I'm on the fence when to buy. Mine will be sold this week based on the interest. Five waiting to come see it.

The reason used trucks are getting big prices right now is the reason I should wait till the spring. Supply and demand.

Truck will be sitting all winter so I'm thinking I should be in no hurry to get a replacement.

Decisions!!!
rhagfo
Explorer III
Sep 14, 2020
spud1957 wrote:
Thanks all. Curious about fuel mileage pulling 10k at 65mph. 10-12 mpg US?

Forgot to add it's SRW.

We get close to that with our 2016 3500 DRW pulling about 13,000# at 65 mph.

does this truck have the options you are looking for?
spoon059
Explorer II
Sep 14, 2020
spud1957 wrote:
Thanks all. Curious about fuel mileage pulling 10k at 65mph. 10-12 mpg US?

Forgot to add it's SRW.

My 2500 tows a 9500 lbs travel trailer, usually in the 68 mph range. Relatively flat (like I95 to Florida) will get me 12 to 12.5 round trip (2000 miles). Western PA hills will get me closer to 11.