Diesel Ram 1500 terrible Payload

otrfun wrote:
I'm not a big Ram fan, but gotta admit biased drama gets old. Here's another perspective:

I'm with you on the biased drama, but even those numbers in the image are pretty sad. I know that the "1/2 ton" etc. monikers are somewhat obsolete, but I also think it's reasonable for a pickup marketed as a "1/2 ton" with 4 doors should be able to handle a family of 4 and carry 1000 pounds in the bed without overloading. Many "1/2 tons" of all brands fall well short of that.

otrfun wrote:
I'm not a big Ram fan, but gotta admit biased drama gets old. Here's another perspective:

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No real bias, but the Ford and Chev have higher numbers with the right option group. I love the Hemi, but need more payload, and wasn't willing to daily drive a 2500 to get both. I also think the small diesel is a great development. I hope they all build one and drive the completion for power and payload higher.

Hey that's more like it. Then there is always this

NC Hauler wrote:

When you said comparing "across the board", thought you were comparing all...sorry. I don't really keep up with 1/2 ton payloads..of any brand.

I figured that was the confusion. I use my truck as a daily driver and primary vehicle for a family of 5, so a 2500 or 3500 are pretty much out of the question when diesel is 1.40/litre and gas is 1.25/ litre.

I'm not a big Ram fan, but gotta admit biased drama gets old. Here's another perspective:

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bmanning, I agree with your analysis:)

No shortage of opinions here so I'll toss mine in:

Will the Ram 1500 diesel be for everyone, or every RV'er?

No.

If you like your RVs large, the Ram 1500 isn't for you.

Could it be a great truck for someone who has a small-to-medium TT or boat, and truly doesn't need more than a half-ton? A guy or lady that really likes a truck as a DD but would love a bit better MPG?

Yes.

I think Ram's intend is to grab a large piece of the half-ton market, period. If one needs more truck, one can walk across the lot and- hey what's that?- it's a 2500 or 3500 with an 850ft-lb CTD or 400+HP gas V8 and plenty of payload for larger tasks.

JJ Spectre wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:
Rams have lower payload numbers across the board when you do a side by side comparison? Are you sure about that?...

Yes.

I was assuming that we were restricting the conversation to 1500s, my apologies if that wasn't obvious.

When you said comparing "across the board", thought you were comparing all...sorry. I don't really keep up with 1/2 ton payloads..of any brand.

NC Hauler wrote:
Rams have lower payload numbers across the board when you do a side by side comparison? Are you sure about that?...

Yes.

I was assuming that we were restricting the conversation to 1500s, my apologies if that wasn't obvious.

There is nothing wrong with the ram hauling a hybrid or a small TT. When I purchase my ram to replace my Liberty as my TV, I know I will be more comfortable towing.