srd357 wrote:
Does anyone have regrets buying a Dodge Fiat Ram 3500 2500 Cummings with the Asin Transmission?
I :C LOVE :C my '14 Ram 2500. The crew cab is massive and the long bed eliminates the need for slider hitches. Oh, and I installed the RAM 5th wheel prep kit.....FANTASTIC!!! Inserting or removing the hitch is a snap. The 5-link rear coil suspension rides exceptionally smooth for an HD truck. My 5er has about 2500lbs pin weight (maybe more, haven't used the scales yet) and the coil springs compress very little and handle the load perfectly.
The 6.7L Cummins has all the power and torque I need. The 68RFE does pretty well, although I would prefer the shift points behave a little better under heavy loads. But, when towing in the Appalachian mountains this summer the tranny temps held perfect even when hitting some really steep sections.
Okay, so I sound like a total fan boy. Maybe I am. I had an '04 Chevy with 6.0L gas that I used for 10 years. It did the job okay but RAM is just heads and shoulders above the old truck.
If you go with the RAM, and this is your retirement truck, get the 5th wheel and gooseneck prep packages installed as factory options. It's not difficult to install on your own, but the option cost for them is just about the same as the price you pay for the kits.
KJ
