Next generation Ram

Meh, I'll keep my '92 Ram for the moment...

bighog01 wrote:
It's anyone's guess at this point but I've heard 2019 for the 2500/3500's

Yes, I took the cummins Factory tour last summer and one of the design engineers said she was working on the 6.7 for the 2019 model year.

2019 will be Cummins 100 yr anniversary and 30 yr anniversary for Cummins/RAM association. I most likely will be ordering a 19 LongHorn Dually.

spoon059 wrote:
I'm still excited for the current gen Ram!

I do believe that the transmission is the current "weak link" on the HD Ram, keeping them from increasing power output by too much. Honestly though, with the amount of weight that these trucks can move, I don't really see too many more gains to be had in towing ability. I mean, you can haul over 16 TONS with a freaking pickup truck. That is insane to me!

When you get into payload ratings, we have to be getting close to the maximum weight per inch of tread here. The fact that Ford can get over 7,000 lbs of rear axle rating on a dually is pretty awesome!

I guess I'm looking for better reliability, more gears and better fuel economy. That's just me though.

"I do believe that the transmission is the current "weak link" on the HD Ram"

What are you talking about??? I towed 28-29K combined with my 11 HO Dually with NO issues with over 1/2 of that towing. Pic is at 65K with at least 50K on the fluid.

I tow 33K combined with my 15 RAM Dually with the Aisin trans. True Medium Duty used in many other applications.

"The fact that Ford can get over 7,000 lbs of rear axle rating on a dually is pretty awesome!

Are you talking carrying capacity? Or RAWR? I would assume Carrying. I would also assume F450?

ScottG wrote:
Just please get rid of that hideous grill.

If you are talking about the LIMITED grill I COMPLETELY agree, it's FUGLY!!!

This is still their standard grill. The inserts can look different.

After reading some news links, they better get their bank in order or there will be no Ram to buy. Same for Tesla.

ScottG wrote:

path1 wrote:

Is anyone else excited for the next generation Rams?

NO, finally got most of my 2001 figured out.

LO, know what you mean. My 03 is a fantastic truck.
I got the diesel so it would last forever, I'm afraid it's going to do just that and I'll never have an excuse to get a new one.

I still have my 08. And have owned several early 2000 rigs. There's something about the stability and creature comforts of the new trucks that makes the 12 hour drives easier. I'll keep mine until about 2020, but will be looking forward to a new pickup.

rottidawg wrote:

ScottG wrote:
Just please get rid of that hideous grill.

Ain't that the truth...I thought the previous version Ram was one of better looking trucks.

I agree too. Ram needs to get back to their signature "cross hairs" look. I'm not a fan of the nostrils being used by them or the 2018 F-150 redesign.

I never liked the dodge grill and when we bought a new dodge in 98 I decided what difference does it make the hood looked just fine when driving the truck.

chevman

ScottG wrote:
Just please get rid of that hideous grill.

Ain't that the truth...I thought the previous version Ram was one of better looking trucks.

I am one who has never gotten excited over "new generation" vehicles. Il let other people be the Ginny pigs and testers.