On the fence for a new TC hauler? ... new Ram looks awesome!

kohldad wrote:
And for those of us who are satisfied with the 6.4 Hemi, they upgraded to an 8 speed transmission moving direct drive to 6th. Which version of the ZF 8HP is yet to be seen, but I've read about it to know I like what I see so far.

On the diesel front, wish they would quit going for the torque king and start worrying about mpg. I would much rather have a 600 ft-lb of torque with 20-40% better fuel economy than the 1000 ft-lb.

I read somewhere it was 8HP75 from ZF...

The new Dodges are pretty sweet, not unlike the other 2brands. Always thought they didn't need to upgrade the 4th gen chassis, even though it appears that there are a few chassis/drivetrain upgrades.
But keeping the old 4th gen body and no 8 speed is BS and not keeping up with the Joneses though.
Glad the ole 07 runs gud still. And it's making 1000ft lbs so.....kinda like a 2019 Ram!

Saw 1 video mention heavier rear axle and bigger brakes, not sure if just the dually, but def a plus for hauling campers!
Have to lol a little at 35k towing, kinda like 30k towing. Little ridiculous for light duty trucks, yet awesome at the same time that they can actually tow that much with relatively little fanfare.

Makes the "1/2 ton is unsafe towing 10klbs" discussions seem silly though!

woodhog wrote:
Here is a 4500 series, if you like the GM power train, duramax and Allison, 4x4, engine air compression, real air ride.

Have to go flatbed camper..

GM 4500 ? or ?

Good grief. It's bad enough that GM can't make a decent looking med duty truck, but re branded as an International?
Be embarrassed to work for IH and have a Duramax Isuzu corn binder!

Here is a 4500 series, if you like the GM power train, duramax and Allison, 4x4, engine air compression, real air ride.

Have to go flatbed camper..

GM 4500 ? or ?

I am days away from picking a new Ford Super Duty. Then the Ram trucks drop and I think, maybe go that route. I know what will happen is I will wait and the new Ford and Chevy 2020 info will hit and there will be too many choices. I like what I see from Dodge. Just waiting for the 2019 build site to come on line.

That is a nice HD truck. I like the Freightliner grill and everything about this truck. Now I can’t wait until they bring the HD truck production back to the USA.

The Power Wagon is far cry to the one pictured in "Simon & Simon".
Too much of locomotive look for me, but some might like it.
Call me biased, but almost 10 years since Ford did it, Dodge finally managed to make 400 HP diesel?
They also discovered that aluminium is valid material for engine build. How inventive.
Dodge was the leader of air suspension for some time, but doesn't look like they want to continue the idea.
Lot of blabbing about Mega Cab recliners, but not a word if it is available with long bed?
Most of TC buyers want Mega Cab with long bed, if it doesn't exist, that ends the story for me.

And for those of us who are satisfied with the 6.4 Hemi, they upgraded to an 8 speed transmission moving direct drive to 6th. Which version of the ZF 8HP is yet to be seen, but I've read about it to know I like what I see so far.

On the diesel front, wish they would quit going for the torque king and start worrying about mpg. I would much rather have a 600 ft-lb of torque with 20-40% better fuel economy than the 1000 ft-lb.

They eliminated the lightbar slot!

Nice looking truck. Still waiting to see about 2019 4500 and 5500.