Owning a Cummins Diesel?

BurbMan wrote:
Seriously considering pulling the trigger on a 2015 Ram 3500 SRW diesel, only because finding the 6.4 in a 3500 (that I can afford) is dang near impossible.

Any known issues with the 2015's? In my limited reading it seems like folks have fewest issues with the Cummins. Is DEF easy to find now or do y'all still carry extra? I've never owned a diesel and know very little about them... any comments or advice you want to offer would be appreciated.

In 2013, the Ram 3500 got a revised frame and went DEF. The Ram 2500 got the same changes in 2014. DEF is extremely easy to find. However, you want to make sure any DEF you purchase is fresh (check the date code) and factory sealed. Flush/removal of contaminated DEF from your truck is not cheap. DEF can go bad in 2-3 months in very high heat.

FWIW, I'd suggest running the VIN at a Ram dealership to see if the truck has had any warranty issues that may be of concern.

We have 54k on a 2016 Ram 3500 SRW Cummins we purchased new. We've towed 12k 5th wheels, 10k TT's, and currently haul a 4k in-bed camper. Been coast-to-coast a half of dozen times with no issues. Tows/hauls like a freight train. BTW, we have the 68RFE tranny. Zero complaints.