Ram owners; Ram 1500/2500 ownership question
I've been doing a bit of research about my next truck. We are looking at an older Airstream to restore for retirement travel; weighs about 7,000 loaded. The trailer will be paid for cash, so we have a...
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Norfla71 have you driven a 2500 since they changed them over to coils in the rear? With the tires aired down they ride very well. If you were thinking of keeping the currant RV I would say jump into the 2500. Since you are going with a Airsstream the 1500 will be fine. As I said i tow a 6600# with no sway or power issues at all.
I do think you are over thinking the powertrain cost after warranty IMO. As for the Mopar Factory extended coverage you are correct the diesels do not qualify for the Lifetime Max Care Coverage but you can get a bumper to bumper 7/120,000 plan that covers everything the factory bumper to bumper covers.
I'm not as worried about the engine and or emissions as I am the high dollar electronics that are in my truck. Start adding things like Ford's trailer park assist and you are in the thousands of dollar range to repair that thing. Same with the new hands free park and un-park assist garbage. Forward collision warning and avoidance systems big dollar ticket items to repair. The list goes on and on and at the trim level you want you will want the Lifetime BB coverage if this is going to be your last truck.
Good luck with whatever you get I'm sure you will love either one.
Don
I do think you are over thinking the powertrain cost after warranty IMO. As for the Mopar Factory extended coverage you are correct the diesels do not qualify for the Lifetime Max Care Coverage but you can get a bumper to bumper 7/120,000 plan that covers everything the factory bumper to bumper covers.
I'm not as worried about the engine and or emissions as I am the high dollar electronics that are in my truck. Start adding things like Ford's trailer park assist and you are in the thousands of dollar range to repair that thing. Same with the new hands free park and un-park assist garbage. Forward collision warning and avoidance systems big dollar ticket items to repair. The list goes on and on and at the trim level you want you will want the Lifetime BB coverage if this is going to be your last truck.
Good luck with whatever you get I'm sure you will love either one.
Don
