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parkersdad
Explorer
Feb 03, 2014

Well I'm rolling coal

I have always wanted a diesel truck. I never would let myself spend the money on it. I bought a 2013 ram 2500 Hemi motor last August. I have been keeping an eye on a certain truck at the dealership. It was the last 2013 diesel they had left. It was my favorite color which is silver. Yesterday they gave me a heckuva deal on it and I bought it. I do not need to diesel but since I make money I want to diesel. My camper is only 6500 pounds but I will enjoy myself pulling it. The sound of it makes me smile every time I crank it. Here's the only photo I have so far.

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  • transamz9's avatar
    transamz9
    Explorer
    Feb 05, 2014
    Not all but some people run with the mirrors up because they don't have power mirrors and it's a pain to have to keep readjusting them every time he hooks to a wide trailer. By the looks of the wheels he may not have power mirrors.;)
  • gmcsmoke's avatar
    gmcsmoke
    Explorer
    Feb 05, 2014
    jareddustin wrote:
    FishOnOne wrote:
    Very nice... Now flip those mirrors back down! :B


    x2

    please don't drive around with your tow mirrors flipped out when you are not towing, it makes you look funny. and there is a good chance you will end up on the duramax forum towing your ghost trailer. we have a lot of fun over there laughing at ghost trailers.


    too late

    gmcsmoke wrote:
    got the ghost trailer hooked up and ready to go.
  • jareddustin's avatar
    jareddustin
    Explorer
    Feb 05, 2014
    FishOnOne wrote:
    Very nice... Now flip those mirrors back down! :B


    x2

    please don't drive around with your tow mirrors flipped out when you are not towing, it makes you look funny. and there is a good chance you will end up on the duramax forum towing your ghost trailer. we have a lot of fun over there laughing at ghost trailers.
  • Jarlaxle's avatar
    Jarlaxle
    Explorer II
    Feb 05, 2014
    carringb wrote:
    FYI - Driving a diesel is not synonymous with rolling coal.

    Rolling coal implies you have a modified diesel which is spewing as much un-brurned diesel as its actually burning. Example:


    I want that banner! :C :C
  • Jarlaxle's avatar
    Jarlaxle
    Explorer II
    Feb 05, 2014
    campigloo wrote:
    Now you have a truck! Enjoy it, but be careful with the throttle. When you punch down on it from a dead stop, the back end can get out from under you even on DRY pavement. My trailer is @9600# and 35' long and I really like chugging along at 1600 rpm on the highway. Passing other vehicles is a breeze, and I can even get out of my own way when I need to!


    Dude...he's coming from a Hemi. They can do the same thing! :D

    But I thought Rams used Michelin tires...?
  • Vulcaneer's avatar
    Vulcaneer
    Explorer
    Feb 04, 2014
    Someone once said, "You cannot have too much truck". For your trailer, You have too much truck.





    And you are going to LOVE it. Good for you.
  • phenrichs's avatar
    phenrichs
    Explorer
    Feb 04, 2014
    One very important piece of advice for towing your lightweight camper with that truck.

    You must keep in mind that your fuel gauge is not broken. It really is getting good mileage towing. :)
    Nice truck, Congrats.
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    Feb 04, 2014
    Nice ride...even though it is the same color as my 2012! Get it out on the hiway some...they don't like continued around town driving.

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