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Did a side mirror swap on my Ram 2500 CTD

bigcitypopo
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My truck came with the stock mirrors... I had the last 2014 Ram Diesel within 500 miles configed the way i wanted it.

So here is the pic...

Stock power folding, puddle light, turn signal, outside temp sensor.




I ordered these :









Retained all functions... they work great!! it was merely a door panel pull, unplug old mirror and three bolts on each.

Oh.. and the kicker... MOPAR partial ID on the inside molding... lol these must come direct from the supplier to MOPAR
2014 RAM 2500 BigHorn CrewCab 4x2 ShortBox, 6.7L CTD
2014 Keystone Springdale 294bhssrwe - Hensley Arrow!
The best wife, 2 kids and a bunch of fun
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bigcitypopo
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NinerBikes wrote:
bigcitypopo wrote:
NinerBikes wrote:
Curious what you are getting for MPG's in your 2500 Cummins?


mind you... I don't speed.... I've been in a few nasty accidents on the job.

Highway, hand calc'd... 22-24mpg. (empty) 65mph
12-14mpg (laden) 55-60mph


22-24, is that on a full tank, measured pencil and paper, or off the MFI in the dash? I am interested in a full tank empty, over several fillups, pencil and paper, miles logged per fill up.

Have to make a hard choice between a Cummins and a VM Ecodiesel.

RE: my P2 brake controller was a POS also, my Tekosha Prodigy RF is stellar, for adjustment capabilities.


Start on a full tank... paper calc'd but.... the indash meter is realtively accurate. I have the big horn, with the super wazoo dash. its easy to drive responsibly. I have 15K on the truck now. I noticed a marked increase in MPG after the 10K mark. I'd go cummins all the way. The eco-diesel is a pentastar i think. a solid platform. I'd go 2500-3500 all the way.
2014 RAM 2500 BigHorn CrewCab 4x2 ShortBox, 6.7L CTD
2014 Keystone Springdale 294bhssrwe - Hensley Arrow!
The best wife, 2 kids and a bunch of fun

NinerBikes
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bigcitypopo wrote:
NinerBikes wrote:
Curious what you are getting for MPG's in your 2500 Cummins?


mind you... I don't speed.... I've been in a few nasty accidents on the job.

Highway, hand calc'd... 22-24mpg. (empty) 65mph
12-14mpg (laden) 55-60mph


22-24, is that on a full tank, measured pencil and paper, or off the MFI in the dash? I am interested in a full tank empty, over several fillups, pencil and paper, miles logged per fill up.

Have to make a hard choice between a Cummins and a VM Ecodiesel.

RE: my P2 brake controller was a POS also, my Tekosha Prodigy RF is stellar, for adjustment capabilities.

bigcitypopo
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NinerBikes wrote:
Curious what you are getting for MPG's in your 2500 Cummins?


mind you... I don't speed.... I've been in a few nasty accidents on the job.

Highway, hand calc'd... 22-24mpg. (empty) 65mph
12-14mpg (laden) 55-60mph
2014 RAM 2500 BigHorn CrewCab 4x2 ShortBox, 6.7L CTD
2014 Keystone Springdale 294bhssrwe - Hensley Arrow!
The best wife, 2 kids and a bunch of fun

mowin
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
mowin wrote:
6.7 tow rig wrote:
up2nogood wrote:
mowin wrote:
If I could put GM telescoping mirrors on my RAM, and they worked like originals, I would. I hate the spot mirror(RAM) on the outside when there in the non towing position. I run mine in the towing position all the time to keep the spot mirror on the bottom.



X2 on that, Ram could take a lesson from Ford on how to build mirrors. How hard is it to make the mirror with the spot mirror at the bottom ,and just pull them out for towing like the ford. Have had both, and the Ford is hands down a better functioning mirror. Oh well, can't get a Cummins in a Ford. I will have to live with the mirrors.


I also agree. I hate the tow mirrors on my Ram and the integrated brake controller. Much rather have both that were in my previous F-250. But problem is they come with a Powerstroke. Never again


I like my integrated brake controller. Has setting for light or heavy trailers. Works as well as the Tekonsha P2 I had in previous trucks.


If you only like your integrated controller "as well" as your P-2 I am guessing you are not setup properly or your trailer has issues because I thought my P-2 was a POS!


Well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. The P2 is a fantastic controller. And yes, I'm setup properly. BTW, all three of my trailers are no more than 3 yrs old.

ib516
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6.7 tow rig wrote:
Bedlam wrote:
What issues do you have with the Ram brake controller? I don't see much of difference in operation but did have to go into the DIC to set my preferences.


The brake sticks on for a second or two after releasing the pedal. Its been to the dealer and they say its a known issue but nothing that can be done. I even hooked up to my dads trailer to make sure it wasn't my trailer brakes that were the problem and his did the same.

Do you have the hill start assist checked in the uconnect? That will cause the brakes to stay on a second after they are released.
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Cummins12V98
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mowin wrote:
6.7 tow rig wrote:
up2nogood wrote:
mowin wrote:
If I could put GM telescoping mirrors on my RAM, and they worked like originals, I would. I hate the spot mirror(RAM) on the outside when there in the non towing position. I run mine in the towing position all the time to keep the spot mirror on the bottom.



X2 on that, Ram could take a lesson from Ford on how to build mirrors. How hard is it to make the mirror with the spot mirror at the bottom ,and just pull them out for towing like the ford. Have had both, and the Ford is hands down a better functioning mirror. Oh well, can't get a Cummins in a Ford. I will have to live with the mirrors.


I also agree. I hate the tow mirrors on my Ram and the integrated brake controller. Much rather have both that were in my previous F-250. But problem is they come with a Powerstroke. Never again


I like my integrated brake controller. Has setting for light or heavy trailers. Works as well as the Tekonsha P2 I had in previous trucks.


If you only like your integrated controller "as well" as your P-2 I am guessing you are not setup properly or your trailer has issues because I thought my P-2 was a POS!
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Bedlam
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I'm not seeing that problem on 2015 Ram. I tow a 20' enclosed trailer behind it. Usually it is loaded to about 8000 lbs, but I haven't filled it more 6000 lbs since getting my truck.

Host Mammoth 11.5 on Ram 5500 HD

6_7_tow_rig
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Bedlam wrote:
What issues do you have with the Ram brake controller? I don't see much of difference in operation but did have to go into the DIC to set my preferences.


The brake sticks on for a second or two after releasing the pedal. Its been to the dealer and they say its a known issue but nothing that can be done. I even hooked up to my dads trailer to make sure it wasn't my trailer brakes that were the problem and his did the same.
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Cummins 4x4
2013 Primetime Lacrosse 318bhs

transamz9
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The mirrors on the 3rd Gen trucks were better than the 4th gen IMO. I don't like the spot taking up the whole outside of the mirror when in the down position. I use my mirrors for everything. I don't even know if my truck has a back window.

My 4th Gen mirrors are great when they are up. They are like my Ford mirrors but when they are down it (spot mirror) screws with me.
2016 Ram 3500 Mega Cab Limited/2013 Ram 3500 SRW Cummins(sold)/2005 RAM 2500 Cummins/2011 Sandpiper 345 RET (sold) 2015 Sanibel 3601/2008 Nitro Z9 Mercury 250 PRO XS the best motor made.

mowin
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6.7 tow rig wrote:
up2nogood wrote:
mowin wrote:
If I could put GM telescoping mirrors on my RAM, and they worked like originals, I would. I hate the spot mirror(RAM) on the outside when there in the non towing position. I run mine in the towing position all the time to keep the spot mirror on the bottom.



X2 on that, Ram could take a lesson from Ford on how to build mirrors. How hard is it to make the mirror with the spot mirror at the bottom ,and just pull them out for towing like the ford. Have had both, and the Ford is hands down a better functioning mirror. Oh well, can't get a Cummins in a Ford. I will have to live with the mirrors.


I also agree. I hate the tow mirrors on my Ram and the integrated brake controller. Much rather have both that were in my previous F-250. But problem is they come with a Powerstroke. Never again


I like my integrated brake controller. Has setting for light or heavy trailers. Works as well as the Tekonsha P2 I had in previous trucks.

BurbMan
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Nice upgrade! I lost my puddle lights when I went from the stock mirrors to the Cipa dumbo ears, but it was worth it for visibility and convenience. Glad you got to keep yours, silly as it sounds, those lights were handy!

Bedlam
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What issues do you have with the Ram brake controller? I don't see much of difference in operation but did have to go into the DIC to set my preferences.

Host Mammoth 11.5 on Ram 5500 HD

6_7_tow_rig
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up2nogood wrote:
mowin wrote:
If I could put GM telescoping mirrors on my RAM, and they worked like originals, I would. I hate the spot mirror(RAM) on the outside when there in the non towing position. I run mine in the towing position all the time to keep the spot mirror on the bottom.



X2 on that, Ram could take a lesson from Ford on how to build mirrors. How hard is it to make the mirror with the spot mirror at the bottom ,and just pull them out for towing like the ford. Have had both, and the Ford is hands down a better functioning mirror. Oh well, can't get a Cummins in a Ford. I will have to live with the mirrors.


I also agree. I hate the tow mirrors on my Ram and the integrated brake controller. Much rather have both that were in my previous F-250. But problem is they come with a Powerstroke. Never again
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Cummins 4x4
2013 Primetime Lacrosse 318bhs

NinerBikes
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Curious what you are getting for MPG's in your 2500 Cummins?