Did a side mirror swap on my Ram 2500 CTD
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Feb-01-2015 08:40 AM
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
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Feb-06-2015 01:08 PM
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.
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Feb-06-2015 09:11 AM
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.
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Feb-06-2015 04:58 AM
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
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Feb-06-2015 04:37 AM
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.
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Feb-05-2015 02:07 PM
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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Feb-05-2015 02:06 PM
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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Feb-05-2015 01:30 PM
Host Mammoth 11.5 on Ram 5500 HD
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Feb-05-2015 01:21 PM
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.
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Feb-05-2015 01:16 PM
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.
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Feb-05-2015 12:09 PM
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.
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Feb-05-2015 05:22 AM
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Feb-05-2015 05:16 AM
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
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