Final note -- there was another reason or two that I excluded RAM.
Though I artlessly blurted something about quality, and notwithstanding my earlier experience, I really wanted an extended cab rather than a crew cab.
That was something I took away from the RAM experience and I really liked that.
The super cab long bed will be just about the same size as the truck I'm used to. One final factor was fuel tank size. With the 158" wheel base, the 37.5gal tank is standard whereas I think the additional 5gal was an option on the RAM.
I think I made a good choice for me, and I apologize if anything I said seemed to be attacking others' choices. That wasn't my intent. I should have been more articulate about what I was thinking.
Thanks again, guys!