Ordering 2015 ram 3500

[jerryleejr]

Personal preferences aside this is what I'm ordering.

SLT drw 4x4 6.7 cummins
Snow plow prep
Protection group
Cold weather package
Luxury group
Dual 220 alternators
6spd manual 3.73
Fog/clearance lamps
17" aluminum wheels (would like 19.5 but not available)

Anything I'm missing? Don't care about bells and whistles nav, heated seats etc
Need 5K payload shouldn't tow more than 20K obviously not both at the same time...I'll do after market gooseneck and ball...Just wanna make sure I'm not forgetting something practical...

JJ

[jerryleejr]

kohldad wrote:
You don't want the upfitter package. On the Dodge, they do offer Auxiliary Switches which will give you 3(?) switches on the dash and connection points under the hood.

With the diesel, you should be able to come close to that setup and save at least $4k just from the rebate. I've been looking hard but my problem is I want the 6.4 Hemi so will either settle for a white Tradesman or spend the money for the 2015.

If you are ordering dual alternators, I don't think you need to order the snow prep package. It just gives an alternator upgrade and transfer case skid plate. The snow prep package will also give you a notice that says the truck is not recommended for carrying a camper, though doesn't mean much.

Have no idea why you would want 19.5s on a Dually since the 17" skinnys will easily max out the axle capacity.

Did the dealer give you an estimate time for delivery?

Just piece of mind with the 19.5 don't plan on going over GVWR or rawr just would be nice to start with 19.5 than upgrade later....
6-8 weeks, and auxiliary switches is what I was after thank you...

JJ

[kohldad]

You don't want the upfitter package. On the Dodge, they do offer Auxiliary Switches which will give you 3(?) switches on the dash and connection points under the hood.

With the diesel, you should be able to come close to that setup and save at least $4k just from the rebate. I've been looking hard but my problem is I want the 6.4 Hemi so will either settle for a white Tradesman or spend the money for the 2015.

If you are ordering dual alternators, I don't think you need to order the snow prep package. It just gives an alternator upgrade and transfer case skid plate. The snow prep package will also give you a notice that says the truck is not recommended for carrying a camper, though doesn't mean much.

Have no idea why you would want 19.5s on a Dually since the 17" skinnys will easily max out the axle capacity.

Did the dealer give you an estimate time for delivery?

[jerryleejr]

99Discovery wrote:
Jerryleejr,

He is looking at the DRW which is only available in 17" skinnies. The on/off road tire package is a nice addition which is available on the SLT and not the Tradesman, but if the OP is looking to swap to 19.5's anyway, he should check out the Tradesman trim and see if it works for him.

If you are looking at 19.5's from the factory, and buying a DRW anyway, why not look into adding a bed onto a 4500 chassis cab? Should be similar in price when all is said and done and you'll gain another 2k in rated GVWR.

That's crossed my mind more than a few times; however, I'm going to be pretty close to the 14k limit when all is said and done and I think I'd rather run the dual rear E-rates at 80-psi rather than worry about commercial tires and their high pressures.

I looked at that but for my application I have to go a different route....
And um I am the OP....
JJ

[99Discovery]

Jerryleejr,

He is looking at the DRW which is only available in 17" skinnies. The on/off road tire package is a nice addition which is available on the SLT and not the Tradesman, but if the OP is looking to swap to 19.5's anyway, he should check out the Tradesman trim and see if it works for him.

If you are looking at 19.5's from the factory, and buying a DRW anyway, why not look into adding a bed onto a 4500 chassis cab? Should be similar in price when all is said and done and you'll gain another 2k in rated GVWR.

That's crossed my mind more than a few times; however, I'm going to be pretty close to the 14k limit when all is said and done and I think I'd rather run the dual rear E-rates at 80-psi rather than worry about commercial tires and their high pressures.

[jerryleejr]

99Discovery wrote:
I've been pricing these trucks out lately and hope to upgrade myself. I was originally looking for a Big Horn as I loved the Canyon Brown interior and the sweet 7" gauge cluster.

As more time passed and number crunching, I found that you can save THOUSANDS for a tradesman over the other trim levels and only give up brown interior and the gauge cluster.

I'm most likely going to order a Tradesman with rear backup camera, rearview camera, Bluetooth, CTD, ASIN 3.73, 5th wheel prep, and be equal in cost to a non-ASIN trimmed SLT/Big Horn.

It's worth a try to price out a Tradesman, and with the carpet kit/etc. there isn't really much difference, at least not $3,000 worth, IMO.

Great trucks, and I'm a chevy guy. Dodge hit it out of the park with their latest version. I just hope the interior and front suspension holds up!!

I'll PM you...

JJ

[99Discovery]

I've been pricing these trucks out lately and hope to upgrade myself. I was originally looking for a Big Horn as I loved the Canyon Brown interior and the sweet 7" gauge cluster.

As more time passed and number crunching, I found that you can save THOUSANDS for a tradesman over the other trim levels and only give up brown interior and the gauge cluster.

I'm most likely going to order a Tradesman with rear backup camera, rearview camera, Bluetooth, CTD, ASIN 3.73, 5th wheel prep, and be equal in cost to a non-ASIN trimmed SLT/Big Horn.

It's worth a try to price out a Tradesman, and with the carpet kit/etc. there isn't really much difference, at least not $3,000 worth, IMO.

Great trucks, and I'm a chevy guy. Dodge hit it out of the park with their latest version. I just hope the interior and front suspension holds up!!

[jerryleejr]

billtex wrote:
Tow pkg/trailer wiring?

Not sure you need the dual alternators?

I thought duallys could be ordered with 19.5's?

Nice truck...good luck!

Bill

They offer 17" 18" and 20" apparently I'll double check before ordering...

JJ

[jerryleejr]

Tow pkg is included but will be going with an aftermarket extension...

JJ

[jerryleejr]

Bedlam wrote:
You could order the base wheels on the truck and then get the 19.5's from Vision or Rickson. Upfitter switches for electrical accessories are handy.

I'm aware of the aftermarket wheels, trying to see if dealer will swap off a 5500 for me 🙂 im glad you mentioned the up fitter switches I had asked on other forums and no one seemed to think it was worth the extra 325 because of amps and apparently not a lot of places know how to use them properly...

JJ

[billtex]

Tow pkg/trailer wiring?

Not sure you need the dual alternators?

I thought duallys could be ordered with 19.5's?

Nice truck...good luck!

Bill

[Bedlam]

You could order the base wheels on the truck and then get the 19.5's from Vision or Rickson. Upfitter switches for electrical accessories are handy.