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netaq
Explorer
Feb 25, 2016

Picked up new truck - 2016 Ram 3500

I got my new truck last night! I picked it up after work, and was more than pleased to return the little Jeep Renagade rental car I was given.

A few first impressions:

  • Brake pedal effort to bring vehicle to complete stop is surprisingly high
  • RIDICULOUS amount of engine power
  • 17.6 mpg so far in mixed city/highway driving
  • Road/engine noise is less compared to former 2012 F-250 6.2
  • Exhaust brake is nice, looking forward to using with the new trailer
  • Info-tainment system contains many impressive features, but can get distracting
  • Built in phone holder is nice
  • Ample storage in cab for "stuff". I was also told by my wife to not let said "stuff" accumulate
  • Backup camera is a must

We should be getting our new trailer sometime next month, it's a Forest River Sierra 371REBH.







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  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2016
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    larry barnhart wrote:
    NC. You fought for the right for us to say anything we or you want to. Thanks. Chevman


    Larry you said it ALL!!!

    Thank you NC! Your opinion and experiences DO matter.




    As do yours buddy!:)
  • Hannibal's avatar
    Hannibal
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2016
    NJRVer wrote:
    Hannibal wrote:
    NJRVer wrote:
    Hannibal wrote:
    I use my trucks to haul a gaggle of bikini clad babes at Ginnie Springs :B



    Now that post is worthy of the "No photos, it didn't happen" tag.LOL


    You want pics of my daughters and their friends in bikinis? That ain't right lol! We're going back in June. I'll snap a couple for you.




    Your daughters?!:o
    Here I thought you were the chauffer for the annual Spring Break bikini contest.


    I wish! They're 28 and 30 years old and I still have to endure the college boys howlin' and hollerin'. :o)
  • bbaker2001's avatar
    bbaker2001
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2016
    the fold down floor on Ram does not come with the Tradesman and was told it cannot be purchased. So
    I went to home depot, cut the plywood in half, bought outside carpet and made mine. works so good.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Mar 06, 2016
    larry barnhart wrote:
    NC. You fought for the right for us to say anything we or you want to. Thanks. Chevman


    Larry you said it ALL!!!

    Thank you NC! Your opinion and experiences DO matter.
  • NJRVer's avatar
    NJRVer
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2016
    Me Again wrote:
    About a 4" hump in the center. Our Laramie has the fold flat feature..




    Nice!
    I could easily load all my tool cases and have them stay neatly in place.
    Thank you for that.
    It will help sway me back to Ram
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Mar 06, 2016
    up2nogood wrote:
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    Searching_Ut wrote:
    The new Rams are towing beasts. Unfortunately the Ram trucks have had crummy brakes for years. Besides the the hard pressure required the proportioning is way to front brake heavy, especially when loaded, and it gets even worse with the factory rear air bags. You get the historically loose/vauge Dodge Ram steering thrown in as a free bonus. They've got a lot of flaws but the engine/drivetrain combo just make it all worthwhile towing through the mountains. That said I'd want more power if I had to put an overweight B&W hitch in the bed....:D


    My 11 HO Dually brakes "felt" better than my 15 but as NC says if you need to STOP that are up to the task!

    I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about when saying "Besides the the hard pressure required the proportioning is way to front brake heavy, especially when loaded, and it gets even worse with the factory rear air bags." I have rear air ride and don't see it effecting braking at all.

    I don't get this either "You get the historically loose/vauge Dodge Ram steering thrown in as a free bonus." my steering in the 11 and now 15 is VERY tight and precise. Now my 98 did benefit from a steering stabilizer and new tighter steering box but that is MANY years ago.

    32,500# going down the road with a ridiculously heavy hitch in the bed and I have no need for more power.

    Sounds like you just need to sell that POS RAM you have and put that light weight hitch in another tow vehicle.




    What is the need that you , Me Again, and NC Hauler want to defend such a silly thing as what brand of truck you happened to chose.

    Have been very happy with the Ram truck other then the ridiculous amount of recalls, but find no need to try to defend my choice of trucks. What is it with some of you Ram owners.


    I think I was addressing specific issues. Other than my last comment.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Mar 06, 2016
    About a 4" hump in the center. Our Laramie has the fold flat feature..

  • NJRVer's avatar
    NJRVer
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2016
    Hannibal wrote:
    NJRVer wrote:
    Hannibal wrote:
    I use my trucks to haul a gaggle of bikini clad babes at Ginnie Springs :B



    Now that post is worthy of the "No photos, it didn't happen" tag.LOL


    You want pics of my daughters and their friends in bikinis? That ain't right lol! We're going back in June. I'll snap a couple for you.




    Your daughters?!:o
    Here I thought you were the chauffer for the annual Spring Break bikini contest.

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