Got my Rebel and the first night I tried to back up my driveway that damn sensor kept slamming the brakes! Didn't figure out how to turn it off till the next day .And that nav is a joke. It tried to take me to the wrong location as well. I'll stick with Android Auto and Google maps
yeah my loaded optima i was trying to figure out how to update the nav maps.... yeah found out only dealer can do it and its like $160+.... outrageous....i can BUYYYYY a stand alone gps with lifetime map upgrades for less than that...
You can easily swap for a wireless charger, but I like the design of the standard better. The rear parking assist, you should be able to turn it off with a toggle in the bottom (like in mine), rather than going through your settings. And yeah, I Hate it when mins goes off at ramdom, BUT, I will leave mine on. I was backing up and clearly saw my daughter on the cam and obviously wasn't going to have an accident, but my sensor kicked in and my truck stopped on it's own. If I didn't see her, that would have saved her life. Also, I went to back up the other day, and there was a vehicle behind me that I didn't see. My truck stopped, and saved me a hell of a lot of trouble if I hit the guy.
Oh and no 360 camera option for the Rebel. Out of the whole 1500 lineup the front camera would be most useful in the off road version but it's only available for the limited, Laramie and Long Horn*
Snowcat I totally agree with you about the hemi not being updated. I was so disappointed being a hemi owner myself to know that they bring out this beautiful looking truck and the most reliable engine even legendary!!! But it still has 395hp I was like really?? Seriously?? You guys couldn't engineer it to produce 420hp by now if not more. I still love RAM and the notorious hemi but it's due for a HP update. Great video btw!
@@edwardpate6128 if we went by if it ain't broke don't fix it mentality we would have zero advances in technology, besides the 5.7 is due for a HP update. Everyone else caught up to the 395 HP....the coyote, the i-force ect...
About the rear park assistance slamming on the brakes, you might notice this in cold weather when vapor from the exhaust turns to fog and floats in front of the backup sensors. My previous vehicle (2015 X5) would show an obstruction on the rear park screen, but I realized it was the exhaust in cold weather.
I just found a Ram Rebel. I fell in love with it and really want it. It’ll be my first one if I decide to get it. I think I’m going to take a leap and get it.
I’m not sold on the new body style because it looks like a Silverado and a Tundra had a wimpy love child! The previous body style was more aggressive looking and still had amazing interior options and are almost the same minus the large screen! Sorry I just think it looks pussified now!
Your ram rebel should have come with a phone holder. There’s a little spot in the center console underneath the infotainment system where you can rest / dock your phone and it allows for your charger to be plugged into your phone. As for your navigation issue. Just use CarPlay or android auto! Google maps and Apple Maps work with that and is a lot more responsive.
I bought a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie in May. Gas mileage varies. When I drive hwy miles I get 21 mpg. In-town around 13 -14mpg. I've been happy with it so far. 6500miles. Ask me at 200k miles if I'm still happy.
@@killercam4114 yes, for the most part Minor issues with the tailgate. This winter I drove through 1-1/2 ft of dry powder snow to get to work and my battery light came on. I got to work fine, popped the hood and the entire engine compartment was packed with snow! It was making the belt slip. I've driven through snow my entire life with different trucks and never had this happen. So it was a fluke or poor body design on the front. Mechanically it's been good. Only have 13k on it.
@@killercam4114 I think I can recommend it. I mean it's difficult for me to be 100% on saying yes. My 2019 Ram replaced my 2004 Chevy 1500 Silverado with 310k miles on it with original transmission and engine and only minor repair work over it's life... so I'm a bit spoiled. I'm hoping this Ram can live up to my old Chevy's reputation. Suffice it to say I am happy with the Ram. If you are hauling a trailer with lots of weight etc the Ram 1500 can handle it but you can feel the strain and I got the tow hauling package. That being said, if I was hauling a heavy trailer often (which I don't) I would get the 2500 instead.
@@killercam4114 I think I so . Man it's hard to recommend any vehicle. I'm still wondering about mine. So far it been great. I can stomp the gas and that Hemi sings. She rides comfortably and corners great. Bottom line is I look forward to driving her every day to work. I just hope I feel the same at 100k !
I’m in Texas and hated I couldn’t get the cooled seats Heated seats are only good for about 2-3 months of the year here And being the off road package it should have got more camera views definitely front facing and 360
@@harryjohnson4017 Yeah, maybe. Mine is the 2019 Rebel with the 8" screen. Now that have the "Rebel 12" package which gets the 12" screen and black seats, but I prefer the 8" and the seats I have now. The 2020 Rebel may be different, and offer cooled seats and 360 view. I know that will offer a "Blacked Out" package for the Rebel.
Totally with you on the ventilated seats. Here in Southern California, it reached 117°f/47°C last year, so I love the ventilated seats in my Camaro. I’m looking at getting a Rebel and annoyed I can’t have ventilated seats. It’s like RAM are saying we can’t possibly want to be comfortable if we want off road features. Why are the two mutually exclusive?
Damn, glad to see your Rebel has some of the options I'd consider, like the roof, ram boxes and the 12in screen. Most of the reviews I've looked at only has the 8in, maybe one or two with the ram boxes, but none with the roof option. Sweet. A bit disappointed by the lack of the fold away running boards though. Thanks for posting.
Snowcat_srt well in canada even the beefed up ones eventually get jammed up with mud, snow, ice, salt and then the motors burn out, I’ve heard from many.
For the backing-up park-assist braking, it’s the exhaust... The sensors sense the smog from the tips. Therefor, tricks the computer into thinking there’s something there...
Love the Rebel. I do agree that Ram is missing an opportunity to offer a true Luxury Package with vented seats, 360° camera(available on the Power Wagon, oddly), etc. There is definitely a market besides we're already paying $50-$60k for these things, so what's another $1500 on a package. The HEMI is venerable and not as powerful as the GM 6.2 and just about as fast as the Ford 5.0, but it gets the job done. Ram will be putting the twin-turbo GME I-6 in it next year, in addition to the Hellcat-powered TRX(the one I'm holding my wallet for to match my Hellcat Challenger).
In regards to the engine, Chevy has been using the same 5.3 for decades. If it works why change it? Secondly. It’s a v8 pickup. It’s not fuel efficient
same issue with you concerning the backing up assist. it was slamming the brakes when I was backing up in my driveway. Disabled ASAP. Beside that I do love my RAM
Totally disagree on your assessment on fuel mileage. My 2017 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 with Hemi and 3.92 has repeatedly gotten 22+ highway MPG on 1000+ mile trips and gets 18.5 in 50/50 highway city driving. I'm old enough to remember trucks like my old 1997 GMC with 7.4 that got 8 or 9 in town and would never get over 14 on the highway.
May I add my two cents being a Rebel owner. The rear parking sensor that you mentioned as a problem....here's my experience with that stupidity. I live in Ontario Canada on a hundred acres and my driveway is two miles long. At the mile and a half mark, there's a left and one heads into what was an ancient river bed where my shop and house are located. Half way down the hill, if I don't install what's called a snow fence in the field above it I get a drift the size of fifteen rams and over 8ft high. Week two of ownership of my Rebel and there was a relatively small drift on this particular day and those running boards also don't help in snow. After going through the drift, back and forth a few times, I tackle a slightly deeper part of the drift and get stuck. I do the back then forward move to try and get out and it was working. Now, I'm punching the gas when doing this. I throw it in reverse and punch it, while twenty or so feet away my dog decides to cross the by the rear path of the truck. All I heard snap bang clunk. The truck broke itself by slamming on its brakes because of my dog who was in zero danger and the truck snapped an axle. Interior panels scratch way too easily. Vacuuming the crevices of the panels for the first time while being shadowed by my head. Once done, I back off only to see the whole interior of the crevice next to the drink holders scratched badly. I own a number of vehicles and do the same thing to all of them. Don't do it to the Rebel though!!! The gas mileage, I found a huge improvement once I hit 20-25,000 miles. Before that, complete pig on fuel. Front end paint sucks. That grey skid plate is insanely chipped. All this truck has ever seen is highway driving. The lenses to the headlights, same, chipped and scratched. I can't imagine them at 100,000 miles. There's more but I'm out of time. I'll finish this another day.....
I got a 2016 ram 5.7L (with 8speed) and I get 16.0+ mpg city which is a whole lot better then the 13.5 my friends 2013 ram 5.7 (with 6speed) gets. In my opinion it’s not a gas eater
In this day and age, people still use built-in navigation maps over the better ones in Android Auto/Apple Carplay? Guess they play music from their CDs too.
Yeah well some people still do I guess. I got android auto to work so now I'm using Google maps but it's nice to be able to use the full big screen for nav
Technically the engine didn’t change since 2009. 2009-11 had variable cam timing 2012-current 2021 had variable valve timing. 2009-2014 changed to hydrologic assisted power steering 2015-2021 they went to electric assisted power steering and the horse power gain was 5hp; 390 to 395. 2003-2005 had spark plug wires and distributors. And since ever since its inception had 16 spark plugs, that’s a lot of plugs and wires. But since 2006 has had coil on plug.
If I'm being honest the 5th of your 5 things are complaints. Why would you worry for after you paid more to get wider screen and it isn't standard? Please enjoy your new truck. I placed an order last week with all my options
Don't get me wrong I am enjoying it a lot. I'm really satisfied with my purchase these are just things that could have made it perfect for me. This is my opinion
you can connect your phone via cable and screen will mirror, using google maps from your phone. and also you forgot to mention that the lock door will pinch your arm and hurt you really bad!
Great question. There's no denying that the raptor is one of the most badass trucks you can buy. Personally when I went to see one I was surprised with the poor build quality compared to the RAM. I didn't like the interior as much either since it felt very dated. Yes it's faster but I have a hellcat for going fast and no stock truck is faster than it. I dont need a fast truck just one that's comfortable for long trips. Lastly I was never brought up around trucks so my expectations towards vehicles is different. Thanks to its modern interior owning a RAM didn't feel like a compromise as much as it would have been with a Raptor.
Hey man! Great video! How are you liking this truck still? I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2020 ram big horn and I just want to see how people are liking their rams still. Thank you!
Hey, I live in Abu Dhabi and own a RR12 2019. Yeh agreed, the rear parking sensor sucks. It Rams (excuse the pun) on the brakes for mostly no reason; there's a car 18m away...BRAKE! I also looked at the Limited that has all the gadgets you want for 20k AED more but looks kinda...'never get dirty' in case you pull up next to an S class. Cooled seats, yeh. Please Ram install this as an option:((
When you said RR at first I thought you meant Rolls Royce! Turn off the auto brake in the settings and never worry about it again! I totally forgot about this feature as I have had it off for a while :) best of luck with the Ram! I'll be bringing mine alongside Snowcat for DXB Made in Dubai on the 21st of February
@@Snowcatsrt ahh didnt know you could turn it off permanently via settings. I just toggle the switch off at the bottom of the 12 awesomeness. Need cooled seat though man! However, in our Bahrain / UAE climate at the mo...kinda liking the heated steering wheel and seats 😉
@@derekdredger2179 yeah at the moment they're nice but cooled seats would be amazing for the summer. My hellcat has them but this doesn't lol I don't understand 🤣
These options are specific to the Rebel. I like the look of this truck and the specs that are unique to it like the seats and the interior trim but choosing it you can't have cooled seats or the other things I mentioned which is ridiculous when most of the other variants can.
Great, informative video as usual! I'm going to buy a new Rebel next year and it's nice getting these videos. Dumb question, but can you use google maps on the big screen with android auto? Thanks, Bryan
Really just pulling at strings. The company isn’t going to make the Off road package have all the Gucci things. And they aren’t going to redo the production of mass parts just for a specific variant
There's a few of these videos about "what I hate about my Ram". Well guess what folks, it's not things you hate, it's things you choose not to include with your order, you choose to take from the lot or you choose the model you did, for whatever reason. If you are going to do a video about things that are annoying, talk about how the 12 inch Uconnect desperately needs an update due to failings in the system, or the A/C is not as cold as the 4th gens, or how expensive the WiFi is to have....I love my Ram Sport but the things described are mainly options you didn't get
Do you really expect a factory navigation system designed for the US to have maps for Bahrain? Even if they’re developed by a third party and sold by Uconnect at a later date, how accurate will they be? For you to fault Ram Trucks is ridiculous, the same for your choice of a Rebel over a Limited...It’s all on you own it!
It has an updated navigation system for the Middle East as it is a MENA spec meaning it should have proper navigation. People in the US have also had similar issues with the navigation. Not sure how it is my fault? You can buy a V6 Challenger or Charger with all the optional goodies a Hellcat gets why can't you do the same with the Rebel. I don't want chrome that comes with the Limited and I like the Rebel interior trim. Not being allowed to option cooled seats and give FCA more money is a missed opportunity.
Funny, 1st thing you hate is lack of updated horsepower. 2nd thing you hate is bad fuel economy...lol. I share your pain though, get this, my brand new 2019 $64k Power Wagon did not come with auto side steps or,,,, the F@#%ing front view camera! And I did get the luxury package. Yes, it is my fault because I did not really do a hard bells and whistles check but come on! A Power Wagon with no front camera? That was one of the biggest selling points!
I didn't know that you couldn't get it with the front camera that is annoying as hell. Updated maps can improve fuel economy and add hp. I mean Pulsar did it
The Hemi was updated from 360HP to 395 in 2016...that still has it at best in class... You can get the 6.2 liter in the Silverado but you're going to get terrible gas mileage. Why would you want $1500 power running boards on a truck thats primarily marketed as an off road truck. When you run them through a stream or destroy them with dirt or dust, you're going to complain about that and lastly I've had Google maps and Waze send me to the wrong place many times.... Have a great day!
I agree I like the automatic running boards because they give more clearance. To be honest I would remove them and have no boards at all if it wasn't because of my wife and daughter and I'd like them to be able to get in and out with comfort. I am still testing the Navigation system and need to see how often it's updated but at that time it did fault me a couple of times. Always worth having backup in form of maps Google or smth else! Have a great weekend
@@Snowcatsrt The one thing I've noticed on the Ram Nav is you can be in the same county for example that has 2 of the same street names in 2 different towns and end up in the wrong place, Ive had that happen once but I noticed later it's pretty specific to the town if you do a search. My biggest gripe with the Nav is it isn't specific to a street side or if it's an industrial park it just says OK here is the building the rest is up to you ... Otherwise I seem to prefer the factory nav and have Waze running on Android Auto for police and accidents. I just spent 500 bucks today for the oem step rails and they look great on the new body style. I can understand why they wouldn't be an option on the Rebel though. Thinking about it further, you could do serious electrical damage to the entire truck if you were to off road with electric step rails and end up in a water situation, it doesn't take much anymore with all of the computers.
I don’t see where half of the complaints come from.... you want the features that go in a Limited... then buy one. That’s the point of different trim levels.
No you're wrong. Trim levels should give you packaged options and unique designs but should not dictate functionality. Not being able to tick cooled seats in the Rebel is a ridiculous oversight from Ram
Snowcat_srt Bottom line is that all manufacturers have different options for different trim levels. Their product, their choice. Don’t like what they offer, tell them and see if they’ll change what they offer. 🤷♂️
@@souldoctor10 a lot of manufacturers actually do what I talked about including Dodge which Ram used to be part of. You can get a basic charger V6 that has the same parts as a hellcat for example instead of having to go aftermarket.
5 things I hate about my new Ram Rebel 1500: 1) No 360° camera 2) Weak exhaust note 3) No cooled seats 4) No wireless charging 5) That park assist breaking is scary, loud and embarrassing! Everything else is an absolute blast!
@@2022cjk No wireless charging standard on the 2019's - just the 2020's. Just bought the Carven exhaust... can't wait. Just saw a video and turned off that break assist - so happy. 👍
Question for my Rebel loaded with air suspension etourqe big sun roof. Everything but 12 screen and leather. Brand New $50good deal anyone? Tax etc $54. I feel it was a good deal... Anyone else
@@owencanfish As long as it's a 2020 - then yes! 👍 Well done! I now highly recommend the Carven muffler ($300) sounds sooo good. A simple K&N air filter replacement ($45) breathe. And the Diablo Pulsar module ($325 used on Amazon) only if you want your truck to be a complete BEAST! Enjoy! 😎👍
Mike Badwolf this is one of the main reasons I DID not get the Rebel. I love the Rebel, but no cooled seats and all the red on the interior I couldn’t do it. Just going to add Duratracs to my Laramie and upgrade the suspension.
This list should be called 5 reasons why I wish I had a limited instead of a rebel.
TRX or limited address complaints
5 things I like about this video
*1* good quality
*2* attitude
*3* not clickbait
*4* the video
*5* the truck
No body has a full-size truck for gas mileage 😂
This is true!
Its a plus.
I stopped watching soon as he made that comment. 🤦🏽♂️
Ecodiesel 👀
Got my Rebel and the first night I tried to back up my driveway that damn sensor kept slamming the brakes! Didn't figure out how to turn it off till the next day .And that nav is a joke. It tried to take me to the wrong location as well. I'll stick with Android Auto and Google maps
After paying for that big screen the updates should be free
yeah my loaded optima i was trying to figure out how to update the nav maps.... yeah found out only dealer can do it and its like $160+.... outrageous....i can BUYYYYY a stand alone gps with lifetime map upgrades for less than that...
You can easily swap for a wireless charger, but I like the design of the standard better. The rear parking assist, you should be able to turn it off with a toggle in the bottom (like in mine), rather than going through your settings. And yeah, I Hate it when mins goes off at ramdom, BUT, I will leave mine on. I was backing up and clearly saw my daughter on the cam and obviously wasn't going to have an accident, but my sensor kicked in and my truck stopped on it's own. If I didn't see her, that would have saved her life. Also, I went to back up the other day, and there was a vehicle behind me that I didn't see. My truck stopped, and saved me a hell of a lot of trouble if I hit the guy.
Oh and no 360 camera option for the Rebel. Out of the whole 1500 lineup the front camera would be most useful in the off road version but it's only available for the limited, Laramie and Long Horn*
Snowcat_srt I think the 360 view should come standard in the rebel at least the front view. Great video
thanks brotha!
The 360 camera system, and Powered Running Boards are available as part of option packages in the Laramie and Longhorn trims as well.
@@Jeep2Honda thank you and updated
2020 Rebel will have it. I know I know, may not help those that have bought it.
Snowcat I totally agree with you about the hemi not being updated. I was so disappointed being a hemi owner myself to know that they bring out this beautiful looking truck and the most reliable engine even legendary!!! But it still has 395hp I was like really?? Seriously?? You guys couldn't engineer it to produce 420hp by now if not more. I still love RAM and the notorious hemi but it's due for a HP update. Great video btw!
Thank you! My point exactly it's such a shame
If it aint broke don't fix it!
@@edwardpate6128 if we went by if it ain't broke don't fix it mentality we would have zero advances in technology, besides the 5.7 is due for a HP update. Everyone else caught up to the 395 HP....the coyote, the i-force ect...
I just bought a used (2017 Ram 1500 V-8 Hemi 4x4) with 18,000miles.. I have put about 2500 miles on it and totally LOVE it!!
All the best man! They're great trucks enjoy
You forgot number 6 reason , the exhaust is way to quiet for a HEMI I’m getting ready to fix that problem
Agreed!
Disagree, just right for me. I'm 59 and got over the need to listen to a roaring exhaust back in the 80's!
Agreed
Borla ATAK Cat-Back system should solve that issue nicely. I have one on order. Should be standard. It is after all a Rebel...
yeah but thats all brands its to meet noise requirements in stupid places like L.A. ... same with emissions.... like WHO WANTS THAT!?!?! ughhhhh!!!!!
About the rear park assistance slamming on the brakes, you might notice this in cold weather when vapor from the exhaust turns to fog and floats in front of the backup sensors. My previous vehicle (2015 X5) would show an obstruction on the rear park screen, but I realized it was the exhaust in cold weather.
They have updated the motor since 2003. My 2006 Ram 5.7 had 345hp. Yours has 395hp.
I just found a Ram Rebel. I fell in love with it and really want it. It’ll be my first one if I decide to get it. I think I’m going to take a leap and get it.
Same here bro
I’m not sold on the new body style because it looks like a Silverado and a Tundra had a wimpy love child! The previous body style was more aggressive looking and still had amazing interior options and are almost the same minus the large screen! Sorry I just think it looks pussified now!
Your ram rebel should have come with a phone holder. There’s a little spot in the center console underneath the infotainment system where you can rest / dock your phone and it allows for your charger to be plugged into your phone. As for your navigation issue. Just use CarPlay or android auto! Google maps and Apple Maps work with that and is a lot more responsive.
Can somewhat agree with some of these except #1....the 5.7 hemi is a super strong motor...power and speed have never been a problem for me
I bought a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie in May. Gas mileage varies. When I drive hwy miles I get 21 mpg.
In-town around 13 -14mpg.
I've been happy with it so far. 6500miles.
Ask me at 200k miles if I'm still happy.
Hey you still happy?
@@killercam4114 yes, for the most part
Minor issues with the tailgate.
This winter I drove through 1-1/2 ft of dry powder snow to get to work and my battery light came on. I got to work fine, popped the hood and the entire engine compartment was packed with snow! It was making the belt slip. I've driven through snow my entire life with different trucks and never had this happen. So it was a fluke or poor body design on the front.
Mechanically it's been good. Only have 13k on it.
Bruce B ok im looking at a 2019 with 18,000 miles would you recommend it?
@@killercam4114 I think I can recommend it. I mean it's difficult for me to be 100% on saying yes.
My 2019 Ram replaced my 2004 Chevy 1500 Silverado with 310k miles on it with original transmission and engine and only minor repair work over it's life... so I'm a bit spoiled. I'm hoping this Ram can live up to my old Chevy's reputation.
Suffice it to say I am happy with the Ram. If you are hauling a trailer with lots of weight etc the Ram 1500 can handle it but you can feel the strain and I got the tow hauling package.
That being said, if I was hauling a heavy trailer often (which I don't) I would get the 2500 instead.
@@killercam4114 I think I so .
Man it's hard to recommend any vehicle.
I'm still wondering about mine.
So far it been great.
I can stomp the gas and that Hemi sings.
She rides comfortably and corners great.
Bottom line is I look forward to driving her every day to work.
I just hope I feel the same at 100k !
I’m in Texas and hated I couldn’t get the cooled seats
Heated seats are only good for about 2-3 months of the year here
And being the off road package it should have got more camera views definitely front facing and 360
Same. I live close to Dallas. It's HOT here lol.
Jason Boston yeah me too
About 30 minutes East of Dallas
@@2dthoughts Nice. I'm actually closer to McKinney. Lake Texoma area.
Am about to order and was told air conditioned seats in Rebel is available ! Something change ?
@@harryjohnson4017 Yeah, maybe. Mine is the 2019 Rebel with the 8" screen. Now that have the "Rebel 12" package which gets the 12" screen and black seats, but I prefer the 8" and the seats I have now. The 2020 Rebel may be different, and offer cooled seats and 360 view. I know that will offer a "Blacked Out" package for the Rebel.
Totally with you on the ventilated seats. Here in Southern California, it reached 117°f/47°C last year, so I love the ventilated seats in my Camaro. I’m looking at getting a Rebel and annoyed I can’t have ventilated seats. It’s like RAM are saying we can’t possibly want to be comfortable if we want off road features. Why are the two mutually exclusive?
couldn't agree more. Maybe next year they'll add that option as it simply does not make any sense not having it. It's more money for them
Damn, glad to see your Rebel has some of the options I'd consider, like the roof, ram boxes and the 12in screen. Most of the reviews I've looked at only has the 8in, maybe one or two with the ram boxes, but none with the roof option. Sweet. A bit disappointed by the lack of the fold away running boards though. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for watching!
Those running boards just jam up anyway.
Really.
Snowcat_srt well in canada even the beefed up ones eventually get jammed up with mud, snow, ice, salt and then the motors burn out, I’ve heard from many.
Good to know man thanks for that!
LMAO the brakes slamming in reverse freaked me right out when it first happend to me
It freaked me out every time it happened! Had to turn it off
I had it my first time yesterday - I thought I'd hit something it jerked so hard.
For the backing-up park-assist braking, it’s the exhaust... The sensors sense the smog from the tips. Therefor, tricks the computer into thinking there’s something there...
Hey! That's good info right there thanks
#5 is a PAIN! I was trying to back in at a Drive-in movie theater... scared the crap out of me and is embarrassingly LOUD!
I have a 2018 Ram Laramie and my run around mileage is 17, Freeway mileage is 20 mpg When I tow my side X side mileage goes down to 14 mpg
Love the Rebel. I do agree that Ram is missing an opportunity to offer a true Luxury Package with vented seats, 360° camera(available on the Power Wagon, oddly), etc. There is definitely a market besides we're already paying $50-$60k for these things, so what's another $1500 on a package.
The HEMI is venerable and not as powerful as the GM 6.2 and just about as fast as the Ford 5.0, but it gets the job done. Ram will be putting the twin-turbo GME I-6 in it next year, in addition to the Hellcat-powered TRX(the one I'm holding my wallet for to match my Hellcat Challenger).
For sure. I'm also waiting on the TRX and the rumoured TR with the 7 litre HEMI Banshee engine
In regards to the engine, Chevy has been using the same 5.3 for decades. If it works why change it? Secondly. It’s a v8 pickup. It’s not fuel efficient
Nope 2014 is a whole new engine
The cool seats should be an option. I have seen some with power running boards. Maybe they are newer.
Good video. I’m going shopping for one this week and this video was very helpful.
Thank you for letting me know! Good luck with your purchase
same issue with you concerning the backing up assist. it was slamming the brakes when I was backing up in my driveway. Disabled ASAP. Beside that I do love my RAM
Totally disagree on your assessment on fuel mileage. My 2017 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 with Hemi and 3.92 has repeatedly gotten 22+ highway MPG on 1000+ mile trips and gets 18.5 in 50/50 highway city driving. I'm old enough to remember trucks like my old 1997 GMC with 7.4 that got 8 or 9 in town and would never get over 14 on the highway.
the rebel doesnt have a 3.92 rear axle bud... thats what the WHOLE video is about...
May I add my two cents being a Rebel owner.
The rear parking sensor that you mentioned as a problem....here's my experience with that stupidity. I live in Ontario Canada on a hundred acres and my driveway is two miles long. At the mile and a half mark, there's a left and one heads into what was an ancient river bed where my shop and house are located. Half way down the hill, if I don't install what's called a snow fence in the field above it I get a drift the size of fifteen rams and over 8ft high.
Week two of ownership of my Rebel and there was a relatively small drift on this particular day and those running boards also don't help in snow. After going through the drift, back and forth a few times, I tackle a slightly deeper part of the drift and get stuck. I do the back then forward move to try and get out and it was working. Now, I'm punching the gas when doing this. I throw it in reverse and punch it, while twenty or so feet away my dog decides to cross the by the rear path of the truck. All I heard snap bang clunk. The truck broke itself by slamming on its brakes because of my dog who was in zero danger and the truck snapped an axle.
Interior panels scratch way too easily. Vacuuming the crevices of the panels for the first time while being shadowed by my head. Once done, I back off only to see the whole interior of the crevice next to the drink holders scratched badly. I own a number of vehicles and do the same thing to all of them. Don't do it to the Rebel though!!!
The gas mileage, I found a huge improvement once I hit 20-25,000 miles. Before that, complete pig on fuel.
Front end paint sucks. That grey skid plate is insanely chipped. All this truck has ever seen is highway driving. The lenses to the headlights, same, chipped and scratched. I can't imagine them at 100,000 miles.
There's more but I'm out of time. I'll finish this another day.....
No matter what you say Ram is a beast
I got a 2016 ram 5.7L (with 8speed) and I get 16.0+ mpg city which is a whole lot better then the 13.5 my friends 2013 ram 5.7 (with 6speed) gets. In my opinion it’s not a gas eater
In this day and age, people still use built-in navigation maps over the better ones in Android Auto/Apple Carplay?
Guess they play music from their CDs too.
Yeah well some people still do I guess. I got android auto to work so now I'm using Google maps but it's nice to be able to use the full big screen for nav
With all that it still rocks
I love my 2019 BIG HORN RAM. Its fun to drive and the air shocks make it a smooth and quiet ride.
Nice one man
There is a tsb for back up sensors see dealer mine does same thing haven’t taken in yet though
Those are just little things that I'm sure you CAN love without. I love my 2022 Rebel. I don't have the sunroof/moo roof but I'm ok without it.
I like how it smells
Your wrong on the horse power.. the 08 ram had 345hp and from 09 and up is 395hp
Technically the engine didn’t change since 2009. 2009-11 had variable cam timing 2012-current 2021 had variable valve timing. 2009-2014 changed to hydrologic assisted power steering 2015-2021 they went to electric assisted power steering and the horse power gain was 5hp; 390 to 395.
2003-2005 had spark plug wires and distributors. And since ever since its inception had 16 spark plugs, that’s a lot of plugs and wires. But since 2006 has had coil on plug.
If I'm being honest the 5th of your 5 things are complaints. Why would you worry for after you paid more to get wider screen and it isn't standard? Please enjoy your new truck. I placed an order last week with all my options
Don't get me wrong I am enjoying it a lot. I'm really satisfied with my purchase these are just things that could have made it perfect for me. This is my opinion
I leave my rear parking sensor on because you never know that 1 time you don't have it and boom.
you can connect your phone via cable and screen will mirror, using google maps from your phone. and also you forgot to mention that the lock door will pinch your arm and hurt you really bad!
Yeah that thing hurts so bad! Happened to friends riding with
I have to buy one, with the eTorque Hemi and conpletely fully loaded.
How come you opted for the ram rebel over the f150 raptor ? Thanks in advance
Great question. There's no denying that the raptor is one of the most badass trucks you can buy. Personally when I went to see one I was surprised with the poor build quality compared to the RAM. I didn't like the interior as much either since it felt very dated. Yes it's faster but I have a hellcat for going fast and no stock truck is faster than it. I dont need a fast truck just one that's comfortable for long trips. Lastly I was never brought up around trucks so my expectations towards vehicles is different. Thanks to its modern interior owning a RAM didn't feel like a compromise as much as it would have been with a Raptor.
If you wanted a bit more hp and torque, you should have gotten the e-torque. It gives you a little boost when accelerating
Yeah but that's just from a stand still not overall HP unfortunately. It doesn't work like a true hybrid system although it is quite trick!
I love the show off between your points !
Sounds like you should've got a limited. Nice truck tho!
Going up hill is what messes up the backing up brake
Done it on flat ground we don't have too many hills here
That Ram is so SEXY! Awesome truck, I love the way those trucks look and the ride is un-real smooth.
Oh yeah! They're the best trucks right now for sure
Snowcat_srt until they hit 100 000miles...
Snowcat_srt they are not real long lasting trucks.
Does the big screen have Apple car plat or android auto? I’m curious how it would look on that big ass thing lol
it does! It takes half of the screen while the other half is used for any other menu you like
Hey man! Great video! How are you liking this truck still? I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2020 ram big horn and I just want to see how people are liking their rams still. Thank you!
I'm absolutely loving the truck still and have no regrets getting one! Hope this helps
I bought mine and I love it. How many miles you have??
Around 15k
Did you really just complain that they didn’t add a few more horsepower then, in the very next breath, complain about the gas mileage? Really?
Hey, I live in Abu Dhabi and own a RR12 2019. Yeh agreed, the rear parking sensor sucks. It Rams (excuse the pun) on the brakes for mostly no reason; there's a car 18m away...BRAKE! I also looked at the Limited that has all the gadgets you want for 20k AED more but looks kinda...'never get dirty' in case you pull up next to an S class. Cooled seats, yeh. Please Ram install this as an option:((
When you said RR at first I thought you meant Rolls Royce! Turn off the auto brake in the settings and never worry about it again! I totally forgot about this feature as I have had it off for a while :) best of luck with the Ram! I'll be bringing mine alongside Snowcat for DXB Made in Dubai on the 21st of February
@@Snowcatsrt ahh didnt know you could turn it off permanently via settings. I just toggle the switch off at the bottom of the 12 awesomeness. Need cooled seat though man! However, in our Bahrain / UAE climate at the mo...kinda liking the heated steering wheel and seats 😉
@@derekdredger2179 yeah at the moment they're nice but cooled seats would be amazing for the summer. My hellcat has them but this doesn't lol I don't understand 🤣
hi i just bought the 2020 RAM 1500 REBEL CREW CAB 4X4 - i am looking for the cover for the box, please can you tell me where to find it thanks
Cover for what box?
Snowcat_srt thanks i found
@@raulsimilcastellon9019 ok sorry I couldn't help!
400 hp is enough for me love my ram
Leo Bruneau this guys a moron. It started with 345 and now is almost 400 Horsepower...i would say thats an increase
@@honor4thoseb471 400HP is already overkill... Chevy 5.3 only has 355 HP
Bahrain is my spot! I will visit again soon. How's the A/C holding up? I have the 2019 Laramie.
It's alright so far dude. Just remote start before i leave and it's good
I live in Bahrain and I was thinking of getting one, but I wanted to know how is their service center?
I haven't had too much trouble with the service center. Thankfully trucks are easy to work on
The 21-22 Rebels have all these things right?
I'm not sure best to check out the configurator but lots of cars are missing out on options due to the capacitor shortage
Fast, actual good info. Great presentation.
Thank you!
Idk where you live bro but at my dealership they have big horns with options you don’t have. Guess it depends on the dealership.
These options are specific to the Rebel. I like the look of this truck and the specs that are unique to it like the seats and the interior trim but choosing it you can't have cooled seats or the other things I mentioned which is ridiculous when most of the other variants can.
Yes! A Rebel uses a lot of gas but you get to where you are going a lot faster!!! =D
Great, informative video as usual! I'm going to buy a new Rebel next year and it's nice getting these videos. Dumb question, but can you use google maps on the big screen with android auto?
Thanks,
Bryan
Apparently you can but I can't get android auto to work so first I'll figure that out and then make a video about it
@@Snowcatsrt i heard that in order to use android auto u need a us google account by using VPN
I will try
@@Snowcatsrt can u for ios?
How is the reliability on the truck?
Never had an issue. I think we will only find out after it's been out for 5 years.
Sweet video. What song is that in the beginning lol
Its obvious why they don't offer power running boards for the rebel. BECAUSE IT WILL GET DESTROYED
Add a turbocharger or a supercharger for the hp/tq...
Really just pulling at strings. The company isn’t going to make the Off road package have all the Gucci things. And they aren’t going to redo the production of mass parts just for a specific variant
Good video buddy, just a recording tip for next time to use image stabilization specially for 60 fps, it's a little shaky
Thanks!
Do you have to be Emirati to own a truck or us outside citizen can own too?
In Kuwait only Kuwaitis can own a truck so I was wondering
@Mason Blackwell yea Kuwait is racist to us outside citizens they think if we buy pickup truck we will transport drugs 🤦🏽♂️
Then why u buy it?
Does your navigation work?
Works but not accurate
thanks for sharing..... the Rebel still looks of interest...… good info!
Just things I thought people should know since it is rightfully getting a lot of praise.
My RAM has everything but a transmission dipstick😂 i still love the vehicle though.
Your Ram has a built-in phone holder right in front of the USB plug if you are driving a Rebel
There's a few of these videos about "what I hate about my Ram". Well guess what folks, it's not things you hate, it's things you choose not to include with your order, you choose to take from the lot or you choose the model you did, for whatever reason.
If you are going to do a video about things that are annoying, talk about how the 12 inch Uconnect desperately needs an update due to failings in the system, or the A/C is not as cold as the 4th gens, or how expensive the WiFi is to have....I love my Ram Sport but the things described are mainly options you didn't get
Mainly options you can't get in the Rebel which is the version I wanted
No such thing as PERFECT... I got a 2018 & I have no problems with it
This is true
No I have a 2017 ram with a hemi 5.7 engine and I get 17 18 to a gallon and it’s 4x4
This car is awesome! ❤️❤️👌👌👌😎
Warlock is all the cool stuff from the rebel with none of the cushy crap
Do you really expect a factory navigation system designed for the US to have maps for Bahrain?
Even if they’re developed by a third party and sold by Uconnect at a later date, how accurate will they be?
For you to fault Ram Trucks is ridiculous, the same for your choice of a Rebel over a Limited...It’s all on you own it!
It has an updated navigation system for the Middle East as it is a MENA spec meaning it should have proper navigation. People in the US have also had similar issues with the navigation. Not sure how it is my fault? You can buy a V6 Challenger or Charger with all the optional goodies a Hellcat gets why can't you do the same with the Rebel. I don't want chrome that comes with the Limited and I like the Rebel interior trim. Not being allowed to option cooled seats and give FCA more money is a missed opportunity.
كيف المكيف يالحبيب؟ يقولون ضعيف ومايبرد.
Thanks for the video, now I hate the ram so much a rather get a Prius!! Thanks snowcat👍
I'm dead 💀🤣
And you are a bullshit.
Funny, 1st thing you hate is lack of updated horsepower. 2nd thing you hate is bad fuel economy...lol. I share your pain though, get this, my brand new 2019 $64k Power Wagon did not come with auto side steps or,,,, the F@#%ing front view camera! And I did get the luxury package. Yes, it is my fault because I did not really do a hard bells and whistles check but come on! A Power Wagon with no front camera? That was one of the biggest selling points!
I didn't know that you couldn't get it with the front camera that is annoying as hell. Updated maps can improve fuel economy and add hp. I mean Pulsar did it
Its all good brother, you made me smile because I have a lead foot and then complain that I need to gas up again.
@@frankrandol7998 thanks for letting me know I'm not alone!
The Hemi was updated from 360HP to 395 in 2016...that still has it at best in class... You can get the 6.2 liter in the Silverado but you're going to get terrible gas mileage. Why would you want $1500 power running boards on a truck thats primarily marketed as an off road truck. When you run them through a stream or destroy them with dirt or dust, you're going to complain about that and lastly I've had Google maps and Waze send me to the wrong place many times.... Have a great day!
I agree I like the automatic running boards because they give more clearance. To be honest I would remove them and have no boards at all if it wasn't because of my wife and daughter and I'd like them to be able to get in and out with comfort. I am still testing the Navigation system and need to see how often it's updated but at that time it did fault me a couple of times. Always worth having backup in form of maps Google or smth else! Have a great weekend
@@Snowcatsrt The one thing I've noticed on the Ram Nav is you can be in the same county for example that has 2 of the same street names in 2 different towns and end up in the wrong place, Ive had that happen once but I noticed later it's pretty specific to the town if you do a search. My biggest gripe with the Nav is it isn't specific to a street side or if it's an industrial park it just says OK here is the building the rest is up to you ... Otherwise I seem to prefer the factory nav and have Waze running on Android Auto for police and accidents. I just spent 500 bucks today for the oem step rails and they look great on the new body style. I can understand why they wouldn't be an option on the Rebel though. Thinking about it further, you could do serious electrical damage to the entire truck if you were to off road with electric step rails and end up in a water situation, it doesn't take much anymore with all of the computers.
Can you tell me the name of the first bgm?
I'd like to know as well!
I don’t see where half of the complaints come from.... you want the features that go in a Limited... then buy one. That’s the point of different trim levels.
No you're wrong. Trim levels should give you packaged options and unique designs but should not dictate functionality. Not being able to tick cooled seats in the Rebel is a ridiculous oversight from Ram
Snowcat_srt Bottom line is that all manufacturers have different options for different trim levels. Their product, their choice. Don’t like what they offer, tell them and see if they’ll change what they offer. 🤷♂️
@@souldoctor10 a lot of manufacturers actually do what I talked about including Dodge which Ram used to be part of. You can get a basic charger V6 that has the same parts as a hellcat for example instead of having to go aftermarket.
My Lebanese wife wants a two tone white rebel. Shes coming from a range rover.
Nice! Ride isn't as good as an RR but the rest she should enjoy!
Dodge RAM😈Looks like BISON 🐃
Sounds like to me this guy did not do his research before purchasing.....
Good stuff to know, thank you !
5 things I hate about my 2019 Ram 1500.... 1-5: It's always in the shop.. officially a lemon- can't expect much from FCA
Sorry to hear that.
15k and not a thing on my limited. Sorry to hear. What things?
Great content!!!
Thank you!!
Nitpic 101!
If you don't mind how much it cost in Bahrain , thanks
Nice video, background music is highly annoying though.
noted thank you for your feedback
Keeping it real....good stuff
Nobody drives a full size truck for gas mileage.
5 things I hate about my new Ram Rebel 1500:
1) No 360° camera
2) Weak exhaust note
3) No cooled seats
4) No wireless charging
5) That park assist breaking is scary, loud and embarrassing!
Everything else is an absolute blast!
#4 yes there is #5 turn it off #2 buy a different exhaust and it's that way so it doesn't drone when it shuts down 4 cylinders
@@2022cjk No wireless charging standard on the 2019's - just the 2020's. Just bought the Carven exhaust... can't wait. Just saw a video and turned off that break assist - so happy. 👍
Question for my Rebel loaded with air suspension etourqe big sun roof. Everything but 12 screen and leather. Brand New $50good deal anyone? Tax etc $54. I feel it was a good deal... Anyone else
@@owencanfish As long as it's a 2020 - then yes! 👍 Well done! I now highly recommend the Carven muffler ($300) sounds sooo good. A simple K&N air filter replacement ($45) breathe. And the Diablo Pulsar module ($325 used on Amazon) only if you want your truck to be a complete BEAST! Enjoy! 😎👍
Sounds like a good deal yeah!
great point about the engine being the same.
Terron Knowles bad point because it has been updated with more horsepower now! Was 345 and now it’s 395
You Tube that’s fine if they increased the horse power.... but that doesn’t change the engine...
I have a Laramie sport with off-road package I have cooled seats lol
Mike Badwolf this is one of the main reasons I DID not get the Rebel. I love the Rebel, but no cooled seats and all the red on the interior I couldn’t do it. Just going to add Duratracs to my Laramie and upgrade the suspension.
jcollin810 that’s exactly what I did added rebel wheels and tires instead of the wildpeaks
Mike Badwolf yeah I’m adding duratracs and maybe new rims. Prolly a lift and some suspension upgrades too.
jcollin810 I saw the mopar lift comes with fox shocks so I’m going that route
Mike Badwolf same here probably