Yes Roman there is a break-in period. Page 218 of the 2022 Ram 2500 owners manual under STARTING AND OPERATING, Towing Requirements. CAUTION! * Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. * Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Fact check Roman and you will see he is sometimes half informed then gets cocky and gives you his ideology and ridiculous analogies. After a few years of this I finally got annoyed. Actually, there is a video in which he bragged to Andre about how he is the top dog/owner. Andre kept his cool, you could tell it bugged him. No need rub those things onto people, that showed who he really is. I fast forward when he talks.
@@M5verdriver You're WAY too triggered over something so small. The TFL gang are all good people, and lighthearted and easygoing. I haven't read the manual, but "no spark" appears to be quoting from the manual. So what, if Roman got it wrong? Is it YOUR truck that could be ruined? And if you're legitimately worried that someone might ruin their new truck based on Roman's misinformation, there are ways to contact them and (respectfully) inform them of the error, so they can issue a correction. There is ZERO reason to hate on them and rake them over the coals, like you did, just because they made a mistake! Stop trolling! If you want to help, then HELP! Don't be a virtue-signaling douchbag.
The Ram 2500 w/ Cummins is a heavy duty truck, not a Prius. The truck is a workhorse that moves heavy equipment and loads. The 5th gen Ram 2500 is surprisingly comfortable with sacrificing toughness and it's intended purpose. After 20 years of driving Toyota trucks I just bought a 2022 2500 Tradesman diesel and I couldn't be happier with it's simplicity and function. For the price of a mid-grade 2022 Tundra I got a Ram 2500 with a diesel that can pull twice as much and almost get's the same mileage as the Toyota TTv6. No adaptive cruise or lane departure required. A Cummins equipped Ram it will also hold value as well as a Toyota. Welcome to the world of heavy duty trucks where the function of a "truck" has not been lost. Have FUN with yours!
I have had my Ram 3500 Cummins for 10 years, the truck has been very reliable and towed everything from 40ft 5th wheel toy haulers to car trailers. I could sell it today for more money than I paid for it new. This truck turned out to be a real investment and did not depreciate.
@@DangerClose805 you sure you would want it after it’s been ran the crap out of by all the tfl testing ? I remember a old saying never by a used sports car from a younger person, they run the crap out of them
Seriously! Especially with all of the talk about V8's going away very soon! And as Andre was eluding to, even HD trucks may not have gas OR diesel V8's or diesel engines at all, soon!
Hasn’t Roman done a rant in the past about reviewers saying, “We’ve got something cool coming up, but you’ll have to wait to see it.” Then he and Andre did that about the future trucks they are getting. 😂
lol, you bought the most affordable and then complain because there are less options. Add all the options you want and record the cost and then compare that to what the Ram would have cost with those options included.
I haul used cars/ new cars (hot shot) and thousands of miles a month. and I have seen more Cummins and power strokes on the side of the road than anything, Food for thought of anyone is actually considering using their diesel other than being a mall crawler or grocery getter. Stick with a duramax and Allison transmission. my neighbor was lucky to get 40k out of his 2020 Cummins transmission replaced
Agree! Horrible transmissions! Drove a Ram 3500 mega cab with the HO Aisin transmission. Seems like it soaked up all the power. I felt like it was turning high rpm and barely going anywhere. Have a 07 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax with 210k miles still running like new!
I'm a Long Horner Ramer 2013,16,19,20 2500 now a 22 3500 with a 4000# payload all of which had 68rfes'. The trany issue went from electrical to servo plate whorpping not able to hold enough pressure or dip stick phenomena? Now, no trany issues yet considering other competition not willing to admit their trany issues the 68 rfe might be the old man on the block that actually works. The more moving parts like 8, and 10 speed the sooner the computer will maladjust.
Your totally wrong about the headlights. Make sure they are leveled first. My 21 has no issue with the stock lights. If you need daylight Expectations for headlights put a light bar on the front.
Check your headlight alignment - my F150 lights were pointed way too high from factory making it appear they were dull, but it was simply an adjustment that was required.
Is there going to be a video with thing soon? There’s been three separate TFL talk episodes about why you purchased it. It’s like the longest build-up to a sales pitch from a door to door salesman.
For less than $300.00 I replaced my bulbs with great LEDS, they have a small trap door in the wheel liner that makes it accessible. 8’ bed you can order a 50 gal. tank. I have a ‘19 Bighorn Cummins with 8’ bed, 57,000 miles & no issues, it is our daily driver/work truck & we fill the bed & use ARE cap with barn doors for loading heavy loads.
I don't know if the vehicles have bad lighting or if we are just spoiled? Think back to sealed beam halogens that are all pitted up...we did just fine and those cars had crappy brakes, and poor suspension🤔
Apparently the boomers that grew up driving government restricted light bulbs in the 70s and 80s, and myself being a genX, survived the darkness. But the older eyes are needing the extra lumens now. I installed amazon-sourced LEDs in my 2017 F150, and it solved the problem pretty cheaply.
I think in the future you guys should work with ram with the whole build process. Have them do some videos during the build process to show your viewer the build up at the ram plant and it would neat for you and CEOs up ram to meet up and go over the build together up at the plant
Blind spot monitoring I can take or leave. New cars slamming on the brakes out of nowhere has almost killed me in the past when a car I was driving did it for no reason. I actively don't want a shitty AI system to have any input into the brakes, acceleration, or steering. Please just stop at the warning lights. As long as I can turn these systems off and do not have to pay extra for them, I am good.
Hey guys, love your channel, keep up the good work! I bought a '19 Ram Tradesman 4x4 2500 Cummins Diesel. Not as optioned as a higher end model, but is absolutely capable of getting the job done. As far as questions about going with half or heavy duty 3/4 ton... obviously half ton is limited in capability. Half ton won't handle what a 3/4 ton will, but a 3/4 ton will handle what a half ton will, so just go straight to 3/4 ton... problem solved.
Ive had my 2015 3/4 68rfe Cummins at 34k gcw. It did excellent. I change the fluid at 60k as manual says. 130k miles and going, Keep the factory size tires on and do the scheduled maintenance
Hello, the company Magna in Graz, Austria builts the Mercedes G, but they do not built the Unimog. It is built in Wörth, Germany and before that it was built in Gaggenau where os a big Unimog museum now.
My 2018 Ram 3500 manual and dealer said the same and not to go over 50 MPH for the first 500 miles. From what I gathered, it wasn't the Cummins engine that needed a break-in period, but rather the rear differential needs time to let the new gears mesh properly. If you put too much load on it right away, you could end up with a rear-end that whines and maybe fails.
Congrats on the Ram. I mentioned before I have one just like yours and expensive too. Mine is a blue color. So start making videos putting it to work!!
@@Icutmetal as a master technician of over 14 years I would 100% take the 2500 all day for work. They are engineered totally different. However most peoples version of “work” don’t even come close to bothering a 1500 if we are being honest haha.
Love this channel, love the content, all the journalists are great. I say this in the sincerest way possible, Roman, let Andre talk! You ask him questions and then don't let him speak to answer. Your points of view are great, we want to hear his too. And much agreed, Candle headlights suck.
Magna had a manufacturing facility outside Windsor in Ontario in Canada, a real big place, employed a lot of people. and supplied auto makers in the region.
I’m confused about the lights. I have 2020 Ram 3500 tradesmen, with halogen lights and I do not see an issue with them. I don’t even have the fog lights. I do wish it had the bed liner.
You mentioned it andre, me personally living in farm country I have zero idea why anyone would own a pickup with a carpet floor. What is the purpose, someone driving barefoot. Even weather tech doesn’t make floor liners go up high enough to not get carpet dirty. You guys are right though. 60k+ it should wipe your butt. I still think bliss and adaptive cruise is about the biggest waste of time.
That 68RFE will be fine! You guys aren't tuning it and adding 37" tires. Just work it. I'll be surprised if you have transmission issues. My '19 is tuned and sitting on 35" tires and so far so good 👍.
Cummins is best diesel engine money can buy. 1. Build to last. 2. Found in commercial and industrial use. 3. Simple when compared to v8. 4. Easier to maintain than v8. 5. Cost less to repair if ever needed vs v8. 6. Better fuel economy vs v8. 7. Less regens vs v8.
I own a F350 4 dr cab with 8 ft bed SRW FX4 and you are not wrong about parking this beast at Walmart! Has a 49 gal tank which gives me nearly 900 mile range!
I work for an EMS agency and have been issued the f450 ambulance. And I have to say, the headlights on that truck are candles. They are absolutely terrible.
I agree about the headlights - but the complaint about the liner??? Really??? My personal experience with liners is I don't like the spray in liners. And I hate the plastic drop in liners. What I do love is my BedRug. I've had 3 trucks and the BedRug has been the best option to install. I have very knobby knees but the BedRug allows me to kneel in the bed of the truck without pain. The BedRug is made of a nearly industructible material that even battery acid won't hurt it. Check out the BedRug liners!!!
Your complaints are the exact reason I went with the Laramie instead of the Big Horn. I couldn’t justify spending $68,000 on a truck that didn’t have LED headlights, blind spot monitoring, ventilated “leather seats”, a rear sliding window & outlets in the bed.
Magna Electric Rear Axle/Diff: Hard to believe those gears will last? they are so much lightweight compared to a standard ring&pinion axle. I do like what Magna is doing.
i Bought a XLT power stroke. and its a Hot rod with 475 Horsepower and 1050 torque, but i heard you have to buy the Ram 3500 to even get close to those numbers.
I have a 2019 ford f250 4 door long bed, it takes some getting used to, but it parks very easily in a parking lot. And it doesn't turn too much worse than a 4 door short bed. I also will not own a truck where a tail light with a sensor cost $1000 a side
I switched my head lights over to led and they were plug and go and yes they had little fans so with the voltage you save you lose that with the fans draw. But I absolutely they are a super up grade. But I finally found the best kit to clean and restore your lens and I’ve tried plenty but with kit works the best and last for ever and the kit is Cerakote it’s gets a ceramic coating after you get right and is the easiest kit out there. I did my wife’s 2012 Acura TL and man I was so impressed and then I did my truck on a 05 Dodge 3500 and did a outstanding job and the price is right and I think it 35 bucks and does both headlights and the shine like a brand new dime. Get them on Amazon.
I recently purchased a 2022 ram 2500 laramie at a sticker price of just under 70k...fuel economy is 20.8 at 70 mph on the hwy and 8.8 towing a 14,000 lb toy hauler bumper pull...my headlights are great , but I think the Laramie has better grade ones. My bed had no liner but has the 5th wheel package . The tow rating and cargo numbers are very low. under 2k cargo and 16,660 max towing . In my opinion, the standard cummins has way less towing power than ford or GM by far..I have had all 3. I would still rate a ram in last place among the big 3
I have a ‘19 3500 with those exact specs. 6.7L HO Aisin SRW 4 door 8’ bed Tradesman. Got it immediately before covid hit. The dealer offered to give me 10% more than I paid on a trade for a 5500 CC Limited. I said no. But man are those 5500 Limited nice. Almost 80k BEFORE upfit. 🤯 My first brand new dump a ‘15 f-550 came upfit from dealer with an aluminum body and plow for less than that.
Now that a year has gone buy, it's sad but almost funny how vehical sales taken a nosedive. My local dealers are offering up to 10k off new trucks, and I think we are just getting started.
Actually, you'd be surprised by how many trucks buyers, mainly fleet buyers, find many features useless, or not worth their cost, because for some, trucks are made to get dirty, be beaten up and destroyed, and they're treated like toss away items. Some companies are so hard on their trucks, they will destroy an entire bed, both inside and outside, within a few years, so what good would a bed liner do? Now, imagine the cost. If I have no use for a spray-in bed liner, that's $500 per truck. If I have a fleet of 50 trucks, that's $25,000 with just bed liners. Now imagine lighting, wheel liners, cargo management systems, tailgate dampeners, it's all wasting money. However, I do think packaging is an issue. The more expensive the truck gets, the more people expect, so why nickel and dime them for everything? Just roll them into packages that saves people money.
Fuel stations in my area southwest Ohio, $3.79 for 87 unleaded gas, $4.89 for diesel, I’ve noticed recently the spread in regular gasoline compared to diesel has increased from around $0.60 to $1.00 or more, not sure what’s going on?
The reason they tell you to stress it, haul heavy with it from the very beginning is that all the internal engine parts have to get broken in, the seals have to get seated, and they will do that best if you drive it like you stole it.
Led headlights on HD trucks are too blinding to oncoming traffic, especially when people lift them even higher. If the manufactures put projector lens in them they would perform much better than regular reflectors
Regardless, when people lift their vehicles or don't aim properly, even halogens are difficult to deal with. Let's not even get started with the Carolina squatted vehicles.....
Let's not be silly here guys. As long as metal expands and shirts, there is a break in time. Me and mybwife both got Toyota Yaris, no break in time! Mine I did the normal break in. Heat it up let it cool down. Wife drove hers to work 60 miles away, no break in. Inwas getting 40mpg she was getting 28 to 31. Then we got hit and my car was totaled. Or I'd still be driving it. Don't believe the no break in time bull!
Towing vs PAYLOAD!!!! Many people who buy a 3/4 ton don’t pay attention to the payload of their truck and if you move up to a large 5th wheel gooseneck trailer, a 2500 with a 2k payload is a FAIL….. Learned the hard way and going to miss my Cummins.
I agree! My 2500 HD has a very close to 3000 pound payload with a 9500 pound GVW. I wanted a 3/4 ton with a actual useable payload. I've seen 3/4 ton trucks with less payload than 1/2 ton pickups.
Ram has a 50 gallon tank you can order for the truck as long as you have a long bed. I’m not sure you can get it for a short bed truck. Those Firestone A/T tire are garbage. I have to swipe my card twice filling up the 36 gallon tank on my GMC. Thanks for giving an update on you Ram HD truck, looking forward to more about it.
I loved my 21 Laremie 2500 until I hit 22k miles, body valve in the transmission failed so it’s been at the dealer for a month because the part is in back order. Keep in mind I do tow but not more than 15,000 pounds twice a week and mine is rated for 20,000. Bottom line is, it isn’t a good towing truck. Previously I had an 18 F250 for 101k miles never had an issue towing the same trailer.
I think the Silverado 2500 is a better buy in the 3/4 truck market. 1,000 more pounds of payload and IFS for comfortable ride… a “custom” would have been comparable.
I'm actually intrigued by the set up that Magna has and it's so much better than what is currently coming. I'm tired of EV trucks coming with 1200 pound payloads and weird features/looks. I know batteries are heavy but damn, my wrx can almost carry that much weight. An ev set up like that with a traditional rear axle and a decent payload is awesome. Do you think that set up will make it to production and sell to regular consumers?
As a consumer it is the worst of times. I have had a bronco on order 18 months. The reason, oh we can't make enough hard tops or get thus, tow packages. Much less chips. I also have an F150 on order since early November. I Finally decided to buy a 22 Stx f250 on a dealer lot who wasn't try to shift the customer with ADM. Guess I can easily sell it if what I order ever comes in.
Yes Roman there is a break-in period. Page 218 of the 2022 Ram 2500 owners manual under STARTING AND OPERATING, Towing Requirements. CAUTION! * Do not tow a trailer at all during the first
500 miles the new vehicle is driven.
The engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged. * Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that
a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other parts
of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Fact check Roman and you will see he is sometimes half informed then gets cocky and gives you his ideology and ridiculous analogies. After a few years of this I finally got annoyed. Actually, there is a video in which he bragged to Andre about how he is the top dog/owner. Andre kept his cool, you could tell it bugged him. No need rub those things onto people, that showed who he really is. I fast forward when he talks.
@@M5verdriver You're WAY too triggered over something so small. The TFL gang are all good people, and lighthearted and easygoing.
I haven't read the manual, but "no spark" appears to be quoting from the manual. So what, if Roman got it wrong? Is it YOUR truck that could be ruined?
And if you're legitimately worried that someone might ruin their new truck based on Roman's misinformation, there are ways to contact them and (respectfully) inform them of the error, so they can issue a correction.
There is ZERO reason to hate on them and rake them over the coals, like you did, just because they made a mistake!
Stop trolling! If you want to help, then HELP! Don't be a virtue-signaling douchbag.
@@M5verdriver Nice troll 👍
The Ram 2500 w/ Cummins is a heavy duty truck, not a Prius. The truck is a workhorse that moves heavy equipment and loads. The 5th gen Ram 2500 is surprisingly comfortable with sacrificing toughness and it's intended purpose. After 20 years of driving Toyota trucks I just bought a 2022 2500 Tradesman diesel and I couldn't be happier with it's simplicity and function. For the price of a mid-grade 2022 Tundra I got a Ram 2500 with a diesel that can pull twice as much and almost get's the same mileage as the Toyota TTv6. No adaptive cruise or lane departure required. A Cummins equipped Ram it will also hold value as well as a Toyota. Welcome to the world of heavy duty trucks where the function of a "truck" has not been lost. Have FUN with yours!
Power of cummins is hard to bit.
Good luck pretending to make your Dodge hold it's value like a Toyota
@Arturo Garcia , cummins dodge holds it's value better than tundra
@@ArturoGarciaMX This one did NOT age well, lol.
I have had my Ram 3500 Cummins for 10 years, the truck has been very reliable and towed everything from 40ft 5th wheel toy haulers to car trailers. I could sell it today for more money than I paid for it new. This truck turned out to be a real investment and did not depreciate.
You could not sell it for more than you paid for it unless something screwy happened.
Why do people like on the internet lol
Sure you could.
You should make an exception for the TRX and just keep it indefinitely. Red and black are the definitive TFL collors.
Or he can sell me the truck
@@DangerClose805 you sure you would want it after it’s been ran the crap out of by all the tfl testing ? I remember a old saying never by a used sports car from a younger person, they run the crap out of them
Seriously! Especially with all of the talk about V8's going away very soon!
And as Andre was eluding to, even HD trucks may not have gas OR diesel V8's or diesel engines at all, soon!
Agreed!!! And they should just start dumping $$$ into it and make it super badass. I want to see the trust real potential since I’ll never buy one.
Hasn’t Roman done a rant in the past about reviewers saying, “We’ve got something cool coming up, but you’ll have to wait to see it.” Then he and Andre did that about the future trucks they are getting. 😂
lol, you bought the most affordable and then complain because there are less options. Add all the options you want and record the cost and then compare that to what the Ram would have cost with those options included.
I haul used cars/ new cars (hot shot) and thousands of miles a month. and I have seen more Cummins and power strokes on the side of the road than anything, Food for thought of anyone is actually considering using their diesel other than being a mall crawler or grocery getter. Stick with a duramax and Allison transmission. my neighbor was lucky to get 40k out of his 2020 Cummins transmission replaced
Agree! Horrible transmissions! Drove a Ram 3500 mega cab with the HO Aisin transmission. Seems like it soaked up all the power. I felt like it was turning high rpm and barely going anywhere. Have a 07 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax with 210k miles still running like new!
I'm a Long Horner Ramer 2013,16,19,20 2500 now a 22 3500 with a 4000# payload all of which had 68rfes'. The trany issue went from electrical to servo plate whorpping not able to hold enough pressure or dip stick phenomena? Now, no trany issues yet considering other competition not willing to admit their trany issues the 68 rfe might be the old man on the block that actually works. The more moving parts like 8, and 10 speed the sooner the computer will maladjust.
Your totally wrong about the headlights. Make sure they are leveled first. My 21 has no issue with the stock lights. If you need daylight Expectations for headlights put a light bar on the front.
😂
I purchased a new nicely equipped 2018 Laramie Cummins in August 2019 for $54k. Prices have gone crazy! Been a great truck, so far.
Check your headlight alignment - my F150 lights were pointed way too high from factory making it appear they were dull, but it was simply an adjustment that was required.
Is there going to be a video with thing soon? There’s been three separate TFL talk episodes about why you purchased it. It’s like the longest build-up to a sales pitch from a door to door salesman.
The TFL Team should look into morimoto headlight assembly’s for this truck. They offer great output and decent style too in my experience
For less than $300.00 I replaced my bulbs with great LEDS, they have a small trap door in the wheel liner that makes it accessible. 8’ bed you can order a 50 gal. tank. I have a ‘19 Bighorn Cummins with 8’ bed, 57,000 miles & no issues, it is our daily driver/work truck & we fill the bed & use ARE cap with barn doors for loading heavy loads.
I wish I could take off some of the safety stuff they put on
Noone likes the nanny state, Vote accordingly!
I don't know if the vehicles have bad lighting or if we are just spoiled? Think back to sealed beam halogens that are all pitted up...we did just fine and those cars had crappy brakes, and poor suspension🤔
sounds like the 2006 company work truck. makes my 2018 non led head light seam like day light
Apparently the boomers that grew up driving government restricted light bulbs in the 70s and 80s, and myself being a genX, survived the darkness. But the older eyes are needing the extra lumens now. I installed amazon-sourced LEDs in my 2017 F150, and it solved the problem pretty cheaply.
That 6.7L with the 3.55 final drive is heavenly on the highway. Can cruise effortlessly at 80mph with plenty if passing power to spare
I think in the future you guys should work with ram with the whole build process. Have them do some videos during the build process to show your viewer the build up at the ram plant and it would neat for you and CEOs up ram to meet up and go over the build together up at the plant
Most truck owners don’t want blind spot monitors and automatic braking. I think Ram is doing us all a favor by not making these options standard
Blind spot monitoring I can take or leave. New cars slamming on the brakes out of nowhere has almost killed me in the past when a car I was driving did it for no reason. I actively don't want a shitty AI system to have any input into the brakes, acceleration, or steering. Please just stop at the warning lights. As long as I can turn these systems off and do not have to pay extra for them, I am good.
Hey guys, love your channel, keep up the good work! I bought a '19 Ram Tradesman 4x4 2500 Cummins Diesel. Not as optioned as a higher end model, but is absolutely capable of getting the job done. As far as questions about going with half or heavy duty 3/4 ton... obviously half ton is limited in capability. Half ton won't handle what a 3/4 ton will, but a 3/4 ton will handle what a half ton will, so just go straight to 3/4 ton... problem solved.
Ive had my 2015 3/4 68rfe Cummins at 34k gcw. It did excellent. I change the fluid at 60k as manual says. 130k miles and going, Keep the factory size tires on and do the scheduled maintenance
Hello, the company Magna in Graz, Austria builts the Mercedes G, but they do not built the Unimog. It is built in Wörth, Germany and before that it was built in Gaggenau where os a big Unimog museum now.
The TRX should be a permanent fixture for TFL. It is going to be a thing of the past not too long from now.
500 mile break-in before towing according to my 2021 manual
My 2018 Ram 3500 manual and dealer said the same and not to go over 50 MPH for the first 500 miles. From what I gathered, it wasn't the Cummins engine that needed a break-in period, but rather the rear differential needs time to let the new gears mesh properly. If you put too much load on it right away, you could end up with a rear-end that whines and maybe fails.
Congrats on the Ram. I mentioned before I have one just like yours and expensive too. Mine is a blue color. So start making videos putting it to work!!
My 2003 Z71 Chevy Suburban has a 33 gallon tank, couldn’t imagine anything less, especially for a truck!
Ram halogen lights not to my liking, but plug and play led bulbs makes a big difference. No cutting or trimming.
which ones? Can you please recommend? Thanks!
@bsdwiz , please comment on any of my videos and I will share link to the video with installation
Love my 1/2 ton Silverado’s payload rating haha. 1970lbs. 4x4 LT. crazy this hd isn’t much more then my truck lol
I had a 2018 Ram 2500 but the mega cab ate up the payload, only had 1800lbs.
I have a friend with a 1500 with slightly higher payload than my 2500 and agree…but which one would you truly rather work hard?
@@Icutmetal as a master technician of over 14 years I would 100% take the 2500 all day for work. They are engineered totally different. However most peoples version of “work” don’t even come close to bothering a 1500 if we are being honest haha.
Love this channel, love the content, all the journalists are great. I say this in the sincerest way possible, Roman, let Andre talk! You ask him questions and then don't let him speak to answer. Your points of view are great, we want to hear his too. And much agreed, Candle headlights suck.
Magna had a manufacturing facility outside Windsor in Ontario in Canada, a real big place, employed a lot of people. and supplied auto makers in the region.
There is an optional 50 gallon tank
The old halogen glass head lights in many cases were better than some of the basic headlights today
I’m confused about the lights. I have 2020 Ram 3500 tradesmen, with halogen lights and I do not see an issue with them. I don’t even have the fog lights.
I do wish it had the bed liner.
Magna makes a great transfer case, still going strong in my GMC!
You mentioned it andre, me personally living in farm country I have zero idea why anyone would own a pickup with a carpet floor. What is the purpose, someone driving barefoot. Even weather tech doesn’t make floor liners go up high enough to not get carpet dirty. You guys are right though. 60k+ it should wipe your butt. I still think bliss and adaptive cruise is about the biggest waste of time.
Very good point about the head lights. The head lights are hands down the worse part about my 2021 2500 big horn.
That 68RFE will be fine! You guys aren't tuning it and adding 37" tires. Just work it. I'll be surprised if you have transmission issues. My '19 is tuned and sitting on 35" tires and so far so good 👍.
A headlight busted by a rock is collision damage guys. Not something you would normally claim but at $1,500 I sure would!
An insurance claim for $1,500? C’mon now…
When I bought my 2017 dually I had the dealer put the puck mounting system in it and. Ram 25,000 lb fifth wheel hitch.
You guys can add the led light kit with fogs after market instead of the candle lights that it haves now. Andre can show how it's done and installed 😎
I have done on mine
Can’t wait to get these under a JLU and take it off roading. 😯 one day
Test out putting in a bed rug 1st. Try something different than a spray on. The bed rug challenge.
Cummins is best diesel engine money can buy.
1. Build to last.
2. Found in commercial and industrial use.
3. Simple when compared to v8.
4. Easier to maintain than v8.
5. Cost less to repair if ever needed vs v8.
6. Better fuel economy vs v8.
7. Less regens vs v8.
What about everything surrounding the engine?
@@Icutmetal still the best
@@repairvehicle Ok.
What does the yak farmer think of the purchase price for the Ram? Drive it out, have him look it over, then get his reaction of the price paid.
Magna International is a automotive component maufacturer with worldwide operations based in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.
I’ve been swiping my card twice since after Joe shut down the pipeline and revoked drilling permits in 2021 , my tank is 36 gallons .
Lower your air pressures ten percent to twenty percent when not towing and it is smooth and plush.
I've had 3 Dodge diesel trucks and they have all been trouble free.
when the ram 2500/3500 is startled, it flips out its tow mirrors and rolls coal. still my favorite truck brand though!
Majority of ford 2020+ super duty trucks come with all the new safety features blind spot, lane keep assist, and collision warning.
If the headlights are bad, how much worse is it with a load when the rear end sags? Adjustable lights should be standard over LED
I replaced my 32 gallon for a 53 gallon tank which fits when I purchased my 3500 ram in 2019, I bought a Titan tank
I own a F350 4 dr cab with 8 ft bed SRW FX4 and you are not wrong about parking this beast at Walmart! Has a 49 gal tank which gives me nearly 900 mile range!
Finally a truck video! The new ram is like a 1500 suspension! Its swatty!
I work for an EMS agency and have been issued the f450 ambulance. And I have to say, the headlights on that truck are candles. They are absolutely terrible.
I have 2020 Big Horn Dually and I put LED bulbs in the headlight and fog lights and they work 100% better !!
If you could actually find the truck with the diesel in the low 50s, that is a phenomenal deal in this market
install bigger transmission oil cooler and 68RFE will go long ways, overheating kills that transmission.
Chemistry is strong about 12 months ago.
Something's happening to TFL
I agree about the headlights - but the complaint about the liner??? Really??? My personal experience with liners is I don't like the spray in liners. And I hate the plastic drop in liners. What I do love is my BedRug. I've had 3 trucks and the BedRug has been the best option to install. I have very knobby knees but the BedRug allows me to kneel in the bed of the truck without pain. The BedRug is made of a nearly industructible material that even battery acid won't hurt it. Check out the BedRug liners!!!
Carpet belongs in a house.
Your complaints are the exact reason I went with the Laramie instead of the Big Horn. I couldn’t justify spending $68,000 on a truck that didn’t have LED headlights, blind spot monitoring, ventilated “leather seats”, a rear sliding window & outlets in the bed.
Magna Electric Rear Axle/Diff: Hard to believe those gears will last? they are so much lightweight compared to a standard ring&pinion axle.
I do like what Magna is doing.
The LED headlights on my semi truck or about $230 to replace and if a rock cracks the lens the light still works which is not true with a halogen
Great to here you had a decent time on your visit to da UP, Andre. It's pronounced SOO Saint Marie btw. Lol
Did I hear that you guys are going to replace the engine in the F 100 and make it purely electric
Go to Cjc off-road in long beach CA get Carli suspension leveling kit
Love the Harbor Freight Woodworking Benches!
Any info on the Chey 2500 6.6 gas 6 speed manual?
What! You couldn't find a dinosaur? 😅😂😉
i Bought a XLT power stroke. and its a Hot rod with 475 Horsepower and 1050 torque, but i heard you have to buy the Ram 3500 to even get close to those numbers.
High Torque number is only for short time and then it goes down after 1700rpm. When rpm increases after 1700 rpm Torque goes down and hp goes up
@@repairvehicle No shit…
If I remember Magna was is the running to buy Chrysler a few years back.
I have a 2019 ford f250 4 door long bed, it takes some getting used to, but it parks very easily in a parking lot. And it doesn't turn too much worse than a 4 door short bed. I also will not own a truck where a tail light with a sensor cost $1000 a side
I switched my head lights over to led and they were plug and go and yes they had little fans so with the voltage you save you lose that with the fans draw. But I absolutely they are a super up grade. But I finally found the best kit to clean and restore your lens and I’ve tried plenty but with kit works the best and last for ever and the kit is Cerakote it’s gets a ceramic coating after you get right and is the easiest kit out there. I did my wife’s 2012 Acura TL and man I was so impressed and then I did my truck on a 05 Dodge 3500 and did a outstanding job and the price is right and I think it 35 bucks and does both headlights and the shine like a brand new dime. Get them on Amazon.
I recently purchased a 2022 ram 2500 laramie at a sticker price of just under 70k...fuel economy is 20.8 at 70 mph on the hwy and 8.8 towing a 14,000 lb toy hauler bumper pull...my headlights are great , but I think the Laramie has better grade ones. My bed had no liner but has the 5th wheel package . The tow rating and cargo numbers are very low. under 2k cargo and 16,660 max towing . In my opinion, the standard cummins has way less towing power than ford or GM by far..I have had all 3. I would still rate a ram in last place among the big 3
I have a ‘19 3500 with those exact specs. 6.7L HO Aisin SRW 4 door 8’ bed Tradesman. Got it immediately before covid hit. The dealer offered to give me 10% more than I paid on a trade for a 5500 CC Limited. I said no. But man are those 5500 Limited nice. Almost 80k BEFORE upfit. 🤯 My first brand new dump a ‘15 f-550 came upfit from dealer with an aluminum body and plow for less than that.
Now that a year has gone buy, it's sad but almost funny how vehical sales taken a nosedive.
My local dealers are offering up to 10k off new trucks, and I think we are just getting started.
Roman you should know that Magna international is a Canadian company with offices worldwide, including the US.
Actually, you'd be surprised by how many trucks buyers, mainly fleet buyers, find many features useless, or not worth their cost, because for some, trucks are made to get dirty, be beaten up and destroyed, and they're treated like toss away items. Some companies are so hard on their trucks, they will destroy an entire bed, both inside and outside, within a few years, so what good would a bed liner do?
Now, imagine the cost. If I have no use for a spray-in bed liner, that's $500 per truck. If I have a fleet of 50 trucks, that's $25,000 with just bed liners. Now imagine lighting, wheel liners, cargo management systems, tailgate dampeners, it's all wasting money.
However, I do think packaging is an issue. The more expensive the truck gets, the more people expect, so why nickel and dime them for everything? Just roll them into packages that saves people money.
It’s why Ford and GM are working toward hydrogen burning engine for HD trucks. Distance is an issue for HD trucks
At least the Chevy 3/4 ton came with a bed liner
Im currently looking at the banks monster ram intake and CAI kit for my ‘19 3500. Should have a derringer for it soon
Fuel stations in my area southwest Ohio, $3.79 for 87 unleaded gas, $4.89 for diesel, I’ve noticed recently the spread in regular gasoline compared to diesel has increased from around $0.60 to $1.00 or more, not sure what’s going on?
The reason they tell you to stress it, haul heavy with it from the very beginning is that all the internal engine parts have to get broken in, the seals have to get seated, and they will do that best if you drive it like you stole it.
You cant sell the trx . . Try keep it remember there ending all v8 production so would you like to keep it . I know you love it
Led headlights on HD trucks are too blinding to oncoming traffic, especially when people lift them even higher. If the manufactures put projector lens in them they would perform much better than regular reflectors
Regardless, when people lift their vehicles or don't aim properly, even halogens are difficult to deal with. Let's not even get started with the Carolina squatted vehicles.....
Been waiting on my basic regular cab f 350 for 4 months its a rough world
I just wish the trucks are built here in the USA
I’d NEVER get a 68RFE Ram Cummins. Aisin auto or G56 manual. My 2018 ram tradesman SRW 3500 is G56.😊
Let's not be silly here guys. As long as metal expands and shirts, there is a break in time. Me and mybwife both got Toyota Yaris, no break in time!
Mine I did the normal break in. Heat it up let it cool down. Wife drove hers to work 60 miles away, no break in.
Inwas getting 40mpg she was getting 28 to 31. Then we got hit and my car was totaled. Or I'd still be driving it. Don't believe the no break in time bull!
Towing vs PAYLOAD!!!! Many people who buy a 3/4 ton don’t pay attention to the payload of their truck and if you move up to a large 5th wheel gooseneck trailer, a 2500 with a 2k payload is a FAIL….. Learned the hard way and going to miss my Cummins.
I agree! My 2500 HD has a very close to 3000 pound payload with a 9500 pound GVW. I wanted a 3/4 ton with a actual useable payload.
I've seen 3/4 ton trucks with less payload than 1/2 ton pickups.
Ram has a 50 gallon tank you can order for the truck as long as you have a long bed. I’m not sure you can get it for a short bed truck. Those Firestone A/T tire are garbage. I have to swipe my card twice filling up the 36 gallon tank on my GMC. Thanks for giving an update on you Ram HD truck, looking forward to more about it.
At all cost avoid the 68RFE transmission. Aisin transmission only. RFE only lsst 65k warranty runs out at 60.. Ram knows it and it's a common problem.
I loved my 21 Laremie 2500 until I hit 22k miles, body valve in the transmission failed so it’s been at the dealer for a month because the part is in back order. Keep in mind I do tow but not more than 15,000 pounds twice a week and mine is rated for 20,000.
Bottom line is, it isn’t a good towing truck.
Previously I had an 18 F250 for 101k miles never had an issue towing the same trailer.
Lol
You guy need to put time stamps in your episodes. Take a page out of Consumer Reports Video ADD TIME STAMPS 👍....
I think the Silverado 2500 is a better buy in the 3/4 truck market. 1,000 more pounds of payload and IFS for comfortable ride… a “custom” would have been comparable.
I'm actually intrigued by the set up that Magna has and it's so much better than what is currently coming. I'm tired of EV trucks coming with 1200 pound payloads and weird features/looks. I know batteries are heavy but damn, my wrx can almost carry that much weight. An ev set up like that with a traditional rear axle and a decent payload is awesome. Do you think that set up will make it to production and sell to regular consumers?
Outline for the viewers the financing. What’s the monthly cost before and after trade ins.
That is one nice truck
As a consumer it is the worst of times. I have had a bronco on order 18 months. The reason, oh we can't make enough hard tops or get thus, tow packages. Much less chips. I also have an F150 on order since early November. I Finally decided to buy a 22 Stx f250 on a dealer lot who wasn't try to shift the customer with ADM. Guess I can easily sell it if what I order ever comes in.
that Magna Axle is sweet,
Austrians... don't mess around.