I have the Laramie here in Oz also. Love it. The drive over and around Fraser was effortless and very comfy. I've lost count of the amount of people who ask me should they get a RAM or the new cruiser. My advice.... The RAM.
I’m very happy with the decision so far just need to have reliable confidence and that will take time but definitely could not be happier and I’m hard bloke to convince to change
@Yeahyeah Bob I personally had zero issues and loved it. Upgraded 3 weeks ago to the 2022 limited. That raises the bar again to a whole different level.
Impressive review. Being a Ram 1500 owner myself, I will say that most of the comments that you will get will have to do with reliability in comparing Ram vs Toyota. So I look forward to a long term review a couple of years from now. Personally, I have had my truck for more than 5 years now and I absolutely love it. No issues at all, but then I don't hit the trails as much as you do. One thing that the Ram has over other Japanese dual cab trucks, is if you check the location of the back axle in comparison to the bed / loading area. It handles the loads better IMO. With something like a 79 series, you will have to get a chassis extension.
"trying out the King suspension" Im surprised it's still bolted to the truck. I just bought a 2021 Ram 1500 classic night ed. quad cab, V6 in Ontario Canada. Love it so far. Weird seeing the steering on the opposite side. I get about 12.5 litres/100 with a canopy on the bed, and Goodyear Duratrac 20 inch tires on the factory rims. Not bad. Not much worse than my Jeep Wrangler 2 door that I traded in for it. The Wrangler just didn't have any trailer towing capabilities. I love it but it didn't meet my future needs pulling a small cargo trailer camper conversion.
I have both still, 2018 Sahara exhaust, remapped plus more extras, also have DT 2021 Limited and live in the country on dirt roads, do a lot of towing and we go shooting etc. I want to love the RAM so much as it sounds great and goes great but it came with a vibration from new they cant find so its so annoying driving on the highway and its already been on the towtruck at 12,000kms as it wouldn't start for half a day on the morning of an interstate trip then miraculously started once at the garage. I'm losing confidence on the reliability and realise it could just be a 160k lemon but after 5 Saharas with no issues I don't know what to do as it is such a cool truck. We've lived in Mt Isa and done a lot of 4wding around Northern Qld so know this is good tough country to test. Good proper Aussie review though thanks :)
Awesome review, there is literally no comparisons for people to view the RAM against the LC, many thanks, certainly helps to see the real capability of the RAM. By the way, where did you get the grill, that isn’t standard but looks great, can you post the link.
Petrol vs diesel in a drag the petrol will do it. Interesting to see what the petrol 200 would do against the ram. Good comparison but. Any reason u didn’t go the ram 2500? Cheers from Melbourne👍
I agree with that took me a lot of convincing to buy one lot of what if’s and I travel a lot of remote places if it don’t do the job I will move it on but so far is checking all the boxes 👍
I was waiting to put canopy on then tune suspension to suit if you get a chance watch more videos on UA-cam under Thumburn fishing to see what I have done to lift it
The ram has 60,000 klm on it with lots of dirt roads and 4wd across top end of Australia more than most people ever do in the life of there vehicle I use this ram 1500 and had no reliability issues it’s extremely good on fuel for bulk of vehicle towing loaded up excellent handling on dirt roads towing Very pleased with the Ram 1500 if you watch the fishing videos you can see where I take this car in my touring fishing UA-cam channel
@@thumburnfishing That's too bad. The lockers and the winch are easy enough to add to a different 2500, but the track bar setup gives the PW an advantage off road.
I did Fraser for a week. 20psi tyres all stock and no issues at all. Didn't even use low range once. One track was a bit narrow but I wouldn't have taken a junker down it let alone a new RAM. All sand conditions and it was a pleasure to drive.
Love the review mate great honest review and just what I was looking for on how it fairs against a 200.
We are taking delivery of our 2021Limited, EOM can't wait. Thanks for the review.
The new rams are definitely nice you will be impressed
Brilliant review Fordo! Real world driving.
I have the Laramie here in Oz also.
Love it.
The drive over and around Fraser was effortless and very comfy.
I've lost count of the amount of people who ask me should they get a RAM or the new cruiser.
My advice....
The RAM.
I’m very happy with the decision so far just need to have reliable confidence and that will take time but definitely could not be happier and I’m hard bloke to convince to change
Yah
@Yeahyeah Bob I personally had zero issues and loved it.
Upgraded 3 weeks ago to the 2022 limited.
That raises the bar again to a whole different level.
Impressive review. Being a Ram 1500 owner myself, I will say that most of the comments that you will get will have to do with reliability in comparing Ram vs Toyota. So I look forward to a long term review a couple of years from now.
Personally, I have had my truck for more than 5 years now and I absolutely love it. No issues at all, but then I don't hit the trails as much as you do.
One thing that the Ram has over other Japanese dual cab trucks, is if you check the location of the back axle in comparison to the bed / loading area. It handles the loads better IMO. With something like a 79 series, you will have to get a chassis extension.
You have rebel or limited ram pls ?
@@user-jj3gz5qu7e I have a 2014 Ram 1500 SLT.
"trying out the King suspension" Im surprised it's still bolted to the truck. I just bought a 2021 Ram 1500 classic night ed. quad cab, V6 in Ontario Canada. Love it so far. Weird seeing the steering on the opposite side. I get about 12.5 litres/100 with a canopy on the bed, and Goodyear Duratrac 20 inch tires on the factory rims. Not bad. Not much worse than my Jeep Wrangler 2 door that I traded in for it. The Wrangler just didn't have any trailer towing capabilities. I love it but it didn't meet my future needs pulling a small cargo trailer camper conversion.
Been looking for something like this. Great vid mate. Thanks for the insight.
Great video, thanks mate. Exactly the comparison I was after.
I have both still, 2018 Sahara exhaust, remapped plus more extras, also have DT 2021 Limited and live in the country on dirt roads, do a lot of towing and we go shooting etc. I want to love the RAM so much as it sounds great and goes great but it came with a vibration from new they cant find so its so annoying driving on the highway and its already been on the towtruck at 12,000kms as it wouldn't start for half a day on the morning of an interstate trip then miraculously started once at the garage. I'm losing confidence on the reliability and realise it could just be a 160k lemon but after 5 Saharas with no issues I don't know what to do as it is such a cool truck. We've lived in Mt Isa and done a lot of 4wding around Northern Qld so know this is good tough country to test. Good proper Aussie review though thanks :)
Great video mate.
I’ve just pulled the trigger on a DT Limited but was anxious if I should have gone the 200…
Keep up the great work!!
Had the ram 12 months now and still love it same as the first day I brought it if your on Instagram check out new canopy set up under Thumburn_fishing
Wow an actual review of the Ram of someone actually thrashing it. It sound good too.
Awesome review 🤙🏻
Loved the review no bull real deal thanks. Ken
I consider myself lucky to own a 21 Land Cruiser as they are discounted in the US and a 22 ram trx.
Awesome review, there is literally no comparisons for people to view the RAM against the LC, many thanks, certainly helps to see the real capability of the RAM.
By the way, where did you get the grill, that isn’t standard but looks great, can you post the link.
Brought the grill from gumtree Australia in Victoria from psi awesome fit up and I think it looks the goods too
Thanks for the great vid.
Nice video mate. Any comparision with the Chevy 1500 since you have owned yours?
No I haven’t tested a Chevy
Petrol vs diesel in a drag the petrol will do it. Interesting to see what the petrol 200 would do against the ram. Good comparison but. Any reason u didn’t go the ram 2500? Cheers from Melbourne👍
Petrol 200 weighs similar to the ram with less power...
Great review mate
No lockers on the Ram either and still puts in work with the limited slip diff.
Ive just ordered a DS crewcab.....gonna supercharge lift and 35s...should be unstoppable
Hopefully will supercharge this ram also I run 305 tyres on standard rims and the rub on front sway bar I’m changing these tyres when they wear out
It will be nice rig too
Bro nice truck whats that ticking noise better check your engine take to your local mechanic
will you be able to tow 4500 kg after you have kitted out the ute
Time will tell how the American utes go for reliability in Australia. That's the trump card as far as reputation goes.
I agree with that took me a lot of convincing to buy one lot of what if’s and I travel a lot of remote places if it don’t do the job I will move it on but so far is checking all the boxes 👍
The strong point of American trucks is being well rounded
Is that limited Or rebel? I’m gonna buy one tomorrow I need your recommendation please thanks
It’s a express crew cab
How do you find parking the big ram?
Not a issue although I don’t live in a city but it’s certainly no problem to park
Hey mate where about is this looks very fairmilar
are the dampers missing in the 200, always bouncing.
Has the ram got an exhaust too? Also what size tyres on it?
Standard exhaust and currently 305/55/20 I’ve ordered 295/70/17 rims and tyres
What exhaust does the 200 have?
Twin 3 inch stainless torqit awesome exhaust
That ram needs a lift at the front....sits so low compared to the back
I was waiting to put canopy on then tune suspension to suit if you get a chance watch more videos on UA-cam under Thumburn fishing to see what I have done to lift it
you're not even comparing "apples with apples" here.
What about build quality and reliability...
The ram has 60,000 klm on it with lots of dirt roads and 4wd across top end of Australia more than most people ever do in the life of there vehicle I use this ram 1500 and had no reliability issues it’s extremely good on fuel for bulk of vehicle towing loaded up excellent handling on dirt roads towing
Very pleased with the Ram 1500 if you watch the fishing videos you can see where I take this car in my touring fishing UA-cam channel
How do u waterproof these motors for deep river crossings please?
They are so far good but I avoid deep water no good comes of water crossing
Dose it already have some rattles ? Hate rattles /squeaks
Not yet so far so good
Hey! that thing gotta hemi?
It certainly does 5.7
@@thumburnfishing sweet
BUT WAIT A MINUT. it's a dodge produce made by Fiat...
Can you get the Power Wagon in Aus?
Only express and larrime and few different import converted 2500 not a lot to choose from
@@thumburnfishing That's too bad. The lockers and the winch are easy enough to add to a different 2500, but the track bar setup gives the PW an advantage off road.
Prob charge 250k AUD for it lol
Hay can u msg me just wanna know more about the ram wat it can do on the beach thanks
I did Fraser for a week.
20psi tyres all stock and no issues at all. Didn't even use low range once.
One track was a bit narrow but I wouldn't have taken a junker down it let alone a new RAM.
All sand conditions and it was a pleasure to drive.
Why did you go so fast threw the sand? Lol
Bit of fun as simple as that
Do you live in prossi
In land from Bowen over the mountain from prossy
I’ve just ordered one does it have a not with stranded exhaust
Ffs put a shirt on😂
It was wet from swimming that day