Would you change anything?

[Diamondback]

digging into the forums as a newby to see what all I can see about the RAM, I wanted to see what you all would change about your RAM 1500 after you have had it a while?

I saw this thread https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/over-a-year-ownership-and-well.10945/

I have yet to have mine delivered, but here are a few things I am wondering if I should have left off the entire build process and went aftermarket later:

1 : automatic running boards. After seeing how they were engineered and that the rear don't lift up all the way, I should have went with my first instinct and done aftermarket. I got caught up in the WOW factor. If I were to re-engineer, I would either add a 2nd motor to the rear hinge, OR, place the motor hinge in the center and have a dual-axis motor work 2 torsion bars to the front and to the rear. I would think that say a 500# person over time stepping on the rear of the step would cause the torsion bar to twist adding more of a gap between the step and the body when it is in the retracted position. Don't get me wrong, I still like them, but maybe a 2020/2021 version could be updated?

2 : eTorque. I waited 2.5 weeks to get my preorder in and get the pano roof. I finally said, skip it and just go straight Hemi. I know each person here has their own outtake on the subject. For me, though, I do 1/2 of my 10 miles to work stop lights and the other 1/2 on a 50 MPH stretch. I wanted to try the new product to see what it was all about.

3 : pano roof. this is one item I wanted in the Quad Cab but it wasn't "allowed". Are these still an issue? Would you have opted to get it or not get it?

4 : 3.55 or 3.92 gears. I am judging my 2 other vehicles on this and went with the 3.21. I do not do towing at all unless someone needs a trailer to bring a broke down vehicle home, etc. I wanted something for daily drive. I know my current ride (2016 Durango R/T) has AWD and 3.08 gears (less HP and less TQ than the newer Hemi V8) and I ENJOY driving the heck outta this thing. I know the truck will not perform nearly as well, but I miss having a dependable truck. AND, I was given one heck of a deal on a trade in for RAM TRUCK MONTH towards my pre-order.

5 : uConnect. I REALLY wanted the 12" because it looked so cool! But, I am used to the 8.4 NAV in my Durango and know that if I ever have to reach over to adjust something, I don't have to look -- muscle memory for the knob.

6 : tri-fold cover. I thought this was going to be the hard cover, but it will not be I would have left it off and ordered the hard cover afterwards.


I think that is it to start out with. I know there are more and may even be more after my pre-order arrives.

 

[SacRebel]

I would have not got one with the tow package. You loose the electric folding mirrors with it.

 

[Diamondback]

Good to know! I'll have to look into the package itself. I know that we all get the 2" receiver, so I'll have to see what the package offers (even the trailer brake can be added separately).



So on the BUILD PAGE, you would pay $390 for the Trailer Brake Control ($295) and 3.92 Gears ($95).

@SacRebel has a valid point there! Unless you really like the flipout towing mirrors -- again, if you have a huge trailer, and tow it a lot, who knows. Thanks, SacRebel!!

 

[Patsy1099]

33 gal tank for sure.

The only things I might have wanted would have been the 12” screen and possibly leather but I’m not even sure. I go back and forth on those. I really am happy with the way this was optioned in the lot. Had the stuff I wanted and saved money on the gadgets I didn’t want and would never use.

 

[cra1g]

I researched for months before I bought mine, so I had figured out what I wanted, and have yet to find anything I would definitely have done differently.

The one thing I can think of as a possibility is the color. I wanted a Limited, but wasn't super crazy about all the chrome, which is part of the reason I chose Billet Silver--it seems to make the chrome a bit less overwhelming. However, having seen what some other folks here have done with dechroming Limiteds (especially that Granite one with the Sport hood), I might have chosen a different color and gone that route. No regrets, though--I do really like the silver anyway, and the chrome is growing on me.

There are a couple of aftermarket things I thought I was going to do right away, but have decided against:
Wheels - the Limited 20" wheels look like *** on the Ram configuration site. In person, though, I really like them--sort of a Cragar throwback, but also angular and modern in a way that ties in nicely with the new Ram's Head logo.
Tires - I expected to toss the stockers and put BFG KO2s on right away. However, I'm really impressed with the Falkens so far. If I ever get into a situation where I'm using 4wd, the locker, and aired-down tires, and find they're not cutting it, I might consider changing them, but that might never happen.

 

[Diamondback]

I did not like the chrome with the granite .. but did like the chrome on the Black and the Silver (either package Limited or Laramie). I finally did see a silver one on the lot and was like .. oh .. wow .. I do like that too!! LOL

That was one of the things I forgot initially :: I wanted the 22"s but did not like the "pattern" so I stuck with the 20"s instead.

Thanks @cra1g for your input!!

 

[Zstreet86]

Wish I had keyless entry (never have to take fob out of pocket) and blind spot.

 

[Diamondback]

I, too, fell in love with the FOB @Zstreet86
Especially when bogged down or in uniform, stuff like that, you never have to fondle for the key - just grab the handle and open.

 

[Billy James]

33 Gallon Tank. Other than that, my truck is configured exactly like I wanted and still prefer.

 

[jdmartin]

My truck has options on it that I'll probably never use nor ever discover, so I'm pretty happy with the way things are. I would have liked to have had the bed tracks and sliding toolbox thrown in, but I can get them myself any time. Other than that I'm pretty happy.

 

[Diamondback]

7 : I have been wondering if I should have opted for the RAMBOX 6'4" bed instead .. we shall see .. both my other Chevy trucks had the smaller bed (but they were 6 foot compared to their 8 foot edition). I won't be purchasing too many 4x8 panels, but it is nice to not have then hang 2 feet past the tailgate .. Opinions? Pictures?

 

[runamuck]

wireless charging for my phone. my last truck..gmc sierra had it and I assumed it was standard on new trucks nowadays. in my old truck I could just toss my android phone on the console and it would start charging..

 

[ForTehNguyen]

For me wish I couldve found a Limited that didnt have panoramic roof and 22" wheels. At least I can sell off the 22s. Other than that, got everything I wanted

I would have not got one with the tow package. You loose the electric folding mirrors with it.

lose surround view also if you have one of those packages

 

[Patsy1099]

7 : I have been wondering if I should have opted for the RAMBOX 6'4" bed instead .. we shall see .. both my other Chevy trucks had the smaller bed (but they were 6 foot compared to their 8 foot edition). I won't be purchasing too many 4x8 panels, but it is nice to not have then hang 2 feet past the tailgate .. Opinions? Pictures?

Depends on where you park it mostly. If you always have plenty of room than the bigger box is nice to have but the crew cab and 6’4” box is a bigun! Navigating tighter spaces isn’t easy.

 

[Patsy1099]

wireless charging for my phone. my last truck..gmc sierra had it and I assumed it was standard on new trucks nowadays. in my old truck I could just toss my android phone on the console and it would start charging..

To me the wireless charging in this vehicle is a big waste if you use CarPlay (which I love) because it doesn’t support wireless CarPlay/android auto so you have to wind up plugging it in anyway

 

[Patsy1099]

For me wish I couldve found a Limited that didnt have panoramic roof and 22" wheels. At least I can sell off the 22s. Other than that, got everything I wanted



lose surround view also if you have one of those packages

You don’t like the pano? It’s one of my favorite features!

 

[jdmartin]

7 : I have been wondering if I should have opted for the RAMBOX 6'4" bed instead .. we shall see .. both my other Chevy trucks had the smaller bed (but they were 6 foot compared to their 8 foot edition). I won't be purchasing too many 4x8 panels, but it is nice to not have then hang 2 feet past the tailgate .. Opinions? Pictures?

I use my truck for work and carry 8 foot panels all day long. In either case the tailgate has to be down; I throw a bungee on each rear hold down and hook to the trailer hitch opening, creating an "X" and nothing moves. I also have a hitch extender which lets me carry 16 foot 2 by lumber and quarter round.

I prefer the shorter bed because most of the time I'm not carrying anything that long, and I like being able to get in and out of parking lots without jockeying everywhere. Also, no way my truck would fit in my garage with the longer bed.

 

[jdmartin]

For me wish I couldve found a Limited that didnt have panoramic roof and 22" wheels. At least I can sell off the 22s. Other than that, got everything I wanted



lose surround view also if you have one of those packages

That was how I got into this truck. The one I originally wanted was Delmonico red, but the huge bling wheels were worthless to me and I never use a sunroof. Those two options were over $3k on that truck. I traded 'down' to this truck, got packages that made more sense for me (North/tow/level 2) and paid less money.

 

[Diamondback]

Thanks, @jdmartin for your info!
That totally makes sense, indeed!
Main reason I also went with the 5'7" as well .. I always park further away from storefront and the (now -ex) would always be, "why are you making me walk so far?" -- "cuz I don't wanna deal with the small parking slots" LOL

 

[SpeedyV]

7 : I have been wondering if I should have opted for the RAMBOX 6'4" bed instead ...

Not available on the Ram 1500; the choice is a 6’-4” bed OR RamBoxes.

(I came from a truck with a 6’-6” bed, so I would’ve preferred the longer bed. But I was also dead-set on getting RamBoxes).