Recent content by nc_beagle

Any reason they couldn't design a second rear camera flush with the top of the tailgate that would come on when the tailgate is down? So you would have something when backing with the tailgate lowered? I tend to be a turn and look over my shoulder backer but I use the backup camera at times.

This isn't a Ram specific question but I don't belong to any message boards that would be more appropriate. I know companies like Volvo and probably Porsche used to have a program where you'd fly over to the plant to buy your car, drive it around the country (make it a vacation) and then ship...

That's odd. Wonder if it's an error? When I looked I was using the 5'7" bed. Motor Trend says its available almost through the whole lineup. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-ram-1500-price-msrp-trim-levels

I cant show that it's a Bighorn but that's what I selected. 4x4 and didn't add any options.

It appeared as an option when i looked at Laramie and Big Horn 4x4. Oddly not Rebel though.

It was originally going to be about 1800 miles round trip to Lake Charles, LA from the NC Foothills. But, it arrived when my wife wanted me to take her to the SC coast. So, we ended up making a big loop that was about 2100 miles. We were trading in or I might have let them ship it, but I...

I don't fully understand the dealer model in the service department. I just learned recently that the mechanics bring in their own tools.

LOL. I guess what I meant was taking it out JUST to get groceries would be too much hassle. But I don't care what others think. I've never had anyone call it a grocery getter but quite a few people have called it a beautiful truck. :) I will note that a regional grocery store is beside our...

What is the benefit to the dealership to deny coverage? Are they not reimbursed at the same rate as what a customer would pay for the repair? I can understand Stellantis trying to deny warranty work but never understood why a dealership would care one way or the other.

I love our truck but getting groceries is one of the last things I'd do with it. It's just way more convenient to jump in my 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback for jobs like that. The majority of the time we're using the truck it's for hauling, towing, or a long trip. I did use it once to get a bed full of...

Yeah I was so glad I found this forum before ordering or I'd have probably been in the sub 1000# club.

The Limited with ORG has the suspension skid plate too. Possibly a typo on the Build and Price site? It's definitely had errors before.

1317#, Limited, 5'7", All options except sunroof, MFT, RamBox, and Night Edition (avoided them for the weight savings.)

I read an article that stated the Ram 1500 lost about 43% of its value in five years. I assume these studies are based off of the original MSRP, though I don't know if the five year value is based on trade-in value or private party value. That said, I'm curious if anyone has run the numbers...

I don't think I am tall enough to see the glare. :LOL: