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  1. Zinger

    New truck today, do I get the factory extended warranty or not?

    If you can afford the hit then no need for a warranty. Warranties should just be renamed to "repair insurance" since that's exactly what they are. Fundamentally you insure to avoid unacceptable risk, but if in your case the risk is low or nonexistent why bother?
  2. Zinger

    First Tow with the Passport Travel Trailer

    Not sure, check the specs on the Keystone RV site for the model you're interested in.
  3. Zinger

    First Tow with the Passport Travel Trailer

    260 miles. Eastern PA to Virginia. 90% highway. Cruise control at 65. 8.8MPG measured at the pump. Computer said 9MPG but it is always a half gallon or so optimistic. I thought it did great and I absolutely don't need any more power to tow this setup. The trailer dry is 5200 lbs so...
  4. Zinger

    Truck died last night

    What engine do you have? Keep us posted. Camping season is here and nothing scares me more than the thought of a complete shutdown while towing 7000 pounds.
  5. Zinger

    Air Suspension not returning to Normal mode after Easy entry setting.

    The one time I tried letting it raise itself from EE mode I got 1/4 mile down the road and it didn't seem to be raising so I raised it manually. I haven't tried it again. I leave it in Aero all the time, and after reading this thread I hit tow/haul on the way home to see if it would go to...
  6. Zinger

    Remove dealer sticker

    Warm them up with the hair dryer and they will come off easy with a fingernail. WD-40 on a rag will take off any remaining residue. Let it dry, and then wash the area and you're golden. Easy job, don't worry.
  7. Zinger

    Bad fuel mileage 5.7 hemi

    Three tanks in and my hand calculated mileages have been 15, 13.5, and 14.1 MPG. The computer calculated mileage keeps getting further optimistic as I go, at 15.1, 14.1, and 15 MPG. Mostly the same driving terrain across the board. I expect it will bump up a bit now due to the warmer weather...
  8. Zinger

    12.2 MPG after first 1,000 miles

    If gas mileage is your primary factor of truck happiness, you're most likely going to be unhappy with a Ram. There are a half dozen mileage threads on this forum, with the general consensus being disappointment. It's a great truck for many other reasons but mileage is not one of them. Go read...
  9. Zinger

    eTorque hesitation at start

    I'm going to venture a guess and say it's normal. I feel the same thing. If I am focusing on it, it's there, when I'm not it doesn't seem to bother me. I think the reality is the handoff, while decent, is not really 100% seamless. There is a similar feeling I get when slowing to a stop and...
  10. Zinger

    etorque does more than help with starts and smooth out shifts ....

    Actually, solar does not provide power in the event of an outage, it is completely about revenue generation. Not sure about wind but I imagine it's the same.
  11. Zinger

    Dealer wants truck to "verify VIN"!?!

    I would call FCA and see what they say. As others have stated, there is no rational reason why this can't be done with a simple picture of the vin plate. Nor is there any rational reason why a dealer would want to incur the cost to drive to you, give you a loaner, drive your truck back, pay...
  12. Zinger

    Significant Noise From Front End Over Bumps

    Same thing I just noticed with mine at 1200 miles. Passenger side.
  13. Zinger

    Updating Nav Maps - Heard back from FCA - Let's Pressure them

    Just to add a little more context here, Garmin used to (and I imagine still does) provide a free map update within 1 year for any GPS that did not include lifetime map updates. That way no matter when you bought it, you would still get the latest maps when you opened the box. HERE I believe is...
  14. Zinger

    Updating Nav Maps - Heard back from FCA - Let's Pressure them

    I agree with you. Ram should be handling this, not punting it. Very bad showing of customer service and knowledge of product on their part.
  15. Zinger

    Input on towing setup

    Is this your first TT? My sincere advice if so is to go with something far cheaper than an Airstream to cut your teeth on the whole idea. Airstreams are wickedly expensive, and in my opinion quite small. Slide outs are a must because they really open up the trailer living space. $100k for a...
  16. Zinger

    Input on towing setup

    Tough call. Will the truck haul that rig? Absolutely, no issues. Will you be right at payload? Probably. Could you load the trailer and keep weight out of the truck such that you're within official limits? Probably. I think it comes down to your tolerance for potentially being a bit over...
  17. Zinger

    Best UV protection for Tonneau covers

    Do you guys recommend anything for interior trim and vinyl seats? I usually just wipe off with distilled water.
  18. Zinger

    Thoughts on this build and price?

    $2300 under "invoice" plus rebates was the best offer I was able to get. That was after 4 serious inquiries, two of which were in person. The two in person were the worst. Neither of them would budge or bothered to even followed up after I left the dealer. Double check what rebates you...
  19. Zinger

    New problem to watch for

    Mine restarted today as well. It had to be some sort of update.
  20. Zinger

    Void

    I was shocked when I first saw the void as well. It's huge.
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