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Just once...last year in the drive-thru lane at KFC. I believe it was a software/programming glitch. Has worked as normal for hundreds of auto-stops since then.

Agree that there's no way eTorque meets that definition of a hybrid vehicle. Further, the ambiguity in that clause will make the law difficult to enforce (or provide grounds for a class-action lawsuit): If a hybrid generates <50% of its power from an electric motor, then it is not "primarily...

Per the state statute (TN Public Chapter No. 159): "(2) "Hybrid electric vehicle": (A) Means a vehicle that is primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other sources of electric current and also operates on, or is capable of...

It’s technically a P0 hybrid (the lowest level). You’d have to read through the TN law to see how it defines “hybrid”.

Great write-up. I would only add that steps can protect against door dings as well or better than sliders, depending on their design and the relative height of adjacent/offending vehicles.

Very few eTorque issues relative to production, and it’s not seen as one of the “common issues” on these trucks. My 2019 (built in summer ‘18) is doing fine, as are most.

I’m ambivalent about the push towards EVs in the short term, although it seems inevitable as battery tech improves. I’m allergic to misinformation on any topic, though. The U of M study I referenced earlier found a 64% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from cradle to grave with EVs of...

No to the vertical adjustment, and maybe the multi-stage raising/lowering allowed Ram to use a smaller compressor…or helps with load leveling…or some other engineering thing.

See Switching To EV Trucks Can Impact Green House Gases More Than Cars and consider the comprehensive University of Michigan study it references: “…battery-electric vehicles have approximately 64% lower cradle-to-grave life cycle greenhouse gas emissions than internal-combustion-engine vehicles...

Mine mostly carry air everywhere. Maybe I need to rethink where I keep some of my lesser-used gear...

I'm not sure I'll add anything new to this discussion, but my experiences related to your questions are as follows: I've got just 48K miles on my 2019 (ordered May 2018, delivered September 2018). So we're talking a 5+ year old truck with relatively low miles. Also, I purchased the Mopar...

I don’t know where that chart is from. It shows replacing spark plugs at 30k miles, and the correct interval is 100k.

Yeah…they’ve been 8-rib all along, at least for the V8s. That’s what got me wondering.

And you’re sure the different belt part numbers aren’t just V6 eTorque vs V8 eTorque? The Mopar part number for my 2019 HEMI eTorque is 5281514AA.

For what it’s worth… “Wherever you look, whatever you touch, the Laramie Longhorn is filled with more craftsman-like details, including wood surfaces and 100 percent full-grain leather seats, than any other truck in the segment." - Mike Manley, Jan 2018 FCA’s press release went on to claim “…a...

It’s leather, but it’s dyed/coated. Just use water and a microfiber cloth to clean it. I use mild interior cleaners if needed. There should’ve been a tag with instructions hanging around the passenger seat headrest when you bought it, unless they’ve stopped doing this. My interior is nearly...

One could argue that trucks sit on a lot because they’re less popular than the ones already sold ;) I’m just kidding. Truth be told, I’m very pleased that I don’t see my own truck on the road every day. It feels like I see as many TRXs as Longhorns these days…

Yeah...and strap the heck out of it. Imagine what that would do to the back of a cab or a tailgate.

Yeah, there’s no way I’ll ever see those numbers, even at 55. If I recall correctly, the gear ratios work out such that my 8th gear (with 3.92) is exactly the same as your 7th (with 3.21). You effectively have another overdrive gear, and that makes quite a difference.

Same price and (most of) the same features, sure. In fact, you can option up a Laramie to cost more than a loaded Limited (or at least you could in past years). You’ll take a bath on resale, if you care about that. If you don’t, then have at it!