5thGenRams Forums

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Search results

  1. bucolic

    What would you buy?

    I got it :) Gotta love these 3.92 vs 3.21 gear discussions and 26 vs 33-gallon tank discussions. About as bad as discussing politics or religion :D
  2. bucolic

    What would you buy?

    The fuel issue was only when towing and the milage was the same while towing for both the 3.21 and 3.92 gears...about 9-10 MPG. So the 26-gallon tank gives you about 235 to 260 miles of range while pulling the camper. So every 150 miles, you needed to start looking for a gas station...
  3. bucolic

    What would you buy?

    I have owned three Ram Hemi's and just traded my most current one for the EcoDiesel last weekend. I tow a 4900lb camper and here are my observations with about 150K miles over the last two Rams with the Hemi and towing (I didn't tow with the first one). I had 3.21 gears in my Laramie and towed...
  4. bucolic

    2021 Ram 1500 Y80 Recall no fix yet

    I got the recall notice on my truck for this but I never had an issue with the camera at all with or without the trailer hooked up so it didn't worry me too much. On djevox post, I was thinking this same thing as I was watching this YouTuber who goes around and gets cars running that have been...
  5. bucolic

    What Is Ram’s Upcoming Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB) Pickup?

    When they get a range of 500 miles on an EV truck I am in. That's about all I want to drive in a day anymore when doing a trip and would be just right for me. I want one simply for the fun! I am not being green or saving the planet. EV's are fun to drive in their own way. I can then park a nice...
  6. bucolic

    Just trying to have some fun

    Oh boy! A Southern California Sun Princess! Have your Grandson come up to Upstate NY. Right now there is 3" of packed ice on my 15-degree grade driveway from a nice ice storm and -5 below zero weather we had last week. He'd start down that and wreck before he even got on the road 😄 Of course...
  7. bucolic

    The Official "Let's see your old rides" thread in the 5th Gen Forum

    There have been so many over the years I doubt I could recall them all. I think I was in my mid 40's before I ever paid more than 1K for a car. Now I don't care if I ever turn a wrench again! An old Jeep I bought for $150 many many years ago in the early 80's. 3 on the tree with an electric...
  8. bucolic

    Just installed the Rolls Royce Star Headliner in my Rebel

    That is very impressive. 800 individual optic cables. Holy crap! How long did it take you to do this project!?
  9. bucolic

    Roll up or tri fold soft tonneau?

    I have had both and prefer the Soft trifold for a couple of reasons. I just went with a cheap one and no issues at all. Pros and cons: The soft roll-up does roll up all the way giving you more room in the bed without removing it but you still lose about 6 inches or so at the front and the one I...
  10. bucolic

    Trailer sway with air ride

    I just find this all so baffling. As I stated in a previous post I towed a 26' camper that weighs about 5000lbs empty 8000 miles across the US in 30 days with my 2019 Laramie without air suspension and no issues at all. I traded that in for the current 2021 limited with Air suspension and 3.92...
  11. bucolic

    Android Auto Not working

    Mine will sometimes not connect after I disconnect it for short periods of time like running into a rest area. To solve this I had to swipe up on the phone and close all apps. It then connects correctly. It appears the android auto app is running on the phone already and the system does not like...
  12. bucolic

    Dealership Rust proofing

    I personally think the Rustproofing on modern vehicles is not needed. It's simply a profit point for the dealer. Washing the car regularly, repairing damaged paint ASAP, and keeping it rinsed of salt if an issue in your area will do more to prevent rust than the coating. If you still decide to...
  13. bucolic

    Would not having the advance safety group stop you ordering?

    I would be the opposite and highly recommend the ACC I have on my 2021 Dodge Ram Limited. Maybe previous model year versions of ACC were not as refined but on the 2021 I have, it is heavenly. I have so far made three round trips from upstate NY to Just below Wilmington NC since February of this...
  14. bucolic

    Would not having the advance safety group stop you ordering?

    I drive about 20K a year right now with probably 12K of that highway driving. I run up and down the East Coast from upstate NY to the Wilmington NC area to visit my father about every other month. 750 miles one way. My work commute is about 12 miles round trip. For the work commute, I don't...
  15. bucolic

    Which would you rather have? Advanced Safety Group or Multifunction Tailgate and Rambox

    Ahhh I see. I had a 2016 Bighorn and never noticed it much. I guess I just hit the FOB all the time. I actually liked the cloth seats on my Big Horn better than the leather! They were not heated though and I did miss that in these Upstate NY winters. And on the Jeeps, everything is spartan on...
  16. bucolic

    Which would you rather have? Advanced Safety Group or Multifunction Tailgate and Rambox

    Here is one here with those options: https://www.dutchesschryslerjeepdodge.com/new/Ram/2021-Ram-1500-fee4293d0a0e0a17597de248e9090859.htm?_ga=2.114090119.1226567822.1626012627-319308730.1626012627 Here is the window sticker...
  17. bucolic

    Which would you rather have? Advanced Safety Group or Multifunction Tailgate and Rambox

    I have the MFT and it unlocks just by operating the handle normally as long as the FOB is in my pocket. To answer the OP's questions. I love the ACC and would really really miss it. The MFT is much more useful than I ever thought it would be. I really like it and utilize both methods of...
  18. bucolic

    towing issues

    Too much weight in the rear will lessen the tongue weight causing more sway issues. Something seems off on your hitch setup. What model Reese hitch do you have? Is the sway control one of those add ons or piston types or is it friction bars? My camper with just a weight-distribution hitch chain...
  19. bucolic

    Weight Distribution Hitch Poll

    I wonder if your setup is slightly off. I saw someone at the campground with this hitch and the round bars and he had the same issue. When he hooked up to leave I could see his setup was off as the bars were at quite an angle when, someone correct me if I am wrong, they should be very close to...
  20. bucolic

    Weight Distribution Hitch Poll

    Equal-i-zer hitch with 4 point sway control and tows like a dream. I towed with a bar and chain hitch without sway control that the dealer-installed 2 times before getting the proper hitch. The difference between that chain hitch and Equal-i-zer hitch is night and day. I would sell the camper if...
Back
Top