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My predictions are that it'll be about $6000 more than the prices we're seeing now. So roughly about 72k for a well equipped big horn compared to 66k MSRP on one right now. Factor in manufacturer incentives and the federal tax credit for PHEVs and EVs and it probably won't be much more expensive...

This is what BDS recommends for their 4" 35 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace If keeping stock wheels you need narrower tires or wheel spacers. I run 34x11.50 (roughly actually 275/65r20s) because I kept my stock wheels and only have about 2.5" of total lift. I'm eager to see how it...

Yes, you want to use the rebel equivalent. The BTS has the 1" taller springs due to the ORG. It doesn't share the same oem shocks as a rebel however.

https://byjus.com/physics/difference-between-ac-and-dc-generator/

There are absolutely DC generators and I was incorrect. The ramcharger will be using the 400v architecture. For reference after a ton of digging it looks like the BMW i3 used a 2 cylinder engine to drive a DC 330v generator capable of outputting 23KW at 4800rpm. For what it's worth.

If you think of the truck itself being the housing maybe it starts to make more sense? The other thing to consider is we're talking DC voltage and likely at 48V. So that starts to change the calculation of wattage.

I'm pro-ev strictly from a performance standpoint. Our '24 crv is a hybrid but it's an awesome little car that can do pure EV for a few things. I fully recognize the govt and corps are pushing EVs down our throats. I do not like that part. So all my predictions aren't necessarily based on what...

I think they may delay the REV indefinitely. I still think the RamCharger could be a limited time deal (10-15yrs) while the EV world matures. This perfectly solved the largest flaws of pure EVs while giving people something they're mostly familiar with. Toyota is teasing 600+ mile batteries...

I had not even considered that. I don't want to be a guinea pig on brand new tech but I want this truck even more now lol.

@LaxDfns15 Agreed. This truck is sounding better and better by the day as more information gets out. As you mentioned - the average American is putting around 15,000 miles a yr on their vehicle. If they drive every day that equates to 40 miles a day. So theoretically you could charge the truck...

Further proof that towing may not cut the range in half like previously considered. "The 3.6-liter V-6 is a natural fit as it offers the capability and durability needed while towing," Dorchies said. "In the case of a heavy load (towing) or wide-open throttle, both battery and generator power...

Yea I'd need to watch the engineering videos. I wonder what the possibility of the generator just supplying the electricity straight to the motors while towing.

I think alot of the people saying they're missing the point are also missing the fact that they're rating this for 14,000lbs of towing and 2400lbs of payload preproduction. If those numbers are accurate and we get any semblance of that MPG when towing then this is going to be an amazing vehicle...

I used jscan for my tires as I have an iPhone. I think I used an online calculator for my wheel circumference and then tweaked it to match the GPS on my phone.

I did it myself. Noticed improvements in shifts and more importantly accurate MPH/MPG readings.

I've got 275/65r20s and run mine around 38-40psi. 10,000 miles on them and they've got even wear. I know it's not apples to apples but the in truck MPG gauge says I get around 14-15mpg. I did this for your scenario though. https://tiresize.com/pressure-calculator/

@StuartV Thats fair on the 10 yr time line. I chose that simply as that's around the time some of the govt mandates are supposed to hit. I agree it will probably be longer. I think the real scenario that kills the ramcharger is when we have the capability of recharging 200-250miles of range in...

I'm thinking the Ramcharger may also be a limited run (10 yrs or so). If we really do go full EV as a nation then as the infrastructure grows and the technology evolves there may not be as many current issues. So Ram sees this as a stepping stone with the REV being the ultimate goal.

That'd be where the 20mpg comes from then. I had seen that number thrown out but hadn't seen the tank size so thought it may be speculative.

Total range of 690. All electric range of 145. 690-145 = 545. 545/26= 20.9. 545/23= 23.7.