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    Bubble under 8.4" screen

    The same thing happened to mine recently, though it hasn't been particularly hot. (At least not compared to what the truck has been subjected to in the time since I bought it.) Unfortunately I'm out of warranty, so I'll live with it unless/until it becomes a problem.
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    Missing the Theme option from my display settings

    You need the 8.4 NAV system to get themes; the non-NAV system doesn't have them.
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    Software update we've been waiting for?

    pleasefixthemes pleasefixthemes pleasefixthemes... I looked for the service bulletin listed in your screenshot (08-138-21) so I could read the description but I couldn't find it online. Still, it gives me a sliver of hope to know that one exists.
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    Does the Ram 1500 Payload Account for Driver/Passenger, or Not?

    No. payload = GVWR - curb weight curb weight = vehicle as shipped from the factory (model/trim/optioned) with full fluids (gas, oil, etc.) but no occupants From the manual:
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    Has anyone received a refund on a dealer installed option?

    Yeah. The dealership I bought my truck from added a $500 charge for some sort of anti-theft etching. The guy I worked with on my order asked if I wanted rust-proofing and other add-ons but didn't mention this one. The first I saw of it was when sitting with the finance guy to sign papers. "Oh...
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    Weight Distribution Hitch Poll

    Yes (to both parts of the question). Not sure how much shipping would run, but we could figure that out. PM me.
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    Weight Distribution Hitch Poll

    I started with an Andersen for the light weight and ease of use. I think it did fine for weight distribution but was disappointed with its sway control. I switched to a ProPride 3P and the difference is night & day. No sway at all. You can still feel wind and suck/push — no hitch can change...
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    Samsung Galaxy S20 - No Longer Connects Phonebook

    Verify that "Contact sharing" is enabled in the Bluetooth settings for your "Uconnect" device connection.
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    Geez, ANOTHER Update!? Already!?!?

    My system went from 20.37.11 to 21.11.11. This time it didn't wipe any of my XM/radio presets.
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    Themes not working properly

    The typo in the thread title got me excited thinking this bug had finally been fixed. 😢 OP: This is a long-standing bug in the 8.4 NAV systems, is mentioned in multiple threads, and the recent software update to v20.37.11 — which we finally got after being promised one for two years — didn't...
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    What version of Uconnect?

    I haven't attempted to confirm this, but I suspect the site is just a bit of code to always say that rather than attempting to actually check. Updates are rare enough that it's even right the vast majority of the time!
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    What version of Uconnect?

    My radio (8.4 NAV) updated to version 20.37.11.
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    Display theme changing

    I finally got the long-promised update; my radio (2019 model with the 8.4 NAV system) went from version 18.23.29 to version 20.37.11. The "What's new?" page said "important updates, but not maps." (The actual text was slightly longer than that, but that's the extent of the meaningful...
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    Tires & Hitch for Towing

    Not cheap but IMO worth every penny. My only regret is not buying one in the first place. The ProPride made sense for us because we plan to travel cross-country, so comfort while towing is important. (Safety too, obviously.) There are other benefits, too: Hitching and unhitching is quick and...
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    Tires & Hitch for Towing

    I had the same problem. For me, the solution was a Hellwig sway bar (which I'm not sure did anything), increasing tire pressure to 40 front/48 rear while towing (which eliminated almost all of the squishy feeling) and replacing my hitch with a ProPride 3P (which is f***ing magical). Zero sway...
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    Display theme changing

    Gah! It's good to know that this version exists, but why the hell isn't it rolling out? The Uconnect software update site still claims my truck is up to date.
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    Ball recommendations, payload, and other newbie towing questions

    It's hard to say for sure — the listing doesn't include the dry/wet/hitch weights, and neither does the manufacturer's page. :( At a guess, that camper is around 6000 lbs dry. Adding 900 lbs for propane and gear (rough estimate; your cargo could be significantly lighter or heavier) would put...
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    Ball recommendations, payload, and other newbie towing questions

    You can do that, but you absolutely shouldn't. If you do, please let us know when and where you'll be towing so we can stay clear. More specifically, don't misload your trailer to get around the payload capacity of your truck. Proper load distribution is the first and most important factor in...
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    Ball recommendations, payload, and other newbie towing questions

    Hitches with adjustable drop/rise and interchangeable balls are nice if you pull multiple trailers and none of them require weight distribution. For trailers over 5000 lbs you need weight distribution, at which point "adjustable" really means "set up for a particular truck/trailer combo" because...
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