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  1. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Might be joining the dead battery party soon

    2019 RAM 1500 Laramie Truck sits outside and havent been driving much, but still at least 20-25 miles twice a week. temps lower 30 this week. tried to start the truck using the keyfob and it would just make the locking sound and nothing else. Thought the battery was dead, and it was jump started...
  2. FirstTimeRamDriver

    planning on going from 22 to 18 and switching to KO2

    I would need new tires soon enough and thinking of going from mall crawling 22inch rims to 18 and switching the tires to KO2. current tire is 22 OEM 285/45r22xl 114H and planning to go to KO2 LT275/65R18 with E rating. i dont haul much if at all, so thats not a concern. My question is about...
  3. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Service traction control

    Did some trail runs, nothing major, just some forest service road in smoky mountains, some of the roads were pretty snarly though. It’s amazing what a 19 bone stock truck with bone stock tires on 22 inch rims would do. Ended up with service traction control light as I hit the paved roads though...
  4. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Vehicle health report in the Uconnect app

    First time since I got the truck ( 2019 feb) got a notification in the app that vehicle health report available and it didn’t lie Not sure when this feature was rolled out. I think last Uconnect update I got was a month or so ago
  5. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Adding extra weight to the truck - need some advice

    So I have 19' Laramie and planning on building it to a off-rad rig. In hind sight, should have gotten a Rebel. Anywho, that's 18 months too late. Considering various off-road stuff including a Roof Top Tent and a front bumper with Winch mount and other stuff. The more I research into this, I...
  6. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Battery dead after 3 weeks

    I was out of the country for 3 weeks, upon return I found out the battery dead. Jump started it and half the apps in Uconnect was gone. That came back after a few hours or rest. XM radio app is completely gone. Took it to the service center for oil change and recall and told them about it and...
  7. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Vibration while first engine start

    Just started happening for last 3 days... on the first start of the day, there is a vibration or some sort of rattling noise going it, it feels like the engine would quit anytime, happens for a few seconds and then it’s all good. I can only repro it on the first start... anyone else have this...
  8. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Ram vs tundra

  9. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Almost had it

    So there is a snowstorm in ND, we already got over a foot of snow and it’s customary for me to drive around when usually people stay at home. After 3 hours of washing the truck, I decided to drive around to see some good ol snow. Plows are on road and I was at least 50 feet behind the last one...
  10. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Releasing parking mechanically

    I was told by the sales person that this truck works on 2019 model as well. Can anyone confirm? Of course if you are in ePark and your battery is dead... well you are kinda stuck until you can jump it.
  11. FirstTimeRamDriver

    What version of uConnect are you running on 12"?

    i have to take a pic of mine, but i am wondering what versions are others running. i was at my dealership today AM for the brake pedal recall and i believe they did something to my system, may be upgraded it to the latest version, i dont know, didnt have time to dinker around, but noticed a few...
  12. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Lomax 5.7 cover installation- what am I doing wrong ?

    Hey guys, trying to install lomax 5.7 tonneau cover and it seems like the cover the wider than the opening on my bed?? What am I doing wrong ? Note left side sits fine Thoughts?
  13. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Cold weather operation and Front camera

    have any cold weather operators seen this? this only happens when my truck is parked outside for 8-10 hrs in cold after work, goes away once it warms up
  14. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Finally met her

    after 2 weeks of agonizing wait, i finally met her today at the dealer lot, for 5 mins.. before she was hauled away to the service department for spray in bed liner.... 2019 Laramie, 5.7 Hemi, Lvl2 package, pano roof, advanced safety group, black appearance package, 12 inch screen, protection...
  15. FirstTimeRamDriver

    FCW and ACC

    reading the manual and under normal cruise control mode it states: In the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode, the system will not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since...
  16. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Extended warranty from FCA

    i had extended warranty for me previous new to me SUV, i paid a lot for it and got well above my money's worth. that was used. just bought a new 2019 Laramie and wondering about extended warranty. with all these bells and whistles and being V1 things will break and its nice to have the coverage...
  17. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Swapping tires XL to nonXL

    I have 22 inch tires right now and looking at a truck with same size but XL on them. From what I can gather it is a extra load tires. Can I put non XL tires on the new truck? Does anyone know if it voids any warranty of any sort?
  18. FirstTimeRamDriver

    Uconnect/sirius guardian - does it actually work?

    reading some horrible reviews on ios App store so wondering if i should just move my trusty 8 year old remote start system to the new truck or not. mine works from a mile away and has been working flawlessly... whats your experience?
  19. FirstTimeRamDriver

    2019 RAM 1500 LARAMIE - trailer tow package

    hello everyone, first time RAM buyer here. i was going to buy a used 2016 F-150 platinum, but got a good deal (or i think i did) and bought a 2019 1500 Laramie with the sports package and level 2 equipment package. the thing is, the actual truck is 250 miles from here at another dealer. local...
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