I don't know if you guys have noticed on a few videos, One from TFL Trucks and another from Car confections, the ram boxes didn't open with the buttons. Both teams stumpled through this on the video and wrote it off to pre-production/not a feature...dunno...
Well, this weekend, I was passing by a RAM dealership and saw a 2025 Limited with Ramboxes on the lot and figured I would stop by and give it a test drive since my Tungsten won't be here before we colonize Mars.
First I drive a 2019 with RAMBoxes and cannot go to a truck without them. I use them to store countless tools and supplies that I just don't want to leave home without so I know how they are supposed to work and fit.
I was shocked when I tried to open the ramboxes with the button and they didn't work. I made sure the truck was unlocked, I locked and unlocked the truck, opened and closed them with the manual key but couldn't open them with the buttons.
Additionally the drivers side gap closest to the cab was so tight the lid was touching the body panel while the side closest to the tailgate was normal. How could they let this leave QA like this?
The passenger side bottom of the Rambox gap was almost 5/8". That is WAY to big. The drivers side was about 1/4". This may be able to be adjusted out, but again, how can they let this leave QA?
When I went and test drive it, It drove very nice and smooth. It is definitely smoother than my 19. However, there is significantly more body roll when taking a corner. I had to check to ensure the air suspension wasn't all the way up or something.
But, I have to say the biggest issue I had on the test drive was idling through the parking lot. The truck was hopping like it was going in and out of gear. Not terribly but very distracting like I was tapping the gas pedal. I had by foot on the brake so that I could control the speed in the parking lot.
I also think the limited interior got a downgrade from the previous limited. There is now cloth on the seats, and the steering wheel no longer has the wood at the top.
I say all of this to ensure that each of you check your trucks thoroughly when you get them. I'm actually really concerned about the quality of my Tungsten when/if it arrives.
Seriously considering going look at GMC...I really want this truck but this test drive has shaken me up.