2025 Ram 1500 Order Updates

[TroyJonesSF]

Just spoke with my dealer. Estimated ship date is 8/10.

Pete, did you have any information it had been scheduled before this? If so, what are the details? Do you know how long it takes for delivery?

 

[Peterhenric]

I have been waiting since I got the vin almost 2 1/2 months no build date no eat ship date.

I’ve got a similar build coming. I know for a while that they had production issues or missing parts but that supposedly has been rectified now so hopefully the floodgates are opening.

 

[PetePA]

Pete, did you have any information it had been scheduled before this? If so, what are the details? Do you know how long it takes for delivery?

I received the email that it was scheduled for production. The website tracker took a couple days to update.

The order tracking site still doesn't have an estimated delivery date, so I called my dealer. The SHIP date is 8/10, and he figures about 3 weeks transit time since it's coming via rail. He expects to receive it late August or, possibly first week of September.

 

[pensfan]

The dealer with the Limited Longhorn in stock shows this Limited as in transit, no level A package.

 

[Merlise]

I received the email that it was scheduled for production. The website tracker took a couple days to update.

The order tracking site still doesn't have an estimated delivery date, so I called my dealer. The SHIP date is 8/10, and he figures about 3 weeks transit time since it's coming via rail. He expects to receive it late August or, possibly first week of September.

How far away from SHAP are you located?

 

[PetePA]

How far away from SHAP are you located?

Harrisburg, PA is where it's shipping to.

Edit: There's a distance where rail becomes more economical. I don't know what that distance is, but it's probably a couple hundred miles. If you live closer to the plant, you might get yours trucked to the dealership.

 

[Merlise]

Harrisburg, PA is where it's shipping to.

Edit: There's a distance where rail becomes more economical. I don't know what that distance is, but it's probably a couple hundred miles. If you live closer to the plant, you might get yours trucked to the dealership.

Ah yeah, my dealership in Manchester, IA is 17 miles farther than Harrisburg is from SHAP so mine will most likely be traveling by rail as well then

 

[firecadet613]

Harrisburg, PA is where it's shipping to.

Edit: There's a distance where rail becomes more economical. I don't know what that distance is, but it's probably a couple hundred miles. If you live closer to the plant, you might get yours trucked to the dealership.

Yep. If yours goes by rail, be sure to claybar it and get any and all rail dust off it...

 

[Merlise]

Yep. If yours goes by rail, be sure to claybar it and get any and all rail dust off it...

Claybar? I've never heard the term before haha

 

[TroyJonesSF]

Ah yeah, my dealership in Manchester, IA is 17 miles farther than Harrisburg is from SHAP so mine will most likely be traveling by rail as well then

I was told my truck goes to DesMoines by rail. Yours may too but maybe you could be served from somewhere else.

This is what I found on claybar.

https://cardetailingplanet.com/what-is-clay-bar-when-you-should-use-it-on-your-car/

 

[firecadet613]

Claybar? I've never heard the term before haha

Yep, doing so will remove all contaminants from your paint, making it ready for waxing or coating. Rail dust will begin to rust, damaging your paint.

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[PetePA]

Yep, doing so will remove all contaminants from your paint, making it ready for waxing or coating. Rail dust will begin to rust, damaging your paint.

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I thought that cars were shipped in enclosed shipping containers via rail?

 

[firecadet613]

I thought that cars were shipped in enclosed shipping containers via rail?

They are enclosed, but not fully. They are vented.



Pete, this can't be the first time you've heard of rail dust.

What is rail dust?

Rail dust can cause some major concerns for detailers.

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What Is Rail Dust & How Do You Remove It? – Ask a Pro Blog

Rail dust is a combination of small specks that settle on the paint surface through daily driving from various sources. One of these sources is the railroad as the trains kick off a lot of dust that ends up in the air then on the paint of your vehicle, thus the name rail dust. However I...

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And @Merlise @TroyJonesSF I apologize, use IronX first, then claybar. It's been a while since I've done this (my last few trucks didn't rail here).

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Inflation didn't hit that, it was $23.80 when I last bought it in 2015!

 

[FloridaSun]

Iron remover (adam's)...and clay mitt....should be a part of your regular maintenance wash/detail. Ceramic coat the truck to make the paint slick to the touch and protect your clear coat.
I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions....they have come a long way with their product lines. I also use the ceramic as a touch up detail spray between full details to keep truck looking new.

 

[Beachumz]

I was told my truck goes to DesMoines by rail. Yours may too but maybe you could be served from somewhere else.

This is what I found on claybar.

https://cardetailingplanet.com/what-is-clay-bar-when-you-should-use-it-on-your-car/

My dealer texts me anytime there is a change. They are frustrated as well and check it daily. We have similar builds so should be soonish. I have the NEW estimated ship date of 08/09 after I had a ship date of 06/14, already.

I would like to think it will be a semi trailer to Northeast Ohio. I am only 233 miles from SHAP. 90% of the drive looks to be toll roads too. Hopefully it will go quickly. Was hoping to have it while I was on paternity leave but that's not gonna happen. I go back to work 08/01.

 

[Silvertoy]

Just placed my 2025 order to replace my '19 bighorn. 3 major disappointments.
1. I really wanted to order a Laramie this time but they told me that no matter what they tried, they couldn't get the front bench seat (a must for my family size)
2. I really wanted to go down to the 5.7 bed, after living with the 6.4 so long, and realizing I didn't once need that much bed, but frequently found it difficult to park, navigate garages, or get through a drive through, decided I wanted short bed. Well, couldn't order the panoramic roof with the short bed, only the 6.4, it was grayed out for the 5.7, all other options the same. And in the end, I figured I would miss the roof too much, so ordered another 6.4.
3. Color, loved my patriot blue, figured forged blue was close and loved it on the wagoneer, well, surprise, not really a thing, and my only available choices were red, red, black, white, silver, or hydro. so ordered hydro (silver was a close one, but would've preferred granite). It's nice, but a bit old School for me, I see 90s rams with hydro all the time driving around, just feels a little cheap.

Got my ram tracker ordered confirmation, now just have to wait.

 

[AnthonyRI]

Just placed my 2025 order to replace my '19 bighorn. 3 major disappointments.
1. I really wanted to order a Laramie this time but they told me that no matter what they tried, they couldn't get the front bench seat (a must for my family size)
2. I really wanted to go down to the 5.7 bed, after living with the 6.4 so long, and realizing I didn't once need that much bed, but frequently found it difficult to park, navigate garages, or get through a drive through, decided I wanted short bed. Well, couldn't order the panoramic roof with the short bed, only the 6.4, it was grayed out for the 5.7, all other options the same. And in the end, I figured I would miss the roof too much, so ordered another 6.4.
3. Color, loved my patriot blue, figured forged blue was close and loved it on the wagoneer, well, surprise, not really a thing, and my only available choices were red, red, black, white, silver, or hydro. so ordered hydro (silver was a close one, but would've preferred granite). It's nice, but a bit old School for me, I see 90s rams with hydro all the time driving around, just feels a little cheap.

Got my ram tracker ordered confirmation, now just have to wait.

Can you share what your original desired build was? Some of what you're saying makes sense, but there are other parts where those conflicts are either not there or not being explained thoroughly. I've attached a Laramie shortbed with bench seat and sunroof. Your other restrictions maybe related to other things.

What was the ORIGINAL target for all of your requirements? And what did you end up getting isntead?