APRIL 2021 Factory Order members

[New1500customram]

I am in no hurry. If they want to build my 21 after starting 22s I have no problem with it. Maybe then I will get Uconnect5.

Good point!

 

[Desert Snow]

Build sheet today! Very exciting.

Ordered 4/6
VIN 4/9
D1 5/14
Build Sheet 5/28

I ordered a tech heavy truck (Limited, Level 1, Tech Group), so was quite worried about chip supply. I guess I can start worrying about something else now...

 

[TO_406]

The eagle has landed. Took delivery of mine yesterday afternoon.

 

[jimothy]

The eagle has landed. Took delivery of mine yesterday afternoon.

Congratulations! When did you place your order?

 

[Desert Snow]

The eagle has landed. Took delivery of mine yesterday afternoon.

Congratulations. What was the time frame from build sheet to delivery? Asking for a friend ;-)

 

[TO_406]

Thanks guys! Placed the order on 4/9

 

[TO_406]

Ordered: 4-9
D1: ~ 4-22
Build Sheet: 5-4
Window Sticker (which means it went to shipping status, I think): 5-6

 

[Hemidakota]

Build sheet today! Very exciting.

Ordered 4/6
VIN 4/9
D1 5/14
Build Sheet 5/28

I ordered a tech heavy truck (Limited, Level 1, Tech Group), so was quite worried about chip supply. I guess I can start worrying about something else now...

Now I'm jealous

 

[cnstoll]

Have people seen any issues with theirs when picking them up? I ordered 4/8 and mine shipped and should be arriving any day now. Dealer estimated Monday arrival. Just thinking ahead for if I should watch out for anything.

 

[Hemidakota]

Have people seen any issues with theirs when picking them up? I ordered 4/8 and mine shipped and should be arriving any day now. Dealer estimated Monday arrival. Just thinking ahead for if I should watch out for anything.

Only thing I've heard about is the rear axle not being completely coated and rusted

 

[Idahoktm]

I just got a call from my dealer. I have a ship date of 06-15, so I should have it by the end of June. It looks like I'll be right at 8 weeks if everything comes together as planned. Looking forward to seeing the build sheet and window sticker.

 

[GadgetMason]

Have people seen any issues with theirs when picking them up? I ordered 4/8 and mine shipped and should be arriving any day now. Dealer estimated Monday arrival. Just thinking ahead for if I should watch out for anything.

Pre-flight New Truck



Bring: flashlight, outlet test dc, ac, etc, trailer 4/7 pin check



Insist truck is left off/cold before I arrive

• Oil Level
• Brake Fluid Level
• Washer Fluid Level
• Coolant Level
• Battery Terminal Tightness
• Start via remote start
• Both keyfobs work
• Intelligent access works
• Metal key works (door, rambox, and tailgate)
• Leaks/issues while warming up – check other items below

Equipped with all standard / optional equipment?

• Panoramic sun roof
• Tow mirrors
• Tow package direction knob, trailer break, bag of tire sensors
• Camera prep pkg
• Bed divider
• Front and rear floormats
• 4 skid plates
• Deployable bed step
• 4 cargo tie downs on rails

Exterior

• Truck sits Level
• Truck kneels using FOB
• Doors – stamping flaws – look around door handles
• Paint Runs/Swirls
• No dealer sticker
• Body Panels / Door jambs / under doors
• Check Axle for 3.92 diff sticker

Sidesteps / Tow hooks

• Both sides work
• black hooks

Exterior Lights & fogs & hazards & license plate lights LED

• Bed light with center LED
• 2 led bed lights at tailgate LED
• Ram box lights LED
• Trailer mirror lights

Multi-function Tailgate functions properly

• Manual
• Button in cab
• Remotes
• Alignment of Body Panels
• Alignment of Ramboxes
• Cab, doors, fenders and hood
• tonneau cover operation / latches
• Headlights / Grill / Bumpers
• Fender Flares – completely tight to body
• Exterior Damage?
• Trailer light check

Interior

• Full tank of fuel
• Owners manual
• Power Slider operation / binding
• Surround for cracks
• Moonroof operation
• HUD
• Rear view digital display on/off
• Door locks
• All 4 power windows/Check one touch
• Power Mirrors & folding
• 9 - USB, 1 - 12V & 3 - 120V outlets
• Bring something to test all

Uconnect & NAV operation

• GPS shows proper position

Satellite radio / FM

• All speakers work without distortion

Tire Pressures

• Comparison check to dash

FD FP

RD RP

Heated / Cooled seats

• 4 heat, 4 cool

Steering wheel buttons (front & radio controls on back)

• Heated wheel works
• Interior Trim / Ceiling / Doors / Grab Handles / Visors and lights
• Center Console – Light? In Floor / under seat storage
• Rear seat – lift up and recline
• Storage bins

Test Drive

• A/C & Heat
• Washer fluid sprays?
• Tire Pressures
• Shift +/-
• Steering
• Rattles / Squeaks / Wind noise
• Sunroof rattle/noise?
• 4 Auto / 4 High / 4 Lo operation
• Parallel & perpendicular parking
• Trailer reverse steering
• Lane keep assist
• Front / Rear Parksense operation

Backup Camera

• 5 cameras all work
• Steering / Acceleration / Braking
• Take on Interstate – 75+ MPH – Hood Depression?
• Trailer Light Hookup working?
• Tester for trailer lights 4 & 7
• Run through touch free carwash – Moonroof leaks?
• ensure all floor mats are present and the same colour. Had one black and three grey
• Tailgate lock works with key (found that one the hard way, dealer said original tailgate was stolen off the lot, new one wasn’t keyed to the truck)
• Operating windows aren’t scratched. Drivers window had a 1/32” wide scratch in it that went top to bottom
• All lug nuts are present and appear the same size
• Spare tire is present and inflated
• Emergency Jack and tire tools are under the seat
• Headrests are seized in the seat backs
• Check for over spray of bed liner

Unfortunately on my factory order I found bed liner all over the paint below the rambox on passenger side and some on the tailgate paint because of this and two small bubbles I declined taking possession until FCA can chime in.... Of course dealership is like under warranty but hey I'm not dealing with that after paying money

• Check plastic molding surrounding drivers and passenger seats bottom.

driver's side seat the molding on bottom surrounding the sliding mechanism was not snapped together

• never ever ever ever ever let them wash your car. As they will scratch it up.

 

[Hemidakota]

Ugh..... "All your parts are gathered", "we'll start your build when all parts are gathered". Yeah Cheryl got a 1 on the customer feedback today.

 

[Sal731]

I had Cheryl too today. She crushed me with the generic responses as well

 

[Hemidakota]

I want to message my salesman but it's Saturday and he's probably focused on who's coming on the lot

 

[Sal731]

yeah I just sent my guy a text but no response as of yet. He’s also a young guy. Probably out partying all night

 

[Hemidakota]

I'm just so anxious for my truck. I'm ready for a road trip. I'm really disappointed in Ram's ordering process though. It's like sold vehicles don't have any priority over vehicles going on the lot.

 

[Desert Snow]

I'm just so anxious for my truck. I'm ready for a road trip. I'm really disappointed in Ram's ordering process though. It's like sold vehicles don't have any priority over vehicles going on the lot.

These are strange times. Under normal circumstances I’d fully expect the factory to prioritize sold units. But with the chip shortage and limited inventory for sale at dealerships, I also understand why they might prioritize keeping their high volume dealerships happy by feeding them new inventory over individual customers who placed a factory order for one unit.

 

[Hemidakota]

I keep looking at different posts and I'm already thinking about buying stuff for my truck and it's not even here yet

 

[Idahoktm]

I keep looking at different posts and I'm already thinking about buying stuff for my truck and it's not even here yet

I figured if I waited until my truck got here, the parts might not be available, so I went ahead and got everything early. You're going to buy that stuff anyway, so why wait?