Are you happy with your Ram??

[boogielander]

You probably need a recall or two. There is an ABS software update needed on my '22. So far we both seem to have dodged the rear window leak and cracked exhaust manifold. Do not know if you have eTorque, I do. So far, so good. Really is a nice truck at a good price.

oh yeeah i have that ABS recall thing pending, but not on priority list.
with all the constant weight on the truck i'm camping in the slow lanes and only time i go fast is on dirt so I disable the nannies anyways lol

with that GoFast on top my rear window is dry 99% of the time so im not worried lol

I have e-torque too but if it goes that's something I can order the parts and do myself. not too worried because it's just a different form of alternator and alternators go bad too, just the e-torque generator is a bit more expensive. but it is what it is, the only other option for me is to get a PW with dual alternator and then start the build all over again with dropping $30k on day 1 for full suspension and another GFC camper lolll

 

[Lock21]

I've been a Ram fan for decades, as I fell in love with the 2nd Gen body style introduced in the '90s and got my first new vehicle (a Ram 1500 reg cab, long bed, 5.9L V8) once I graduated from college and had been in my job for a few months. That truck was great, with no issues and was the springboard into several other Rams over the years as we picked up and sold truck campers, travel trailers, race trailers, etc. Prior to this truck, I had a '14 1500 Crew Cab with the 5' 7" bed and the Hemi. Great truck with no issues. I also had a '18 3500 Laramie Dually and that truck was flawless. Kept up on all the required maintenance, and the truck was great too without any unscheduled service items. Pulled a 48' race trailer with that truck and it was like it wasn't even back there aside from maneuvering in truck stops. Put 40k on that truck, mostly towing, but my kids aged out of racing when starting college / careers.

Downsized to a Tacoma after all but one of the kids had moved out of the house, but the wife and I wanted a small RV. The Taco was okay, but I felt like our 3300lb dry trailer was on the edge of what that little truck could safely handle regardless of published towing ratings. Decided to upgrade, but no need for the Cummins in this case.

Like the OP, once I decided to go back to full size truck, I was scouring forums, and was surprised at the amount of items posted about the current gen of Rams. But I also saw a similar amount on GM forums, Ford forums, and having been on several Toyota forums while I had the Tacoma, the Tundra's were ruled out with the major issues they were having with engines, etc. Plus for some reason, they are ridiculously priced, at least up here in the PNW.

So I found a one owner, super low miles (12k when I got it), '21 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab 4x4 non-E torque with the 3.92 axle ratios at a great price. Even had a Retrax bed cover already! Perfect truck for me and my wife currently. Pulls the RV like it isn't there, and still a very smooth ride. Leaves me room if we decide to get a bigger trailer later too.

I have had some 'glitches' surface since buying it a month ago. Posted separately, but my pass door lock wouldn't always lock (but that seems to have fixed itself now), the windshield washer motor is inop, and the heater element in the driver's side mirror doesn't work. These are small items and seem electrical related, which is something I never had issues with in any of my previous Rams.

I'm still very happy with my purchase, and right now, there isn't full size truck option that is any better. They are all suffering from small quality issues, even the Toyotas. I think if a person is looking at a full size truck, its just good to expect some items will need addressing regardless of brand, trim level, etc. I'm looking into adding an extended warranty for my truck, but in WA state, I can't buy anything except from an in-state dealer...