Back up assist to hook tt up and backing into camp spot

[Paul B]

2025 Ram Limited 1500 H/O I6
Anybody using it? And how accurate is it?
Paul B

 

[Paul B]

Initial reviews indicate that its fuel consumption is decent for its class, but, of course, real-world mileage depends significantly on driving conditions (city vs. highway, load, etc.). Under light driving (just commuting, no heavy load), the displayed mpg or fuel-usage figures seem quite close to what people actually get. If you push the truck (towing, off-road, AC blasting, heavy payload), those estimates tend to drift a bit — actual usage is higher. Track your own usage for a month or two to see real numbers (fuel used vs miles driven) so you can calibrate your own “real” mpg.

Ummmmm?????
Paul

 

[Paul B]

Nobody using it?????
Paul B

 

[hozman96]

My 21 Laramie I got a month ago has the trailer steer assist, but I have not messed around with it enough to calibrate a trailer and test it out. Hopefully will get the time soon to try it out.

 

[CSPCRX]

I find the camera is all I need. I select rear only to get close then I zoom in for the last foot or so. Can hook up by myself without issue.

 

[radamoni]

It’s awesome if you take the time to learn to use it.


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[Gren71]

Is this a newer feature only in the 26 models? In my 23 I have that silly little dial in my center console that I can use to back up but as far as I’m concerned, that’s only there for my wife because she doesn’t have a lot of experience backing a trailer… not saying that to be insulting, but it just seems unnecessary once you get used to doing it on your own

 

[radamoni]

Most folks don’t backup with trailers very often which makes the back up control feature handy. It takes a 1 minute YouTube video to learn to use it and you back up with a trailer like you do it every day.


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[n8zcc]

I remember the good old days were you placed your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and turned in the direction you wanted the trailer to go.

 

[Paul B]

I've managed for 40 years without it.
Just wanted opinions and if I am using it right.
Seems I can do just as good with just the backup camera and not bother with the little dial thingy.
Paul B