First 5th Gen questions

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Picked up my 2020 1500 Night Laramie 4x4 Crew in Minnesota 2 weeks ago. Coming from a 2017 limited (Canadian spec) I’m impressed. The ride, handling, braking, and acceleration as well as interior are class leading. Quiet too. News to no one.

Not sure what to make of the dealership.
I think my neighbor had an unfavorable experience there. He is a lot more vehicle savvy than I am, he owns a dealership. Got $9000 off sticker, plus a generous offer on trade.

Goodbye dangerously dim headlights, unused sunroof, smelly exhaust, and sloppy handling with air suspension that freezes every winter. Goodbye long bed though was darn useful.

Newbie questions if you could please help

—Safe way to remove that “pulse” sticker from the back window?

— how to use the compound mirrors? On my old truck, I turned one way out into the blind spot and used the smaller one for merging. These aren’t the same.

—Mileage is not great so far. I don’t have the 3.21, but won’t the big wheel/ tires combo offset that? 285/45R22

— climate control pretty much does whatever it wants and makes a lot of noise. Does not hold comfortable temperature like my old truck.

—The runningboards are crap. I’m a skinny guy and they move when I put half my weight on them. Ugly, short, and plastic end caps. I guess this isnt a question, I just need to fire up my credit card.

—not impressed with the 19 speaker HK system versus the Alpine. I see there are some threads on that.

—Is there anyway to see what the E torque is doing? Awesome concept.

Just to show I’m a good sport, Or a sucker, No complaints that I didn’t even get license plate mounting screws, and the exhaust tips are sort of pointing in different directions. And the Lugnuts should be black, completing the look.

Beautiful truck. Hope you all are enjoying yours as well.


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[Dusty1948]

Picked up my 2020 1500 Night Laramie 4x4 Crew in Minnesota 2 weeks ago. Coming from a 2017 limited (Canadian spec) I’m impressed. The ride, handling, braking, and acceleration as well as interior are class leading. Quiet too. News to no one.

Not sure what to make of the dealership.
I think my neighbor had an unfavorable experience there. He is a lot more vehicle savvy than I am, he owns a dealership. Got $9000 off sticker, plus a generous offer on trade.

Goodbye dangerously dim headlights, unused sunroof, smelly exhaust, and sloppy handling with air suspension that freezes every winter. Goodbye long bed though was darn useful.

Newbie questions if you could please help

—Safe way to remove that “pulse” sticker from the back window?

— how to use the compound mirrors? On my old truck, I turned one way out into the blind spot and used the smaller one for merging. These aren’t the same.

—Mileage is not great so far. I don’t have the 3.21, but won’t the big wheel/ tires combo offset that? 45R22285/

— climate control pretty much does whatever it wants and makes a lot of noise. Does not hold comfortable temperature like my old truck.

—The runningboards are crap. I’m a skinny guy and they move when I put half my weight on them. Ugly, short, and plastic end caps. I guess this isnt a question, I just need to fire up my credit card.

—not impressed with the 19 speaker HK system versus the Alpine. I see there are some threads on that.

—Is there anyway to see what the E torque is doing? Awesome concept.

Just to show I’m a good sport, Or a sucker, No complaints that I didn’t even get license plate mounting screws, and the exhaust tips are sort of pointing in different directions. And the Lugnuts should be black, completing the look.

Beautiful truck. Hope you all are enjoying yours as well.


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I will only comment on two of your items.

"Mileage is not great so far. I don’t have the 3.21, but won’t the big wheel/ tires combo offset that? 45R22285/"

Without actually knowing what tire came with your truck, you would probably be surprised that a 20 or 22 inch tire may not be that much more larger in diameter. When I compare the diameter of my 20 inch tires I had on my last 4th gen Ram, there's very little difference in the diameter of my current 5th gens 18 inch tires. Even a slight difference in diameter could be more than offset by another, probably more important dynamic: weight of the wheel and rolling resistance.

"not impressed with the 19 speaker HK system versus the Alpine. I see there are some threads on that."

Yes, this has been a complaint I've heard from actual owners. Freely admitting that I do not have a discriminating ear, I've been in several HK equipped 5th gens and I always leave with a question, "where's the beef?" Other than the ability to shake trunk lids on nearby cars, my Alpine system is pretty darn good. If I'd paid extra for the HK system I'd be pretty disappointed.

Best of luck and I hope you enjoy the new ride.

Best regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 038354 miles

 

[piening2150]

Welcome! I only have input for a couple points:

—Mileage is not great so far. I don’t have the 3.21, but won’t the big wheel/ tires combo offset that? 285/45R22
Mileage should get better as it breaks in. Mine got better after about 2k miles. The 22s aren't going to help, if anything they'll hurt with more rotating mass (don't know what the actual weight differences are). They are the same rolling diameter as the 18s & only 0.6% different than the 20s.

— climate control pretty much does whatever it wants and makes a lot of noise. Does not hold comfortable temperature like my old truck.
I know some here have had issues with the AC not being cold enough, but mine works fine and holds a comfortable temp.

—Is there anyway to see what the E torque is doing? Awesome concept.
There is a screen to show eTorque status, but it's just to tell you what conditions haven't been met yet for stop/start to function. There's no screen that shows power flow or anything like that.