Just noticed the rebel doesn't have 4WD Auto

[Bwarren2]

But other models do? Very odd, I use 4WD Auto frequently in my Laramie when I am off road. Any idea what the logic is?

 

[banditsc]

It is a heavier duty transfer case for the off road focused model. The Outdoorsman of the past was the same way.

 

[356]

I had the non-auto in my Gen IV Tradesman, which worked great in the fields and off-road, but was not as useful on the highways, as often the roads were snow covered in the corners and drift areas, but not on the straights. The Rebel and Tradesman 2019 Ram 1500's have the "shift on the fly" transfer case and not the "Shift on Demand" auto transfer case. As noted above, it's a heavier transfer case. If the auto 4WD is desired, the best option is the Big Horn Sport or Laramie Sport edition.

 

[Neurobit]

Wasn’t aware of this. Thanks for the heads up for future owners.

 

[Bwarren2]

I had the non-auto in my Gen IV Tradesman, which worked great in the fields and off-road, but was not as useful on the highways, as often the roads were snow covered in the corners and drift areas, but not on the straights. The Rebel and Tradesman 2019 Ram 1500's have the "shift on the fly" transfer case and not the "Shift on Demand" auto transfer case. As noted above, it's a heavier transfer case. If the auto 4WD is desired, the best option is the Big Horn Sport or Laramie Sport edition.

I would use Auto 4WD in bad rain storms, I assume 4 High is ok on pavement?

 

[VaderRebel]

Never been a fan of Auto 4wd... seems redundant. But I'm middle aged and stubborn, so what do I know.

 

[Pritz73]

I too was concerned about that as I would typically use it when conditions are questionable or changing often. If I recall correctly though, I didn’t have it in my Rubicon and managed just fine. I actually think it may give some people a false sense of security when the best course of action is to slow down in questionable conditions.

 

[2019REBEL]

Never been a fan of Auto 4wd... seems redundant. But I'm middle aged and stubborn, so what do I know.

Oh the good old days when you had to physically get out of your truck and lock the hubs in before you could put it in 4wd

 

[VaderRebel]

Oh the good old days when you had to physically get out of your truck and lock the hubs in before you could put it in 4wd

Exactly! It was like preparing for an event! "Lock the hubs, we're gonna get into some shiat here!"

 

[devildodge]

Yes, the big difference is the lower gearing in 4low. And the more anticipated robust offroad use warrants the more capable transfer case.

The auto 4wd has made a resurgence mainly cause less people take rrucks offroad, and more people use them as station wagons.

 

[356]

Yes, the big difference is the lower gearing in 4low. And the more anticipated robust offroad use warrants the more capable transfer case.

The auto 4wd has made a resurgence mainly cause less people take rrucks offroad, and more people use them as station wagons.

My first new vehicle was a 1978 K-10 Chevrolet, the first year for full time 4WD. I loved that system, and Auto 4WD provides that option.

I usedmine on the farm, but little time is actually in 4WD. In my last truck I used low range maybe 50 miles over six years. It’s one of those “gotta have it” but seldom use.

 

[Spe1996]

Auto AWD may be coming in the Rebel 12. Something was bothering me about the pic of the new Rebel 12 so I saved the pic and made is larger and low and behold the truck is in auto AWD in the pic. Fingers crossed.

 

[Bwarren2]

Auto AWD may be coming in the Rebel 12. Something was bothering me about the pic of the new Rebel 12 so I saved the pic and made is larger and low and behold the truck is in auto AWD in the pic. Fingers crossed. View attachment 5113

Probably another $4K! I would take the auto awd over the screen

 

[SpeedyV]

...or they just photoshopped an image of a Limited and forgot about that!

 

[202snowman]

Oh the good old days when you had to physically get out of your truck and lock the hubs in before you could put it in 4wd

We still have those on our F350 fire department brush truck... it's fun with the younger guys not having any idea what the he'll they are and getting stuck.. "I put it in 4 wheel drive".... "Did you lock out the hubs?"...."Did I what ??? What the he'll are you talking about???"

 

[Spe1996]

That's certainly a possibility but the pic does have a hill decent button which I am not sure is on limited's. The pic is also missing the buttons for the ventilated seats. I guess we will just have to wait for more reviews.

...or they just photoshopped an image of a Limited and forgot about that!

 

[SpeedyV]

That's certainly a possibility but the pic does have a hill decent button which I am not sure is on limited's. The pic is also missing the buttons for the ventilated seats. I guess we will just have to wait for more reviews.

The hill descent button IS on my Longhorn (along with the ventilated seats...good eye there).

 

[VaderRebel]

4wd Auto is so not what the Rebel brand is about... I'll be surprised if they add it. But being a special edition, maybe the thought is giving the Limited buyer that wants the Rebel exterior what he/she wants in luxury options and not worrying about the Rebel brand as an offroad base platform since the TRX will be showing up soon.

 

[Spe1996]

Just because it has auto 4WD does not mean it's any less capable, the Raptor, ZR2 Colorado and the new Sierra AT4 all come with a auto 4WD as well as 4 HIGH and are very capable trucks.

4wd Auto is so not what the Rebel brand is about... I'll be surprised if they add it. But being a special edition, maybe the thought is giving the Limited buyer that wants the Rebel exterior what he/she wants in luxury options and not worrying about the Rebel brand as an offroad base platform since the TRX will be showing up soon.

 

[VaderRebel]

Just because it has auto 4WD does not mean it's any less capable, the Raptor, ZR2 Colorado and the new Sierra AT4 all come with a auto 4WD as well as 4 HIGH and are very capable trucks.

Agreed, just hasn't been part of the trim to establish the brand since it's availability in late 2014. It's one of the reasons it attracted me to it.