Lets See Your BackCountry Trim Trucks!!

[Akerwin10]

I installed LED bulbs into the halogen housings. light output was very good and the light beam actually was noticeable once the lights were in.

I put lasfit led's in mine a couple weeks ago and love them. Think I'll eventually swap the whole headlight housing but these work for now.

 

[Dewey]

BackCountry in the sunset

Wish I could turn those lights on like that for DRL’s. This was remote start. Must be a way to program that instead of the way they’re very dim from the factory.

 

[hpiblitz144]

I put lasfit led's in mine a couple weeks ago and love them. Think I'll eventually swap the whole headlight housing but these work for now.

I looked at that also, unless the headlights come up for a decent price used, i think i will stick with these headlamps. the light output is pretty impressive with LED's Installed.

 

[hpiblitz144]

I added a bed extender to my truck. Coming from a 6.4 box, i had to do something to expand the space. It also is handy to be able not to lose fuel cans and propane tanks to the front of the box without it.

 

[deeve]

I added a bed extender to my truck. Coming from a 6.4 box, i had to do something to expand the space. It also is handy to be able not to lose fuel cans and propane tanks to the front of the box without it.

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Curious what brand you went with? Been thinking about getting the same type of thing. He helpful for putting longer items on like lumber too,

 

[hpiblitz144]

Curious what brand you went with? Been thinking about getting the same type of thing. He helpful for putting longer items on like lumber too,

I purchased this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Extender-Aluminum-Universal-Tailgate-Extension/dp/B09DPCPG44/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1M6BPS4PLDRNY&keywords=ram+1500+bed+extender&qid=1658849647&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011&rnid=5690384011&rps=1&sprefix=%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-5

The fit and finish was good, Drilling templates not overly helpful since the bed is curved at the bottom edge. Worked for what it needed to do though. I purchased this one because the mounting pivots were one of the few that were actually metal. Certainly helps with longer items and motocross bikes and whatnot.

 

[90Addict]

I used auxito bulbs

 

[deeve]

I purchased this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Extender-Aluminum-Universal-Tailgate-Extension/dp/B09DPCPG44/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1M6BPS4PLDRNY&keywords=ram+1500+bed+extender&qid=1658849647&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011&rnid=5690384011&rps=1&sprefix=%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-5

The fit and finish was good, Drilling templates not overly helpful since the bed is curved at the bottom edge. Worked for what it needed to do though. I purchased this one because the mounting pivots were one of the few that were actually metal. Certainly helps with longer items and motocross bikes and whatnot.

Thank you. Drilling holes is always scary for me.

 

[hpiblitz144]

Thank you. Drilling holes is always scary for me.

likewise! especially in a new pickup. 3 - 9/64" holes with 3 stainless screws hold these ones in. So far i am happy with it and would hope the bed extender would become an option on these trucks from the factory.

 

[deeve]

I wish it was a factory option too. That or the sliding bed divider to go with the bed group.

 

[94suburban]

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and join the club on a Backcountry, but before I do - I'm curious what everyone is averaging for MPG on the etorque? 3.21 or 3.92?

I'm in CA, and with $7/gal gas, my fuel bill is becoming more than my mortgage payment

 

[deeve]

3.92 eTorque mixed driving with a bias toward city driving. 16-17 mpg.

 

[Mogen89]

3.21 etorque, I’m averaging 17-18 mixed driving but I’ve done highway trips (65-70 mph) around 20.5

 

[Dewey]

3.21 etorque, I’m averaging 17-18 mixed driving but I’ve done highway trips (65-70 mph) around 20.5

Pretty much the same for me but my freeway commutes average about 80 mph.

 

[deeve]

I can get a bit better around 21 on highway at 75 if I'm careful.

 

[Sanders]

Mid 14 but that’s all city. 3.92 no etorque

 

[OutdoorsmanBackcountry]

I like sitting in my truck with my truck running while eating lunch everyday. I imagine this kills my mileage? I'm barely getting 15 w/ hemi torque 3.21

 

[ManchuWarrior]

I like sitting in my truck with my truck running while eating lunch everyday. I imagine this kills my mileage? I'm barely getting 15 w/ hemi torque 3.21

The Ram veterans need to chime in, but based on what I'm seeing about these engines. If you have a Hemi you should try and limit your idle time. Reason being the cam has potential to be starved of oil at idle. While driving the oil pressure increases so its not as big of a concern.

I have yet to take possession of my first ever Ram, just calling out an oberservation I'm seeing online. Checkout the Powertrains section of these forums.

 

[hpiblitz144]

I am averaging between 16.5 and 18 MPG on average. about 10.50 MPG when towing an 8000lb trailer

2022 BC 5.7 non-etorque with 3.92's.

 

[Crappie330]

Don’t have 700 miles on mine yet and I am showing anywhere from 12.4-13.7 mpg, non-eTorque and 3.21. That’s not hand calculating just what the dash shows.