I can see that even Tradesman has an option for "anti-spin," which appears to be the name Ram gives an LSD (limited slip differential). Somehow, my Ranger doesn't have an LSD like the ones I've had since the 90s. Anyway, the Big Horn has several modes including Auto, Tow, Snow, Sport and Off-Road (4x4). Does this snow mode in particular help significantly in winter/icy conditions over just the anti-spin? I would like to offroad a bit, but winter driving is the priority. I live in upstate NY. If those modes matter for winter driving, is Big Horn the lowest trim i can get away with for for the best winter traction? Thanks!
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Looking to go from Ranger to Ram 1500 with winter driving being the reason. Which trim?
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Snow mode must be new. Our 2020 Limited doesn’t have that. But 4x4 and anti-spin diff has worked great for the Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho winters. In my opinion tires are more important than any specialty mode a vehicle might have. Make sure the tires you choose have the 3PMSF symbol.
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Play around with the builder on their site and you should be able to get a good idea. Then check the window sticker for each vehicle, lots of online vehicle search things are absolutely terrible with details like that. Dealer jockeys will check the boxes for features seemingly at random.
Anyway, I know for sure the night package comes with anti spin. And the rebel and warlock do not have it. Its for sure an available option on any big horns.
Big horns will have the 4auto option too, which works great. Something the fords only have on higher trim f150s.
Big horns also have the boxes in the rear floor. Tradesman typically dont and the plastics on the doors are hard.
In short I think the big horn is a good value for a trim level.
Always check the window or monrony sticker to be sure. If it has a locker and its big horn it wont have anti spin.
Anyway, I know for sure the night package comes with anti spin. And the rebel and warlock do not have it. Its for sure an available option on any big horns.
Big horns will have the 4auto option too, which works great. Something the fords only have on higher trim f150s.
Big horns also have the boxes in the rear floor. Tradesman typically dont and the plastics on the doors are hard.
In short I think the big horn is a good value for a trim level.
Always check the window or monrony sticker to be sure. If it has a locker and its big horn it wont have anti spin.
Sounds like if you want best on road snow you'll need a non locker snd big horn is fje trim then. 4x4 with anti slip and a tech level 2 package I would lean into. Not sure if you need the larger wheel options but more tread normally means more friction.
I live in Syracuse, I have had a 4th gen big horn 4x4 and now have a 5th gen Laramie 4x4 and the biggest thing on both trucks minus the 4 wheel drive is a true winter tire. I drive 100 miles a day for work so I see my fair share of snow driving. On my 4th gen I had General Grabber Arctic and now have Bridestone Blizzak, (I like the general's better) I went on marketplace and bought a spare set of wheels for each truck to mount the winter tires on. Both trucks have auto 4wd but for me I found that once the roads start to get kinda bad I felt best just running around in 4wd high. As you know living here just because you have traction and can go fast doesn't mean you can slow down
