new 2019 ram 5.7. What should I do/ look out for?

[zacram]

I just bought a 2019 Ram Bighorn with 29k miles and want to know what I should look out for (heard rear windows may have water leaks) or anything i can do for longevity or fuel mileage. Also want to know what people do in terms of upgrades, whether its a leveling kit, bigger connect screen, or a sweet pair of truck nuts. What did you guys do for longevity performance or just style?

 

[PorBoy]

Well first welcome to the forum and please include in your signature what came with your truck. This in turn will allow us to suggest things based upon what you currently have to accent it.

 

[Nails]

Welcome, congrats on new ride and agree with above^^^^^. Do some reading... there is lots of it. Many of us do many different things to our trucks.

I said read stuff first/search, cause it’s your truck do what you want to it. There will always be bad with the good & good with the bad so to speak.

 

[zacram]

Yeah I'm thinking of a center console safe, and also wondering if any products are out there for the center console to stop stuff from sliding around on that hard plastic. Any help there would be great.

 

[Nails]

^^^^ there are both available. Dividers and gun safe for console

 

[OldMarine]

Lookout for potholes, Deer, pedestrians, and Jehovah Witnesses.

 

[mikeru82]

Lookout for potholes, Deer, pedestrians, and Jehovah Witnesses.

Wouldn't Jehova's Witnesses technically qualify as pedestrians?

 

[2019REBEL]

Wouldn't Jehova's Witnesses technically qualify as pedestrians?

Speed bumps

 

[Willwork4truck]

Wouldn't Jehova's Witnesses technically qualify as pedestrians?

Now now guys, regardless of your belief or no belief, people are people. Now cats, thats another matter.

 

[2019REBEL]

Now now guys, regardless of your belief or no belief, people are people. Now cats, thats another matter.

I braked this morning for a bunny. Maybe it was the Easter bunny scoping things out for Sunday.

 

[Dusty1948]

I just bought a 2019 Ram Bighorn with 29k miles and want to know what I should look out for (heard rear windows may have water leaks) or anything i can do for longevity or fuel mileage. Also want to know what people do in terms of upgrades, whether its a leveling kit, bigger connect screen, or a sweet pair of truck nuts. What did you guys do for longevity performance or just style?

It depends on the build date. The earlier builds had a number of issues. Besides brake moan when backing, the rear water leaks appear to have two sources; 1) water leaking caused by a poor seal at the third brake light (CHMSL) gasket, and 2) cracked upper rear window frames due to a manufacturing defect (I think this problem only applies to sliding rear windows). Some complaints of wind noise.

Most of the other notable issues seem to be centered around the 12 inch Uconnect screen.

Best of luck with your new ride.

Regards,
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: 17 July 2018. Now at: 031650 miles.

 

[Fatherof3]

Welcome and congratulations on your new truck

 

[rws1944]

Just enjoy the new truck. I found that I get the best fuel economy when the truck is not running.

 

[silver64]

Welcome to the community. I wouldn't necessarily look for anything. Just enjoy the truck and if something comes up the forum has many topics you can learn from and we are here to support each other with our own experiences as well. Post pics, engage with other postings here and most of all have fun!

 

[heydre]

Keep an eye out for admirers of your new wheels after you realize it's not you...