2019 Bighorn Crew cab, 4x4, 3.21 rear and the usual standard stuff. Build date was 11/18.
Options: Delmonico Red, Cloth buckets, level 2 equip package (8.4 in screen and other stuff).
5.7 Hemi, Ram SS running boards and also, an after market American tonneau fabric cover.
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As of this writing, odometer is 800 miles (ish). So far I'm pleased.......... except I have the dreaded "skunky smell". The odor is never in the cab, but stinks up my garage when engine is warmed up (it dissipates overnight). I also sprang for the Zurich Shield - that application covered up the skunk smell (for a few days) with an odor of the cargo hold in a crude oil tanker.
First impressions: This beast is quiet and smooth - feels like driving a cloud. Brakes feel wonderful - light touch and very effective. Hemi feels great and capable. However, my previous truck was a short bed regular cab Silverado and it will take some time for me to adapt to my new 140"+ wheelbase. The Bighorn is not exactly nimble.
One small problem. I have a steep driveway and backing down to the street causes the "Park sense" to jam on the brakes when it sees the road. My solution was to disable the rear "park sense". I don't consider this to be a serious defect-just annoying.
Another annoyance - I angle parked at the hardware store. Got out and realized that I should have gone a little deeper in the parking space. Got back in, but didn't close the door. Fired it back up just to move up a foot or so and found that the parking brake had been automatically engaged (due to open door). Took an embarrassing 30 seconds or so to figure out the situation and locate the parking brake release.
Mileage - I didn't buy a big-a$$ truck with a Hemi for mileage. First of all, I can afford the gas. Secondly, being semi-retired, I don't commute daily and drive much less than the average person. In any case, I have averaged 17.9 mpg since purchase. The first week or so was spent "enjoying" the Hemi around town resulting in 8-9 mpg for a while. The current 17.9 is a blend of two lane highway, approx 100 miles of freeway, and in-town stuff.
If I remember, I will post a truck photo later.
Edited to add photos
Options: Delmonico Red, Cloth buckets, level 2 equip package (8.4 in screen and other stuff).
5.7 Hemi, Ram SS running boards and also, an after market American tonneau fabric cover.
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As of this writing, odometer is 800 miles (ish). So far I'm pleased.......... except I have the dreaded "skunky smell". The odor is never in the cab, but stinks up my garage when engine is warmed up (it dissipates overnight). I also sprang for the Zurich Shield - that application covered up the skunk smell (for a few days) with an odor of the cargo hold in a crude oil tanker.
First impressions: This beast is quiet and smooth - feels like driving a cloud. Brakes feel wonderful - light touch and very effective. Hemi feels great and capable. However, my previous truck was a short bed regular cab Silverado and it will take some time for me to adapt to my new 140"+ wheelbase. The Bighorn is not exactly nimble.
One small problem. I have a steep driveway and backing down to the street causes the "Park sense" to jam on the brakes when it sees the road. My solution was to disable the rear "park sense". I don't consider this to be a serious defect-just annoying.
Another annoyance - I angle parked at the hardware store. Got out and realized that I should have gone a little deeper in the parking space. Got back in, but didn't close the door. Fired it back up just to move up a foot or so and found that the parking brake had been automatically engaged (due to open door). Took an embarrassing 30 seconds or so to figure out the situation and locate the parking brake release.
Mileage - I didn't buy a big-a$$ truck with a Hemi for mileage. First of all, I can afford the gas. Secondly, being semi-retired, I don't commute daily and drive much less than the average person. In any case, I have averaged 17.9 mpg since purchase. The first week or so was spent "enjoying" the Hemi around town resulting in 8-9 mpg for a while. The current 17.9 is a blend of two lane highway, approx 100 miles of freeway, and in-town stuff.
If I remember, I will post a truck photo later.
Edited to add photos
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