NorthEastRebel
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Hi All,
New to the forum and new owner of a 2019 Ram Rebel, my first full sized truck. As you may know, the only 4WD system available on the Rebel is the part-time system with 2WD, 4WD HI, and 4WD Low. My previous experience has been with SUVs that have full time AWD systems so I've never had to give much thought to using it. I am in the north east with plenty of lousy weather including snow. So AWD has been very useful. I understand that 2WD would be the primary drive mode. But I am concerned with how to appropriately use the part time system on the Rebel, specifically when and how I can use 4WD Hi. The owners documentation describes the process for switching out of 2WD into 4WD and I have done that without problem. It states you can switch to 4WD HI while underway but does not specify any maximum speed at which that can be done OR a maximum speed at which you can operate in 4WD HI. Is there one? I know for LOW you need to be essentially stopped to engage and not exceed 30mph. But there is no mention of any limitations for HI. My dealer was not very knowledgeable and suggested to keep in under 65mph but could not point me to any reference as to why. They also suggested that 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement, but again, could provide no reason or reference.
I ask because it would not be unusual to find myself on the highway with intermittent snow, etc or heavy rain where 4WD would make big difference in traction.
Can anybody fill me in on the appropriate use of 4WD HI or point me to manufacturer reference to recommendations or restrictions?
Thanks in advance.
New to the forum and new owner of a 2019 Ram Rebel, my first full sized truck. As you may know, the only 4WD system available on the Rebel is the part-time system with 2WD, 4WD HI, and 4WD Low. My previous experience has been with SUVs that have full time AWD systems so I've never had to give much thought to using it. I am in the north east with plenty of lousy weather including snow. So AWD has been very useful. I understand that 2WD would be the primary drive mode. But I am concerned with how to appropriately use the part time system on the Rebel, specifically when and how I can use 4WD Hi. The owners documentation describes the process for switching out of 2WD into 4WD and I have done that without problem. It states you can switch to 4WD HI while underway but does not specify any maximum speed at which that can be done OR a maximum speed at which you can operate in 4WD HI. Is there one? I know for LOW you need to be essentially stopped to engage and not exceed 30mph. But there is no mention of any limitations for HI. My dealer was not very knowledgeable and suggested to keep in under 65mph but could not point me to any reference as to why. They also suggested that 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement, but again, could provide no reason or reference.
I ask because it would not be unusual to find myself on the highway with intermittent snow, etc or heavy rain where 4WD would make big difference in traction.
Can anybody fill me in on the appropriate use of 4WD HI or point me to manufacturer reference to recommendations or restrictions?
Thanks in advance.