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Great story on the Ram , the discussion was amazing , thank you for being honest , stay safe , enjoy that truck , you deserve it !!
Hey Robert
Thank You glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for your honest review! I purchased mine 2500 last year.
Thanks Justin
Hope your enjoying it. I’m trying to hold the miles down on mine. First time in my life we’re I don’t have to drive it as a primary vehicle.
Nice video good info about your reasoning- Enjoyed your channel this Gardening season
Hey Van
Thank You. Won’t be long and we’ll get back into garden stuff. Just got to get through some winter break.
Wow, I just bought a used 2021 version of your truck. I plan on towing our 7,000 lb travel trailer with it starting this summer. I had been pulling the TT with a Yukon Denali. Talk about pushing the limits. Lucky for us we did not go very far. I have been told to be very careful pulling the trailer with the 2500. Problem is, you won't know the trailer is behind you,, so I have to watch my speed. A problem I look forward to having. Great video. I'm glad to see someone who likes the Ram 2500
Hey John
Congratulations on your truck. Yes sir watch your speed , it real easy to exceed the trailer tires speed rating and not even realize it.
Excellent presentation and review. I love your demeanor and southern drawl. 2020 Ram 6.4 Tradesman with some mods here in CO.
Thanks Darren
It’s been a good video for my channel. God Bless
Hello from NW Georgia,
I just bought a new 2022 Ram Tradesman 2500 for work and I love it. Pulls my tool trailer real nice. Great update video.
Hey Dan
Thank you for watching. I’ve been purposefully trying to hold the miles down on mine. My wife and I enjoy driving it. We call it Big Boy lol.
@@Jtwes I hear ya! They add up quick. I traded my 2017 Jeep wrangler in on this and I purchased it new and it had close to 160,000 on it. I need this one to last atleast 10 years. They are rediculously expensive as you said.
New subscriber, great video man. I'm planning to buy a gas 2500 this year as well, awesome to see people take care of their vehicles maintenence.
Thank You Miguel and welcome. I got 16,601 on it now. The only thing I’ve had come up is sporadically I will lose contact with all the TPMS sensors in the wheels. Got to figure that one out. It’s still under warranty but I really don’t want to take it back to a dealer.
Enjoyed your straightforward review. I have an F150, had a Ram 2500 Cummins before and always missed that one. Ram 2500 is a beast of a truck and if I get another one, I will look seriously into it.
I’ve really enjoyed it. I wanted to try to do a review that was more down to everyday driver stuff. Hope you get another Ram one day.
I like that battery idea at the end👍
Great video, thanks for the honest insight. I’ve been looking at getting a 2500 RAM in the near future. I lived in Kernersville in the mid 90’s until 2000 😊
Hey Mike
Just did a oil change the other day. 14000 miles on it.
Enjoyed the video Joey, I have same truck with off road package. Subscribed to your channel, keep the 6.4 videos coming.
Thank You and welcome. I’m sure it will show up some more.
Love my power wagon!!!! Good looking truck
We have a 2021 Ram 2500 6.4 hemi and we love it. We have changed out the rear bumper for a ranch hand bumper. Front grill guard with winch and running boards
That’s sounds like a awesome ride. I’ve thought about a hidden winch , that would be neat.
love the Running boards how much are does...? Thank you for the review much appreciated.
Good video Joey. Good looking truck. Wow that's a shame how much the truck has went up. I'm afraid it's going to get worse yet. Take care and I hope to see you soon.
Thanks for your detail!! Very insightful. I picked up my ‘24 Tradesman 2500 gasser yesterday. I was intrigued by your manual shift transfer case comment (like maybe it’s electric shift with a lever through the floor which I’ve seen before on a Chevy). Well I got under the truck and mine is actually a manual shift tcase. The actuation that you wait to happen I believe is the front axle disconnect.
Hey Edward
Congratulations on the new Ram. I believe you’re correct on that transfer case shifter. Mine turned 2 yrs on 12/24 and it has 23860 miles on it now. Just installed some Firestone Destination XT on it last month.
I really enjoyed this video looking to a ram 2500 asap. very informative video👍👍
I’ve really enjoyed it. It still has a noise or two every now and then that I’m thinking ok is that normal. Lol Hope you can find you one like you want.
OMG! You had me curious because I have a 2021 ram with the big hemi with a little different build than yours but I went back and looked at my window sticker from when I bought it in 2021 and it was $48,600 then I built a 2023 with the exact same truck and it was almost $60,500 for the same truck! all I can say is elections and policies have a huge impact on the economy, and the way incompetent politicians destroyed the world economy is criminal.
I have a 2021 RAM (5k miles) with the 6.4 4x4 similar price as well when bought new. Recently priced a 23' here in N. Texas and they are on the lots at $64k. Thought about selling and getting a 1/2 ton but even those are extremely high.
AMEN…SADLY
Amen to that. I don't trust any political leader in this country period. Never have, never will.
Waiting on a delivery of my new 2500 Ram and I appreciate the review.
Congratulations. I’m on the fence about what tire I want. I’m leaning heavily to the Fire Stone Destination XT and a little bit towards the Destination AT
Thank you for this video, I've been debating between the RAM 6.4, Ford 6.2, and GM 6.6. This is one of the best reviews I've seen on TH-cam.
Hey Trevor
Thank You. If you ever have any questions I’ll be glad to help if I can.
What did you decide to go with? I am trying to make the same decision.
Thanks for the review. Bought the same truck with Big Horn at the end of 21. Nice review and you sound like a prophet describing RAM’s need hybrid, only they opted for the time and tested 3.8 gas motor for the generator.
lol Ken I thought the same thing when I read they were going to do that. Not the prophet part just that I had thought of it.
New to your channel!! Love your common sense logic!! Old marine from Wilmington, NC.
Thank You.
Nice CLEAN truck!!
Great video!! I have a 2021, 2500 6.4 Hemi and for the most part I really like it. It does eat some gas, but i knew that when I bought it. I use it mainly for pulling a trailer just like you have in the back ground, so I have a little bit of overkill going on. I was also thinking when I bought it that we may go up to a larger trailer so that option would be open. I had a 2008 Ram that I traded in, so I pretty much doubled my towing capacity. Thanks from a Kansas boy with family in the farming business.
Hey Jerry
Thank You for commenting. I haven’t loaded up so to speak yet . I’ve thought about making some stake sides for my gooseneck, so when we cut fire wood we can haul it in the gooseneck.
Hey from a fellow Kansan! I am looking to upgrade as my father is offering to let us use his 11k pound camper. If you don't mind me asking, what were the specs on your 2008? Curious what made it a big jump in towing capacity because I really like the 3rd gens, been looking at MegaCab Cummins. I've been reading a lot on the 6.4's since they've come out, especially because my dad pulls the camper with a 6.0L GMC gasser. I will give GM credit that they did a great job mating the engine and transmission with that 6.0 but I simply enjoy the Ram trucks more.
Excellent no nonsense video ! 👍🙏🇺🇸
Thank You so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Have a white CCLB with the 50 gallon tank. It was a must for me as well. I pull a 10,000lb 5th wheel with no problems and can go about 400 miles before I need to get gas.
I ran it down to 7 gallons left the other day and man that hurt the wallet.
Nice job man
So funny. My dad and I have had the same idea of the electric motors and a tiny motor for a long time, too.
Lol , Seems like the sensible thing to me. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video! I’m in the market for a new HD truck and have been considering the Ram 2500.
Hey Alexander
I’ve really enjoyed mine. I hope to do a 3 year update pretty soon on the truck. I just literally finished ordering some Pennzoil 0w40 off Amazon. That oil is kinda hard to find in box stores and auto parts stores.
Very good video I really enjoyed it
Thank You Randy
Awesome video…..thank you!
Thank You Pastor
Thanks for the Ram review Joey. I have always been a Ford man myself, BUT with all their recalls lately I'm beginning to wonder about the future. So if I had to buy one today I'm not sure what it would be. But then I guess that's the good part cause I'm not planning on it anytime soon. 👍Thanks and God bless.
I like my Rams but I think Ford and GM make fine trucks also. Mines got a recall now that I haven’t fixed. Some traction light might not illuminate correctly.
Yeah FOUND ON ROAD DEAD "Ford
Mine blew caught on fire no apparent reason no for warning ⚠️ kids in the front. Wasn't pleased at all* Ram Laramie revolution girl now All the way!! In-between I was a Chevy Silverado Lady but now the Dodge folks have definitely upped their game 🎯
i have a gaser 6.4 2500 and agree with everything u have said God bless
Hey Mitchell
Thanks for watching. I’ve enjoyed it. God Bless
First time viewer and subscriber. Let me say a big Thank You, Sir for this vid. That's a great review of that truck.
I just picked up a 2023 Tradesman 6.4 yesterday. I certainly learned some things and appreciate what's been shown in the video and in the comments section, especially regarding the MDS....I had no idea that feature existed on the 6.4. I, too, immediately noticed the difference in the steering and ride compared to my 1500. This 2500 feels more like what trucks used to be like...LOL...it's gonna take some getting used to. Again, thanks!!!
Hey Larry
Thank You. I have 22k on it now. I towed 2 tractors back from Michigan with it this summer and it rode like nothing behind it. I’m in the middle of a tough spot now as my 2015 1500 Ram with 198k on it is down because I broke an easy out in the head repairing the infamous hemi exhaust manifold leaks.
@@Jtwes As an old (emphasis on the old) Mopar guy, let me say: been there/done that!! In one instance, there was enough meat left on it to be able to tack-weld a nut to it and got it out. In another instance, I had to pull the head, took got it to the machine shop where we were fortunate enough to drill it out. On another one I had, it was to no avail: nothing worked. It just wasn't meant to be...ended up junking it. Went to the scrapyard, found/bought a decent head, had it checked for cracks, rebuilt it and put it back back together. All of that work was on the older engines (340s/360s/440s). I've personally not had to deal with that issue with these newer engines, but I've heard/read many of the horror stories. I suspect it is just as much of a pain in the butt as the older ones if not worse. Oh, when you're trying to get em out, I learned ya gotta hold your mouth just right..🙂. Stay safe, stay blessed.
I like your attitude. I have the same truck and I love it.
Thanks Daniel
God Bless
I went from a 2007 gas megacab with 300,000 + miles to a 2021 tradesman crew 2500 with 5th prep along with tow technology and snow prep. Didn't know if I would like the tow technology but when plowing I can turn on the front camera to see the edges of the plow to the yard maker stakes lol . My averaging gas mileage is 14 to 17 mpg 14 in the winter and summer at 17 running highway. 373 gears.
My truck has 3195 payload 14,200 towing. The 373 gears lower the towing. I like this truck more after changing the tires out to nitto's those Firestone tires felt like they rolling off the rim with are rv trailer on when a semi pass us. 34000 miles sofar no problems and enjoying everyday.
Like your video good job .
Sounds like a nice truck. I’m probably going to go with Michelin Defenders LTX E rated when I have to get tires. I’ve ran them now for about 10 years on my trucks. Thanks for watching.
@@Jtwes only reason I went with nitto's was my last truck with 300,000 I only went through 3 sets in those miles. Michelin would be my next choice if nitto's keep rising there prices.
The sound you hear going in to 4 wheel drive is the front axle disconnect solenoid. My 05 ram spun the front axle all the time. They really needed to add that disconnect as it gives you better mileage and doesn't wear out the parts in just normal driving.
You are correct about the MDS. Don't use it. It will destroy your lifters.
I traded my 05 Cummins for a 2020 6.4 hemi with the 4:10 rear. It towed better than the old Cummins! But I wanted a shorter bed with a crew cab and broke out my rear window with the 5ver. Rams bed is only 6'4" on the short bed 2500. The ride was excellent tho with the coil springs in the rear. Having to use that special 0w-40 oil is one of the reasons I sold it and the bed length and tiny fuel tank. Only got 5 towing and had like a 180 mile range. Horrible.
So I traded for a crew long bed Cummins in 21 and got the 50 gallon tank but I got the 3500. Bad mistake! Rode like a tank, incredibly rough and with diesel prices and def and all the emissions junk I sold it and now I just got a GMC HD 2500 6.6 gas. So far I'm loving it. Almost a 7 foot bed, I can make a uturn with the 5ver. 36 gallon tank standard is great, no MDS, rides amazing with the independent front end. I like the ram 8 speed better but do far this 6 speed is fine. I didn't want the 10 speed because it's just going to fail like the Fords.
I think you got a great truck. Be sure you grease the ujoints on the driveshafts.
Thanks for the video.
Hey Cooz
Thank You. Also thanks for the tip on the u joints. I didn't know they had grease fittings.
Yes have 2022 silverrado 4x4 48300.00
Put dep on it 9/21. A 2500
Got it 3/22. Same truck 5500 now
Custom. Or little more.
I got the ram mats for my black truck too..
I have almost they same truck 2021 crew. long bed. 5w prep. 6.4 hemi. Love the 50 gallon tank. I pull a big fw toy hauler 35 footer. Only thing different is my bumpers/grille are black, and I have steel ugly ass wheels that are getting changed this year.
Hey Amy
Sounds like a nice Truck. I originally kinda wanted blue but changed my mind. I just bought a 5th wheel hitch and set it up. Who knows might get us a new RV. Thanks for watching.
Hi Jerry, I came out of a 2020 Ram with the Cummins that I had lots of Government Enforced Emission problems with, it was a nightmare. I only had 34000 miles on it when I traded for a 2022 Ram 6.4 Big Horn and I tow a 30 foot 8000 pound trailer with quite a bit and I like it I have had it a year now with No Issues at all and I have been from Oklahoma to Washington State with through lots of mountain's and it will pull OK. The Diesel was in the Dealership 4 months the last year I owned it and still wasn't fixed Dang! I love the 2022 because it doesn't have a LIMP MODE Lol. the gasser is way cheaper to operate overall. Take Care be Safe. God Bless y'all.
Hey James
I just recently made a trip to Michigan with it and it pulled like a dream. Thanks for watching and commenting.
That's a ZF transmission very very good and strong transmission. They build some of the best.
I agree 100% i went from an 8 speed ram to a 6 speed tundra, absolutely no comparison, the 8 speed was superior, shift programming and smoothness of the 8 speed was unbelievable
Great overview. Good advice to change the oil every 5,000 miles. Lifter problems have become more commonplace these days and I've heard several mechanics blame the 10,000 mile intervals.
Thank You I have a review next Friday coming out on my Ram Classic.
@Jtwes the lifter issue is not what people think it is. Excessive idle is the issue. People are putting hell cat oil pumps in them to increase volume. They also sell high volume oil pumps now aftermarket
Great video, much appreciated, this truck at this time is for sale for $51.000 in my area here in CT.
Thank You sir. It’s getting ready to roll 30k in the next few weeks.
In 2021 I bought a 2022 RAM 2500 Laramie 4x4 Hemi from dealer inventory so it was immediately available. We did have a bed-length running board due to the 4x4 increasing the ground clearance. It is my daily driver. No towing and no hauling. The only thing I would do differently would be the 8 foot bed in order to install a larger fuel tank. The 31 gallon tank will allow about 2 hours of driving on a road trip.
Hey Thomas
That was my biggest reason for the 8 foot bed to get that tank. My wife wasn’t to sure about such a long truck. I also had it in the back of my mind that I wouldn’t have to worry about slider 5th wheel hitches. Thanks for watching.
Just fwiw Thomas but is that a mis calculation or does your truck us 30 gal in 2 hours ? Even if you only get 10mpg , that is 3000 miles. Just curious . I drive a 2016 2500 4x4 6.7 diesel with a 30 gal tank. , I can run 500 miles on a tank
Awesome Brother.. I have thought about a Ram 2500 gas engine but I don't know if I could afford I'm retired . Everything I have now is paid for. So I don't really want a payment. I do have two Chevys a Colorado V6 2018 with 41842 on it and a 2011 1500 with 8200 on it. They both good truck but 2011 get around 15 to 16.5 mpg on and the Colorado gets around 25 or better on opening road so that been said I drive the Colorado more for sure.
I was wrong when I said the Red one had 165k it’s actually 180k don’t know what I was thinking. I say that because that was one of the biggest reasons of getting that truck while I was still working and use the Red 2015 to keep miles down on the 2500.
Nice video very helpful.
Thank you very kindly. God Bless
Thanks for the honest review.I’m trying to buy my first truck can’t decide diesel or gas.Today I just don’t think diesel will save you that much money,with a price difference.
I would almost have to be pulling a heavy trailer 4 or 5 times a week to justify the difference . Had a long trip yesterday with the tractor and gooseneck. Computer said 10.4 MPG but I was never lacking for power.
Thanks for a great video! I have a 2020 Ram 2500 Hemi, 4:10 posi. I spec'ed mine too. I hate the transmission dial, and those Firestone transforce tires were garbage in my opinion.
I put a set of traction bars on my truck. Reason being these coil spring rear suspension rams have severe axle wrap. Does it matter if you're pushing snow, or lightly spin the tires on gravel or dirt roads that back and hops something fierce.
I love the truck, it's a workhorse, it's comfortable and the 6.4 is a really good motor, it's got a forged bottom end from the factory, it's got oil squirters hitting the bottom of the Pistons, it's a heavy nickel block and they are built work.
Good luck with your new truck.
Thank You. I just recently put on a set of Destination XT . I was thinking of doing a first impression video on them. Thanks for letting me know about the traction bars. I noticed the terrible hop.
Absolutely, I ordered mine from a company called "far from stock" they're the bolt on type, no welding required.
Longbed with 4:10s.. definitely a work horse! Thanks for the straight forward no flash review. In the market for a slightly used Ram 2500 and was curious what guys driving them are saying about the 6.4 hemi
Hey Tom
Thank You. I just tried to do what we called a walk around when I was selling Dodge Trucks. I have 14,000 on it now and have been really satisfied . some weird transmission shift points every now and again but real smooth for the most part.
I had a 6.4 with 4.10 long bed. Was a work house, blew out the tranny. Loaded trailer north of about 12k really was heavy, truck was a pig at that weight. Couldn't imagine towing heavier in the hills.
Very nice truck!! Have you always been a Mopar man? I seen quite a few in the video!! Enjoy your videos!!
Thanks Justin
I have been. My earliest memory is of the late 70s and my uncles making fun of a Plymouth hat I had. Lol
You are 100% correct on the factory Firestones. The only way to make them last is to rotate them every 5,000 miles when you change your oil.
I have ran them since 2015 on my 2014 2500 mega cab with 6.4 Hemi. Just grabbed a set of Kuhomos and so far I think they are going to be a better tire.
I just replaced mine with Firestone Destination Xt about a month ago.
I sold cars and trucks and was a Tech as well. The sound you hear when you put it in 4wd is the locking axle coming in to play. The steering being different is the straight axle vs the independant front axle...The old farmers around here used to say...''yeah, buy one of them big straight axle trucks and ''wonder'' on down the road! I have almost the same truck as you, and I had to get used to that steering as well. Wish I had your 8speed though, better on fuel than this 6 speed! I have 135k on my 2014 now and I might go ahead and put the Melling 10452HV oil pump in it to ward off the lifter failure that gets some of the Hemi's. Love the truck though, I have worked it HARD , and never a problem so far. I am a stickler for maintenance and that has probably saved alot of heartache!
I believe Maintenance is the key to avoiding lifter failure. 5 k is all I do between oil changes. As an added security I still only run it with the MDS off.
Evening Joey. You know I have become a Farmall lover, but I’ve been a gear head all my life. You did your research and chose wisely. Excellent review. My old 3/4 6 liter gets similar mileage but I’ve never grossed over 16k as the equipment trailer is only rated to 7,700#, my race trailer was 10,000#. I generally run in 3rd (2001 truck) when towing as I don’t like the frequent shifts in OD. The engine stays in its torque range and the converter is not locking/unlocking very often. Doing that keeps the transmission temp down , plus the throttle angle is often reduced as well. I don’t follow Ram, but do you get trans and engine oil temps with your tow package? Again, an excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
That’s a very good question that I ment to cover. It does have a temp gauge and it runs around 167 wether I’m towing or not. The Red 1500 will run 140 and goes to 170 towing.
@@Jtwes Those are good temps when working your vehicles IMO. Hi temps are tranny killers. I like red trucks (and sports cars) but white is my color for the sun of SWFL.
Nicely done video. Is the 4WD shifter on the floor an upgrade?
No it was standard. I chose not to get the electric push button 4x4 . Thank You and I hope to do a 3 year update soon.
I agree with ya at the end, why they are not doing diesel hybrids I have no clue. Probably get 100+ mpg in a 1ton pickup.
Just seems like they could do that.
Seems like a great idea! Been thinking this for some time. 👍
Just ordered a 2024 6.4L, looking forward to getting it! Your video was very helpful.
Congratulations on your order. What mix did you do. You can email joey@jtwes.com if you don’t want to post publicly.
@@Jtwes I got a Lone Star Patriot Blue Night Edition. Currently have a 2012 1500 but plan on getting a camper in the next few years (about the size you have in the video). Kept my last trucks 11 and 12 years so I splurged on the night edition, Alpine speakers, 8.4" navigation screen. All the new technology seems nice but is a bit overkill for my liking, I do like driving my truck and don't need it done for me. I'm looking forward to taking delivery in a couple months!
That sounds like a beautiful truck. I gave some heavy thought to patriot blue when I ordered mine. My actual first choice hydro blue but it wasn’t available.
My big question was the 373 or 410, I probably read for hours on the differences. Originally I wanted the 410 but my brother who was a mechanic convinced me the 373 with the new 8 speed was plenty for what I will be pulling.
I agree it will be. My 410 was a overkill for what I pull. I did have it loaded pretty hard a week ago. I was 19200 total on the cat scales so minus the truck at say 7000 I was pulling 12200 give or take.
I got the same truck 2022 2500 long bed 2wd. upgraded radio 8" added fog lights and overhead homelink. Mainly highway stay around 17.2 @ 76-79mph flatland (florida). Bought April 16 2022 and just turned 72k. Also added 3yr/ 150k warranty. not sure which is going to come first.
I have come to realize the Firestone XTs I just installed has cost me some fuel mileage.
My 01 Ram 2500 with cummins always wore out the rear tires much quicker than the front. Partly because I didn't rotate them often enough.
Hey Ernie
I know what you mean. I just bought a bigger Jack so I could rotate mine.
I buy my trucks from the same dealer in Kernersville I have a ram 1500 and a 3500 great trucks.I’m from the Greensboro area.
Hey JT
We ended up going through them with my son’s Charger and Challenger.
Great review, really appreciate your insights as I just picked up a 2023 crew cab long bed myself. Just curious, how do you like the ride? Do you seem to get any bounce or reverberation feeling when driving?
Thank You and Congratulations.
I do sometimes but mostly it seems to do a good job floating. I think it rides better than my 2015 Ram 4x2 crew 1500. I did have to get used to the old school steering because I had gotten used to the Rack and pinion in the 1500. It’s not a crisp .
Awesome video.I’m close to buying a 2023 Ram 2500 Laramie with the Hemi thanks for the information I’m driving a 2017 F350 that somewhat compares to the doge
Hey Michael hope it works out . Back this summer I pulled about 15000 lbs back from Michigan and it was nothing on it. I’ve got some tires for it and it just rolled over 25000 miles.
Awesome,I was going to get another Ford but they didn’t treat me right so I’m going with the Ram and the Ramboxes to get the tools out of the backseat LOL
That driving steering drifting could be in whatever tires is on it.. mine drove better with the nexian tires than the ones I have on it now
Gotta love a ram I’m looking at getting a new 2500 just can’t decide if I want the 6.4 or the 6.7 Cummins I love the hemi have 260k on my 09 1500
Hey Chad
I had thoughts about getting the 6.7 you know kinda a pride thing lol but really I’m very happy I stuck with the 6.4. No more than I will haul or tow that Hemi will do fine. Not to mention the service savings and the fact that diesel fuel is so much higher than gas that nullify any savings on better fuel Mileage.
I've had two previous 2500 with the Cummins. I went with the 6.4 HEMI this time because I hauls a camper and the payload for the HEMI is 900 lbs more. And - that HEMI is a "beast" with the 3,100lb camper on board.
We ordered our trucks in the same month and received them in the same month. Kinda crazy lol... Now I pain 59k for mine. I have a option out Bighorn night edition. So I also turn MDS off every time I drive. I literally drove my truck right to the tire shop and put 35" tires on. I live up north. Those tires wouldn't fly at all. I also never drive on the interstate. I do all country road driving. I average a out 13mpg . That's 4:10 gears on 35x12.5 tires. I pull a 15k gooseneck dump trailer a lot. The 6.4L does amazing. I never felt the need for a diesel and it's vary mountainous here in Pennsylvania. Honestly my 2 biggest complaints are MDS and my small fuel tank. That's really it.
I’m hoping to pull a gooseneck with my tractor on it to a plow day this weekend. I really like the 50 gallon tank but it hurts filling up.
$8000 increase PLUS Interest Rates for good credit have doubled too
It is interesting that your video came across my YT recommendations today, because I just made an appointment to have a downshift issue looked at (2022 RAM 2500 HD with 6.4L, 4.10). At low speeds there are occasional downshifts so hard, it makes me think I've been rear-ended.
Yes sir mine did it Saturday night pulling in to Sheetz. I had just got on it a little so I thought that might have contributed to it.
Any updates on the remedy?
After I drove it a little while it started shifting normal again. Doesn’t seem to do that until I start driving hard on it and after I drive it normally it goes back.
@@medicchester For my 2022 Ram2500, none yet. Dealership still has it.
that is really weird, my 2021 is seamless no matter what I'm doing but I will say I don't tow extremely heavy at all and I have the 3.73 gears which might make a little difference but I wouldn't think enough to make as big if a difference as what you guys are describing.
Totally agree with you on the tires!! Michelin are the only way to fly!! Old Marine.
I still believe Michelin is a great tire but I did opt for some Firestone Destination XT you can check that video out at my new channel I just started for reviews.
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Hi thanks for taking the time in making these videos. You helped me make the decision in purchasing a 2022 trades man 6.4 hemi, got a good deal on it. Wanted to ask you, is it common to hear minor wind noise on the passenger side when going over 70 mph? It sounds as if the window is slightly open and you hear the wind but its only on the passenger side i hear this when im on the highway. Its not unbearable but slightly noticable. Just curious if this is something common with rams especially 2500's? Thanks for your time
I ask my wife and she said she hasn’t noticed anything. Congratulations on your purchase.
@@Jtwes thank you for your reply
@@lazarog9089 your very welcome.
Since 2013 backup cameras are standard on all vehicles. Option is how big the screen you get to view the backup camera.
Don’t use it much on my truck but I do on my work van. I just wished they work make heated mirrors and cruise standard. Company’s cheap out on that for work vans.
Have you done a video on the manifolds on the 2015 ram?
Hey Jerry
I haven’t yet. It still goes away within about 45 secs of start up. I need to do it though.
Just bought a 2024 4x4 bighorn , 56,000 with an extended warranty. No financing , saved $6,000 .
Oh wow congratulations that’s a steal. You will enjoy.
Any new feed back about this truck 1 year later? How is the transmission. Any break downs and whats it miles as of today. Thanks. Im looking at a 2021.
Hey Jacob I have 28000 on it now and have done only oil changes. The only thing it’s done since I’ve had it is I’ve lost connection for a few minutes to my tire pressure sensors. All four at the same time and it only lasted a couple minutes. I bought new tires for it and an air filter. Transmission has been great , engine great and breaks.
Can you show us how you turn off your MDS on that steering wheel? I have a 2020 2500 gas and I haven’t found a way to do that. Someone said it cost like $2k to have it removed .
Hey Tony email mail me at joey@jtwes.com and I will give you my phone number and will walk you through it.
I love Rams but I think I'm going with a Chevy 2500hd this time for the better steering and ride and the longer standard box and auto 4 wheel drive. Those are pretty big deals for me. My 2011 Ram 1500 has been a flawless truck and still looks and runs like new.
I can’t argue with about the steering because Ram still uses the old style on those HDs . Chevy is a good truck. I hope to do a long term review in a week or so.
Its refreshing to listen to someone buying a truck within his means n needs. 98% of the HD owners out there cant justify the truck they are paying mega money for each month and never work.
Me and a guy I work with were just talking about that. We pretty much decided that I would need to be a hot shot driver or be pulling a trailer every day to justify it.
Great review. Do yourself a favor, never use the MDS. If you can get a someone with a tuner, get it shut off. Your engine will thank you with a longer life. Enjoy your truck.
Thank You so much. I always drop it into 8th gear with the plus minus on the shifter. I probably haven’t let it go into MDS but 60 seconds the whole time I’ve had it. Thanks for saying hello.
It appears we have the same Travel Trailer. Cherokee Grey Wolf, 1 slide out. 6000 pounds dry. How does this truck handle with that TT on the back?
Hello
It does great. Instead of me feeling like the trailer is in command over the truck it drives and feels like the Truck is in command of the trailer. It doesn’t give you that pull when a Tractor Trailer passes you. It doesn’t sway at all. It just overall feels like the Truck is in command. I pulled it for 2 yrs with my Red 2015 crew cab 1500 short bed 4x2 with 3.55 gears and she did good but it always felt like I was always on the edge of controlling me.
@@Jtwes I agree. I pulled mine for a while using a 2020 1500. The trailer was in charge. I upgraded to a 2500 HD Duramax and it pulls like a dream.
I am considering switching to a 2500 Hemi to save on fuel and maintenance.
The Duramax is extremely expensive to maintenance.
I only pull about once a month.
Thanks for the info my friend.
I just got a new 2023 RAM 2500 almost like yours last week, like it so far. I traded in a 2015 RAM 3500 diesel dually. What is NBS?? i have never heard that phrase . thanks
Hey Danny
Congratulations. I may have been saying it wrong. I was talking about the MDS that cuts half the cylinders off. I always run mine with the Tans in 8 gear. When I get up to speed I just hit the - button and take it out of MDS mode.
May I ask what button turns off the MDS?? I cant find any mention of an MDS on my 2023 RAM 2500@@Jtwes
Sure Danny
It want say in the Manuel . This is what I would suggest. Hop in and start it and while your foot is on the break put it in drive then on the steering wheel below the cruise is a plus /minus button. Hit the minus and it’s going to read 1/1 that means your in first and the highest gear it will go is first. So after you hit the minus button and see the 1/1 hit the plus button and your see 1/2 keep hitting plus and you’ll go all the way to 1/8 now your ready to go . It will transverse all the gears normal but MDS want work.
Have you got use to that dash shifter knob? I had a Ram for work for four years. I was still the last year I had it leaving it in drive, running down the road and turning it to park or reverse instead of adjusting the radio or AC 🤣🤣🤣😳😳🤣🤣🤣
I refuse to answer if I have done that or not . Lol 😂
I think those factory tires don't get as much wear out of them as if you bought aftermarket. I did get some good wera out of some Goodyear Wrangler kevlar AT tires lasted 50k on that ram. The Colorado I had had Firestone AT tires and they lasted 50k. The F150 I have the factory ones wore out at like 30-35k. And every truck I have driven wears the rears out, not spinning the tires. It's just the drive/traction that wears them out..nature of the beast. That F150 wears the centers out and I run the factory recommend or slightly under the recommended air pressure to try to make them wear flat across. No success.
I get the same weirdness out of that 10 speed ford. If you get in it, it will mis gears or gear hunt sometimes. Others it's jerky and bumps in gear as your trying to come to a slight stop in the driveway as your just ideling around.
That’s what I get out of the 8 speed.
absolutely correct the tires are not the same from factory and those firestones are horrid......Michelin primacy or defender LTX are awesome tires, had them on a GM truck and was super impressed......changing the oil more frequently doesnt hurt much but can help alot
I bought a 2500 because of the payload, it actually feels like solid truck, and because these V8s are proably the last reliable motors available currently.....
I have the digital variable assist on my HD and the steering is incredible for HD truck, I had the standard steering a few years ago and it was heavy and vague...its a big heavy truck built for a purpose so i get it
I must not have that variable assist because my feels pretty heavy. Not bad just not as crisp as my 1500.
Cool..
Thank You 👍
Mds system pumps more oil onto the camshaft. "Fixing" it to stay off promotes a scenario of cam/ lifter failure, especially if you idle a lot (more than 2 minutes at a time).
Interesting
@@Jtwes There's another Mopar channel on here where the guy rebuilds a lot of Chrysler stuff, but long story short, the MDS lifters are "actuated" by increased oil pressure hitting the lifter bores on those MDS cylinders. More oil pressure going into the bore means more oil falling out of them and splash lubricating the cam from above. Guy also recommends that the best thing to help stop cam/lifter failures is to install a hellcat motor's oil pump (yes, it fits, it's the same block) or an aftermarket equivalent to the hellcat pump. The increased rotor size will bump pressure at idle and most of the range by 5-10psi, getting you enough lubrication at idle or if you prefer to run with the system disabled. Just my opinion though, love to learn if there are other opinions out there.
hey Dominic I don't doubt that wouldn't help. I do believe that 5k oil change intervals will help also. Just incase I did opt for Mopar Added care Plus for 7 yr 125k extended warranty.
@DominicWayda I didn't think MDS system was activated during idle? 🤔. I will have to check my '21 next time I'm in it .
@@billbillinger2491 It shouldn't come on during idle, though I guess theoretically they could do it. My main point with idling is that the oil volume put out by the oil pump is insufficient to fully lubricate the cam & lifters at idle. 0W-40, in addition, will maintain the same viscosity when it's cold or hot... So basically you can't really idle the truck for very long, hot or cold, before you start to cause problems to the cam & lifters. The solution is to install the higher volume hellcat pumps to remedy this... But the question I have, is whether it's worth it to buy this truck/motor knowing you can't idle until you tear down the front cover to install a new oil pump... 🤷♂🤷♂
I am pretty sure back up camera is standard on everything by law these days?
Actually law has 0 required rule on that. It's strictly individual budget and choice hey hey
@@PamelaBrigham-hy7db yea I don't really know, but I did just Google it and Wikipedia says it has been required by law since 2018 in US and Canada (but it has been wrong before). I haven't ever bought a new vehicle and don't ever plan on it.
If you’re going to drive a truck you’re going to buy fuel. I loved my old dodge but it loved gas. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day.
Thanks Tommy.
Your right but I knew that going in. If I had to use it to drive to work every day there probably would have been some different things happen or at the least me buying some beater 3cly something.
My Cummins gets 25 mpg unloaded depending on load 14-16mpg I love it.
You said your truck weighs 6,000 lbs. I have a 2012 Ram 2500 like yours but with the 5.7 hemi without the fifth wheel prep package. Ive weighed it at different scales. It weighs 7,000 lbs.
Seems like I got that number off the invoice. You got me curious now . I’ll look at the door jam again. I was thinking 6015 is what I seen
I know where it was now. The Registration from the DMV had the shipping weight on it.
I just realized after renewing my tag it’s 7,269 jeez lol
What is the payload on your door sticker? 2700 seemed light for a gas truck. The Ram website gives the same for each trim group now.
My Transforce tires didn't last crap!!! I called Firestone and got them prorated Luckly because they are not a mileage warranty tire. I bought Bridgestone's but they are a 55,000 warranty and I'll be getting around 25,000 out of them. mostly high way miles at that!!!. I order my 2021 Ram 2500 Big Horn too 4 months to get in. I don't like diesel engines but I keep hearing about the Hemi tick. I got a 8yr/125,000 warranty. But still this 6.4 should last at least 175,000 I change my oil at 4,000 miles with a Mopar factory oil filter.
I just put a set of Destination XT on there last week. I had 22k on the Transforce HT and probably could have stretched them to 30k but with winter coming I figured it was time. Thought about doing a first impression video on them.
Firestone was very nice!!! I basically got one one get one free... They didn't have to do that. Now my Bridgestones tire are about 4/32. Off the topic I think I'm going to start putting in 5W40 in to help prevent lifter damage. @@Jtwes
@@downunder1969 That’s a thought. I’ve been running mine were it doesn’t use MDS in hopes that will help. I was watching a Ram mechanic one day said that it was not the problem folks portray it as. Hope he’s right.
I might have to breakdown and buy a diesel for the miles if I could get a really good deal but I'm going to have to wait until I pay this truck off and Hope like Hell Trump gets back in. I have 2 newer Super rare number Challengers. i have been in 5 Magazines. So I kind of have to pay them off too!!! @@Jtwes
The tire shop here talks about excessive tire wear on hd rams. They say it’s common to see only 25000 miles on them
I’m already researching. I’ve always got Michelin but I’ve been studying those Good Year wrangler RT with Kevlar.
my 2017 only gets 9.83 mpg. 🥶
I was looking the other day and it’s been averaging 14.8 for the last month
Shot horizontally:)
6.4 hemi uses better hardware that keeps the manifold to the cylinder head. I never see 6.4s with broken manifold bolts.
I hope not. I did my 2015 Ram about a month ago and barley escape buying a head.
Not just the difference in the diesel engine cost but the maintenance cost is way more than the gas engine. Unless you stay in the road loaded I don't see the benefit to diesel these days.
Not to mention it’s still over 5 a gallon. I’m not poking fun at those diesel owners I genuinely feel bad for them.
What’s mbs
Hey Bro Scott
MDS it’s we’re it’s constantly cutting off 4 cylinders to try to save gas.
Oh ok thanks
@@Jtwes do you turn off your MDS are you just roll with it bro?
5k miles damn i change mine between 7000-8500 miles
I know it’s a little early on the miles but I want to get that 300k out of it. Lol
@@Jtwes i am at almost 100k on my 2016!
I said in the video that the 2015 had 165k I don’t know what I was thinking. It’s actually 180k .
my aftermarkets mats actually do better than the Ram mats, they competely cover the door threshold.
She likes gas ⛽️ when you tow!
Yes sir agree with that. I think I run around 10 towing.
@@Jtwes I get 6.2mpgs towing a travel trailer. Best I’ve seen is 8.6mpgs.
I get an average of 10.2 hauling a 2021 Arctic Fox Camper (3,100lbs dry). My 2500 is a 4X2 long bed (crew) with the 6.4.
@@georgewidenor6025 I saw 10.6 mpgs downhill once. My RV is a Grand Design 27’ that weighs 7k
Lol yep that transmission will drive you nuts .. but you’ll get used to it ..must be a Asin
It’s the 8 speed designed in Germany.
You didn’t opt to anything you’re explaining 😂😂😂that’s the way they come.
Maybe this will help. None of this is standard equipment on that truck. Thanks for watching. You can also go to ram.com and build one like it and it will show you that these things have to be added.
Optional Equipment:
Protection Group: $195.00
Tow Hooks
Transfer case skid plate
5th Wheel/gooseneck prep group:$545
Chrome Appearance Group: $1095
Trades Level 2 Equipment Group:$1,145
220 Amp Alternator $145
Front and Rear floor Mats by Mopar $195
410 Axel Ratio. $195
Antispin Differential $495
Power Black Trailer tow mirrors $195
Chrome Flat cab length steps $695
50 gallon fuel tank $295
Trailer Brake Controller $295
Spay in bed liner by Mopar $600
@@Jtwes I think he’s saying most dealers order the trucks they sell exactly how yours is optioned. They almost all get chrome package and tow hooks, they almost all order tow mirrors. Step rails are common as well as the gooseneck prep in these 2500’s
Im getting 9mpg in mine
Is that towing of all the time.
@@Jtwes Sadly no and I drive like a granny 😭
@@Jtwes I think I need to get the spark plugs replaced