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07-29-2021, 12:41 PM #2851Registered User
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I recently did 2500 miles through ID, OR, NV and agree. The ginormous RV trailers with new trucks driving around everywhere in the West are massive and jawdropping. Newly retired or people with 6 kids maybe?
I also was coming to the realization as I drove around, seeing sketchy campers everywhere, that a ton of used lower-to-mid end campers have been recently taken off the market by the new homeless class of America, which is driving up prices on POS campers due to scarcity and making others who would be buying used, consider new. I don't think #vanlifers are taking the majority of the used market anymore, but I have no numbers to back this up. Just an idle thought while bored out of my mind driving.
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07-29-2021, 02:07 PM #2852Registered User
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At least they're driving a vehicle designed for pulling big trailers. I've see too many small SUV or Tacos pulling way too big of a trailer or camper this summer. Kind of freaks me out when I see them coming with their front bumper up in the air and tail of the trailer wagging around.
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07-30-2021, 05:59 AM #2853Registered User
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^^I see that every day. It's fun in a scary kinda way watching them struggle up some of the hills here with the front wheel slipping and screeching as the traction control gets busy. There's usually a couple of trailers in the empty lot next to Aamco and some insufficient tow vehicles waiting on parts next to them.
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07-30-2021, 08:01 PM #2854"All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring."
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07-31-2021, 09:14 AM #2855
Had a call earlier this summer of a little truck towing a big trailer pulled over coming down the pass potentially on fire. Upon arrival the dude had fans/leaf blowers plugged into a generator cooling his brakes, wife had 4 spray bottles set up and was rotating around putting water on them, and he was walking around with a digital thermometer checking temps. It was like ohhhhh, this isn't the first time you've done this, perhaps get a more appropriate towing set up.
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07-31-2021, 09:33 AM #2856Registered User
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07-31-2021, 11:05 AM #2857
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07-31-2021, 05:06 PM #2858
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07-31-2021, 05:32 PM #2859
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07-31-2021, 06:33 PM #2860
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08-02-2021, 12:26 AM #2861
So, I’m a little Dodge-Curious. (2019 1500) I always thought they were a little too ‘maga-Bro’, but there are some things that are appealing, like the interior, the fuel mileage, and the towing capacity. And supposedly ride quality.
Any jeers from the peanut gallery?
And yes, I am looking to expand my options.Forum Cross Pollinator, gratuitously strident
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08-02-2021, 09:11 AM #2862one of those sickos
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I've ridden in my friend's 1500 on a couple of moto trips. It's comfy like a car. The 3l diesel seems great (I think he's at like 100k by now) and the mileage is incredible. He drove us non stop from Carson to Boise one time and it didn't even need a fill up. He tows a smallish travel trailer with it with motos in the bed and says it does well. To me they don't scream maga any more than another truck. Don't install a lift and giant wheels or drive like an asshole and people will just assume you're another of the millions who buy trucks when a regular car would do the job better.
ride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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08-02-2021, 09:17 AM #2863
The ride quality on the Rams really is pretty plush. I had a 1500 with low gears and the Hemi and it sounded amazing and hauled People of Walmart sized ass.
Like any FCA product, it will fall apart by 100k but it will be pretty nice until then. Resale without a diesel is the worst of the big 3, but still strong because truck.
It also seems to be the ride of choice in Jackson and East Idaho so parts are plentiful. Rocky Mountain Yeti are shiesters though so meh.
PS you have any bites from the local dealers buying your rig?Live Free or Die
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08-02-2021, 09:23 AM #2864
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08-02-2021, 09:23 AM #2865
I continually hear they self implode at 100K, I am on my 3rd one - the first 2 went over 200K with no major issues. I think the worst incident for me was a blown water pump in the middle of the night in the middle of no where (my fault because I heard the tell tale rattle and thought it would make it home. I drive like a bat out of hell, tow frequently and haul all kinds of shit in it. I am an N of 1 so take it for what its worth. By the way I freaking love the hemi, good gas mileage and power to spare when I need it.
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08-02-2021, 09:25 AM #2866
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08-02-2021, 09:27 AM #2867
My jeep has been run hard and put away wet, and it still will start everyday and drive over mountains but the interior is falling apart and the exterior plastics are fading away to nothing and I'm at 95k.
The transmissions used to be the real failure point but I do believe they at least fixed those.Live Free or Die
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08-02-2021, 10:41 AM #2868
3L diesel with the 8spd auto fits together pretty nicely, imo. Enough torque to get you going but enough gearing to keep the rpms in an economical range most of the time.
Brandine: Now Cletus, if I catch you with pig lipstick on your collar one more time you ain't gonna be allowed to sleep in the barn no more!
Cletus: Duly noted.
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08-02-2021, 10:44 AM #2869
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08-02-2021, 05:35 PM #2870
Which yrs of the 3 L ecodiesel Ram have the EGR issue? I’ve heard nightmare stories of dealers telling customers it’ll be xx months before the warranty parts arrive.
The mpg and ride quality are good IME.
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08-02-2021, 06:03 PM #2871Hungover & Homeless
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Put 20k on my '14 1500 w/ the 3.6 and 8spd tranny.
Empty it gets >20mpg highway.
Often it's loaded with a 2500# trailer, 4 people, and the bed w/ cap loaded to the gills, and I'll get ~16 mpg.
It shit out an alternator at 60k. The battery died and when I jumped it, it wouldn't let me shift out of park w/ the dumb electronic gear shift knob. I had to disconnect the battery/reset the ECU. Also, if you're getting it towed, you can't just put it in neutral and turn the key. It automatically goes back into park.
Other than that, it's been pretty good. Reasonably priced compared to other trucks on the market. Hopefully it doesn't implode at 100k.
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08-03-2021, 07:12 AM #2872
Hello Mags! So I’m back in the truck world. I traded in my 2015 Outback with 104k on it for a 2015 Tacoma with 60k on it. Both have had one minor fender bender repair. Pretty psyched with my new ride. Not my main commuter but my work horse! I went extended cab, because there is something about double cab that’s just a little too hybrid for me. I am also just now learning that with the Tundras and Tacoma’s frame rust is the thing to watch after. Everything points towards fluid film.
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08-03-2021, 07:22 AM #2873
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08-03-2021, 08:22 AM #2874
Can we talk tonneau covers? I'm looking for the Tacoma. What do you have? Are you against them? Hard or soft? Roll or Flip? Does it leak or sag?
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08-03-2021, 09:02 AM #2875
I got a TonnoPro Hard Tri Fold for my older model Tacoma for winter season. It has been perfect - good balance of function, looks, and cost (~$500). Comes off once paddling season starts (rack goes on). I treat it like a tool not a jewel and it's not falling apart. But nice to know I can buy parts if I need to.
tl;dr - good, cost-effective option.
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