Meyer Plow & SaltDogg Spreader Install on 2016 Ram 2500

[@bobbyshah5743]

Another good one FMD. I am coming to realize how much mechanical aptitude Farmers really need and how most really love and embrace technology...

[@dstevenpaisley]

After years of plowing with tucks and eqpment I have learned to lock tight ever bolt and welded it if you plan to keep the truck! have seen a lot of people go broke plowing snow if you have the wrong operator .I am sure you have seen that! :)))

[@agroacres6236]

Great video and I wish we had snow here in Calfifornia all we get is mud because of rain ! it looked like a pain having to go back because of the lights lol !! All in all it looks good!!

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

you are a Farmer, and as such you can figure out anything. it's just what being a Farmer is all about. enjoyed your video.

[@1971ufcfan]

Those brackets you removed from the frame are called compatability brackets , they are for crash protection and must be reinstalled if the snow plow undercarriage is ever removed.I install snow plows and truck equipment for a living,BOSS,Meyer,Snowdogg, and Snoway.And BOSS,Saltdogg,Meyer,ect. Salt spreaders.The RAM trucks are considerably easy on the gas models , diesels are a totally different job. The bumper bolt heads either have to be cut off , or the charge-air-cooler has to be removed , bumper bolts removed ,and charge-air-cooler reinstalled.But you've done a good job.Lok forward to your other vids.

[@clintymouse]

its almost a year since you posted this video and ill be putting on my Lot Pro today. The dealer was great to work with but wanted 600 for install. I thought that was a little on the high side, so I decided to do it myself. We shall see how this goes

[@workingshlub8861]

nice setup...i just picked up 01 ram with an older md2 plow setup and it is built like a tank..all box beams. meyer makes a good plow.

[@gib815]

Can't wait to see it in action, but looks like it's going to be a good little while.

[@judetaylor7544]

Nice install job......must be nice owning your own hardware store !!

[@FarmerMD]

Owning a hardware store comes in handy sometimes - especially after hours...

[@zslawncare7912]

Sweet setup!

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

If you love snow....You need to got to North Dakota...They have enough to satisfy your craving.......

[@FarmerMD]

I don't love it that much! The cold temps would kill me, not to mention the shrinkage factor....

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

Nice install. Noticed your plow headlights aren't straight. Not sure if you aligned them yet but if not aim at your building at night until there to your liking. Once there's snow on the ground plowing with unaimed lights gets annoying fast.

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool!

[@znovosad555]

You should consider a strobe light for your roof. Better to be safe and seen than sorry. Whelen is a little pricy but worth it.

[@clintymouse]

Agree!! They are not cheap but the quality is leaps and bounds beyond other manufactures

[@davidwoermansr]

I've never ran a strobe it's just like normal driving taillights are plenty good

[@znovosad555]

@@davidwoermansr warning lights actually offer 360 degrees when mounted to your roof where your headlights and taillights only provide front and rear view. A rooftop warning light also identifies your truck as a vehicle performing a task. At night, or when backing out of a driveway that light lets people see you from further away. I’ve seen people use their hazard lights but that’s what they’re intended for and again don’t offer 360 degrees of warning. Hazard lights should only be used when you have a breakdown, mechanical issue, etc in the middle or on the side of the road

[@marcwa5067]

All 2015 and up heavy duty trucks come with a wire harness under the power distribution box to connect your headlight wires...

[@johnbutson6369]

I found a video from dodge depending on your year , but 2015 they started under the pdc wire leads for you to connect lights and with a power input when plow is on it will automatically shut off truck headlights . no splicing or headlight removal .

[@alucard214]

Were currently buried in snow here in Grand Rapids Michigan. days of lake effect and now were getting snow fed by the gulf of Mexico

[@farmall560diesel7]

Tali Zorah, up in the thumb we're getting the same thing!

[@Rozzie3024]

Good luck with your SaltDog spreader. Be prepared to have to beat on the salt to break it up. Also you need to adjust your headlights do they are aimed right. As they are, they are aimed at the ground.

[@davidwoermansr]

Keep it dry you'll be fine I've only had to bash 1 chunk of salt in 30 years and that was because of a torn tarp

[@BornRandy62]

My Reese hitch came with wedges and half boots and all kinds of things. I elected to replace the provides hardware with thru bolts . Much easier to do it that way.

[@AndersonFarms]

what made you choose meyers and not like a Boss plow

[@clintymouse]

Boss plows became a fad among younger people. They are electrical nightmares and because of the lift system used, it really hinders stacking ability. Having used Meyer, Boss and Western - The Meyer will give you a cleaner job but the Westerns tend to have less hydraulic issues. Although, I hear the new Meyer plows have fixed all the issues from the past. Having many friends in their 30's-40's that bought Boss (because that's what the cool kids had) they were always dealing with electrical issues and customer complaints a thin layer of snow on driveways or parking lots. But, this is just an opinion....and as the saying goes, opinions are like assholes....everyone has one

[@Farmall450]

Was the frame hard to drill? Burn up a few bits/batteries? I'd try and get the magnet drill in tho I know it wouldn't fit.

[@FarmerMD]

It was not as hard as I thought. Either because of cheap metal in the frame made in mexico or good sharp bits! One bit did the job.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Where is your roof beacon? I think Highway plows need a roof beacon. Sorry if that in the next video.

[@FarmerMD]

yup - next video

[@jeffreyplum5259]

I really could have used your help this weekend. It looks like a great rig. Happy Holidays!

[@FarmerMD]

Merry Christmas Dammit! You will understand this when you see my next video tonight or tomorrow lol

[@donald1056]

Might need to get some snow tires??? suggestion

[@G19Jeeper]

Donald Ellett agreed, those OEM firestones don't look like they'd do well

[@FarmerMD]

For some reason, people just don't do snow tires around here anymore. Maybe that's why the DC region has such a problem with driving in the snow. I think I will be ok with the tires I have and 4 wheel drive. All of our tractors will be paired with pickup trucks when plowing so I think we will manage. Thx for watching!

[@donald1056]

Sound good to me - good luck

[@mattphillips4260]

the county brings salt to you or do you have to go get it

[@FarmerMD]

We have to go get it at the county facility - about 20 miles away.

[@tysonwalsh8193]

They let you plow road with a pick up

[@Farmall450]

My hometown uses theirs somewhat. Of course I live in the country and the township does not.

[@znovosad555]

Tyson Walsh they use pickup trucks for some parts of my town. Well 1 tons. And they have a couple larger trucks as well