The TRUTH: Should you buy a 2019+ 5th Gen Cummins RAM Truck?

Wondering if a 2019 or 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Cummins truck is right for you? I break it down and and walk through the important factors including the interior comfort, reliability, powertrain, suspension and more! This video is everything you need to make your decision!
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[@Thepriest39]

I have a 2001 2500 cummins. I would love to upgrade to a 2020 but I would need to get two more jobs, sell one or two of my kids and have the wife get a second job. The price on the new trucks are ridiculous.

[@mattlaw8020]

Trucks used to be for the ‘hard working common man’. Now a new diesel will set you back $65K easily. It’s sad

[@user-vw5je5qo2r]

been buying RAM trucks for the past 2 years and what i have noticed is that the best time to buy a RAM truck is from mid October to the end of the year. This past year i bought a new Ram Rebel with a MSRP of 54k for 38,500 before taxes. That was a great deal. I was not looking at the 2500 then, but started looking in December of 2019 and you the 2019 2500 Leramie 4x4 were selling for about 52k or 54k depending on options. About 15k of MSRP. SO just around those times for the deal possible.

[@wulfschlueter2112]

Trucks have become the new luxury toy was at the dump guys had old trailers over filled not road worthy and nothing in the back of the truck

[@zackzander425]

Don’t sell your 01’.

[@Garth2011]

$75,000 for a pick up truck is stupid as are the taxes and license fees each year.

[@ttengineer404]

Corey did such a good job on that truck. It’s easily the best looking ram I’ve ever seen.

[@JustDiesels]

Agreed! It’s so simple too.

[@nottheonlyjustin]

100% I have just the 2" bds levels on my black megacab, with 35s. After see this im definitely copying that carli and 38s. Need to get it deleted too still, but that will be done shortly.

[@nou8257]

My local dealer has a truck I wish I could get but just can't afford to finance it atm.

[@rubear71]

What color is that

[@JustDiesels]

Rupert Jenkins it’s called Olive Green Pearlcoat 👍

[@JustYourAvarageJoe]

First thing to do with any diesel is to delete the def dpf and egr valve

[@jakey20022]

The Headlights on the RAMs are awesome period.

[@williamjonesii7694]

Yes they are if you pay the $495 upgrade

[@SupramanTRD]

@@williamjonesii7694 or get them standard on a Laramie

[@oknod7363]

@@SupramanTRD Night Edition as well, I believe.

[@bluemut55]

I bought a brand new 2019 Ford F150. 45 days later I traded it for a Ram with the 5.7 Hemi. When you get to be a senior satisfaction can be short lived. Better to be happy. Love my Ram.

[@Aaaaa69999]

bluemut55 milner Shut up boomer

[@mlfbangr7081]

baznitchandsons ladies and gentlemen here we have a rare specimen of a failure notice how triggered he reacts to a normal comment while its government handed phone it's full of broke tears. They are well known to to reply to comments in a butthurt manner and commonly use a slang belonging to the hood or ghetto, It is yet to be discovered how this intriguing creatures are able to mate, some scientist speculate that a higher number of chromosomes are more appealing to the female counterpart.

[@Aaaaa69999]

Mlf Bangr imagine being so triggered off a KZbin comment LOL fuck off m8

[@DUNGSTA]

Should of gotten the raptor

[@bluemut55]

@@Aaaaa69999 OK I'll cut to the chase. The Ford was shit!

[@SynysterGoose]

The lift and tire combo is absolutely perfect

[@raineytx1]

Can you (author) confirm what life, tire, and wheel combo in this video? TIA

[@kadenmccauley4313]

@@raineytx1 look at the description

[@JustDiesels]

Watch my full walk around video of the build on this truck here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipKpgK2BaLudr9E Just Diesels Merch: just-diesels.com

[@juanaraguz2382]

I remember that you send me information about a good turned for my 2018 3500 dully can you send to me again I'm thinking of checking if I can order it to in stall cause I'm going to put on bigger tires on it

[@JorgeRodriguez-tb9qj]

Where you get your cargo light? Looks cool.

[@mrfrank4583]

I want to thank Andrew for producing a well informed well produced video with high production values and no nonsense presentation. It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Very well done!!! Its not easy finding content with intelligence and professional production values. I tip my hat to you.

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@skyknight2095]

Really like the video. You’re the first reviewer who has ever mentioned the lateral tail wag. I own a 2015, 2016 and 2018 Ram 2500 and they are used quite extensively to tow heavy loads here on our farm in California. They ride incredibly nice but when the bed is loaded with tools and has a fifth wheel, I sometimes experience a rocking boat motion that has occasionally progressed to the point where I need to reduce speed. This has primarily happened with the air suspension coupled with the RamBoxes. I completely agree with your assessment to hold off getting a new truck with the new cab and transmission update with more gears. Personally, because I had a 2013 1500 with the eight speed ZF transmission, I hope Ram decides to go with the ZF transmission. The have such buttery smooth and precise shifting qualities that have to be felt to be believed. Until then, I’ll keep my current 4th gen. trucks even though they have over 100,000 miles on them.

[@miket.9172]

Great review, thanks for pointing out the differences between the 2500 and 3500 for those of us who need a truck for more then rolling coal.

[@suhailxx]

Hands down the best review which helped me make my decision ! -cheers !!

[@MrStrangerdanger330]

Channel is so underrated. Needs to blow up, you guys are awesome and produce quality content

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you! Not easy to make, film, and edit these all myself!

[@MrStrangerdanger330]

@@JustDiesels Keep it up man, persistence is key!

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@MrStrangerdanger330 needs to "blow up" like modern day Diesels 😂

[@paulj9821]

@@JustDiesels MOPAR OR NO CAR.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Yup

[@mikecriswell9431]

How does this kid/channel only have 10k subs? I don't even like trucks, especially diesels and watched the whole video! Great video and editing plus he seems to know what he is talking about. Well done man!

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Great review of the 5th gens, they've really grown on me...I kind of want one now haha.

[@jackwilson8226]

So i'm one to not like "walk through" videos, but I really appreciate him keeping the points flowing. I learned a lot, and think this was very well done. I have a 2020 ram 1500 4x2 lone star, but definitely want to hold off for the next gen 2500 model for an upgrade.

[@gilguzman8359]

Excellent review! Very informative, exactly what I was searching for. Thanks so much!

[@marlonhernandez706]

I decided to go with the aisin transmission for my 2021 3500 dually and there are no issues whatsoever. The torque is incredible on my truck.

[@Rob-lk8me]

I liked the way you explained the truck on this video. I wanted a dirty max but after seeing your video I am hands down convinced to get a ram as I already have an 2016 ecodiesel (I am not happy with the tuning of it going to get a gde tune when I can afford it). In summation your video has me excited about an dodge 3/4 ton! Thank you!

[@prorobo]

What a great video and the production value is leaps and bounds above other Ram reviews from the cinematography and editing alone. Thanks for your work.

[@14sgs]

Great review. The wheel / tire combo here is amazing.

[@austinroyer3229]

I love my 2020 Ram 2500 Cummins.. I was a little nervous going into it hearing all of the horror stories about the 68rfe, but I really like it so far. Very smooth shifting, doesn’t hunt for gears. Tows my boat like it’s not even there. Love it.

[@mattd8411]

Are you still liking your truck buddy?

[@Wangchung405]

Unfortunately Austin was diagnosed a few months ago with IBS. It’s not looking good..

[@mattd8411]

@@Wangchung405 sorry to hear that ill keep him in thoughts and prayers.

[@hiramlopez9676]

i have the 2019 3500 with the 1000 TQ works perfect , i haul 18k pounds of equipment and pulls fine.have had it for 5 months

[@dieseltruck442]

Great review and nice job on the video, keep them Cummins.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

Oh,that sound!. I've always loved the sound of diesel engines.

[@pete377]

By far the nicest truck I've ever owned. I haul on a regular basis about 12000lbs with it and pulls great. Still a huge fan of gm but can't beat the ride and luxury of the ram.

[@hookSRT8]

I have a 2020 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn, love it!

[@korn111685]

Could you share the percentage off msrp you’re able to get?

[@hookSRT8]

J Smith I got it at $1300 above invoice. I ordered it to the specificities I wanted .

[@uri_6894]

I’ll buy it 5 years

[@ianholmquist8492]

70k later...

[@EM_life-gr8sn]

Enjoy paying it off.. oh wait - you’re probably leasing.. never mind..

[@beardeddad74]

Your video came up a suggestion since researching a RAM 2500 with the Cummins. Appreciate how you deliver your content and I am now subscribed. Nice work! Cheers from Massachusetts!

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you!

[@popsinvesting8631]

You just helped me make my decision. 2020 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Excellent review!!!!

[@calvinh.8882]

That RAM is awesome! Love that color.

[@SKimpy0070]

Good looking truck man! Great review! I think it's what I'm switching to next. Only the trans worries me.

[@luisjimenezjr6423]

Excellent review. You just gained a subscriber. Keep up the great work!

[@seawolff33]

Great detailed review. Very appreciated.

[@nyquil07na38]

The biggest draw back imo is you can't delete them, at least legally. The def system is absolute pain in the ass. Saving the earth one plastic bottle at the time.

[@THEPAGUNGUY]

Use inlane DEF and you'll never touch a plastic bottle

[@steelyerface21]

you can't legally delete any diesel so whats your point? if you don't have emissions testing in your state its almost unheard of to get busted for deleting

[@jnk26]

Too funny I own a 2019 diesel pickup and a 2014 highway tractor, I have NEVER put a DEF from a jug in either truck. I add 65l of DEF at every other tank of fuel(2246l or 600 gallons) my 500hp volvo thats gets 6.3mpg at 140,000lbs is averaging 88km/L(51mpg) on def. My pickup has only been filled 5 times in 46,000km(28k miles).

[@mmardell9262]

The EPA has totally trashed the diesel market. Which is why I prefer gas. I'm to broke to keep up with the maintenance of a diesel. 😂

[@perryping7998]

This truck is so unique, I love it.

[@benbernhard9374]

Great video as always. Love hearing the concise explanation of the model differences between this years and ears past models. Now i just gotta get rid of my 2nd gen and get one of these 2019's!

[@JustDiesels]

There’s a lot I left out, but I tried to keep it down to just the stuff that really matters!

[@dom7692]

Awesome honest review. Just what I need Thanks.

[@HaloHamstur]

What a nice truck. I like the set up you have. Glad to see a truck without stretched tires on some convave chrome wheels and lights underneath.

[@JustDiesels]

Yeah that is NOT my style haha

[@ManMak6]

I just bought the ‘21 RAM 2500 Laramie…the turbo and power are so intoxicating, it literally makes me high when I step on it! 😂

[@nadineyarad4180]

I can watch this over and over again. What a truck!!!!!

[@edepps4082]

Awesome information! Currently have a 2016 2500 and will definitely hold out for the new cab and transmission to come out

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

I just picked up my new 2020 Night edition 2500 yesterday. Love it

[@SupramanTRD]

Same here, black accents look amazing

[@HanaMana05]

80k 😳

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

@@HanaMana05 nah. Paid $64 for mine

[@jarinensz7682]

Do you know of a place that I can see online what the night addition looks like in every color? Not sure why I'm not finding anything good

[@James-ob4dd]

Ram website

[@MrComputerCoder]

If Ram just decided to only use the Aisin Transmission for both 2500/3500 as the only option they would infinitely improve their reputation. Also follow suit with the other big 2.

[@Wreslerminecraft]

Super high quality vid this guy deserves more subs I know I subscribed

[@michaelpincavitch5245]

Beautiful color combination with the wheels ! Looks great !

[@frogger2011ify]

My 2020 2019 1500 longhorn has been amazing in terms of electronics. The few hiccups have self resolved in 10 mins at most. My assumption is that if the system doesn't boot quickly a backup must quick flash the system firmware or dump cache and reboot. Either way it was my only fear with this 12 inch screen but it hasn't been an issue and ingot my truck in the beginning of 2019

[@Summerbreeze1819]

I love that I’ve stumbled across this channel. Product knowledge is unreal!!! Subbed belled and liked!!

[@JustDiesels]

THANK YOU! 🙌

[@Motleymick]

Thanks for the insightful review. I just ordered a 2022 3500 mega cab. My dealer said 12-16 weeks to be built and delivered. (With covid production slow downs) Can't wait to get it though.

[@Cookies205]

quality content man, subbed

[@francolopezjr27]

That color is sick what color is that ? Love this set up .. I’m researching for summer / fall 2022 . Hoping the last fine tunning comes in the 2022-2023 model

[@landscapingspecialist]

My ‘19 3500 HO shifts like a manual. I don’t know how else to explain it. Very positive feel, shifts firm and quickly. Mine is spec’d with the Aisin however since I use it primarily for towing equipment. But it drives super nice when driving normal conditions Also I’ll say, it SO DIFFICULT to stay at posted speed limits. VERY easy to speed without realizing it.

[@lifebehindbars3941]

Thuren extended rear track bar made a huge difference in my 2014 2500. Pretty much eliminated that lateral wiggle that you would feel in the passenger seat especially.

[@davidanderson8469]

Very concise informative review. Thanks a million!

[@JustDiesels]

Glad it was helpful!

[@r3n3gad34l1f3]

@10:33 I thought the half tons were the new kiddie haulers and mall crawlers...a stock coil spring rear end on a three quarter ton cummins!? Thats insane..might as well just have a cummins Durango at that point

[@happydoggs]

The coil suspension on these trucks is severely oversized from the half ton coils. I max out the rear axle rating on my 19 2500 pretty regularly and have been rather impressed with the rear coils. This truck feels more stable and handles the weight better then my old duramax.

[@reagan_shallal]

Buddy!!! Your an amazing reviewer!!! Great Job

[@jde0505]

Great video with a ton of great information. Just subscribed.

[@kevino3515]

By far one of the best content creators out there regardless of which genre! Keep up the great work!

[@JustDiesels]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate the support!

[@UncleKarlito]

Great, informative video on the 2019! So many of the reviewers just repeat the standard bullet points and don't get into actual driving experience. It's literally like they all just copy each other's notes. I love my 2019 2500 Laramie megacab. Pretty much the same truck as the one reviewed but Granite Crystal but on stock wheels/suspension. I don't think I could give up the smooth/quiet ride on stock wheels but that truck does look extremely nice! Weird negative for me, why is there no physical 'Off' button for climate control? And the 'Off' button in the 12" screen is so tiny at the bottom of the screen. Also, just to clarify for people, you do not get the Aisin as standard on a 3500 and both Cummins engines are CGI blocks, not just the high output.

[@mixflip]

Thank you for the education on the new Ram cummins. I am debating getting a Ram 6.7L as a camp truck. travel trailer truck vs the new Tundra with the twin turbo V6? Im guessing the price will be similar (high) but I dont know which one will be more reliable? Cummins diesel seem to be expensive to fix when its needed but 1st gen vehicles always seem to have bugs....even toyotas. Im so torn.

[@JustDiesels]

I’d choose the Cummins for that application! Maintenance is very similar, but the diesel will get significantly better fuel economy and pull that trailer like nothing. There’s definitely some huge advantages to diesel power trains!

[@MrApostolicman]

I am looking to buy a 2500 Ram I have a 5th wheel towing about 14,000 -15,000 pounds when loaded. I unfortunately can’t get a 3500 so my question are you sure the 2500 can’t pull it? I usecabout 10 times a year pulling for trips. I was also thinking about adding airbags for additional support for towing

[@StarVoyager9]

@@MrApostolicman It will pull it. The question is, will it be able to stop when you have to. That’s the real reason to go 3500 and better yet, go with a dually.

[@MrApostolicman]

@Mike M after doing research and talking to Friends with Dodge Ram. No thank you sticking with the Duramax. Ram Transmissions are a joke. The 3500 comes with the Aisin but even that shift are weird and sluggish. Ram needs to wake up they are so hard headed about their transmission. The 2500 comes with that Chrysler transmission👎🏼

[@k.w5804]

I was given one 2021 3500 for field travels. It was great for towing our work trailers. We had a few very minor issues but overall worked great. But I ordered a 2022 Tundra (not really ordered but put down deposit to be in the line) TRD Pro as my personal vehicle. These two are completely different vehicles. It really comes down to what you use them primarily for. I would however advise against Ram 1500 that I briefly had - it remained as a mystery as why the engine would stall for no reason every now and then, and there's no pattern when it happened. I had the Rebel trim, the interior and ride quality was great. But just too worried about its reliability and the fact that the service ppl can't really pinpoint the issue and have it properly fixed.

[@stevehinkley9099]

Used to drive those stretches of PCH through Malibu all the time...great roads. I'm looking at this as my first diesel truck, planning to have it shipped to AEV to convert to a Prospector XL, and your video has been the most informative and transparent I've seen. Thanks.

[@JustDiesels]

Happy to help! Think twice about that AEV setup though. There’s lots of better suspension systems on the market, and you can still combine them with the AEV body styling for an awesome look WITH the function to back it up!

[@stevehinkley9099]

@@JustDiesels I'd be curious to know more - one big thing I like about the AEV setup is that it allows for 40" tires on 3" lift, thanks to the revised fenders. I also like the idea of warranty, which as I understand from my local dealer, purchasing the full build through the dealer means there's only one place to turn to if something goes wrong: them. I've modded a LOT of cars/trucks over the years, working on them myself and having shops do a lot of the work, always piecing together the truck from lots of different sources for parts. At the end of the day, something always breaks, and that's when the finger pointing starts (usually back at the owner, as I've experienced). The simplicity of a very capable kit that has a warranty is really appealing to me. One approach would be to simply go with the AEV kit, use it as much as I can, and if I find it limits what I'd like to do, I can explore another pathway then. Or, I can wait until the warranty expires and then start pulling in other parts.

[@clairejames642]

waiting for the Ram 2020 to come to Australia. Top review mate

[@Davedimmensions]

You made a great point. It's hilarious that the manual transmission community makes such an uproar, and yet they don't seem to purchase them.

[@buildalifeworthliving4551]

I bought one. But otherwise yeah. Early manual.cummins in high demand

[@Ram-re5em]

I have a long bed 2019 Laramie 6.4 Hemi 4x4 and it’s amazing!

[@roydelpozo4816]

Ram 4570 while I wish it had more power I’m a big fan of the 6.4 for a big block gas motor . I had the 2014 and drove it hot shotting for 270,000 plus miles when I sold it . Never missed a beat the whole time . I wish I had kept it .

[@aaronmoore7773]

love the videos! keep them going! do one over good first diesel truck

[@bee_lovin]

I’m digging the Fasthouse shirt! Great video my dude, I’m custom ordering mine next week.

[@hewhoknows9135]

I've gotta say dude. This was the BEST damn review I've ever seen on a Ram. You weren't a fan boy and pointed out concerns while also highlighting the many positives. You seem really young to be THAT knowledgeable about trucks but wow was I blown away with your review! I have a 2019 1500 Laramie. But have been thinking about upgrading to a 2500 for a while...thus watching all the different reviews. Yours is hands down the best I've seen 👀

[@JustDiesels]

I’ll be the first to say I don’t know everything, but I figured I’d share what I could from my experience driving these new trucks! 26 sure feels old to me! 😂

[@gregorymandile2321]

keep your Laramie 1500,u already have the best truck unless your towing big stuff,if not keep your 1500

[@a.r.walker5608]

I have the 2019 Ram 3500 Limited Kentucky Derby Edition. Best truck ever.

[@ggqbc]

That's insane! I have a power wagon and love it couldn't imagine having that

[@a.r.walker5608]

@@ggqbcif I wasnt hauling an rv I would have gotten the power wagon too!

[@maximilin8381]

Best review ever!!!! Thanx

[@addisoncorley2244]

I’m glad this guy actually know what he’s talking about

[@warnersims]

Thank you for getting straight to the point and not spending half the video talking about meaningless crap like a lot of people do

[@iblongshia]

I came from a 2012 tundra rock warrior. And while that truck was awesome and reliable as hell, this ram 19 2500 Laramie longhorn is a beast compared to it. I’ve had 3 elks in the bed with full gear and topper, 4 hunters and it hauled ass like there was nothing back there.

[@charlesdurand1328]

Great info/video, it helped a great deal as I am in the market. Thanks!

[@williamhall4764]

Just picked up a new 2021 ram 2500 Diesel. By far the best driving and comfortable truck I’ve ever owned. Power and great mileage to boot.

[@amolinari9]

Hold out another few more years?? 😫 guess I’ll keep updating my third gen in the mean time 😏 great video cheers!

[@amolinari9]

Marcos P cheers for the response mate. Ideally I want both and I plan to make that happen. In the meantime I’ll show the 3rd gen more love.

[@cruzzindodge]

I love this truck... from the paint color to the choice of wheels.. just stunning 😍

[@desertaliend_b9840]

Damn that truck looks amazing.

[@HammerHead524]

Great review man! 👌🏼

[@gregstoller1229]

Great job. Appreciate the info.

[@travislarson9776]

I run a 19 Ram 3500 6.7 dually for my hotshot business. I love everything about it except of course the emissions crap which I can’t change cause DOT. Another thing I can’t stand is finding parts for it. Every time I call a dealer or auto store they only have stuff for 18 and older so I have to wait a week, give or take. That stops me in my tracks financially. Drives me nuts!!

[@TruckerMike089]

I own a 2020 Ram 3500 and use this thing to make a living with. I absolutely love the power out of the HO Cummins and the Aisen is the best transmission Ram has has thus far. What's even better is how this truck can stop all that weight behind you as well. I don't think I'd even consider a different truck for work. I love the 5th Gen

[@onym1]

what do you typically haul, and whats the average weight?

[@TruckerMike089]

@@onym1 nowadays I run a hotshot with the truck. I've already put 155,000 miles on it since I bought it in June of 1020. The most I had behind it was 18,000 lbs. It was heavy but it handled it.

[@julianramirez153]

You running SRW or Dully

[@goldentrucker7921]

Srw or dually?

[@TruckerMike089]

@@goldentrucker7921 dually

[@dolivares81]

Great breakdown! I was one of those people that said only the front clip was changed. Appreciate the thorough walk through. Also I’ve heard from other sites that RAM could be going with a 9 speed Allison, here’s hoping that proves to be true!

[@JustDiesels]

I actually think that’s going to happen from every source I have! It would be a game changer for sure.

[@johnb9394]

I bought a 19 2500 6.4 with 4:10 after my 99 3500. Not doing a DPF. I love it. Pulls anything I tow. At it's loudest point it is still quieter than my old truck.

[@newlion7013]

Waiting for the Cummins + Allison transmission combo!!

[@robr6296]

When, 2023?

[@edgarlinares7234]

Yes

[@JohnEas-nx9dr]

“Allison” doesn’t exist anymore .... it’s just gm

[@williamjonesii7694]

@@JohnEas-nx9dr ahhhh wrong grasshopper. GM makes a copy of the Allison

[@williamjonesii7694]

@@robr6296 22

[@campoften8452]

that damn engine oil dipstick being upside-down at 1:58 hahaha

[@IcedAssault]

Yeah made me twitch! Haha

[@oldkoot5828]

Pretty slack.

[@krane15]

I kept want to reach into the screen and flip it right side up. I kept wondering what camera guy was thinking.

[@UntamedMotors]

Love this truck... Great video man, inspired me to get my 2020 Ram 2500. =]

[@bakobasque]

I have a 19’ Mega cab that I have had for just about a year now, 24k miles. I have never hit mid 20’s for MPG. The best I ever got once was 20.9.. I get about 18-19 at most on the freeway. Still very happy tho and love my truck! I’d buy it again any day. It’s my 4th and just can’t be beat!

[@Excaniber]

I have a 14 mega cab 2500 with the rear coils and it tows my 42 foot 5th wheel just fine.

[@lisacasada8915]

I’m so happy to hear that 👍🏼

[@darkpill]

I was a little shocked to hear a 2500 wasn’t good for towing. What is the point of it then?!?

[@Excaniber]

@@darkpill pulls my 13k pound trailer great 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-nc7vf3oy6p]

Your making me second guess my decision for a scat pack charger...

[@7kzone]

I’d rather daily a truck man 😂

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

Good review. Good analysis. I am a Transporter contracted with Forest River & Airstream and we take their TTs from plants to dealerships nationwide. 800,000 miles on my current Ram. I’m actually a big fan of the rear coil suspension when you complement it with an axle to frame airbag setup. Much like a semi truck has. It’s the most Road compliance to keep your tires firmly on the road no matter if it’s washboard or expansion joints potholed curves etc. Better control and better ride and tune-able via air pressure to your particular load. It beats Rams air only set up or leaf spring setups.

[@zacsmith1388]

Lol you probably drop forest rivers off at my store in Southern Oregon. Thank you!

[@thehopenetwork3573]

Great review

[@islandbunny07]

Good review. Just to let everyone know that we haul a 15,000lb gooseneck, cross country all the time and it's stable as can be. Max tow on my 2500 is nearly 20,000lbs, so there is no need for a 3500 unless you are regularly hauling 17,000+.

[@randyphillips559]

My 2019 Cummins 2500 has a payload of 2069lbs, my 8,000lb empty, 5th has a tongue weight of 1,650lbs, I can barely slide in under the payload restriction. I'd suggest you don't check the pin weight of your 15,000lb trailer!! Yes you can certainly pull it but will your insurance cover you in an accident!!

[@islandbunny07]

@Jonathan Tripp That's more of a problem with the design of 5th wheel campers. With gooseneck flatbeds and livestock haulers etc, you are able to shift the load weight so you achieve an appropriate tongue weight. If we are talking 5th wheels, you probably maxing out with an 11,000lb trailer plus kit.

[@islandbunny07]

@@randyphillips559 See my other comment to @Jonathan Tripp for further explanation on our hauling - we're on the Cat Scales regularly. In your case though, you have 420lbs of excess payload.

[@RichL57]

2019-20 Rams are so frigging nice. I have a 19 POWERWAGON n i am completely obsessed with it

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

You couldent give me a 6.4 hemi . Gas guzzling pigs

[@Mike-nd8up]

Very very well spoken review subscribed!

[@JustDiesels]

Thanks and welcome!

[@littlemoo52]

3:43 that right there is the best color combo i've seen in quite some time. i "murdered" out my f150 years ago but now it seems too mainstream. the night edition is a more subtle badass look. love it.

[@redbaron242]

Was going to wait till they updated the trans. But that Rebel TRX + Hellcat looks tempting as hell.

[@XploreAz]

redbaron242 go for it if you have $100k+.

[@redbaron242]

@@XploreAz Ya, it won't be cheap. But a loaded Cummins + Aftermarket rims and tires + Carli suspension parts an't to far off. Then if you want it to be somewhat comparable you would need around 850HP due to the extra +2000LBs these trucks weight over the half tons. Add transmission + turbo and injectors the cummins would cost you more then the TRX.

[@paulj9821]

For the 3500 or the 1500-2500 trans?

[@redbaron242]

@@paulj9821 They'll most likely dump the Asin in the 3500. As it makes zero sense to have the same truck with two different transmission and power options. Non of the other manufacturers are doing it, and it just confuses the customer. Next year will most likely be a New ZF 8 speed Powerline transmission, they've been testing in the Ram for over 2 years. But now that GM dropped Allison. Allison is looking for customers for its new 9 speed, and have approached Ram about it. So that might be a possibility as well now.

[@zachd150]

Thanks, was thinking about a new Ram/Cummins, and bought a '95 12V to get me by- will wait as well thanks for the data.

[@dkcarroll13]

Kickass video man!

[@gorillaninja78]

I can tell you with 💯 truth that my brother-in-law owned a 2019 diesel ram and 6 months in he had things going wrong with it and he said it was poorly put together and weird sounds were coming from the engine... he was even told by a mechanic at the dealership that he knows that he better get rid of it because they had a lot of complaints... he traded it in on a GMC and has had no issues with it.... I’m not a diesel guy myself I’m just telling my story of my brother-in-law’s experience

[@aaron5222]

And I have a 2020 tacoma with issues. At 13k miles. Every manufacturer has issues.

[@stonereed]

I like Cummins but I had a 2019 Ram 2500 for a work truck for about 5 months and it was garbage to work out of. Engine was great but everything surrounding it was awful. Transmission issues, electronics acting up, front diff issues, etc. luckily a recall of the trans catching the truck on fire allowed me to go back to the new powerstrokes.

[@kojack635]

I haven't heard about that

[@stonereed]

Kojack yeah the transmissions are creating too much pressure and causing the fluid to come out of the dipstick tube and hit the turbo and igniting. We had two trucks catch on fire because of it. They have a recall out on it. We got rid of all our company Rams and went back to Fords.

[@turt1231]

Anyone know who makes the transmission?

[@ictpilot]

@@stonereed Ram has solved that issue with the transmission.

[@paulj9821]

@@stonereed and our company got rid of the 2016-2018 FORDS from the east coast division and replaced them with 2020 RAMS. The workers love them and prefer them over the FORD. Our West division is now having issues with there 2019(bought in the year 2018) F-150's. The 10 speed transmissions are not that great as they are now developing issues, among other problems.

[@stevenbond8912]

Thanks for the vid. I agree with your point on towing. I will most likely hold off for couple of years and go from my half ton straight to the full ton. It’s more than I need but I’d rather have more than less.

[@JustDiesels]

You can cross an ocean in a kayak, but it’s a whole lot more comfortable in a cruise ship!

[@Rommer2258]

Thuren's rear track bar helps alot with the towing performance of the 2500. That being said. The super complex rear suspension design has its down side's only being able to fit a 2.5 with out some serious fab work.

[@FaithHopeLove77]

Trying to decide on a truck this was like watching a Ram commercial.

[@joseoscal8582]

Get a ram 😅 got mine last month 1500 laramie worth every penny imo

[@FaithHopeLove77]

@@joseoscal8582 Found a new 2019 Laramie Diesel discounted $14,300 tried to buy it has a recall on it and dealer has no parts! lol