RAM 2500 with 6.4L HEMI! Winner or Loser? Find out!

[@IWrocker]

Love that spec you have there! The 6.4L Hemi is a beast and sounds incredible with an aftermarket exhaust. And I absolutely love my Rambox on my Power Wagon. Ram HDs are the only trucks that have that classic feel to them still, big solid axle, bench seat, column shifter, cab lights. I just love how they drive

[@METALITHrevetments]

Me too! When are we gonna get that beer? I'm buying.

[@Hundert1]

Personally, I want my vehicle and all my machinery as quiet as possible. All that matters to me is design, quality, functionality, durability, safety and efficiency. Looks come second. I wonder if we can order this with the knob shifter??

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@Hundert1 Nope. Knob shifter is for1500s only.

[@Hundert1]

@@1234567890ZETA Oh, thanks. Very interesting. I wonder why? Perhaps in the future we can have the option to go either way with all Dodge Rams.

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@Hundert1 I really wouldn't want a knob shifter on a 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup, IMHO it feels awkward to use and the column shifter on my Power Wagon works just fine. Well its no longer Dodge, both parted ways since 2009 they're only known as Ram Trucks.

[@wildcatoutdoors]

This ages well now with the explosion of prices here at the end of 2021. I have had diesels my whole life, and I'm here to tell you cost of ownership no longer dollars out!

[@ib516]

I had a 2014 2500 with the 6.4L and 4.10 ratio axles. I hauled a 12,000 lb (loaded) 37 foot 5th wheel all up and through the Canadian Rockies and it did a great job. That from a guy who had 2 tuned 5.9L Cummins powered trucks before the Hemi. I'd buy another in a heartbeat. However....I might wait for the rumored 7.0L (426 cu in) Hemi gasser they are supposedly coming out with. On the 6.4s....the 373 axle trucks get a 12k tow rating, moving up to the 410s get it into the 15k range. 3000 lb difference so if you plan to tow, get the 4.10 ratio axles.

[@KM-zf6dy]

7.0??? Reference please!

[@toofastnobrakes]

I like my 2016, 3500 with a 6.4 hemi. The only thing I don’t like is the 4.10. It’s powerful yeah but it suck gas like crazy. Especially when I tow. My next truck I’m moving down to a 2500 with a 6.4 and 3.73

[@dodgeguyz]

TFL did a test of a 14 with the 6.4 and 4.10’s and they say it didn’t do well. It was stuck in 1st! Because they didn’t know how to use it!

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@dodgeguyz lol thats just sad

[@rxonmymind8362]

7.0? Ford is coming out with that so Ram will probably be bigger. Maybe an 8.0

[@1234567890ZETA]

So I've had 6.4 HEMI 2500s since 2016 being my first truck was a Tradesman CC 4x4, they are really nice trucks even the base model that I first had. For the time I had that it was equipped with the said engine and 3.73 ratio not the best vehicles for fuel economy but on highway speeds its managed to go 17MPG but a complete gas hog in city driving no matter if its a 3.73 or 4.10 ratio you have on it. DO I like it? Yes, I sure could have used the 13,000lbs tow rating it had but I never did lol. Since 2017 I've been in a 2500 Power Wagon with the same HEMI and premium ratio (4.10), what an awesome combination, the classic big rig styling, the factory hardware a Power Wagon has compared to any of the closest gas powered 3/4-ton offerings from the competition is mind blowing. For a truck this size, its actually comfortable and the HEMI given its slightly quieter than the 5.7 you can still hear some rumble on it. I replaced the stock air intake on mine an aftermarket CAI (S&B) and what a difference it makes. While it doesn't have the leafspring rear suspension Ford and GM still uses it makes up for a more refined ride and articulation thanks to that link coil rear suspension. I could drive other brand trucks but its in RAM 2500s that I enjoy it more with old world features i.e solid axles, manual t-case, big V-8, the column shift transmission I mean this truck has just the right balance of technology to it that still makes you enjoy owning and driving it vs other vehicles with all these features that takes away the fun. On a final note, the "eco" mode on these 6.4 HEMI equipped trucks is nice only on long distance trips because otherwise they will just chug on gas no matter what. Love it. Hate it. It's still one nice truck!

[@tytomlinson7831]

Thank you. I'm liking the Ram 6.4 2500 gas more and more. With my trailer I've got to have the bigger mirrors.

[@skyknight2095]

I tow both a gooseneck and fifth wheel with my 2015 Ram 2500 with RamBoxes. I have a B&W gooseneck hitch installed with the companion fifth wheel. I shaved the pin box on my toy hauler to match the lines of the fifth wheel hitch so it continues the angle all the way back towards the end of the pin box. This doesn’t affect the integrity of the pin box because the lower two holes weren’t being used anyway. I’ve never had any issues with the fifth wheel trailer hitting or contacting the bed rails even in off camber maneuvering.

[@dennislarosajr7320]

I have a 14 ram 2500 with 6.4 and 4.10 gears. I have a 7000lbs TT and got 10 mpg going to Gettysburg a month ago. Awesome truck

[@AZMarine513]

I have a 2018 Ram Power Wagon with the Ramboxes. I absolutely love the truck. This is the first time in 34 years I didn't buy a Ford. No regrets about it.

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

I'll never understand why Ram would package this truck without towing mirrors being standard equipment! Another great video sir!

[@tytomlinson7831]

Right. The mirrors are a must

[@devodar2579]

Another great video by Big Truck BigRV with spot on information. This guy is turning out to be the best in the business. Really good review. Totally hit all key areas. BTW, most of those trucks do have pedal adjustments - someone must have spec'ed that one without it. Thanks Big Truck

[@taxpayer9972]

I tried to find a hemi powered with sport package in the northwest area. They all had diesels. Ended up buying a white f250, white lariat with 6.2 gas. Best driving truck I’ve ever owned.

[@vee6411]

Hows the fuel economy? I heard those new cabins are also dead silent.

[@h001139]

Why gas and not the diesel?

[@takayama1638]

I'm with you Tax, I don't want another diesel.

[@callen7436]

@@h001139 Diesel is too expensive to maintain if you are not really putting it to work & getting $$$. Right?

[@buckhorncortez]

Never understand the "expensive to maintain" comment. They take 15 quarts of oil for an oil change, and have two fuel filters that need to be changed about every 20K miles. Don't really think that's a make-or-break dollar difference.

[@mikenowakowski5369]

I have a 2014 ram 2500 with the 6.4 hemi and I have no complaints. We tow a 32' Coachman travel trailer with it and goes up the mountains in Northern PA like there is nothing behind the truck. Only thing I wish I had gotten the rambox option. And the Firestone tires that come stock are garbage,got stuck in my yard in the summer. Tires were shot at 12k miles.

[@KyleEbright]

What's your axle ratio, 3.73 or 4.10s?

[@scottjohnson943]

My Goodyear Wranglers were trash too - all the manufacturers put that garbage on their trucks, soft sidewalls and soft-rubber = quiet/smooth, but zero durability, especially when towing. I really like the Hemi better myself too, the real world difference between the Cummins and the HEMI wasn't worth it for my purposes - marginal fuel economy improvement versus big hit on the maintenance cost compared to the HEMI. Clanky tractor sound versus HEMI stock car with the resonators on the back of the Longhorn.. I didn't intend to get the Ram Box, but the max-tow version I was looking for was "found" with it - and to be honest, I love it, will never be without it. I'm a little concerned about future towing with a fifth wheel setup compared to the 30 foot travel trailer I tow right now -but it looks like it won't be a problem, just couldn't do something silly like park it in a sharp turn and then try to open the things.

[@B2Cshank]

I pulled off the stock ties and put Goodyear Duratrax Holly cow they Grip.. but they will tear up a lawn..lol

[@moparcharger8642]

Mike Nowakowski the 6.4 better than the 5.7?? On ram 2500

[@justinhampton2394]

I think he should review the cheaper tradesman truck with the 4x4 package. Reason being most people cant give $50k plus for a truck.

[@tomyunt1839]

I just ordered a 2023 Hd ram rebel 2500 and it has all the options and new mirrors, should be here in a week or so can’t wait great video

[@sanity8311]

I haul a 5th wheel with my 3/4 ton that has the rambox. The fix is a sidewinder hitch

[@enjoylife7030]

I have this same truck but without the Ram boxes. Mine specs out the same on towing (4.10 gears) but my payload on the door jamb states 3,024lbs. I haven't towed with it yet but I do love how comfortable it is. The best part about the full center console though is the phone holder. It's such a simple design but I haven't seen anything else yet that is so easy and practical to use.

[@joshuatucker6896]

Enjoy Life Agreed! I bought a 2018 Harvest Edition 1500 in August with the full console and that simple little phone holder immediately became my favorite feature on a truck full of a bunch of other great features.

[@rickclarke6608]

I'm in to my 2021 Ram 3500 Tradesman longbed 4x4 6.4 Hemi for $40k. I added 20in Bighorn wheel's and Falcon Wildcat tires, Amp electric running boards and a backflip 8ft bed cover all for under 5k. Little ruff ride but love the truck.

[@kanaletumlinson]

Tint the windows and it’ll look even better.. I do miss my Ram boxes on my 1500 when I upgraded to the 2500 for towing our bumper pull, however the trade off with the extra room in the bed is great!

[@thundermountainbuildings4880]

Drove one of these and a 17 f250 6.2 back to back, both crew cab short box 4x4... the ram felt better built but it was a Laramie Bighorn the ford was a base xlt. However the ford truck felt way more powerful. The big hemi felt great in 1st gear then it just kind fell on its face once it shifted into the other gears. TFL comparo of the trucks backs my experience up.

[@markreynolds9570]

Best truck I've ever driven. Hands down!

[@TherealDonDeezy]

$61,000.. God Damn, these trucks are getting more and more expensive every year!

[@bobgoat5994]

to be fair this is a top of the line maxed out truck, you can still get a tradesman for 34k if you want a true work truck

[@Mrburger-um8by]

What ever happened to the 20,000 dollar trucks....lol.

[@davidwolf1814]

@@Mrburger-um8by gone 25 years ago.

[@irreccon]

They should offer the 6.4L in the 1500. To each their own but if I'm buying a 2500 I'm getting the Cummins.

[@jaypuck6912]

Problem with getting the Cummins is that it kills nearly 1000 lb from the payload rating. That'll pretty much make a 5th wheel out.

[@callen7436]

I think 2012 and earlier to 2009 1500s had 6.4 but they dont look as good as the 2013-2018 refreshed versions (interior a lil different, Ram 1500 badged is stacked instead of beside each other, grille little taller and bows out instead of sunken in...think of it like going from xbox joysticks to ps4 where ya thumbs sit on the analog sticks instead of in them)

[@jaypuck6912]

That being said, I agree with you. I bought a 2017 2500 6.4L Hemi. The MDS is WORTHLESS!!! The gas mileage sucks, though torque is fine for what I tow. To this day, though, I wish I had bought the Cummins, but the wife wouldn't have let me spend another $9k. I had them build a 5-yr lease where my residual is $21k, giving me equity in the truck. I plan on buying the truck, selling it for about $30k, and buying a gently used Cummins 3500.

[@Billy28376]

I’d rather have the gas until they figure out how to make the diesel emission systems more reliable and less expensive.

[@howiefeltersnatch5048]

Try living with cummins in upstate ny where its not even warm on your 20 minute drive to work...

[@radride8215]

You can tow a fifth wheel with a Rambox truck. The only thing you need to do is get a Reese Sidewinder pinbox for you Fifth wheel. That moves the pivot point back and it pivots on the fifth wheel vs the back of the truck. It also allows you to make 90 degree turns without taking out your rear windows. I have this setup on my truck and it works flawlessly.

[@sergeantc6122]

I have this exact truck in black. The only things that suck are the stock Firestone tires (easy fix), the Uconnect touchscreen is very laggy and the chrome bezels around the interior blind you on sunny days. Other than that, this thing is great.

[@paullundell8009]

I have a 2012 3500 Laramie Mega cab 4x4 6.7 L Diesel Single rear wheel. Mine has leaf springs. I Love my truck.

[@Dexter_Solid]

yeah you can haul a goose neck with the rambox, its the fifth wheels where the king pin arm will make contact with the sides of the box, goose neck as designed shouldnt cause an issue.

[@davidmcclellan2786]

I have the same truck, delmonico red no ram box (didn't want it) putting a snug top topper on it right now. My big doggies will love it. I also pull a 26 ft rv with mine.

[@Redfour5]

Giving a bump to this one. I just looked at this vid having a 2022 Laramie 6.4. Getting that for 50K. Today Oct 2023, it would be 75ish, maybe 70K WITH incentives. You were obviously doing the video right at the period there in 2019 late just before Covid. I've seen a few others in videos from then and that was likely the very best time to have ever bought one period. As you note the incentives were great, even MSRP was great on that at what 60ish? Amazing. In fact it might be interesting to do a video where you do a comparison between as close a build in a new one compared to then and price, differences. It has been interesting to note the "ratio" of console units to bench seat units since. I"m pretty sure they have flipped since 2019... I used to have a hard time finding a console back then, now no problem at all.

[@getnautical9579]

Ram makes amazing trucks biggest issue I’ve had with them is Seats, headlights, body panels, and so on loose and with play in them

[@getnbigger29]

Great review! luckily everything you want for it adjustable pedals, telescoping wheel, cab room, standard spot mirrors etc all were made available on the 1500 19's

[@LukeEdward]

At 6:15 you show the black wheels. If you look closely, I’m not sure if you notice, but each of the 6 voids, between the spokes, has a piece in it. That piece is actually a completely separate item that screws in from the back with three screws. For a more aggressive look, you can remove these piece from the wheels and they look AWESOME! I did that with mine and, in addition to installing black lug nuts in place of the chrome, it looks just different enough to set it apart. Seriously, ALL the 20’s, black and chrome, have these 6 plastic inserts in these wheels and messing with them can really tweak the look of your HD RAM.

[@devodar2579]

Very interesting about the wheels. Also, I agree that black lugs make the black wheel package look so much better on vehicles; not sure why more people don't use black lugs.

[@luke8210]

Not a bad truck at all. I like the ram box setup. Hats off to dodge, they knocked it out of the park with these new pickups

[@mlaugh3]

they sure did knock it out of the park....great truck.. Please dont call it a Dodge that name was phased out 10 yrs ago. RAM!

[@91rattoyota]

Just so you know, I own a 2021 RAM 3500 regular cab, 8' bed, 6.4 gas engine, 4x4 Tradesman, with a 5th wheel/gooseneck package. It's painted Billet Silver with the chrome package and some other options that the previous owner ordered. Stupid rare truck with low mileage. If you want to come check it out shoot me a message. BTW, I love all of your videos!

[@1hasbeen531]

Don't let those Firestones fool you. My 2500 came with 18" Transjunks and they were near the wear bars in 13K miles. Yes, I maintain proper pressures, and they were rotated.

[@1hasbeen531]

@@tumbleweedking5668 You are welcome to call whatever you want, Sir, but that is the absolute, 100% truth. I could not believe how fast they wore, and neither could my friends. My last Dodge was an '05, and it came with BFGs that went about 40K, and would have gone further, but for a ball-joint issue. I replaced the Transjunks with Nittos, and they are doing very well, also.

[@loveracing1988]

It's a common problem with those tires on rams. Some people get 10k some people get 40k mine got 13k and were garbage. Brand new in the snow they were dangerous at best.

[@akbychoice]

Loveracing1988 I had the stock Firestone’s on a Ford and got over 40k out of them in temps from -50 to +90. Harder rubber wore long but gave up the winter traction. Next set same Firestone’s from a tire dealer lasted less than 20,000 but better in snow. It’s as if the compound had changed.

[@darthvators007]

I can attest to that as well. I own a 17' 3500 and I had to replace the tires within 15k. I also maintanted proper pressures.

[@fandibus]

I had 15k on the trans force and they had to be replaced. Horrible tires.

[@jsigmon57]

Since your 5th wheel sets between your wheel wells, and the Ram Boxes take up the space above your wheel wells, it would not affect your ability to haul a 5th wheel trailer.

[@kevinwilliams2261]

There should be another storage bin below the front center seat cushion. My 2016 Ram 3500 has that.

[@theCURTWAYNE]

My '09, and '10 1500's, and '18 2500 Power Wagon had/have that, too.

[@travismcvey]

Not all have the under seat storage bin. If it's got the rear HVAC vents it doesn't have the bin.

[@kevinwilliams2261]

Mine has the rear vents. It must just be another option that Ram is famous for packaging into something completely irrelevant to the part

[@philsalsbery9994]

Mr. BTBRV, you are mistaken my friend. The heavy duty RAM trucks equipped with Ram Boxes are fully capable of towing a 5th wheel trailer. You simply need to opt for the Reese Sidewinder pin box on the 5th wheel which moves the pivot point up and under the nose of the 5th wheel. I have been towing my 39 foot full profile Montana 5th wheel with my 2017 RAM 3500 SRW with Ram Boxes and the Reese Sidewinder for a full year with zero problems at all. Videos like this are keeping folks from the highly desirable Ram Boxes while towing a 5th wheel. Please correct.

[@mattbrown3470]

Great video- one thing I’d edit is the Ram HDs don’t have locking diffs (except the Power Wagon) they actually have LSDs. I believe Ram put “4 lock” on the knob used to select drive as a marketing gimmic so customers assume it’s referring to a locked differential, when in fact it’s stating “locked in 4 wheel drive.” This has always been the one feature I’ve been waiting for before taking the plunge. I’m hoping a electronic locking differential is part of the 2020 refresh.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Love the white color combo with the black wheels. No a fan of the Ram boxes only because I am towing a 5th wheel.

[@youngblood23rb]

My favorite Ram 2500 package would be the White 2500 like this one but the night edition, with the Black Grill and Wheels, white front grill will take a beating from the bugs down here in SE Louisiana

[@TheSabrehawk]

My two biggest complaints about RAM trucks has been the lack of a telescoping steering wheel, and the flip up tow mirrors. I much prefer the extending mirrors seen on Ford.

[@kevincameron8437]

Bart Macmanus the mirrors are my biggest complaint too! Would love to have Chevy mirrors... I keep forgetting to flip mine up before towing.

[@deantait8326]

As an old guy, hate the back wheels. Reminds me of taking hub caps off in the late 60s. Needs Alcoa polished aluminum wheels.

[@tanger1945]

I’m an old guy also I have a ram 3500 with all the shiny stuff!

[@sgbradley]

Firestone Tyres from the '70's were the worst anyone could have even on my '76 Grand Prix (Sheriff's car in "Smokey and The Bandit") just like above the "I" in your video. (Buldging on sidewalls cause seperation of steel belts at joints). My neighbor has the 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi, he needed the payload for his truck camper only and sounds amazing in a 3/4 ton truck.

[@TexasScout]

Does anyone recognize the irony of a pop up advert for pop up blockers?

[@kc8bdr]

I have thought about that a few times.

[@derekortiz3663]

It literally sells itself.

[@kc8bdr]

So true.

[@tylerb9808]

Great review! However, regarding the towing & weight specs. The door jamb vs the online vin# check. Can you explain why those 2 would be different? Scenarios like a dealership add on, or mods perhaps? How would one be sure that the truck, as it sits on the lot, has been accuratey spec'd out?

[@scottjohnson943]

I thought I may have learned something - wow'd by the light switch in back, nope, that must be new for 2018, my 2017 Longhorn doesn't have one, switch is in the cab. Regarding the ride quality, it's superb, I agree, I immediately "notice" my regular use of rental cars when traveling. Had a Ford "Ecosport" mini-SUV thing recently, felt like a roller-skate. Getting back in the Ram at the airport when I got home felt like driving on glass.

[@laneblount9888]

my dream truck is a 2018 2500 cummins mega cab sport package in granite crystal metallic

[@kclefthanded427]

Wish they offered the 6.4 Hemi on the 1500 as part of the max tow package

[@KrazyKratosFan]

That engine is overkill for a 1/2 ton chassis though.

[@mechanicsteve2320]

@@KrazyKratosFan 6.4 Hemi in 1500 = a whole lot of fun to drive and play with!! Better yet put the HellCat Engine in the 1500!!

[@paulrodrigues9603]

Is it worth it for a messily 29 ft.lb of torque?

[@ryanjack9633]

They are putting a hellcat engine or variant of it in the 1500. There are spy shots of it testing prob as a 2020 model. I've always said the 6.4 should be offered in the 1500 for a SRT type offering but the supercharged 6.2 will be even better despite the wait.

[@Icutmetal]

Paul Rodrigues It’s not the amount, it’s where it’s located in the RPM range...c’mon now.

[@k.r.v.4219]

Hello there Big Truck! That’s exactly how I would have a Ram built if I wanted to spend that kind of money on one vehicle, but being a two vehicle household? That’s just too much money! Soon when my lease runs out on the Colorado we have, I want to either get one very nice truck like this one, or a HD Chevy or SD Ford, depends on the bottom line of what I find. I’d love to order exactly what I want, not just need, but you loose any sizable discount and unless I cannot find a 4x4, with the minimum of what I need, that’s what I’ll do is find a truck that has 90% of what I need, like 4x4, light colors for the Florida sun and any type of HD towing or just towing packages. I would definitely want some type of telecommunications like OnStar w/WIFI/Nav, UCONNECT 911/SOS/Nav or whatever it is that Ford has available. I can do without chrome or fancy wheels, especially over 18”, but I hate black interiors more than I like any of the Sport Packages available that all seem to demand black interiors, that also require a mid level trim package in all the big three and even in the Titan, that has a good pricing structure, especially seeing as how their not selling so well, but they do offer what I need and have the best warranty! Anything I do end up buying, not if a lease is an extended warranty. Or if we end up leasing a very nice up level truck that I find has everything I want, then I'll also be looking for a nice used Hybrid, the one ill be looking for is a nice lowish mileage Lexus CT 200, just to use as a daily driver and keep the miles on the line as truck for our camping trips towing our travel trailer. So there's the plan man! So keep up the good work on the videos, have fun and stay safe!

[@tytomlinson7831]

Great video. Nice truck. Two issues with me. Why is the hemi the only gas engine that I know of that requires premium fuel? Why doesn't it have tow mirrors? My truck doesn't and I hate the hook on mirrors. Next truck will have the big mirrors.

[@X06Milo]

I have a friend with a 3500 SRW and the Ramboxes. He has no problems hauling his 5th wheel.

[@CS-rb9jk]

The MSR tag says "Power adjustable pedals with memory" $195 ….. it has them on the left side down low. Also the center front seat bottom opens up for more storage in the consol.

[@kylepokorski6045]

I drive a single rear wheel 3500 with leaf's and overloads it's a mega cab I pull 15k gooseneck horse trailer all the time best pulling truck I've ever owned

[@davewolly3682]

I would love with the diesel. Also the white looks great.

[@ulicsc.5103]

Tip. If you need your pedals closer just put another mat it helps.

[@ronniesolomon5235]

That’s the exact truck I have only in black. Mine is a 2016 and tow a fifth wheel

[@mccortezy]

How it is with the fifth wheel? Does the RAM boxes get in your way?

[@ronniesolomon5235]

Sorry. I Don’t have the ram boxes. Didn’t mean to mislead you. The truck does ok towing the fifth wheel. I just keep my speed under 65. Wish I had the diesel though. The torque would help going up inclines

[@johngivens4644]

Why would it?? It doesn't hook up on the bed sides lol

[@creepyzeek1]

What gear ratio do you have, 3.73 or 4.11 ?

[@gordonmackison6056]

All 3500 SRW and DRW Rams have leaf sprung rears. A air rear suspension is optional.

[@tylermurphy4020]

love all the color matching and that grill oh my!

[@walterwillis5351]

My 2006 F150 has adjustable pedal. Great to have. I'm short to begin with and have short legs on top of that. So having adjustable pedals is great.

[@tallll70]

yeah, nice already from 06...i have Ram too, but there is something to like on all makes

[@dawsonedge7333]

Lol I also have a 2006 f150 and mine is a stx low trim no power windows or locks but I do have the pedal control

[@gregl.6243]

Power adjustable pedals are a $145 or $195 option depending on trim level (for some reason.) So it's not as though they are hard to get.

[@AdventuringToday]

I’m not a big fan of Rams. I do like the Ram box concept. Not a big fan of the lower 1/2 of the dash. I like dials for temp change. Bottom 2 rows don’t have a good angle. Engine is great. Info available on engine is great. Color scheme with blackout wheels stands out for sure.

[@toofastnobrakes]

I like my 2016, 3500 with a 6.4 hemi. The only thing I don’t like is the 4.10. It’s powerful yeah but it suck gas like crazy. Especially when I tow. My next truck I’m moving down to a 2500 with a 6.4 and 3.73. My cousin bought one and gets at least 4mpg more than me. Plus next gen 6.4 is paired with an 8speed so better mpg anyway. And at most I only tow 10k

[@sprucegoose1016]

Those projectors are only on Laramie and up. My harvest addition cummins doesn’t cause it’s a big horn setup. Sweet pickup. Love those genus to 😎. Love your reviews bud 👍

[@ScottVanArtsdalen]

I know a guy who tows a 5th wheel with an Andersen hitch and he has a RAM box option. It can be done.

[@dam4274]

That’s a tow monster with that 4.10 rear end! I wouldn’t opt for that since gas mileage really suffers.

[@jaypuck6912]

Yeah! I get about 11 mpg to and from work, but man it pulls. Got stopped in traffic on a 10% grade at 10000 ft with 8000 lb behind me. No problem starting up again!!

[@josephcirelli9642]

Great video! Thanks for the information!

[@patrickkneib7301]

Very good looking!! Ram really has stepped up their game!!

[@kurttidrow9967]

I have a 3500 Laramie 6.4 mega cab 4x4 and love it.

[@1234567890ZETA]

Normal 2500s don't have locking rear diff like the competition has, instead its just an LSD and you can get the adjustable pedals as an option.

[@averysenior6571]

I don't understand why you would have a problem with a goose neck or 5th wheel. The width between the wheel wells are the same with or without the ram box.

[@MrForkliftman]

Bought ours in May of 17. Made a trip to the smokey mountains with a 8800 lb fifth wheel. 9 mpg. Just hate the 130 oil changes.

[@SirtubalotTX]

Curious, why don't you change your oil yourself? (Keep receipts for warranty).

[@leadchuncker]

SirtubalotTX it’s cheaper to let the dealer change it, doing it yourself it’s over $130. Ram does send coupons, I usually get 2 oil changes for $130

[@SirtubalotTX]

@@leadchuncker I've been using Castrol Edge 0-40 without any issues and 5 quart jug is 22.87 currently on Amazon.

[@rdatkins1]

$130 oil change on the 6.4?

[@tikijim4231]

FYI I've been towing a 5th wheel with my 2017 Ram 2500 with Ramboxes with no clearance issues at all.

[@kylezarnowski8285]

Ive nvr had problems with not enough seating space in my truck. 2019 ram 1500 laramie sport crew cab with 6'4" bed. Biggest person ive had was 6'7" and his knees didnt touch the front seat.

[@jr6140]

Those stickers are not correct on most trucks. Best bet is to take it to a scale and get it weighed with a full tank of gas to truly know what your trucks payload is. My 1500 sticker in the door jam shows 1157 pounds however when I had it weighed with a full tank of gas it was 5892 pounds with a GVWR of 7300 pounds giving me actually around 1400 pounds of payload.

[@Therealfrenchiedad]

You missed some things... There is a storage under the center seat in the front, storage bins in the rear floorboards, adjustable pedals are optional, the tow mirrors have the wide angle mirrors included. you gals have the off-road package which has hill descent assist (adjustable speed so you just have to steer down the obstacle). just some thoughts by no way trying to bust your balls.

[@MrCutLawnCare]

Beautiful truck! In my opinion the exhaust could look a little better and I personally “boycott” firestone as I have not had good Luke with them so I would throw some Goodyear wrangler or some Khumo tires on there.

[@tomwelles3376]

Are the coil springs good for travel trailer towing? My present Ram 1500 seems to have a sway problem. Add on mirror extenders are available, and work well.

[@coreylong7451]

Good review for your EXACT model.

[@ListenLearn2]

I am considering a purchase of a 2016 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi V8. The main concern is the Air Suspension in the back (auto level) vice the springs. Have you evaluated the Ram Air suspension previously? It is of a main concern especially with load and towing. Thanks in advance.

[@taylormarden9746]

my friend has a truck like that but it has the 4.10 rear end which taks the towing capacity up tp 17000 he says it pulls his 45foot fifthwheel with ease

[@jet0577]

Your comment is what I'm looking for. How true is this? I'm trying to get sold on it over the Cummins

[@S8BB]

Best trucks on the road :)

[@cnetate]

Looks like the 2020 ram will be a refresh and not have the bigger cab. I hope that info is wrong but that's what's been said until the warran plant is up and running.

[@christopherdorsey7804]

I love my ramboxes. They carry groceries, kids' backpacks, and my briefcase.

[@ComputersForNerds]

Christopher Dorsey I’m glad that wasn’t a comma after “kids”.

[@omni875]

I have adjustable pedals on my 17 2500 Laramie diesel. switch is on left side of steering wheel.

[@stacyreid5077]

My 07-1/2 Ram 3500 SLT dually has the power adjustable pedals. I'm like you seems as though Ram would by now would have started them in trucks standard

[@jamesoncross7494]

Great truck. I think a black grill and side steps would make it look awesome!

[@jacksondaniels8169]

That grill style has always been meh to me. Unfortunately, they still don’t offer HID or LED headlights. I had to spring for my own HID kit. My 16’ 3500 and 04’ 2500 both have adjustable pedals.

[@herculesinwyoming]

I have one in silver and black, but it’s a cummins 😀 and mine does have telescoping steering wheel

[@alfredsanderson7531]

What is the max weight it can tow, 5the wheel wise? I want to get a 2021 Cougar 364 BHL. CAN MY 2019 6.4 Hemi 2500 tow this type of trailer? If not what can I tow with it? Sorry for all the questions.

[@dillonh321]

You get spot mirrors if you had the towing mirror option.

[@matthewstencel8298]

So you're going to get a 2020 Ram 3500, right?

[@robertsantana5245]

Color match was the way to go w this truck

[@DH-hp7nv]

Nice... just needs a Cummins. Does this particular truck with this hemi have cylinder deactivation?

[@scottjohnson943]

5.7 does, not sure about the 6.4, probably, it's the Demon engine.

[@ComputersForNerds]

Scott Johnson my 6.4 does

[@Jassman3536]

perfect ruck..its how Id order one...OK..Ill take it.

[@hpkntnw]

Not a bad truck but expect about 9 mpg unloaded and at best 15 highway but mixed driving 9mpg.

[@ComputersForNerds]

hpkntnw I average about 13.5 mixed driving with the 6.4

[@AllAboutVehicles]

There is more storage under the flip down center console under the seat cushion!!

[@chadbassmaster9084]

Lovin the music!!! Could u see yourself actually pulling a 12 to 15000 pound trailer with that truck tho?

[@IowaKLR650]

The window sticker said it came equipped with power pedals for 195.00 dollars.

[@bobmac95]

Have you reviewed the 2019 Ram 2500 6.4 with the 8 speed transmission? I tow a 10k toyhauler and am curious how the 8 spd performs.

[@dh-kb3nb]

I've done 2 cross country trips pulling the same 15500 lb. fifth wheel rv. The first with a 2014 6.4 six speed and the second with a 2019 6.4 8 speed. The 14 did great, the 19 did alot better. Tackled the steepest mountain passes (beartooth pass, Teton pass) without issue.

[@hc4151]

@@dh-kb3nb 4.10 or 3.73?

[@dh-kb3nb]

@@hc4151 4.10 . I think its the only way to go on the ram hd's with gas

[@wipipedelivery6929]

I hate to ask a stupid question, is this just like the 2018 Ram 2500 tradesman 6.4 hemi?