Review of The 2016 RAM 1500 V6 After 50,000 miles Best Everyday Commuter Full Size Truck!! 22 MPG

[@bruceiler9399]

George thanks for the review ... going to pick up mine tomorrow ... 1500 SE .. 3.6 .... I thought what the heck do I need a Hemi for ... then people told me gas mileage wasn’t that much different and I second thought my decision .... You know ... after your review ... I feel much better ... basically got it for the wife’s gardening ,,, got tired of cleaning the van that got treated like a pick up ... black interior the van shows everything ... now all I have to do is hose out the box .... Thanks so much for the honest and a great review ... ur the best!!

[@DaveDangles]

Randomly shows up on my page. I drive a 2019 3.6 V6. Love my truck. Perfect for everyday and pulling my 19ft fiberglass bass boat all over.

[@recyclespinning9839]

I bought a 2017, ram 1500 4x4. work truck, pentastar. Love it . I traded a Nissan frontier after just 4 months , road like a rock,, bone jarring ride. A small amount of weight and it looked like a low rider. The Ram , rides line a big Cadillac, and works like a truck. Have it loaded with side tool boxes, ladder rack and gets 20 + highway. I may be a dodge Ram truck guy from here on.. great review at 50k, mine has under 20k on it. I had a Mercedes sprinter work van that road me to the poor house, $$$8000 in repairs first 3 years. I also lost a ton of work and time both under warranty and after warranty.. never , never Mercedes crap.. Ram truck are tough!!! And great style and mpg, and work...thank you Dodge..

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Recycle Spinning, It's funny I had a 2005 Frontier. From day two I hated that truck. Lol. I think I got like 8 mpg. It's funny now that I look back. Sometimes that Ford Raptor or that GMC Denali does catch my eye tho! See ya ✌🏾

[@recyclespinning9839]

@@GeorgeDEFINED yup, was about 15 mpg, on a mid size truck. Terrible ride, bone jarring, I literally did not want to go down most streets unless they were absolutely smooth.. not to mention the turning radius of BUS...........

[@LouisD-kl1rz]

Watch this video so many times. Before making my final decision on buying my truck. The Hemi was fun. But I needed the saving on gas mileage and overall daily driver needs. Went with a 2014 Bighorn V6. Overall it’s been great.

[@jimtipton8888]

I got one of these as a company vehicle. I'm a sales rep. First Ram. 2018 Bighorn 3.6. I was apprehensive. 3 years and 66,000 later and I can say it's a great vehicle. Plenty of power and I like it so much I plan on buying it. This truck also has great suspension with rear coils as opposed to leaf springs which ride nicer and handle washboards and potholes better. Cheers and thanks for the video.

[@paulrippcord506]

Been looking at getting a good used truck, and based on reviews like this, I’m totally getting a 1500 V6 Tradesmen Single cab short bed.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Nice.. Let e know how you like it.. Be Safe

[@gilbertquick2412]

Good plan

[@connorsmith4804]

I got the same with the long bed and I love it 2015

[@ronlindsey5295]

I've been on the fence about a burgundy one i test drove . You have really helped sway me. Thanks!

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

My car broke down so I need a new vehicle, I really like the Rams so I bumped into your channel looking for reviews and then I noticed you're a fisherman too!!! my guy!! cheers !

[@ChrisHall803]

I have watched a ton of your backpack videos ( i finally settled permanently with the Nutsac Muy Grande). I just picked up the 2024 Ram 1500 Warlock. Here you are with a Ram review , thank you friend.

[@alanzolotoff6014]

Your video made me go with Ram, I ended up buying a used 2018 Tradesmen with 59k V6. So far I love it, thanks 👍👍👍

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Great to hear!

[@nelsonl.friday1878]

I have the Ram 1500 3.6L , 2017 SLT rear wheel drive . I use it for personal and family use. I put the Camper top for Camping and fishing trips.

[@SlotPoint]

Love the truck, great choice for the majority of people looking for a full size truck. The upgraded Pentastar v6 (305hp/270tq) matched with the ZF 8spd is a fantastic power train combo, especially if you have the 4x4 package (kudos to you, it was a tad out of my range). Sometimes you just don't need a v8... We all know 3/4 of the population that drive v8 trucks do not take advantage of the power (i.e. towing, off-road terrain, cargo haul).

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Thank you the comment.. Sounds like you know this truck inside out. Very reliable. I'm getting 22 mpg. Awesome

[@julius.150]

Best video voice ever posted up here on the KZbin app

[@nativetrader3822]

Picked up a 2016 1500 BigHorn V6 Crew Cab in Delmonico Red Pearl (Man I love how that color just POPS in the sun). 1 owner in his 60's & dealer maintained with 63K miles. Exterior & interior are in "Roll off the Assemby condition". Matching color toneau cover with Inyati sprayed in bed liner and tow package for $25K! Im coming from a 98 Honda civic manual and I am totally loving the 8spd auto and the V6 has plenty of power for my needs as my daily driver. Currently hitting 21MPG on my commute. Couldnt be happier & and looking forward to having "Big Red" for years to come.

[@wayneziegenfuss9025]

Do you have 3.21 or 3.55?

[@ThaFLXer]

I have the 2016 Express 3.6l. Put 38k on it in a year. Amazing truck, and an amazing review. Enjoyed the vid!

[@cutgang224]

Can u put a hemi motor in this truck

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey cutGang22, You can but I would just but a HEMI. See ya

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Robert, I love my truck. Just travelled 600 miles round trip to North Carolina and my MPG 26.5 with five people and all of our beach crap and luggage. Great Truck !! See ya

[@TheSavage3.6]

Awesome review, i have a 2013 RAM 1500 with a 4.7L V8 and it’s amazing, and i’m happy to see a fellow ram owner with a good vehicle.

[@dtaposse8858]

Nice truck I got a 2015 ram almost 50 k luv my truck no probs enjoy ur video

[@WitchDRofKabul]

I have a 2014 1500 crew cab 3.6 L V6 with 60k miles. Love the truck. The 8 speed transmission is super nice. It's honestly my favorite rig. V8's are cool. Diesel is great too, obviously. They have their place. I love my V6 4x4 with tow/haul mode, however. I don't tow often and it's not very heavy when I do. The V6 is plenty of truck for me. It has amazing fuel economy and performance for it's size. It's stronger than the average V8 20 years ago 🤷‍♂️. It's your truck so all that matters is what you think. But here's my two cents... That's a beautiful truck, brother!!

[@cjsteele9594]

Well said, LOVE mine.I have a 14 Outdoorsman

[@jamespaquin5639]

December 2021: Thank you George for the video.

[@7DavesToDie]

I have zero regrets getting the 6. I’d bet that I haul and beat my truck up more than the average hemi driver too. I get the most out of that truck without having or paying for more than I need

[@l13712]

Glad I stumbled on this, I know it's 5 years old, but it was super helpful. I have a 2018 EcoDiesel and like many things about it but everything about is expensive. Right now in the NW diesel is a $1.20 more than unleaded so even with 32 mpg cruising on the freeway it costs more. Considering a truck with the V6 as a replacement. One more thing - NOOOOO don't put those particular Wranglers back on. You'll never know how bad they are until you replace them with something different. I run Firestone Destination LE3's. Far from an all terrain tire but I need my Ram set up for comfort and fuel economy.

[@martylee185]

Nice review George !! I had 2015 Hemi Ram...am now ok with buying a V6 after watching this. Thanks George !!

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Marty, It's hard to beat the MPG. But I wouldn't mind the sound of that HEMI. See ya

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

I have a 2021 Ram 1500 4x4 V6 quad. I've got it June 1st 2021 and I am very happy with it. No it will not throw you back in the seat with acceleration, but it is more than adequate. I pull a small cargo/camper trailer with it with no problem. Gas consumption, with Wrangler Duratracs and an ARE cap, is around 11 litres per 100 km. Just a little worse than my Jeep Wrangler with the same engine and tires. With the trailer on, it's more like 14 litres/100km. Not great, but my trailer is 6 feet high so sticks up like a barn door into the wind. Cheers.

[@rodneychaney2809]

Nice review. I have the 1500 Big Horn v6 at 52k miles. It does what I need for the most part. Got Hankook Dyna ATM and dropped 2 miles per gallon. But they grip ride, and look great. For occasional towing it does well too. Hauled a trailer with willy stationwagon and averaged 16mpg.(prior to tire change). A little more torque would be nice but not nessisary for most daily. Thanks for the full review nice and balanced. Cheers

[@brentloftis3746]

I also have the v6 Laramie as a daily driver. Totally agree with you. Very happy with it at 80,000 now.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Yep.. I'm at 80k too.. I drive slow anyway according to my wife..lol ✌🏾

[@brentloftis3746]

Same here with the slow driving. One towing trip. Virginia to Texas with about 4000 lbs. The engine really rose to the occasion in tow/haul mode. Much better than I had expected. It is a LOT peppier than my 1995 F150 with 5.0 v8, and gets about double the mileage in real world driving. 😊

[@powertools2375]

I got the 2014 with same engine and trans. love it and it hasn't skipped a beat.... only thing I hated was the tires...I replaced them with some bfg ko2s and i'm very happy with it..

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Power Tools, Did you see a change in your MPG when you switched tires?

[@powertools2375]

No really but i only went a little higher but more agresive look, nothing crazy but the look is night and day.at least to me

[@Chereke007]

@@powertools2375 Hi man! what tire size did you get?

[@powertools2375]

@@Chereke007 275s . Like the look hate that they are 10 ply. I would not get a ten ply tire again unless needed.

[@brentloftis3746]

I have a V6 Laramie also. 58,000 miles. I agree with your review. The truck is my daily driver and has done great. Towed 4000 lbs for 1500 miles and did just fine. Also, I have the same gripe item with the door material not being totally flat. Enjoyed your review.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Brent, I'm close to the same amount of mileage. The truck is holding up well. Do you think you will buying anything else?

[@brentloftis3746]

George DEFINED I have no plans to get anything else. I hope to keep this one for 200,000 + miles. I always wonder if I would get a Hemi if I had to replace it. My dad has a Hemi Laramie and it is nice. In the same driving he gets about 3 mpg less overall. I would likely get the V6 again, though because i do value that extra mpg (about $300/yr for me). Over time the Hemi maintenance costs will be higher too (16 sparkpluges, etc.)

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

@@brentloftis3746 I don't plan on selling either but I saw the 2019 Ford Raptor and I LIKE IT. Lol

[@jmax6614]

Love my 16 ram 3.6. Great mpg and I have 485k on mine and still love to drive it

[@tinshield]

I have a 2017 with the same engine and it’s been great. Currently at 77k and always getting over 20mpg. Great family vehicle. Just recently my transmission pan gasket started leaking. Should be covered by the power train warranty.

[@meekstrangerusa2816]

Nice one! Love your review bro. Im a dodge fan, i used to drive a 2007 charger 3.5L V6.. and now im looking to buy a used 2016 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 just the right one for me.

[@jeremyellison1152]

Love my 2008 dodge ram 1500 with the 3.7 v6, i have just under 200k mi with no issues, I also added a 9drive throttle controller and it gave the truck an incredible amount of pick up, i highly recommend it to all the ram 1500 with a v6!

[@PeterBranco]

Thank you, great video! ❤

[@George1mac]

Great review.......I am not getting the Laramie, and I am getting a Used Bighorn, but it has the same engine, and I have been looking for reviews. Like you, I have seen a great many Hemi equipped trucks on the road, but You did a great job in making the case for the V6. I am not going to be towing everyday and will not be towing more than 4000 or so pounds when I do. Many thanks for your thoughts!!!

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey George, I love this truck! Best truck I have had. If you need the Hemi then buy it but if you don't really need it I'm glad RAM offers the V6. See ya man and good luck✌🏾

[@clay282]

Nice review man! I have a 2016 Big Horn with the V6 Pentastar and I love it. I put a Pedal Commander on it and it's the perfect add on.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey T Clay, Thanks for the comment. I'm going to check out the pedal commander. ✌️

[@ac_alex1993]

Nice bro!! Just got a 2016 . 21k milles Bro, I love dis truck

[@mikekraft7292]

Still no complaints? I might get one

[@gfwii8912]

Mines a 2018 with 65K on it, same color. I’m getting ready to replace the plastic oil filter housing since it’s leaking. Should’ve been a recall on that.

[@rodneychaney2809]

Nice Rock! And a big fan of the 3.6.

[@matthewvz28]

Just found out this week that full size crew cab trucks come in v6. My '06 3.5 l single cab Dodge Ram 1500 is already having transmission issues. Hope to move in to a full size truck within the next year

[@9chupi]

Any more video updates on the truck? I’m in the market for a truck and I’m looking at the 2020 Ram 1500 V6 and couple others but this one stands out so far the most.. looks like a great value

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I will do one at 100K I'm at 83K. It's a great truck. Buy it! lol Be Safe

[@rogerkiell5743]

I have a 19 3.6 ram no issues great power and towing no turbos Great price

[@thelastangler8030]

Great video 🤟🏾🔥

[@grhtex]

Good review 👍 I just purchased a used 2014 v6 quad cab 2wd. Gonna pull a small fishing boat less than 2k pounds. First time with a ram truck. Seems like a great truck so far.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Yep.. It handles my LUND Rebel with no problems.. Thanks for watching grhtex.. See ya

[@Ibelieveinfreedom]

I just found your channel excellent review, subscribed

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey, thanks!

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I have the 2017 model and 75k miles. I love my truck.

[@cjsteele9594]

Love my 14 Outdoorsman 3.6

[@mikel.laughridge9480]

nice truck..............I have one like it. Love my v6 it does everything I need it to. BTW you covered up the license plates. You dont do that in a parking lot or driving down the road do you?? LOL have a good one.

[@colinoshaughnessy7422]

You sold me on this truck. I have a 2002 Ram 1500And was thinking about trading up.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Colin, PayPal me that commission! Lol I hope you have good luck with the truck. See ya ✌🏾

[@HollowBeers]

Ha! Same here! I have a 2002 Ram Sport Quad 1500 and am looking at a sweet 2016 Laramie.

[@cjandsara1]

Have an 18 big horn with the v6 and I love it!

[@johnarant4191]

Great video Great choice

[@wrapacademytraining]

Beautiful truck there, buddy! I picked up a 2018 Blacked out Express 3.6l...already put 100,000km...love this truck! Put a K&N cold air intake w a Pedal Commander! Not much you can upgrade other than the exhaust. Great job...great truck!

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Yeah man I love it... Now I want a 392 Challenger See ya ✌🏾

[@kristoferbrown8007]

Did the pedal commander make a big difference?

[@wrapacademytraining]

@@kristoferbrown8007 Works awesome! I travel easily 3hrs/day...3-5 times a week... definitely helps on hwy km's and adds power when needed.

[@kristoferbrown8007]

@@wrapacademytraining that's great to hear. I'm mainly interested in the quicker response when pressing the pedal. I feel like the delay is significant between certain gears.

[@wrapacademytraining]

@@kristoferbrown8007 Absolutely...there's a huge difference in response! No problem dropping a gear and getting around the idiots out there!!

[@domblendz2356]

Great truck man👍🏻

[@christophergambino3934]

Traded a 5.7 V8 Chevy Avalanche for the 2014 Big Horn V6 specifically for the money I'd save on gas. Best decision I've made as far as saving money on my daily commute. Plus it pulls the camper I was pulling with the V8 just fine. It's like you said, why spend more money on a vehicle and gas wise if it's not needed? Great Vid.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Yeah Chris, I don't have any idea why folks kill their pockets on trucks.. buy what you need not just for the sound of the engine. See ya ✌🏾

[@hanshotfirst2363]

Just got myself a RAM 1500 SLT with the same flex fuel V6. I fell in love with it right away because of how smooth the suspension rode and transmission shifts occurred. Good ass truck after only a day--I loved my Canyon before it, but this is a clear upgrade and one that's way more comfortable too. It's also only been a day LOL! Can't wait for 50,000 miles, based on what you say here.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Marshall the RAM 1500 is the best truck i ever owed.. I think I' m going to buy another one.. See ya

[@HeavenBoundSaint777]

Buying one right now ❤️

[@HeavenBoundSaint777]

One year later it runs great 0 problems.

[@martylee185]

George, I watched this vid about a year ago and it was great. I'm curious now as to where you are in mileage now and has there been any mechanical/engine issues. I know about the hemi issues ("tick", exhaust manifold bolts) as I've already had one lol. Thanks for the info and keep up the good videos !!

[@JRs-guitars]

Always been a ford and chevy fan, but like the look and ride quality of Rams. Never owned one though based on horror stories with their transmissions. Gotta admit...leaning towards buying one now though. Gotta be HEMI!

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I want the 2020 but I got to pay this one off first..lol

[@JRs-guitars]

@@GeorgeDEFINED I don't blame you. I'm the guy that refuses to pay anymore than like $23k for a vehicle though. I'll take a great condition used over new any day lol.

[@marksman4004]

How hard is it to get to them spark plugs on the driver side of the engine?

[@boysfather9889]

Hay George, my name is Colin I like your review man, it's really simple and slow. That's really good. I want to get a truck I was thinking about a v6 ram tradesman, very basic. If you can, will you make a video about it. Also do you mind if i ask what was the price on the road.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Awwh man... This was my personal vehicle but they have same internals.. Awesome trucks. I just hit 90K No problems knock on wood.

[@AliShadada843]

I thought all the Laramie trim levels came with push start?

[@davidlynjr2535]

Excellent Video. Tomorrow I go to choose between the F150 2.7 twin turbo and this. How has it held up since making the video? How many miles are you at now? Any big problems?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

No problems at all.. love the truck.. Be safe ✌🏾

[@5473572]

George, thanks for the review. You covered things pretty nicely. I'm in the market for the same truck currently, but cannot decided between the V6 pentastar or the hemi. I won't do any towing, but I've always kinda cringed at the thought of a full size truck equipped with a 6 cylinder engine. I'll rarely need the hemi power, but I do want a truck that can accelerate quickly when you do need it. So, how is this V6 in that truck? Does it have enough power to get you up to freeway speed on a short ramp? Can it accelerate on the expressway, even when you're already going 60 mph, and you want to get around someone? I really hate a vehicle that can barely get out of its own way. What do you have to say about this?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Dave, If your looking for power get the Hemi. The power in V6 is just OK. I'm not saying it's not powerful but by the questions you asked I'm thinking you may be disappointed in the V6. Best advice is test drive them both. See ya ✌🏾

[@5473572]

@@GeorgeDEFINED Thanks George. I do like your truck, very nice. I'll be searching for a Big Horn rather than a laramie.

[@pilsplease7561]

The pentastar is a great v6 but in the rams its slower than in a challenger, because they don't have the same good transmission. Paired with a great transmission in sport mode the engine can really haulass. But the truck sort of weighs It down a bit.It has no issues going up to speed on a highway.@@5473572

[@dwaynestjohn5324]

I have the 2019 ram 1500 classic quad cab 3.6l it has enough power but if u want a lil speed just go with the hemi and honestly from what I've seen theres not much gas mileage difference my brother has the 2018 ram express with the hemi. I think ram says on the website that the v6 gets maybe 3 mpg better than the hemi but it also depends on how you drive it too I get around 20 combined city and highway and the hemi would probably be around 17 or so but also depends on what ur using it for so i live out in the country and i just drive mine to work everyday i dont haul stuff that much so the v6 is fine for me but i would sure love the hemi lol i have 21k on my truck and I've had no problems with it and i also change the oil myself its first ram I've had so of it keeps this up I'll definitely will stay with the ram trucks from now on

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

Great 👍 video how’s your tuck doing? Any issues ? I have a 2016

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

No issues.. my kids just lost my keys tho 😡

[@gingerboi8711]

I have a 2015 ram 1500 express crew 5ft bed 2wd 3.6 v6 with 20 inch rims I Regularly get 24 mpg Love my truck

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Spencer, I know man! Ford and Chevy really need to set their game up. I might buy another one after I finish paying off this one. See ya

[@gingerboi8711]

@@GeorgeDEFINED Yes and The new one has the etorque system standard so it should do even better in mpg

[@davechatelle6505]

George thanks for this review. I'm looking at the RAM 1500 V6 Tradesman 4x4 and needed a good review from someone that uses it everyday. That is what I'm looking for good reliable everyday driver

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I'm at 74,000 no problems..

[@jorgecervantespartida8929]

May I ask what has been your experience of your truck since then? I'm between the current Ram Classic Express V6 and the new Honda Ridgeline. I'm not too experienced with either brand but I'm interested on owning a vehicle with great reliability.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I haven't had a single problem with my truck since I got it. It's my daily driver and I am coming up on 100k.

[@matthewvz28]

What's the most you can pull with this size truck? I'm hoping to land in a v6 similar to this truck, and would still like to pull a rental camper for a family road trip.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I pulled my dad's 23 foot trophy center console.. that's would be the biggest boat I would haul.

[@bruceiler9399]

George you want a hear something sad ... was suppose to get my Ram on Friday but ... My salesman was sick asked if I minded waiting till Monday ... he’s a nice guy I said sure .... Saturday we get 6 inches of snow .. and I have a 4x4 sitting in the dealers garage .... DAM LOL

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Yeah that is a sad story! I love is truck! I have 80K on it now and I'm still getting 22.5 mpg. See ya

[@patterguitsit7124]

Nice whip man.

[@randymiller5008]

Amsoil oil filters are the best you can get . The price reflects it too 🙄 25 bucks plus shipping

[@ratfink9205]

Wondering if you still have this. I'm wanting this exact truck and have been asking any real world customers like yourself who have long term history. Kinda curious how well the electronics and the drivetrain are holding out.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Drive it daily. Great truck.. 22 mpg

[@ratfink9205]

@@GeorgeDEFINED Nice!

[@RedNineTeen]

I honestly didn’t know ram made v6 models of the 1500.. I probably would have gone with that to save me the extra fuel!! I have to use 98 octane at the pump. But I do love my v8 hemi with my exhaust. And I’m sure I could have gotten a it cheaper v6 with 4x4 instead of the v8 4x2

[@randomguy-yv2ec]

OL dude say Lord knows I love the hemi 😂😂😂😂

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

He knows.. lol

[@nachomama55]

Nice truck bro.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

What's up Ted Staf, Thanks for the comment. My pop calls it a toy truck because it doesn't have an V8 but I always show him my mpg to shut him up...lol See ya..

[@gilbertquick2412]

What was name of bed cover u have looks good

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Soild Fold

[@tjd121212]

How many miles are on the truck now and how is it 3 years later today? Im thinking about picking one up tomrorrow

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

98K Still running strong

[@germanium1872]

Great choice!

[@MickPsyphon]

Definitely a nice truck. I'm surprised at your comment about _'problems'_ with the Diesel engine version, though. I know several people who own Dodge, or RAM trucks with the Cummins Diesel engine; and those things are rock solid. Could it be the EcoDiesel engine that has the problems? I'm not very familiar with them.

[@pilsplease7561]

Eco diesel is some Italian made diesel.

[@ram89572]

Ecodiesel is not made by Cummins. Actually development of the 1500 diesel started with Cummins but ultimately FCA and Cummins broke apart on that deal. Cummins actually then went with Nissan and made the Titan XD diesel. FCA then ended up going with the EcoDiesel made by VM Motori out of Italy. And yes the EcoDiesels have been known for high failure rates. They have had a lot of catastrophic failures with the diesel where the engine actually destroys itself. There have been other issues as well particularly related to the diesel emissions after treatment causing problems. I actually have had no issues with my 2016 EcoDiesel, but then again I have only put a little over 12k miles on it since buying it new.

[@jeremylewis1128]

Good review, how is the truck holding up? I'm thinking of buying a 2018 with same engine and I'm curious about the reliability (long term).

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Best truck i ever had... I get 22 mpg, no electronics issues, no power train issues.. great truck.. i have 90k on it.. it is dirty tho.. lol see ya

[@boognation7028]

Just picked up crew cab big 2018 with same engine. 24K miles but seem to get nowhere near 22mpg. Did you do any mods for better milage

[@zda44018]

How many gallons of gas do you put in a truck like this at the pump?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Ze'Caleb, 26 to 32 gallon depending on the options. Thanks for the comment

[@zda44018]

George DEFINED how many gallons to fill your truck?

[@dbecker8205]

Great truck good review.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey D Becker, Thanks for comment and watching. ✌️

[@FrameRot]

Does this truck have the 3.21 rear end or 3.55?

[@bryandean4513]

Thanks man. Great ride. I'm seriously considering the 3.6 v6, but I have a 20 foot boat and 16 foot camper that I pull at different times. The camper lighter than the boat but had worse wind drag. That's really the only questions I have about it. Right now I have an older Ram 1500 with the 4.7 v8. It has less hp than this truck but more torque.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Bryan, Check the load capacity on RAM's website. I pulled my dad's 19' Trophy with no problem. Tight Lines.. Peace.

[@charleslincoln5357]

I am enjoying my v6 also What upgrades if any

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Bone Stock Bro! I did all that stuff when I was a younger man.. See ya ✌🏾

[@mikee7241]

How has the dial for the transmission held up?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

The truck is still excellent.. my daily driver

[@1978coffinhauler]

thx for info, I thinking about getting the v-6

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey 1978coffinhauler, Very interesting handle? I love my truck. 22mpg with regular driving. I can get 25 to 27 with a light foot or on the highway for long stretches. Thanks for the comment. ✌️

[@wkualum3194]

@@GeorgeDEFINED I have never gotten over 21 on the highway with my 2016 bighorn. I ha e 4x4 and live in Michigan and drive to Kentucky often.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

@@wkualum3194Hey Wkualum, I drove from southern Maryland to Richmond round trip yesterday and got 25 on that trip. I get 22 mpg driving from my house to the train daily in mixed driving. I have not changed much on my truck at all. All stock. See ya ✌🏾

[@wkualum3194]

@@GeorgeDEFINED cool. Is yours 4x4? I wonder if mine could be.winter fuel

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

@@wkualum3194 yep, 4x4 and my wife says I drive slow. Honesty tho, I don't really push the truck. When I first got the truck I had the realtime mpg gauge on all the time and paid attention to what the mpg did when I was driving. I coast into stops, slowly give it gas from stop and the same on the highway to speedup.

[@mikekraft7292]

Currently looking after having transmission go in SUV.. Daaang torn between the v6 and the hemi.. Gas mileage or giv Er?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I went gas mileage and never looked back.. if I drove less or had another vehicle I would have gone hemi.. Be safe ✌🏾

[@ericf.9558]

How much did you pay for it?

[@BadWeatherfreak]

I am going to look at a 2017 Ram 1500 express 4x2 for 19,500 with 26k miles

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Nice! Love my truck probably keep it for 10 years

[@velpa2884]

🙌🏻

[@rbpi841]

Are you still happy with this purchase? Looking to by one used

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Very happy!

[@vmac805zero7]

Is that the 5.7 or 6.4 length bed

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

5.7 wish I had the 6.4.. Be safe ✌🏾

[@ureasmith3049]

Already have 40K on my 2018. Love the mileage I'm getting compared to my old Ram with hemi. I was tempted on the Ridgeline but this was a much better value. I agree with all your comments.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Coming up on 78k on mine and doing 22 mpg.. great truck.. See ya✌🏾

[@wayneziegenfuss9025]

@@GeorgeDEFINED Hey loved the video on your ram. Does it have the 3.21 or 3.55 axle ratio. I'm looking to buy and not sure which ratio to get.

[@tommiller5853]

2017 QuadCab 4x4, now at 31,000 miles... nothing but love for this truck. Went w/ the 3.6 for similar reasons (I live way out in the country)... mpg was/is king out here. PS: Same gripe about the vinyl black stuff on the door posts... still debating on whether or not to just rip that crap off once and for all :)

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Best I truck I have ever had! I'm at 72K Thanks for watching.

[@TexasMade33]

You still got the truck?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Nope, I bought a V8 for towing.

[@TexasMade33]

@@GeorgeDEFINED nice, did the v6 ever give you any issues? Any major repairs before you got rid of it?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

@@TexasMade33 Had to change the coil pack after towing long distance

[@truthbetold89]

Have you done any towing? If yes.. how did it handle it?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Hey Human, Its not a big rig but I pull a 18' fiberglass boat just fine. Good braking, cornering and highway driving. See ya ✌🏾

[@vbanks1956]

what isthe towing capacity

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

Around 8000 LBS

[@Finfanpete]

You must slow roll out of every dead stop, drive between 45-55 mph only

[@Finfanpete]

I have the same truck. But I drive 80 mph on the interstate only getting 16.6

[@Finfanpete]

Btw. I bought a 2016 quad cab v6 bighorn. Its a very nice truck. Just a little disappointed with the mpg. The previous owner must have had a lead foot as it was about 14mpg from 22000 miles. Yikes! Maybe lots of towing? Idk. But like I said I am averaging about 16.7 since the day I got it 2 weeks ago. Thats with 50 miles at 75-80 mph on the interstate and in the city I'm at about 50 mph not dogging it. I wish I could get 22 mpg. I'm starting to wonder if I should hVe gone ahead and gotten the hemi....

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I get 16.5 when I'm towing my 20 foot tin boat.. wow have you changed the air filter and spark plugs?

[@Finfanpete]

@@GeorgeDEFINED well. Been driving a little slower and now am up to 19 mpg. So, I'm figuring out its sweet spot

[@TheXOoftheRO]

21.7 yup

[@Rockyrules1995]

"I was looking at the ridgeline, looked like a great truck." What.....? Also why not get the v8 1500 when they get 20mpg highway. Is the price way cheaper?

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

When I look for a vehicle my top factors are Reliability and MPG. Hence the look at the Ridgeline. The V8 is a great truck. This is my primary vehicle and I average 22.5 MPG my man. The V8 can't touch that MPG. If you want to go fast and heavy towing get the V8 if you want something economical, a daily driver and light towing V6 all the way.

[@Tews-x5o]

Great video. I'm looking at a V6 '18 Big Horn tomorrow. www.wildedodge.com/inventory/used-2018-ram-1500-big-horn-4x44wd-truck-1c6rr7lg1js273847... what ya think about this price? Anyways, it's time for an upgrade, our Acadia has over 170k trouble free miles but it's time. Excellent video, you helped with the decision to test drive. I'll try to follow up after the test ride.

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

I think you will like it ..

[@Tews-x5o]

@@GeorgeDEFINED love it so far. Avg 20.4 daily driving. Tomorrow is the first oil change. Just under 3k miles since I picked it up.

[@RockstargamesgtavI]

Needs a lift kit

[@GeorgeDEFINED]

In my younger days..