Ram Trucks after 3 BRUTAL years of Work

[@lyradm1]

Hi Stanley. I am a white collar worker and respect the blue collar industry. What I get most out of your videos is the way your treat your employees and encouraging personality. God bless you too.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very appreciated Daryl! Thanks for being here 👍

[@Milo-mc6dd]

I don’t know how i can move snow for 17 hours then come home and watch your videos of snow removal 😂

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hahah true support right there ❤️

[@Doubie.]

Stockhome syndrome?

[@rcbeginnerslopez1268]

Haha when we just had orlena 12” enjoy watching these videos

[@justinotten6673]

Well at least you aren't doing it while plowing, or driving down the road!!

[@BGCONTRACTINGLLC]

Hahaha exact same here. Just got home

[@TBE.LLC.]

Well I have to say I have been an automotive technician for 25 years I'm an ASE certified Master tech and it doesn't matter what you buy they all have fail points built into them and the only reason I'm biased toward Dodge is because I like the way they look and I've have had quite a few over the years and I have had good luck with them and thank you for your blessings, stan

[@PKDesigns2011]

Not a cert. Tech but I did like my dodge as much as my fords tech wise... I sold the dodge couple days go after 45k miles on it... it was a comfortable ride but started showing rust after 2 North east winters and I had to trade it before it got bad ... it was a good truck, no tech problems and only had to swap 2 tires as front end didn't wear well ... got stuck with my chevy on side of road few times but have to say it was a tug of war with that thing all way up to 100k miles ... it turned down hill really fast past 60k n it even sat for couple years before I sold it ...

[@kobelcofan]

Andrew Camarata calls the body on his dodge tinfoil. It's one of the few times I've seen him legit mad. I loved the part when you said you had a regular cab because you don't like to torture yourself.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

He’s so hilarious when he starts going off about trucks

[@Dirtmonkey]

I haven't seen that video- does he like the rest of the truck?

[@johneddy3242]

Yes but his are a little older than yours.

[@gamingonatincan8704]

@@johneddy3242 a little? His trucks go from 1999 (or 95,96) to 2003 so they are quite a bit older then his

[@swkohn1279]

The farmers I work for drive 2014-ish ram 1500 and the only parts that seem to dent are the bumpers. But even then there's no damage to the body. Definitely stronger than Ford's

[@kevinvalasek5131]

Review of the tires is spot-on. I have owned three Ram 2500s (still own two of them) and the tires on all three are shot by 20,000 miles.

[@eschwake18]

I always appreciate the honest reviews on equipment.....no sugar coating here, just good old fashioned honesty😁👍🏼

[@Dirtmonkey]

Exactly 👍 As it should be

[@redbarron6574]

That 6.4 Hemi is underrated. It is smooth, powerful and just delivers. It’s a tow beast and is reliable. Really you said this truck is BORING. Well for your work, boring is good! Great video!

[@davidsgarage44]

Transmission tows not an engine

[@shazils832]

Its called RAM for a good reason. I live and breathe RAM trucks. Always have and always will. Much love from Vancouver 🇨🇦❤️

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you!!

[@PrestoMoto02]

I absolutely love how much I have learned from you over the years, thank you so much!

[@bryanwise53]

I'd love one for fresh look lawn maintenance it would be a nice touch thanks again love the videos two have allways learned a lot

[@Dirtmonkey]

True! Thanks Bryan

[@bryanwise53]

@@Dirtmonkey I'll watching two see what u do next I love the exciting and allways funny ways u show how stuff works love it

[@bradcarroll5265]

The Rams are great trucks. Had my 14 6.4 for 5 years and 70k and it’s never let me down. Can’t beat them.

[@josephfox324]

This is great, I have been doing a little landscaping, friends and family, plowing also and your videos are awsume, you helped a lot when pricing plow jobs and in coming up with my plowing contract, so a big shout out from maine, and go get em

[@crankshaft1053]

Keep it up Stan. I’m surprised how well them dodges held up

[@Dirtmonkey]

you and me both- I was surprised how well they held up as well.

[@greggreen6636]

I tell you this, ive had all 3, gas and diesel. Not new of course but these are results ive had , i have only dodge trucks now. 1 2500 gas, and an old w350 12 valve cummins. Only complaint i have is the bodies. But keep in mind, trucks are built for work, when they concentrate on luxury and such you lose somewhere else on it. Ive had 2 duramax, both garbage when worked, my fords pulled great, but maneuvering, and durability in drivetrain was lacking. The dodges done everything i wanted and more. Ive had 1 issue in my 2500. That was an overdrive solenoid

[@thunderroad7289]

Glad you are having good luck. Four years later two transmissions and rust all over the place my ram 2500 has not been very good Upstate NY . Only good thing I can say about mine is the Cummins engine. Been a nightmare with wiring issues with this truck. My 04 f 350 Dolly does not have anywhere near the rust. Yes it has that 6.0 nightmare engine but at 80 thousand had it bullet proofed 400 thousand miles later it’s still running great and plowing and also put a piece pickup bed dump.kit on it. Don’t know if I’ll get another Dodge after this one . Not been happy with this truck durability after four years

[@corycourneyea6802]

Absolutely love that Ben Bostick tune. Great video. My father inlaw had a gaser 2500 and just loved it.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Right on! so far I can't find a lot wrong with mine other than how weak the body panels are.

[@yourpropertyprosllc7613]

Love/Hate is a perfect description. I’ve got a 2019 crew 2500 with the Hemi. No loss of power, quiet cab and comfortable. Run a Meyer 9.5 v-blade and a snowex tailgate salter, begin each storm with a full pallet of salt in the bed. The truck is a beast, but the body is horrible! Mine is covered in little dents as well!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for sharing! Those bodies are garbage- imagine if they made the body as good as the rest of the truck. It would be a beast.

[@donaldnaymon3270]

Great video. Good trucks. Out work any thing out there. Thank you for sharing.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yup 👍 Thanks Donald

[@jamesellsworth240]

16:45 The Ram might go through the snow better because of its stiffer chassis and coil spring rear suspension with trailing arms (as opposed to bare leaf springs without trailing arms). Preventing wheel hop helps so much in the snow.

[@rangerdanger766]

those dodges without leafs in rear r terrible for wheel hop, son had a 3/4 ton powerwagon POS

[@justjacqueline2004]

Fascinating critique of these machines.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate it 😊

[@markrahkola3365]

I'm really happy for you guys, that your having great luck with the pickups. I've heard more times than I can count of current gen hemis eating camshafts or puking the whole engine. One common theme it seems to those cases is LOTS of idle time. IE: squad cars and pickups on construction sites and in mining. Hope they continue to serve you guys in the years ahead, trouble free!

[@christopherjilek5467]

You are correct the factory tires are junk. Ours lasted between 12-15,000 as well. When washing the truck go to the front and back of the rear tire, then put the washer nozzle between the inner fender liner and the open space under the bed. This allows the washer to clean out all the mud and salt that causes rust in the wheel well. We have had Ram trucks since 2011 and have never had one rust over the rear tires like you described because we wash them in this fashion. It is surprising to see how much dirt and grime collect in this area. Great review!!!

[@Gabe_Colon]

2:57 love the bungee cord throttle😂. Hey as long as it works!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

😂 Thats right

[@originalname9999]

Reminds me of a few nights driving a plow (10 yard dump truck) and the float wasn't sticking for the front plow. Short little bungee cord made it work. Luckily it got fixed quick but in a pinch...

[@anthonythorp7291]

It ain't stupid if it works. 😁😁😁

[@zachbarnett3507]

I am going out for my first snow removal night I am starting off shoveling wish me luck your videos are definitely helping

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good luck! Wear warm boots. Your feet get cold and wet- plus bring along a change of socks😉

[@zachbarnett3507]

@@Dirtmonkey awesome thank you any other tips for me for a first time?

[@masonsmowing6592]

Go get em! Zach!! Rooting for ya!!

[@zachbarnett3507]

@@masonsmowing6592 thank you!

[@justinreese1296]

Can’t agree more Stan! I ran a 8’ straight blade on my ‘15 Ford F-250 for 5yrs..I switched over this season to a ‘17 ram 2500 6.4 with the same plow and it’s just keeps moving forward. The Ford just seemed to light in the rear end. For that reason I lean towards the ram. As long as the body is on the frame I could care less of the body shape

[@securem3]

Good vid. I will never go ram again but glad yours is working well for you

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks! & why’s that?

[@pvjgroup1]

Look at this sincere guy and his great channel, man! I love how there's quiet for a few days and suddenly he pulls another piece out of hat. Gotta love the Dirt Monkey! Greetings from Czech republic, Europe.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate you!! 😌

[@kscray]

Stan great video I have an 07 Ram 2500 cummins and had alot of good luck with her. I am not easy on her either.

[@staglione79]

That was a pretty spot on review Stan. My buddy has a 2019 2500 and he beats the snot out of it (general contractor/ surveyor) and that thing keeps comming back for more. Great video catch you on the next one.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Right on! Have an awesome rest of your week.

[@DouglasUphoff]

Another good report from the real world. Thanks. and for the record, I am blessed and I am after it... Thanks again...

[@Dirtmonkey]

Love it! Have an awesome week bro!

[@sgninjasllc8172]

Great video bro my favorite video I like this video I enjoy watching all of your video's and I can't wate to see the next video bro👍😉

[@Dirtmonkey]

I appreciate it. Always Nice to have you tuning in to the new videos Treyvon.

[@ericsimak7391]

God bless you Stanley I love ur videos and opinions on products and how u give honest opinion on everything.

[@alexandercosta1777]

Stan, I o so enjoy watching your videos, we are getting pounded here in NJ, its crazy cold and snowy, and no matter how much salt I throw down its still piling up, you have so much fun with all the toys and I get a tinny snowblower that clogs up just trying to clear my driveway lol, have fun, and say safe

[@Dirtmonkey]

Oh wow! I heard about your storm- sounds like your getting the storm Id like to have. Stay safe!

[@robertvannicolo4435]

@@Dirtmonkey No it sucks worked since last evening around 9 just now taking a few hours before going out till tomorrow night

[@rhondarosenberg7108]

Yup Same here in northern nj we got 16 inches so for still coming down

[@alexandercosta1777]

@@rhondarosenberg7108 it is crazy here in south jersey, I wish y’all in north jersey the best of luck.#jerseystrong

[@westcoastris9041]

I’m located in central jersey, last weeks storm was awe$ome!! Hoping today (sundays) storm is good too. Be safe evevryone

[@JonasMLauritzen]

Awesome video! I had a ram for a while and liked it never had a problem! Keep the videos coming!

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍👍👍

[@bigredoutdoorservices]

Shout out would be cool! Every time I see the back plow I want one myself!

[@Dirtmonkey]

shout out coming ! Ive got you on the list

[@bigredoutdoorservices]

@@Dirtmonkey thanks brother! I’m hoping to get my channel growing! Hope to see you at GIE this year. If we get to go!

[@CarswithNash]

Interesting, thanks for making this video.👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Of course, thanks for watching!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Ram Tough 🐏 💪🏼 6.7 that's what I drive !

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍

[@sbercik]

Sweet Video Stanley! Thanks Bud!

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

Price is going up with no cap they need to put a cap because fifty now was thirty plus. Even new stuff will sit. Looks great

[@Dirtmonkey]

good point.👊

[@groberjager4746]

Bought a 98 1/2 ton Ram new and still have it today and it has been one of the best truck that I've ever had. Can't say enough about it. It's towed, hauled construction trailers and materials, done the camping and back trails, etc, and it's not even 4 wheel drive and it just keeps doing the job. Have no complaints about this machine whatsoever!!!

[@seanjackson1888]

I've had my RAM for 5 years, and the only complaint is the rust that you mentioned over the rear wheel wells... I was a Chevy Truck Guy, but after my RAM, it's hard to go back..

[@brandoncaldwell95]

Even in texas the rusty suspension bugs me. All surface not coastal or salt water. Just annoying to see. However, my diesel ram pulls my tractor, shredder and trailer, scaling 22,000 alone, with a 1500lbs if fuel and tools in the bed perfectly. Even overpowered the parking brake i left on by accident. Only traveled 20ft though. I loved my "cateye" as its done stuff its not supposed to but this diesel is a monster..

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Chrysler products have been weak in the body department for years. That's why I shy away from them. The last new Chrysler car I bought around 1980 couldn't even keep the paint on. Ive never heard they improved since then either. I hope they didn't fk up the Jeep line when they took it over.

[@robertmuller787]

Is it hard to go back because your transmission is broken?

[@robprice6573]

I am surprised how well the dodges held up. Thanks Stan really like your videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate it Rob 😊👍

[@jamesnm21]

Call back in 12 years. 90's chevys are hands down toughest ever made. And I own 3 Dodges. Lol.

[@chrisoshaughnessy9947]

I have been watching from day one love the videos and I really love this new fore-mat I have been Mowing for 30 years with cerebral Palsy and learn many estimate ideas from you shout out would be awesome Chris O’Shaughnessy Riverside Lawns Toms River NJ Keep up the good videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

That is awesome! Chris you will be getting a shout out and Thanks for being a long time subscriber!

[@kurtdietrich5421]

I am a Ford guy for life. But, I had an opportunity for a really good deal on a Ram back on 2015. Got the Ram extended cab. I love it. The transmission is an Allison 8 speed. No hesitation on downshifting. Doesn't miss a beat. The firestone tires lasted 25000 miles, which was pushing it. I got the Falken Wildpeak A/T's and they are terrific. Got 45000 miles on them and they still have another year to go (about). Just turned 70000 miles.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nice! Glad the ram didn't dissapoint!

[@BraydenSomers]

It goes through better from what I've been told because the box actually has some weight to it vs the aluminum ford boxes

[@JJLandscaping]

I have a 05 Dodge Dakota. 200,000 miles on it. To this day still runs great. People ask me why don't I get a new one, why it stills works. Agreed about the rust around the wheel well. Love a shout out for my business J&J Landscaping and Irrigation. Thanks for your honesty in the videos Love them. Learn so much from you

[@eddyarseneau4822]

Hey Stan! Glad you posted a video about the ram trucks, good to know they held up with all the abuse. MOPAR OR NOCAR!

[@Ethan-zs3dz]

Keep up the great entertaining work. Whenever I’m at work or school and see the notification I always wanna watch it right away

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome! Love that. Thanks Ethan

[@joeschratz9360]

Important detail: This is a 2500 series truck. This will definitely hold up better then a 1500 of the same brand.

[@Dirtmonkey]

agreed and thanks for pointing that out.

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

You mean a 3/4 ton truck will do better then a 1/2 ton truck. Really. ;-)

[@vacexpert2020]

@@xcalibertrekker6693 Well, a 3/4 ton truck does a better job at pulling a 17.5 tonne tanker truck than a 1/2 ton, so yes, both trucks needed new transmissions so I finished them off with a torture test

[@chillywilly7454]

I couldn’t tell or maybe didn’t catch it but is this truck a gas or diesel?

[@vacexpert2020]

@@chillywilly7454 it's a gasser

[@t_crom]

Absolutely love my 17 ram 2500 diesel...bought it brand new for work/play and groceries and has 115 thousand miles and hasn't skipped a beat

[@trevorzambon5150]

I would love to see a Chevy in you’re fleet to compare performance

[@ThePeavey23]

Ifs in the chevys don’t hold a plow as well as a solid front axel

[@trevorzambon5150]

@@ThePeavey23 that’s true but they got those Allison transmissions perfect for plowing

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

The allison is only available in the diesel and the 10k more price tag is a hard pill to swallow

[@jdias51]

I run a 2004 2500hd with a 8ft fisher and a oversized cutting edge i raised the torsion bars to handle the weight awesome truck never let's me down

[@stevefratoni1123]

Except for the fact that you have to adjust the torsion bars every fall and spring.

[@katiejameson]

Hey Stanley, my boss has a 2017 Ram 2500 crew cab short bed with the 6.4 and he hauls trailers with our 10k lbs excavator and his factory tires lasted about 40k miles, we loved them!! I have a 2020 Ram 2500 crew cab long bed 6.4 and have 9k miles on my factory tires and no complaints, even plow with it, just throw some weight in the back

[@Verifraudreports]

really regreting selling my 2001 F250 crew cab 5 speed man fx4. it has that gutless 5.4 trition but it was solid

[@courier11sec]

Those were the spark plug cannons in the 5.4. I worked at a Ford dealer back then. Shop was full of trucks getting new heads before the reengineer. The techs got reeeeeal good at pulling the cabs off of the trucks do they could get at the engines.

[@ethanpreston3916]

The father of our industry!! loved the sign off Stan! My crew would love a shout out at Crimson Landscapes!

[@trout2757]

Rams are good trucks , I’m surprised how well the transmission held up too.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah- we've had zero issues with anything so far.

[@erikrobles5727]

I’d be surprised that the transmission held up as well after all it is a dodge

[@HbEthan.]

@@erikrobles5727 the 8 speeds they use now are the best transmission on the market at the moment they we're originally used in high end luxury cars like the G wagon and several audi cars so they were well proven. A big step up from the 47re and the 65rfe in the 90s and 2000s Rams will always have that stain though.

[@TsunauticusIV]

You must not know much about Ram transmissions. They have tossed in some of the worst Transmissions in history into their recent products. Ever since the name change... to RAM... they have shipped out a lot of trucks the ended up having major trans problems. I’m not even gonna mention the “pre Ram” days. 💥 😂

[@TsunauticusIV]

@@HbEthan. the one you’re referring to has a fair few recorded issues there bud. Might want to do a little research on them. 😂 and no..l I’m not brand loyal to anything. Every manufacturer is capable of producing absolute garbage. Especially in the vehicle world. But RAM seems to be EXTREMELY efficient at producing sub par products... even when they source their parts from other manufacturers... still junk! 😂

[@alexanderjanson7073]

Great video Stan!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks alex 😊

[@starbownd1624]

blessed we all are to have these kind and considerate videos. ur the man Stan. btw wheres the whole monkey tie into this?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you like the vids Robert. People call me all kinds of monkeys- snow monkey, forestry chimp hahah- just depends on what Im doing.Have an awesome rest of your week bro!

[@everettbateman5864]

Watching while making breakfast again! Bacon, eggs and pancakes today.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds amazing

[@jimalbright5938]

I love to drive in the snow And I've driven all different makes and models of vehicles in the snow tractors And as far as vehicles with wheels Seems like Dodges do the best out of anything

[@Dirtmonkey]

Right on

[@brodyalbright4342]

Awesome video.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Brody!!

[@philvictor5537]

Texas pride knows how to make some good trailers.

[@Dirtmonkey]

They sure do!

[@originalname9999]

Is that was the red dump trailer was. Looks nice, but would hate to see the price tag as just a homeowner.

[@erikellingson9130]

Another great video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Erik 😀

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Take the bed off and convert it to a open box and you’ll never fuss about rust or dents again.

[@alexandrosdouros]

Waited for this video since the video of buying it 🌹

[@Dirtmonkey]

Gotchu! 👍

[@summitbuilders6873]

Give that 6.4 some time and you’ll need a “valve adjustment” because that engine is flawed. They have have problems oiling the cam and lifters. The lobes start to flatten and they sound like a diesel. Dodge has a solution and that is tightening the valve springs, which only compounds the issue. 2018 power wagon with 68,000 miles and I need a new engine. I’m buying a Ford with the off-road package, it comes with a rear locker.

[@peternelson1428]

Buy a tremor with the 7.3

[@bradcarroll5265]

Those issues are not common. That’s 1% of hemi engines that have lifter and cam issues. Most of those are due to excessive idle time and improper oil or service intervals.

[@mjberta7319]

That's from low rpm traveling and long idling... I have. 2017 power wagon has over 180k no issues whatsoever

[@MrGameing101]

For sure it's the reason I like ram trucks with the 5.7 but run Ford for the heavy-duty trucks

[@jamesnm21]

@@mjberta7319 not a good look if idling your engine ruins it though. That's why I like GM trucks. They've had their engines down pat for decades. I don't like everything about GM but they have the basics down and that's what counts in the long run.

[@plowboy6636]

thanks for doing. so my setup is 2016 2500hd silverado double cab. 29hd snoway and snoway spreader. At this point I would probably get this again. currently approx 30k. I love to see and get honest feedback on other brands - plows etc. God bless you and family and appreciate all you do.

[@loganp7043]

Our company has been using all fords. They have lasted really well, both the gas and the diesels have treated us well. We currently have 63 trucks on the road.

[@haydenuk02]

Thanks for the awesome content and sharing your options on the ram trucks. Keep up the brilliant work and can’t wait to see what’s in store next take care and Hope you and family and everyone has a great work 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

More to come Hayden and have an awesome rest of your week bro!

[@haydenuk02]

@@Dirtmonkey Cant wait Stan and thank you bud and you too 👍

[@ThePete2432]

The gm hd independent front suspension is the most amazing thing to plow with

[@ChaoticDave69]

Not at all

[@roybrazeau3486]

Greetings from Cow Hampshire: 2004 F250 blew a head gasket at 150K. 2019 RAM 2500 6.4L with 15K, tires are about tread life, purchased Fisher 7’ 6” straight blade HD2 this past January - no complaints at all with this truck & plow.

[@wannabejeeper]

"I don't like that it dents when it gets hit, and factory tires suck." LOL Shocking.

[@johnfedderjr.2046]

Another quality video, thanks!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks John!

[@kiernanb9445]

I would love to hear Frankie’s opinion on the holzfforma, I’m sure he cuts more wood than probably the rest of your company combined

[@Dirtmonkey]

yes he does and that video will be out next week.

[@probuilder961]

I ordered one back in Dec. Still waiting for that slow boat from China!

[@bladezllc]

God Bless Stan! Shout out from Bladez LLC up in Princeton Minnesota!

[@KellenS128]

Nahh...ya just gotta twist the chains to shorten em up 😂🤣.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Oh yeah- I do that to.👊

[@ds6843]

Stan I just pulled a 8,100lbs boat back from Boston to Minnesota in a 2020 ram 2500 diesel I was so impressed fuel mileage was on the way there was 23mpg and back was significantly lower 10mpg but up hills around bends it never seemed like it was working to hard. 2k rpms like that whole trip it was wild. I will own a ram someday. Great video! -Dan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thats a good sized load- and 10 mpg sounds about right. Also sounds right that you didn't notice it working hard. Thats a nice feeling .

[@jamesnm21]

The old 12v Cummins can get 20-21 with no def system and zero electronics. Towing a load that size I would expect to get around 13-14 in mine and it gets around 17 empty with the 3 speed auto so I'm not even tuned optimally. I wouldn't touch a newer diesel with the emissions garbage. Early 2007 and before is pre emissions on the Cummins trucks.

[@SmudgyContent]

Most fords are open differentials and rams have a LSD so yeah that helps going through the snow

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you- I forgot what it was but thats it.

[@iknowmore9454]

@@Dirtmonkey keep the dif fliud clean front transer and rear and you will be good i do mine every year

[@MatthewPar]

I was thinking it was the tires. I know that can play a big factor with the snow. I would be curious to see what tires are on the Fords and the Rams

[@raymundo7687]

If you pull the 4x4 knob to the out position on the ford it is if it is equipped which most are.

[@jdias51]

@@Dirtmonkey my 2500hd gmc has a locker in the rear with counter weight do a bunch of driveways in 2wd

[@chuckmuellerleile8729]

Great, honest, real world review! Well done!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate it Chuck 😊

[@isaacjacobs39]

Would you ever try the big 6.6 gas that chevy has out. Love the content keep up the good work Stanley.

[@jimbob9799]

No. Weak independent front end suspension.

[@subgod]

Nicely done.. Rock on !

[@Dirtmonkey]

😀👍

[@jonpollock2253]

Headed out now to go play in the snow 18” storm if not more

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thats insane- stay safe!

[@andyt4632]

Big shoutout!!! Great vid👍

[@JohnR9965]

I have owned Ford F-350 “s my whole life. The regular cab space has shrunk. Horrible there is no room for anything anymore.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yep- I have a regular cab ford and the interior is crowded compared to a Ram.

[@Steemoney]

great video, southern wi got 13” yesterday. Had lots of fun

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nice!! Did you plow it or play in it?

[@Steemoney]

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek, Just snow blowed and drove semi in it. I used to plow and work landscaping and everytime it snows I miss plowing now. At least the fun parts of it! Not when youre running for 4 days straight with no sleep 😉

[@SmudgyContent]

Man I want that trailer, mines solid wood car carrier that I slapped steel and wooden 4ft wallz on, I was attempting to slap on a couple hydraulic pumps on to lift mine but it was just too damn heavy to lift, so I have to assist it especially with a load of shingles or dirt or wood, but house hold waste it would lift all on its own. Lolz

[@Dirtmonkey]

yeah but there is something cool about doing it yourself like that.

[@anthonyrodrigues5032]

I've seen people put a pallet in the front of the trailer put a chain to the pallet under the load and have a bulldozer hook on to pull it out or a post

[@davidwebb9401]

Thanks. Good videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks David!

[@micheal4487]

Hope you didn’t jinx yourself by making this haha. Next video: the dodge fell apart like the Blues Brothers car.

[@Dirtmonkey]

hahaha- wouldn't you know it. Don't say that.

[@micheal4487]

@@Dirtmonkey hahaha

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Hey, Polski, you know talking about the RAMS 'pick me up trucks', gotta mention, ANDREW CAMARATA has/had two of them. They too have a "couple" dents and he seems to work them hard. You talk about the interior, well on his older one, he needed a radio change. Simple for him to do and since the space needed to be larger, he took his CHAINSAW to the dash and enlarged the opening. Seriously, many of you guys have RAMS and I found that interesting and your testament probably sold a few more. New FORDS are aluminum so talk about dents, much tougher $$$ to repair on aluminum bodies. They should be changing BRAKELINE metal to STAINLESS. The choice is yours and we love what you do anywho so have at it! Thanks for another one! Sonny (CT)

[@reado1983]

Dodge gave me a horrible time in the past, "BRAND NEW" 8k miles and transmissions blew. 1 month later after replaced 2nd "NEW" transmission completely broke from the vehicle. 8 months after the 2nd new transmission, 11k miles engine blew. It was a standard get around town vehicle, and after the engine blew went to Ford and NEVER LOOKED BACK!

[@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884]

BS

[@reado1983]

@@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884 really happened about 12 years ago

[@lesleyboeder1798]

I bought a new 1500 in 2018. I agree with you about the dents and tires. No lack of power for sure. 25k miles so far and ram replaced the rear bumper because of rust. Other then that zero issue

[@Dirtmonkey]

wow- rust on a 2018? That shouldn't happen. Good to know the rest of the truck is performing well.

[@peteratos660]

So what your saying is to buy a used truck from Tim and avoid yours like the plague? Lol

[@Dirtmonkey]

yes and yes😂

[@michaelrez9841]

Lovin' the video's Stanley! Your videos - and your positive/work hard attitude encourage us. Thank you! We do snow removal up here in Canada and landscape construction! Cheers

[@easeshot655]

QQ: what is your opinion on GMC/Chevy trucks or have you never tested them?

[@stephendwinells8260]

Home owners trucks!

[@stephendwinells8260]

I absolutely love my GMC Duramax rides so nice pulls like fright train been the best truck ever... But chassis wise the Ford and dodge H-D hold more weight they are all the same I prefer the GMC 2500 they ride so nice for a H-D

[@erlegree]

The new Rams are even better. Same engine and trans combo, updated body. There is a reason why they are winning JD power truck of the year awards. Great trucks!

[@boundarysentinel4181]

Let me guess “initial quality” 2004-2008 F150’s won that award too.😉

[@Dirtmonkey]

I need to look into those bodies and see what they changed.

[@erlegree]

@@Dirtmonkey the whole interior has been updated too. The only down side, they are going to the rotary dial shifter instead of the column shifter.

[@jaredmania873]

He says 3 years like that’s a long time😂

[@benzlover55]

It is when you are working your trucks.

[@apolinar618]

I love my ford truck

[@whitebassbenny]

15k miles. 3 years lol

[@jaredmania873]

Well it’s a long time for a dodge

[@Magnacharger07]

3 work truck years is atleast 10 normal years kinda like an ole farm truck if it's towing capacity is 10000 pounds it's probably pulled 60000.

[@GeneralBigFoot]

My 16 Ram 2500 Crewcab really does do everything I’ve ever been stupid enough to do to save a trip. Last week I had 3200lb of concrete on top of my 600lb toolbox, while towing a dump trailer with 4 yards of 3/4 gravel in the front and a pallet of cinder blocks in the back. Still stopped no problem and had no real problem getting up to highway speed

[@codyshearer7626]

Ram engines and interiors are good and all but my experience is they are made of tinfoil and rust out. Sticking to Ford.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes- agreed. The trucks are awesome but the bodies are garbage

[@Michael_ryan91]

@@Dirtmonkey as a body tech in wisconsin i do have to say lord help u if u have a non aluminum super duty they rot bad. So bad that i just replaced all 4 of the bed supports and mounts on a 2015 lol. Never seen something rust so bad so quick.

[@ChaoticDave69]

Every Ford has rotted bed rails underneath and frames . Good luck with Ford lol

[@codyshearer7626]

@@ChaoticDave69 true.

[@tylerbowers144]

Great video! I’m a Ford guy myself but those rams are built for work.

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍

[@MyDuckfoot]

Don’t care what truck I’m driving “I HATE SNOW “ I’m 60 this year and have done enough this is my last year.

[@misteredwards321]

Great content Stan. Saying hello from Southeast Ohio. Fairfield county!

[@MAGWolf]

are you telling me the transmissions of these lasted longer then a year doing this? :P But I would say next models you get go for a Cummins.

[@JTwelder.]

He’s had bad experiences with diesels that’s why he has gassers.

[@mdocod]

Diesels are good for constant power output like pulling a long hill with a trailer, or moving a train, or churning a generator, or moving a ship across the ocean, or plowing a street or highway in continuous motion. Diesels are not good for work that is start-stop-start-stop. The turbo lag kills productivity for plow trucks used for parking lots. A turbo gaser would be similarly counterproductive for this specific workload. A big naturally aspirated V8 may have less power available at max output than many of these new fangled turbo gas and turbo diesel options, but the big V8 can very rapidly go from idle to making enough power to quickly lunge the vehicle back and forth in a parking lot without delay. The only thing better from a power response perspective would be electric. Dirt Monkey figured this out years ago and it's absolutely true. Furthermore, diesels are more expensive to buy and maintain. The added costs of the diesel are not useful in fleets where they are going to get beat up long before the engines wear out anyway. Fords new Godzilla V8 will be very popular in company work truck fleets for plow/tow rigs.

[@JTwelder.]

@@mdocod couldn’t agree more!

[@michaelkey3915]

A diesel for a plow truck is the worst choice. Gas plow trucks are the way to go unless you are talking about a city/county plow truck situation. For a truck to do the plowing like this guy dies or like most of us do a diesel will have tons of engine problems over it's life as it's not made for constant low power/speed usage.

[@CZAnthonyX]

im sorry i didnt comment last night, but great informational video!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate you!