First tow with the NEW Ram 5500 Cummins. Only 599 miles on the truck

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[@bentonshirey224]

Congrats! The 4500 and 5500 engine controllers are from Cummins- the 2500 and 3500 computers are from Ram. I have a 2017, 5500, and this is what the Cummins tech told me when I asked about break-in and detuning. He said to load it heavy and put it to work and the computer will make the adjustments you need for the best performance.

[@shaneolsen9394]

Killer rig man, congrats I know you know from past experience but I'd love to see a side by side tow comparison of the 4th gen 3500 and the new 5500. Keep em coming. True real world testing 👌

[@joshuagreen2654]

I would like too see that too.

[@definitehotshotwill]

Me too

[@jmwarden1]

Well, Sam, that is a sweet-looking rig that seems to be handling the load well, congratulations on your's and your dad's new rigs.

[@jannearo328]

That 3rd gen's Cummins sounds sweet.

[@dominicdager4331]

Happy for ya brother love the truck!

[@robertmatthews2776]

Thanks so MUCH SAM. LOVE This. GOD BLESS Y'ALL...

[@fletcher3913]

I'm happy for you and your new rig.

[@andrewlopez3420]

Congratulations on the new rig she’s beautiful

[@glennvallejo760]

Sweet truck. The exhaust break performed well. Enjoy it

[@patrickdalton1038]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long!!!

[@mikestrucks]

Awesome Sam ! Man she seems to pull pretty good 💪🏻👍🏻

[@rockingkvideos3160]

Congratulations Sam looking good. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@dd5744]

Looking forward to a lot more towing videos with that truck!!!

[@4wdiesels]

Can you customize the dash layout on the cab & chassis models? You should be able to customize it how you want it. I have mine showing turbo boost, engine braking, engine temp & trans temp all on the screen regardless of which page I'm on. Experiment with it. These new trucks have so many features, I'm learning something new all the time.

[@georgeenriquez612]

“Wouldn’t be a tow if I’m not getting tailgated” Ain’t that the truth! Lol

[@battleborn4590]

Sweet ride. Been a long time coming…. All your hard work paying off. I love both trucks and all the extra work done in fabrication on the bed. Can’t wait to see your dads truck. Keep up the good work and keep your nose to the grindstone. 👍🏻

[@patrickgermain3278]

What a sweet set up!!

[@MuhammadIqbal-tc7oi]

I’ve got 2 2016 5500 they are amazing love them, one of them is fully deleted sounds great

[@codycrossley8881]

That new pickup seems real nice. Excited to see some weight behind it and a review on it. Pretty crazy how these new trucks act compared to the old girls.

[@matthewsmotorsports]

I recently upgraded from a 2012 2500 to a 2018 4500… the difference is unreal just in those few years. Looking forward to the day I can get one of these new units

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Sweet ride huh Sam.

[@TwoFarmBoys]

That Tombstone reference was the funniest thing I have seen in a while! Love the new rig, Sam! Though I will miss watching you row through the gears on the ol' Dodge 5500. God bless - Everett

[@georgesheffer354]

Nice looking rig

[@cnormally7426]

Nice truck. I appreciate you doing the speed limit and your comment on showing up at friends a house with kids.👍 people just need to drive a bit slower. Not me in such a hurry all the time. Love your videos. God bless y’all 🇺🇸

[@trombone901]

those red seatbelts are a trip. i like them!

[@finck9226]

its been a long time coming congrats buddy

[@markwilson9760]

Dont we all sweet talk our trucks when needed

[@Twankiejones]

Drove a 22 ram 2500 and that thing handled amazing for a truck so I understand what you mean on how it handles. They hug the roads for a truck and what they are meant to do.

[@richardharvey8939]

Love the channel and the content.

[@denistaramasso9724]

With all the hard work you do you deserve that new rig .you work hard you should do it in comfort. Enjoy the awesome new rig.

[@VBELTandSON]

So much more comfortable to drive this rig

[@carlosquintana6930]

Congratulation with your dream truck I know you been talking a lot to the truck for a long time good luck my friend the truck look good 👍

[@eliteoperator2924]

“2nd gen, sounded like a gasser, that doesn’t count” 😂

[@sprucegoose1016]

Sooo happy for you bud 😎 That's how I felt with gwtting my 18 dually. So excited for a long time lol. I drive enough so I'll def get a million miles on er by the time I'm 60 lol.

[@gtr1952]

Really sweet truck Sam!! Those 'hot seats' are really nice to ride home in after a hard day too!! Hope you and Calahan got Mommy something nice for Mothers day. 8) LOL --gary PS; I remember when you showed the difference between the frames on the 3500 and 5500. I really believe you made the best decision going for the 5500!! You should never "bend" that puppy, even if you had to replace an engine down the road for whatever reason it would be well worth it!! --g

[@haydenkoehn7760]

The newer trucks have great power and are sooo much nicer than a 3rd gen it’s hard to drive a older truck when you’ve been driving a new truck.

[@tommybarnhart6023]

Boone relaxing in the yard looking at you like “Who’s he talking to? He’s clearly nuts! … but he’s still feeding me so what do I know.…”

[@brianherron5400]

nice setup 👌

[@davesprojects709]

At least the backup screen is a whole lit bigger. Love to have one of those truck .

[@MilesMakeMoney]

I switched from a 6.7 F350 (well I still have it) to a new Ram 5500 and man oh man what a difference! I almost never need to hit the brakes going downhill with a heavy load.

[@tiptoplandsolutions1421]

Happy for Ya sam

[@charleswheelandsr5835]

Nice truck very nice

[@Eagle1A]

Pretty nice ride

[@homerunhammer8]

Would love to see you get some emissions compliant tuning from calibrated and see what that does for you

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Hell yeah brother 👍👍

[@qdmax11]

She’s nice !

[@Augiebracerofam]

Engine break in period. When you get a new chainsaw you don’t go around cutting twigs for the first couple uses. Besides the truck already made a big run from Idaho so it should be good to go. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.

[@blakekopech2871]

Something satisfying about hearing that parking break kick back. Most newer trucks have a button now. 😞

[@f0rumrr]

Congrats on the new rig no doubt its a fuckin chore to source a new rig these days especially to get it legal in cali.

[@CodyMcGriff]

sweet tea is a most muy importante tool indeed

[@3535gt]

These comparison videos are what I’ve been waiting for since you announced the order of the new truck. Weighing all the options on my new truck purchase. Wether is it a used 5500 or a new one or a 3500

[@bryanglover3775]

What about something like a 14-in air down drop axle on the truck it would be like a baby semi. Use the exhaust brake for going down the hills and the hauling button for pulling not going down the hills you'll loose down shift auto Nice looking needs a viser on windshield

[@bobmar2540]

My ram's outside temp is always a minimum of 4 degs lower than actual.

[@daviddesimone342]

Flashie lights : Soundoff Design brand : MPOWER , DuPont soft lense, used on police cars, road trucks (NROADS) sub division , I have the Mpowers on my front grill. Fog light pockets, side step up,supports, backrack, trailer hitch, and under tailgate , I had a new police car upfitter install mine at their shop , then bought the 2o plus function control box (usually installed in center console ) for a amber/white police car roof cab light bar , wig/wag, directional arrows, side alley lights, Its all about safety on side of road while working /unloading , I use my rear facing Mpower amber strobes (upfitter switch controlled ) to get them attention of tailgaters , scares the shit out of them , and they back off , I did , #1 aux (front strobes)#2 aux switch (rear facing ) strobes, #3 aux (side strobes) #4 added White to amber flashing , #5 (again amber/white) flashie strobe , #6 rear backup beeper , only when# 6 Aux switch engaged , Hope this makes sense , MPOWER 3”or 5” soft lense strobe , I think it’s DuPont [e-mail] for video if you’d like for a sample , I hope the family is doing well

[@chrisjohnsonct]

I just got my 22' 5500 upfitted this week, and that first tow was just silly smooth. The automatic Aisin handled downshifting so well that when combined with the exhaust brake, I really didn't need the break until sub 25MPH from 65 on the highway. One thing I slightly dislike, although it's unavoidable, is if you break while the exhaust brake is on and at lower speeds, it can create a jerky experience when the truck starts downshifting and increasing the stopping power from the exhaust brake. Also, 2.5 - 3 on your trailer brake seems VERY low. I am at 6-7 towing 12K, but my trailer is just electric drum brakes...

[@paultasker9759]

I’m at the same setting with my electric drum brakes as well. What gear ratio did you get on your truck?

[@rennen71]

Electric over hydraulic requires a lot less to do the same job, if they were turned up to 6-7 it would do all the work or just lock up entirely

[@3535gt]

Go to electric on hydraulic and you’ll notice a big difference. To where I want to convert my drum brakes on my 2020 PJ dump trailer. The hydraulic disk brakes are great and super smooth on braking.

[@denistaramasso9724]

I think the gps talks to the computer to see the grade and tells the transmission to down shift especially when the exhaust brake is on.

[@5150cash]

Dang looks 💪🏽💪🏽.. any thoughts about maybe deleting the muffler only 🤷🏽‍♂️. I wonder if it will make it a bit louder?

[@nickp786]

I run my truck in automatic exhaust break mode. Hit the exhaust break button twice.

[@nathanbillingsley42]

Get a banks pedal monster for it.

[@RyanSmith-yk6rp]

Does it cycle from “Full Exhaust Brake” to “Auto Exhaust Brake” when hitting the button again like my 19 2500 did? Auto can be impressive in those rolling hills. Let off the throttle at “X” speed and it modulates the EB and Trans to maintain that speed. Accelerate and it stays at the new speed. Brakes down to another speed, maintains that speed. No cruise buttons to press, no changes to force. Almost wish it went Auto - Full - Off so that hitting the button increased EB instead of cycling thru off.

[@kathytaramasso1099]

you might get better fuel mileage with this new truck. they are tuned so much better .

[@denistaramasso9724]

I had a cousin that lived in pollack pines .at the chevron gas station make a right and a right again. She lived in the gated community for older people..

[@stevenberta940]

The trans in the 2019 3500 HO was suspect. Slow driving on hilly back country roads the trans would get hot. Once above 190 degree the trans would slip. Dead pedal was a huge issue, to the point it was dangerous. Mpg was terrible as well as compared to the 2017 2500 I had. The 2019 is now gone and is someone else's problem.

[@denistaramasso9724]

On my 5th generation ram if you have your cruse control on my truck I hit the exhaust brake switch twice then the exhaust brake is automatic.

[@jnk26]

That's at best a 4.5 gen. It's the 4th gen cab with modified 5th gen front end and interior. The HP number is just an equation. So 240hp retarding at 2900rpm is only 434lbft of retarding at the motor. In 3rd gear of 1.34:1 and the axle of 4.44 means the retarding leverage is 2585lbft. As an example I don't remember what the number you read was. It's like the Mercedes MBE4000's 600hp TurboBrake option rating. That 600hp at 2200rpm(insane rpm for a 13L motor) is only 1432lbft at the motor. You get into the lower gears of an 18 speed like 6th(3L) of 4.38:1 or 7th(3H) of 3.74:1 and a 3.90:1 axle, you end up with 24,400lbft(6th) and 20,880lbft(7th) of retarding. Compared to a 15L same gearing CumminsX15 Performance series 565hp at 1800rpm(1648lbft) would be 28,151lbft(6th) or 24,037lbft(7th). Where in the rpm the torque is applied or is retarding makes a huge difference. 370hp@2800 from that 6.7 is only 694lbft, but 370hp@1700rpm(lazy old DD Series 60) is 1143lbft, or a 375hp Cat 3406E is 1295lbft@1500. My D13 at 1100rpm is making 387hp(1850lbft x 1100 ÷ 5252 = 387.47hp) at 1400rpm it's still pushing 1850lbft but that's 493hp. Funny how 500hp@1700rpm is only 1544lbft. 500hp should be stronger than 493hp but the truck lugs back, and drops gear to 1400rpm, until the output through manipulation(gearing) has enough torque at the wheels to sustain. The load at speed up the given grade. Wike the same in reverse for retarding

[@austinblevins6804]

You probably know this already but the reason the rating is wacky between the 3500, 4500, and 5500 is because the 4500 and 5500 are meant to have all the payload possible for like upfitter bodies and stuff whereas the 3500 is meant to tow

[@angelgarciaochoa2165]

Its a 4th gen with a updated front clip look at the 3rd gens if it thay was the case the new trucks are 6th gens with peoples take on the 5th gen

[@VBELTandSON]

That’s what I’ve said tons of times….

[@Borg1701]

Cummins diesel doesn't need to be broken in, says so in the owners manual. I've heard you do need 500 mile break in for the axles though, which you already have covered.

[@VBELTandSON]

Good to know but I still wanted to ease it in.

[@Mr.Mopar.23-7]

I've broke in many class 8 trucks. Lowest mileage was 16. It's load was 100k plus. All loads are that heavy with what I pull. The first trip the diffs usually get warm, after that everything back to normal. Work it.

[@camodrums]

You should throw some flashing beacons on the new rig!

[@VBELTandSON]

I definitely will. Footage is from the week I got the truck lol

[@jacobbradstreet1622]

I know my 3rd gen that had some stuff fall off of it was quick then my 5th gen ho with asin but towing my 5th gen spanked it bad plus may have beat on some ford's while towing....Fords were not

[@bearkatljl]

Pretty sweet truck, if only it was a Powerstroke. Calm down I'm just ginving you a hard time. Cummins is a fine scond choice. Insert exhaust brake commment here. Ok now that I've raised your blood pressure I'll go to bed. Looking forward to the next video.

[@VBELTandSON]

Lol nice try 😂

[@breezyridgeranch]

Would love to hear what situation you would choose what truck. I.e 3500CC vs normal 3500vs 4500 vs 5500

[@williamhsteele]

Saweet!

[@walterjackson7757]

Are you shooting for a Ram commercial?

[@smcox1991]

Imagine living in 2022 and your truck still has a six speed automatic 😂 I’ve always wondered when you flip the mirrors up do the controls on the door to move the mirrors get all screwed up? Like your tilt up is now tilt right?

[@VBELTandSON]

Yup controls flip no problem

[@IManOPERATOR]

Breaking her in the right way 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@The219Beast]

The correct term for automatic is “automagic”

[@Dan-rg7jj]

It makes sence for you to sell your old 5500 and also your 4th gen, and just buy a 5th gen 3500 with all the fruit for the backup and keep the change?

[@davidlawson4433]

When’s V Belt getting his truck up and running

[@VBELTandSON]

Waiting on parts to build his dump bed

[@HoodRatActivities]

Not a fan of the new bed the older one looks way better in my opinion. I just don’t like how it doesnt wrap around the tires how the old one did in the rear.

[@VBELTandSON]

The bed is not done……….

[@ramtechr]

So after having that truck for a little while what are your thoughts as far as how much rougher it rides unloaded vs a 3500 ? I am a car hauler 7 days a week out of Lincoln thinking about stepping it up to a 5500 from my 2022 3500 dually, I tow a four car double deck trailer every day

[@bsittig]

So it doesn’t get high output excited with the boost. The trans isn’t terribly thrilled about the idea of getting that kind of excited but also doesn’t seem to need to either. 4.44 takes care of it I guess. Does it seem to just not need that top end boost with those lower gears (vs 4.10)? That’s been my suspicion all along just not sure how it worked the output numbers out. It is low output comparatively speaking but the rear end seems to bring that back up quite a bit. Is the vgt mechanically different? So many questions now.

[@bsittig]

Of course now I remember that dropping the air temp, making it denser, is better for the output that top end boost. Thanks Gale Banks, thanks a lot. So exciting.

[@denistaramasso9724]

Do you use bell road on ramp or off ramp when you're on highway 80?

[@miketindall8585]

I like her. Nice rig. What will happen to the old 5500? If you don’t mind me asking.

[@VBELTandSON]

Thank you and I will be keeping it

[@firstamendmenttshirt4768]

Should of got a step deck trailer.

[@VBELTandSON]

Folks always saying I should of got something different. I still can…. No worries but I’m not sure how that would helped me for this video 🤠

[@darthtator3549]

Dont be surprised if something breaks early over that, diesels has a break in time which limits their power

[@VBELTandSON]

Not sure what you’re referring to

[@keithstringer221]

Like all your videos! Do you know where I can get the hood release mechanism for 1999 Dodge Ram 2500? Couldn’t find it on line.

[@VBELTandSON]

Thank you and try eBay or a junk yard

[@Zach_Miller]

Which trailer wiring connector do you run? Notcied that your trailer had sides flashing when the hazards were on, but you can't do that with the flat 7-pin correct? Unless you also want the sides to light up with brake

[@VBELTandSON]

Factory 7 pin yup. And sides light up with brakes

[@ptso7580]

Sweet ride, just not a fan of keyless remote start vehicles. Once the fob loses connection the truck will be disabled even when you are driving.

[@lanceolot22]

What gear ratio is in the rear?

[@narenzonorris9053]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@phillipdeist9183]

Might have missed it but red seat belts? Factory?

[@VBELTandSON]

Yup

[@Joshua8525]

The way I see it is it’s still a Dodge. Doesn’t matter it it was “rebranded.” Like I drive a Ram Ram 1500. Sounds stupid right? The 1500 is a sub model, not the model. Ram is a model, not the make. Based on the logic of naysayers, that means it can’t be a 4th or 5th gen. It would be a 1st or 2ng gen Ram 1500-5500. But then what vehicle would you be referring to in that numbered sequence? A 1500 what? It sounds incomplete. So you my fine friend have a 5th gen Dodge Ram 5500. Keep up the hard work!

[@coolHandLuke5150]

What ever happen to the "shocker hitch"?

[@VBELTandSON]

On the little trailer

[@R3benga]

So what's the truck's factory tow rating vs what it realistically can do?

[@shauncollins2017]

2022 Ram 5500 have a GCWR of 43,000lbs. Ive seen plenty of guys registered at 55,000lbs and the truck has zero issues.

[@johnhoffman8203]

You need to get a truck that you're really going to like. I didnt think you exhibited much enthusiasm for its capabilities and comforts. I'll take it off your hands (cheap) since you're already tired of it'

[@VBELTandSON]

Definitely not the case

[@scottydoesntknow254]

For a guy starting out what would you recommend for a skid/mulcher combo? Getting out the military soon and looking to do some land clearing back home in Texas.

[@TreachourusJdogg]

I imagine he'd tell you a TL12 and FAE Mulcher head. Sam seems to do a lot of research and likes to run the best of the best (understandably so) hopefully he gets back to you though, seems he is committed to both brands. I'd be curious to know as well as I'd like to add forestry mulching to my companies repertoire some day. Good luck, and thanks for your service!

[@3535gt]

I’m in Texas and did land clearing for years before the 2008 market crash. I’d tell you to go after that business but do your research first. In all aspects. How many are doing it in your area, their prices, what sets you apart, and how much of your monthly income is going to support your business. If the market crashes again, how long can you absorb those costs. I did it in the hill country in San Antonio area. I want you to succeed so do all the investigating before spending the money. I hear guys are doing well with the rock crusher attachment on the skid steer in my area. But again, are you late to the market or early?

[@scottydoesntknow254]

@@3535gt the guy I'm probably going to have build my house said land clearing services are in high demand and there's not a lot of people doing it and the ones that's are, are about 4-6 months out.

[@scottydoesntknow254]

@@TreachourusJdogg yeah I do like the TL12 but I really don't know what head IA the best. Fecon seemed like a ok one.

[@3535gt]

@@scottydoesntknow254 that’s awesome. Sounds like a great market. Then in terms of machinery. It all boils down to who is closest or has the best support network. The Takeuchi are great machines and I hear a lot of great things about them, even ones with higher hours. Unfortunately in my area there is only one dealer and the guys I have talked to are trading them for either John Deere or Cat due to part availability. Some saying they have to wait 3-4 weeks for parts. Factor that wait into your profit and jobs and you quickly realize how that can be negative. See what the guys in your area are running and go talk to the dealers/mechanics. The salesman always wants to sell so remember that. I’ve used the Cat machines and parts are readily available but I don’t like the door setup since you cannot open it with the boom partly raised. The Takeuchi and Kubota have upswing doors but I’ve heard a lot of reliability issues with the Kubota. Busted hoses, thrown tracks etc. all cost money and time and time is always money. I really like the side entry of the JCB and the visibility but again parts are the issue. You may consider renting while you get your feet wet. I did when I started and in the off months you don’t have a payment. But, last year proved to be a pain because no one had equipment. All equipment is high right now. Do your numbers and figure out what you need to bring home to pay the bills and live. You’re building a house and being military you may have supplemental income from retirement or disability so those help along with any money you’ve saved. That house payment, truck payment(you’re in Texas so I know it’s a truck) equipment payment and estimation for insurances, fuel, food, utilities etc all can be sat down and calculated ahead of time. Then if you divide that up by work week hours, you know what the bottom dollar is you need to live. From there you can adjust for Profit, machine upkeep and upgrades and life in general. Some just find out what everyone else is charging and charge that but to really know your numbers will help you see where your hard earned money is going and what can be improved on. It will also help you avoid the low ballers that will cost you more than you’ll make on the job.

[@jamesdespain2238]

Negative Sir… my 2010 is still badged Dodge

[@VBELTandSON]

Is it 3rd gen?

[@chasecarter1812]

Why do you say if you were going longer distances you would go 3500 vs 5500. I’m doing boat hauling long distance and hot shot in the slow months.

[@denistaramasso9724]

The new 5500 ram 🐏 trucks are built to be loaded all the time.

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Is there anything from the 3rd gen you think may be better than the 4th or 5th gens you have?

[@VBELTandSON]

Nope