Who Says Work Trucks Are Dead!? I Have THREE of Them Here, and This Is Why They're Awesome!

[@gabevillarreal96]

This is the Kitchen Aid Version, white with chrome...... Andre " mine?" Yes. Andre....thank you for that 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yeah you got the toaster!🤣🤣🤣

[@omardevonlittle3817]

White and chrome > all other color pallets

[@shitloveaduck]

Andrey meant the thank you though. He hates chrome. 😂😂

[@marlon_rivas]

Hilarious KITCHEN AID - the guy was a Real Joker 🃏 fun to have on the channel 🤣🤣🤣

[@shitloveaduck]

@@marlon_rivas - He sounded like Bruce Dern sounded in the Bruce Willis movie, “Last Man Standing “. Heh heh.

[@TFLoffroad]

Classic!

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Nice to see the RCSB gaining some notoriety. I don't think any company has advertised a "Shorty" in 30 years. With GM bringing theirs back this year, and Ford always making them, I'm looking forward to you doing a comparison test!

[@ALMX5DP]

GM is bringing back regular cab short beds?? Huzzah!

[@QuietDriver97]

@@ALMX5DP Only in W/T trim with the 2.7 turbo 4. But, on the build and price you can build it up to something comparable to an LT.

[@tomermahlis12]

An Old Ford diesel is probably best

[@jimkinner]

Shorter wheelbase = easier towing and backing of trailers.

[@joshgilbert4171]

Im currently driving a 07 RCSB tundra w/ the 5.7 V8 & can agree with everything they brought up. Loving this new stubby series! Best thing about the V8 stubby is It’s quicker & faster than most sedans on the road. Sleeper stubby

[@hiddenhollowloft5678]

I never lost a race to another truck in my 2015 shorted 2 door hemi. I've spanked 2 trucks already in my 2022

[@smarticus6384]

It's official. The TFL new Ram pickup is now called the TOASTER.

[@MIW_Renegade]

Forget stubby, I'm calling it toaster now 🤣

[@curmudgeon76]

I'm picking up a 19 classic quad cab in a few days. Same color combo and now I feel like it's been named for me😂🤦🏻‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@dalejones4322]

I really have to adjust my thinking on what things should cost. I'm always shocked when I hear what vehicles go for nowadays. Thanks Andre. Great video

[@andresmirnov3940]

Indeed. KBB says that average price of a new car in September 2022 was $48,000.

[@Expressionistix]

Give it a couple years - prices might get back to being closer to what you remember.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

@@Expressionistix i ensure you this is false.

[@ProjectMotive]

Good video. The inflation calculator was a good addition.

[@Cloud30000]

Look at house prices; they have all gotten ridiculously expensive.

[@JoseNavarro-bt4sw]

just went from a 2015 chevy cruze that got hit while parked to a 2015 dodge ram classic single cab, short bed, 5.7. 2wd, and had only 30,000 miles for about 20k. absolutely loving it.

[@MrGoose-vb9ow]

I love that Michael kept clowning on your truck calling it a toaster... I honestly never liked the black grill look but seeing these trucks side by side Im starting to like the darker lights, bumper, and wheels.

[@quicktoevil]

chrome is easy to maintain though, and at night that sparkle is nice 🤩

[@steverivera9851]

I prefer color matched bumpers

[@MrGoose-vb9ow]

@@quicktoevil I like shiny things too but from my experience and where I live maintaining chrome is a pain. I'm with Steve I would actually prefer a painted bumper.

[@scottyellis3442]

I agree, I had a 4 door F150 short bed & got a regular cab short bed "because it's only my wife and myself now" & the regular cab is so much easier to get into any spot.

[@NWI_Steel]

I like how Andre laughed at his plywood bedliner 😆

[@jonsmith4364]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!! someone actually reviewing RCSB !!!!!!!! I have a 1997 f150 RCSB RWD 4.2 and my ultra "rare" 2019 f150 RCSB RWD 5.0. Regardless of manufacturer, I luv the way these trucks handle, drive, and look. And just as the gentleman said if I need to haul people, I got bulletproof Toyota Camry for that.

[@mrjack8849]

After having a 2d Silverado 1500 for 20+ years, I can tell you you get almost the good stuff of a truck with almost none of the bad. Easy to park, fits in garage, tows and hauls what I need, 2 big comfortable seats. The only downside is internal storage but I leave a basic Home Depot storage box in the back to put stuff in as needed. Would be neat to see my truck next to some of these on an episode someday. The old guy on here needs to be on more often 😅

[@stonewintjen505]

I’ve got to say I’ve got a 2013 with the 5.7 it’s a 4 door and it pulls like a mule. I’ve done 16000-17000 pounds on a trailer behind me and with functioning trailer brakes it does good. I wouldn’t trade that truck for any other one, after 125,000 miles of trailers and a few jeep trails I shouldn’t have been on it has never met me down

[@jbandt]

Always loved RCSB trucks. The fact that you can fit 35's with minimal modifications is awesome.

[@markhavelka4924]

The truck I owned the longest was a 2002 F150 single cab short bed 4x4 V8. (11 years.) it was a great truck. It’s a really useful configuration if you don’t have kids.

[@Jim-vi4hh]

Nice comparison and discussion on options and upgrades. I added power running boards that tuck away nicely when driving and are in a good position when getting in and out of the truck and I recommend it for Stubby if you transport ladies, children, seniors etc. I use an Anderson hitch to tow a 4,000 lb travel trailer ( dry weight) with my V-6 and it has been good for sway and helps with the squat.

[@peterchen9763]

I bought a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 4x4 crew cab new for $32,000. For me the leather and fancy electronics are nice, but hardly worth the extra cost. Since I don't tow anything, the Pentastar engine is more than adequate. Occasionally I haul truck full of cargo, but most of the time it is the family truckster. Plenty of room and comfortable ride. I am completely satisfied with a work truck.

[@curmudgeon76]

How's UT holding up for you?

[@nateherd9335]

I put a 6.4 hemi in my RCSB ram! It’s very quick and gets 21 mpg!

[@cqbninja3045]

I love this guy. Can we have him on more in this one on one reviews haha ... no but seriously

[@BYLRPhil]

Need to get him together with David

[@davidnavarette6289]

He's busy saving Kevin McAlister and shoveling snow

[@byronh60]

Hey Andre…Good video! I have the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic with the 3.6 and 4x2 Quad-Cab. You questioned towing. I tow our 4,000 lb travel a lot during travel the spring/summer with no issues, no sagging and to straining the engine, it’s a great workhorse of a truck.

[@jwhmerica504]

I bought my 2020 rebel 4 door level 2 for 44,200 out the door. That was a good deal and before the shortages.

[@martingriggs6362]

I agree. My 2022 Ram 1500 classic rides great.

[@JacobEvansAviation]

Enjoying the coverage of some of these more affordable trucks! People on a budget need to have comparisons too, as awesome as those top models are.

[@kyleginley4876]

Miss my 2015 Regular Cab with the Hemi, sold it about 2 years ago… regret it everyday. Seeing this series really makes it hurt more 😅

[@hiddenhollowloft5678]

I should have been on your show as well. I have a 2022 two door short bed with the 5,7. White with the tow package. No power windows or locks. Chrome package classic. I love this truck and it my 3rd 5th gen Ram. Best trucks out there.

[@Tuba_Dave]

Looking to buy a Ram soon… I’d love a regular cab 4x4 with the hemi but prices the way they are I could get a quad cab for the same price or a crew for just a bit more… Hard to justify a regular cab when they’re all so similar in price!

[@brettsuydam7457]

The inflation point is a good one!

[@AHungryHunky]

Work trucks aren't dead at all, it's just that for all the smoke and hot air blown online very few people actually want them. During the height of the vehicle shortage the ONLY vehicles on my local Ford lot where work spec F series and transits. And they sat there, and sat there. Even when there was nothing else left to buy, people would rather not buy work trucks and wait for their heated seats and satellite radio.

[@ThePeavey23]

I have a 2014 hemi ram reg cab granite blue 8speed long box 4x4. Truck has been awesome!

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I had a 2012 Ram 1500 Hemi just like these trucks. After discounts and rebates I paid $20,000 plus fees. Prices have sure hiked in the last 10 years.

[@robl7532]

Great vid, love these real world owners and their real world trucks. Such a nice change from all the glam-trucks on YT.

[@vr4787]

Agreed the Ram 1500 Classic with the V8 and the 8 speed is so smooth as far as acceleration and throttle response compared to the 6 speed. Have to live with the dial shifter but small price to pay.

[@nodak81]

The Classic is also the least reliable vehicle out of everything Chrysler makes. Scores 1 out of 5.

[@vr4787]

@@nodak81 where’s the source for that? I’ve had good luck with Ram/ Dodge Trucks. Heck my Classic has been trouble free the 2 years since new no major problems from factory, alot of people hit over 200,000 miles with regular maintenance.

[@themn04]

@@nodak81 Had mine 4 years with no issues.

[@lebaroncars]

Bought my 2014 std cab short box with hemi and 8 speed 392 diff and more , was a special order that was cancelled bought it new in 2015 from the dealer. Standard reflector headlights easily converted to led's and now nice and bright , got the bulbs on amazon and been working great for over a year . spent 70 dollars for the two bulbs I needed high and low beam , they set a perfect pattern blinding no one . No need to change out light assembly , you should put them in your new ram , love your video's !

[@kingelvis7035]

4:20 One major thing I miss about my 2010 2wd Dodge 'stub' was that soft ride. My '19 Ford 150 long box is much harder riding. Yes, it has a 2,400lb payload rating, while the Dodge was probably about 1,750, but on rough decaying urban roads and dirt roads its much stiffer riding. I really miss that car like U turn ability too. Even pulling my 13 ft camper trailer, I could do U turns on county roads.

[@sonnyserrano5522]

Tell the gentleman with the 5.7L hemi, you can turn off MDS (4 cylinder mode) with a Diablo predator sport tuner. That are about 400 dollars, then you can drive in automatic mode and still be running on all 8 cylinders with no dash lights.

[@tomyeplcharger]

Love this Ram generation 🤩

[@brennanshorts519]

18" Magnaflow for the 5.7 Hemi. Zero drone and low clean growl. 👌👌

[@samuelkerberdiaz3776]

What a nice Gentleman, congratulation TFL Team for invite so interesting people....

[@perpelle]

I really dislike when tires are outside the bodywork. Disregarding the look it chips the paint and throw lots of dirt.

[@gs98999]

It is also illegal in many places.

[@addicted1794]

who

[@iWHiTTzYT]

I have an 08 single cab, long box with a hemi. just bought it a year ago and with 273xxx km on it now still going well. Bought it with 260xxx km. Great work truck.

[@ARMYKiller4519]

If Ram keeps up the "classic" configuration and keeps making the last gen trucks in a basic trim level, I think they may be on to something with the way prices have gone, people will be looking for the cheaper alternatives.

[@jonthomsen7433]

I just really wish ram would've put the 6.4 liter in the 1500s. And offered a manual transmission. I don't care how good the new automatics are theirs something more exciting about driving a manual truck. The zf8 speed I've heard is a really good transmission but idk a hemi shortbox 4x4 with a manual 😎

[@lordjoshr]

No joke I have a 2019 new body style, v6 2WD lonestar 4 door with the 18” rims and it rides unbelievable smooth and feels like a Mercedes with the quickness and smoothness of the entire experience. It’s unbelievable different then the last body style it’s like comparing using bushing and not. It’s so refined you just gotta drive one

[@tallll70]

5th gens have electric mass modules on frame as active vibration cancellation, but i'm not sure if all trims though, yours maybe have it then

[@lordjoshr]

@@tallll70 something for sure it’s so refined and a massive jump from last generation even a older Laramie feels closer to a 2005 ram then the new ones. Not sure if my lonestar has it, but it rides noticeably nicer then my 2019 Laramie with 20” rims. Just very impressed with these trucks have had every year since 2002 and wander around what engine is next with hemi leaving

[@fAthAwg_13]

I've had a set of AlphaRex headlights on my 2014 RAM for over a year with no issues.

[@Turkelton]

In my area most of the small fleets are rams with the Hemi, they are great trucks. I have a 15 that I use for my business, honestly I tow with it endlessly. 32k miles of work towing and continued idling on jobs, just all around basic maintenance.

[@jameskennedy673]

👏👏👏👏 for the comparisons. These made me 🙂. Some men don’t need shiny. I’m glad that my 2012 Ram 1500 V-8 doesn’t have what that last one has for economy mode plus I get better MPG than those do. Y’all have fun in Snow country

[@ohioguy4326]

They should offer the Laramie in the regular cab short Bed. My 1995 Ram regular cab was a Laramie and it was nice to have a higher trim regular cab.

[@Nikephorus]

You're convincing me that I want a Ram classic short bed. lol

[@MoReZ84]

Go for it they’re very smooth

[@leechburglights]

Now only available in 8 foot :( or you have to trade up to the quad cab.

[@roadglide1142]

I had a 2015 Ram 1500 2WD regular cab 5.7. It was a Hot Rod in sheep’s Clothing.

[@joseiracheta3817]

My 08 stubby with a hemi hauls butt

[@WitchDRofKabul]

Michael brought up such a good point with the regular cab configuration: it's basically a mega cab. You're getting more space than you would sitting driver seat in a quad or crew cab

[@tclg1]

Loved the 2014 one, good mods there

[@flightmedic7634]

Great video Andre. This kind of content is my favorite

[@robmad0]

Enjoying the more affordable content!

[@WW-wf8tu]

Is that code for where is the action? Too much talk? Cheap way to throw out content to just stand around talking to people in front of their vehicles? 🤣 They did not call it "Dude I love My Ride" but might as well have.

[@Jdogg4089]

@@WW-wf8tu it's refreshing seeing this instead of the gazillionth $100,000+ luxury "work" truck. Just to confirm somewhat affordable actual work trucks still exist outside of the used market.

[@bruiser0159]

I had a 2010 Challenger R/T with a 5.7L HEMI for 11 years and it never seen a Shop… Not once!!! Only thing it ever needed was normal wear and tear, Brake shoes, Oil Change, Filters..That’s it.. I sold it Last Year and used some of the $$$ to get My 2022 Power Wagon..👍

[@bradleymyrick2315]

Man, I wish I could find one of these in Atlantic Canada

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Cool comparison, great job Andre!

[@dommm111]

Michael 's Stubby is my favorite.... Andre, try not to destroy more trucks

[@fritty9927]

One of your best vids in awhile. And I’m not a RAM guy!

[@aaronstatzer4570]

The 4th gens just look insanely good. Just more rugged and looks like a truck. The 5th gens just look to futuristic and not so rugged and truck looking lol. Trying to explain it nicely.

[@ImYoutubing247]

What’s crazy is those trucks start at $30,000 and as soon as you add 4WD it’s an over $7000 option. The $30,000 mark seems about right but seven grand for 4WD, base truck, previous GEN? I can’t wrap my head around that. To compare brands: Ford reg cab starts at over $33k, 4WD $40k Chevy reg cab start around $33,500 - 4WD $38,500

[@QuietDriver97]

And you can still build these out with a 3.92 rear gear ratio and a Hemi with the 8spd. Basically an R/T without the badge and lighter because of less interior features. These are Ram's best kept secret.

[@WheresHerb]

Now if they bring back the little window vent and the foot well vents.

[@Danzilly]

Michael! Reminds me of my dad! He wasn't about bell and whisles! He always drove trucks with no air and roll up windows! His last truck he owned finally had air conditioning but it was a work truck! Trucks use to be for the working man but they went the luxury route!

[@omardevonlittle3817]

All vehicles went the luxury route. An entry level Kia/hyundai will blow your mind

[@seanbutler2291]

@@omardevonlittle3817 not at all

[@omardevonlittle3817]

@@seanbutler2291 yes... If i took a 2023 camry or civic and shipped it to 1995... itd sell for S class money

[@treyroberts8124]

@@omardevonlittle3817 exactly. imagine people's reactions to the LED headlights, heated and cooled seats, leather interior, 12" infotainment, 400hp/410lb-ft, stop-start, remote start, soft drop tailgate, back-up camera, etc. etc. in my Rebel. Modern vehicles are overwhelmingly more luxurious compared to the average back then.

[@jeffreybalandra8891]

Nice review and I should of gotten a two doors. But with kids, it was hard not to get a four door.

[@markcoopers1930]

Making them squeeze in the back of the access cab and be uncomfortable builds character. Or the side facing seats in the old ranger. Ask my dad how I know

[@WheresHerb]

I have a bed topper on my 2021 Colorado. I love it and it versatile.

[@jesseobrien2641]

Funny I had a 15 ram bought new, and I did not have any delay with it going from 4 to 8 cylinder. My brother's 07 ram had a horrible delay with the cylinder switch, but that's when the system first came out. I think that guy might want to have that checked out.

[@brent7368]

Agreed.

[@tallll70]

hmmm, 06 were the first which i had and i did not even notice until like 3 years later when someone told me during tires change, but on 4th gen with dual exhaust it's audibly very noticeable and i also feel the difference if i turn it off in city where it constantly switches back and forth, much smoother without it in city

[@bigmountain7561]

Hi if you price one out on Ram Trucks without the Tow Mirrors and include all the other packages it’s about 44 and change. I have owned a Ram Quad Cab with the 392 Tow Package and today I would rather have the the Little Work Truck with all the Options except the Tow Mirrors. No Hemi just the V6. Great Videos Thank You 🙏

[@DBLOCK987]

My man was on point with the pricing!

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Great video. Really enjoy seeing "simple" trucks!

[@quicktoevil]

Drove a 2003 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 for 16 years; was an awesome truck. Today I drive a 2020 Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab and I'm very impressed with the fuel economy, ride, and the Pentastar V6 gives up nothing to the old V8. The dual OHC, multivalve, VVT Pentastar is technologically similar to Toyota's 4.7L. Thats the main reason I chose the Pentastar over a Hemi. And the clean lines of the Ram Classic are timeless.

[@Rod-vj6dd]

Maxis MT is an awesome tire. I got those exact ones also for mine and it works excellent in snow. And off road climbing up rocks. I need new pair of shoes now since they r wearing down a bit.

[@aidenhall6478]

I have some 33s on my ‘93 4Runner, and absolutely love them. I will be purchasing them again when they need it!

[@patrickseals5746]

I have the basic tradesman in a quad cab 6’ box v6 version. Love that truck. Got 28 mpg going to idaho and average 21 around town and hwy mix. Another big perk was payload. Its 1960lbs versus the v8 with 1400lbs payload. I have a 1200lbs pop up aluminum camper I put in it. Taking basic essentials and water tank at a 1/4 full I get 18 mpg in the tow haul mode on the open road. Great engine and its been in everything so parts are abundant and its east to work on because it fits in the engine bay with lots of room to spare.

[@TheLostSquadron]

These are all such awesome trucks for $31k new! What, they cost HOW much? GTFOutta here!

[@tallll70]

chrome toaster 🤣... i agree, that's what i have 😳

[@badgerpa9]

Nice to see Stubby with his brothers Danny DeVito dressed up and his tough looking older twin the Arnold Schwarzenegger muscle truck.

[@danielmaldonado258]

I have a 14 Ram Outdoorsman and it’s pushing 95k and all I’ve had to fix besides maintenance is bolts broken on exhaust manifold both sides. And I have magnafliw exhaust it’s a small body single in dual out and that eco mode sounds like crap! I do what the guy said put it on 8 and eco mode stays off. Love my truck!

[@edmundgamez2588]

This was interesting to watch. I have a 2017 dodge ram 1500 with a V8 and crew cab and a 6 1/2 ft be. I absolutely love it I bought it in 2018 with 23k miles on it for 23k out the door before taxes. I got lucky and picked it up before prices sky rocketed. I now have around 68k miles on it and have not had a single issue or complaint about it. Great truck and I definitely plan to buy another one when I one day trade out my current one.

[@colestreit1500]

AlphaRex are the best. Had mine for 3 years now and they are amazing!

[@morganwin350]

Love my kitchen aid version, although a “man’s version” in my mind should have a V8 and a long bed like mine vs black bumpers.

[@TheIamdevin]

Just to comment on the headlights,those alpharex's are no joke. In terms of aftermarket lighting the 2 options you should look at are either morimoto or alpharex

[@brycerobbins875]

I have a 2001 single cab dodge ram slt, I’ve had a lot of trucks but this one is my favorite, just needs a 5.3 and 4l80 😅

[@jesusgodinez9738]

Now I want a v6 ram 1500 4x4 this truck hace impressive power.

[@darrendaine4914]

I own a 05 Dodge ram rumblebee with the 5.7 4 wheel drive. Bought it brand new $28000

[@shitloveaduck]

Those were EXPENSIVE trucks back then. I liked that model a lot, but couldn’t justify the purchase. I was Ranching then and my truck was a commuter for my 2nd career in law enforcement. 4 days as a rancher, 4 days LEO. The commute varied over the years depending on the post and type of LEO I was, but it was always 1.5 hrs each way minimum. By 2005 I had F150s because they were the best price when bought 4 or 5 at a time. Loved those Rumble Bees though!! Nice trucks!

[@darrendaine4914]

@@shitloveaduck I bought mine brand new off the showroom floor one year old for 10000 off the sticker sticker price was 38000 and yeah that was a lot of money back then

[@NWI_Steel]

There was a cool RCSB purple "GTX" that I always wanted when I was a kid

[@jnmaher1967]

Stars of TFL, regular cab trucks, and oh Andre too.

[@sammyday3341]

Absolutely have loved my 2020 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman. In fact, I’m buying a brand new one tomorrow while I can still get the Hemi. It took some searching, but there are a few remaining on lots.

[@TouchofDepth]

I love my tradesman as well, I wish they didnt discontinue them, I wish I could afford a new one right now, what did you pay for yours in what state?

[@the_jarmel]

Andre 👏👏👏 ...HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE..HAPPY WEDNESDAY ✌️

[@craneoDeFuego077]

Single cab long bed V6 2x4 2015 owner. Love mine. Bought it used for $9k.

[@TheCoyote808]

I think a lot of the discontent about price is the costs of everything has inflated, but wages have not followed suit. When adjusting my 2007 grocery store job to today is I am essentially making less than 15 years ago and the cost of everything has gone up. And for reference, I am now an OTR Truck Driver, back then I was an 18 year old grocery store cashier.

[@allenw969]

I have a 2021 Ram 1500 crew cab with the 5.7 V-8 and e-Torque. I really like the drive train; it feels very responsive in any conditions. It also has more power than my 2020 Silverado with the 5.3 V-8. (Both trucks have an 8-speed automatic.)

[@johndel2697]

Old trucks are rough, new trucks are refined . Both get the job done

[@backcountrypipe]

The guy in the first interview was awesome. Really enjoyed listening to his point of view. Regards Mark

[@fontuckyslim]

Love videos about "regular guy" trucks. I'm not hating on the TRX or the Power Wagon, I just drive a HEMI SLT 4x4 cause that's what fits my budget.

[@theoutdoorsman7408]

I love my ram 2012 5.7 Has that dumb eco mode lol solenoid went bad when I was pulling out of a parking lot. Goes into limp home mode so your stuck in fourth gear. About 900 bucks to get it fixed. But at least on mine I noticed how much smoother and less of a delay there was after I got it replaced. It had been slightly bad since I got it a little over a year ago

[@HeCute_]

that old guy is cool. just a man who loves truck and his dog. i love that

[@craigquann]

That's a nice truck especially if you use it for funzies...🤣. Not bad for a nice trail truck or overlanding. It's getting harder to find SCSB trucks.

[@danielleclare2938]

My 06 Durango has the same rear suspension with the coils. It is very smooth, not bouncy. Did not realize the trucks had the same thought all were leaf springs. Interesting in the past all Dodge cars had leaf springs even the huge New Yorkers and Imperials. Now the trucks have coils go figure.

[@AJP2565]

This guy is awesome and on the mark too.

[@slowmo110]

nothing like a single cab! 😍

[@igorbelozorovich2156]

Great video!Excellent points. I have Ram 1500 Regular Cab 3.6 Night Edition 2015. I love it. 110K.

[@PinealPinePineapple]

The V8 truck would greatly benefit from a dashboard tuner

[@jdgimpa]

The MDS system has been on Ram trucks since 2006. My 2007 has 140thousand with no issues with the MDS system.