vanatee2000
Observer
Nice gen 2.5 montero
Why no Ram 1500 Builds!
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vanatee2000
Observer
I just bought a 2020 ram 1500 and will create a mild build thread soon. Wont be too much to add, as it's a solid platform (though a bit long!) Build a low profile bed rack for my rtt for about $100 and no welding, which I documented and will include. Then I'll do solar, add my fridge, come up with a bed rail system, throw on a lift and get some sliders and I'll be good to go I think. One drawback is that with the crew cab and 6'4" bed, I actually have a longer wheelbase than the crew cab 2500 but and not as high off the ground
phsycle
Adventurer
True, but the interior dimensions of the new gen Ram 1500 is closer to the Megacab 2500 (which has a longer wheelbase) than the crewcab.
Shovel
Dreaming Ape
Thanks!
That was on the day I bought it from a salvage auction; looked a bit more like this when I sold it to cover some medical and moving expenses
To keep it ever so slightly on topic here's a size comparison with a Ram 1500.
Both vehicles are wearing the same size tires (LT285/70R17)
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
It took me a minute to learn how the eco mode liked to be driven. Once you figure out how to tickle the skinny pedal, it doesn't hunt for gears and cylinders. And boy-howdy, the HEMI growl when you romp on it is very satisfying.
All that and I'm averaging about 19.5 mpg.
The more I drive it, the more I like it. Very happy with the RAM.
Highlander
The Good Shepherd
I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
www.thedrive.com
Has anyone got a good experiences with the RAM diesels?
I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Is 1,000 miles on a tank of fuel actually possible in the real world? Yes—and then some.
www.thedrive.com
Has anyone got a good experiences with the RAM diesels?
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
They had one at the dealership when I bought my 1500 at the end of May --- right color, wrong package for me. They were discounting it even more than the truck I bought but it was just too pimped-out for my liking. Moon roof, 20" wheels, etc.I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Is 1,000 miles on a tank of fuel actually possible in the real world? Yes—and then some.
Has anyone got a good experiences with the RAM diesels?
They were giving about $15,000 off retail and it really had me thinking about it.
verdesard0g
Search and Rescue first responder
Yeah
Yeah! I love my 2006 CTD, over 200,00 miles and counting!
I don't think I've ever owned a 1/2 ton truck.
I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Is 1,000 miles on a tank of fuel actually possible in the real world? Yes—and then some.
Has anyone got a good experiences with the RAM diesels?
Yeah! I love my 2006 CTD, over 200,00 miles and counting!
I don't think I've ever owned a 1/2 ton truck.
Recommended books for Overlanding
Pretty sure the eco diesel is complete crap, under sized rod bearings that eat themselves at 100k miles! Unless you step to the 3/4 or 1 ton gas is the way to go!I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
I Drove 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank in the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Is 1,000 miles on a tank of fuel actually possible in the real world? Yes—and then some.
Has anyone got a good experiences with the RAM diesels?
Highlander
The Good Shepherd
Didn’t RAM say the second generation Eco diesel is a totally redesigned engine with the issues addressed?
Also it is very hard to find diesel on lower trims. My coworker, who is from Sweden and has always had diesel trucks, was looking for a stripped down RAM with a diesel engine and couldn’t find it. He could build it on the website but nothing was available within 500 miles.
Also it is very hard to find diesel on lower trims. My coworker, who is from Sweden and has always had diesel trucks, was looking for a stripped down RAM with a diesel engine and couldn’t find it. He could build it on the website but nothing was available within 500 miles.
outdoorco75
New member
What did you end up going with? I am toying with a 2021 Rebel or F150. I live at elevation so the Ecoboost would be nice, but the Rebel out of the box is so much more capable in my opinion.
MG99
New member
I look forward to seeing your bed rack and build thread.
outdoorco75
New member
So the Rebel starts at 1750 before options. I guess it is because of the beefier wheels to start, suspension and skids amongst other things. I test drove a loaded one and the sticker said 1371 lbs. Hoping that a model without sunroof, bed boxes will get 100 lbs back. I live in CO and want something fully capable off the lot since I don't have the time or know how to do suspension mods in my garage.
outdoorco75
New member
But aren’t Tacoma payloads sub 1000 lbs? Why do they have any business being loaded up?Because the majority of the folks that have built up 1/2 tons for camping/exploring are realizing their payload capacity is surprisingly light so you're seeing more and more folks step up to 3/4 and 1 tons.
Myself included
It's funny. GVWR has always been a thing.
Seems folks in general only seemed to really start paying much mind to it in the last couple years.
Hence the lean towards 3/4 and 1 tons of recent. I cringe every time i see a Tacoma with a loaded FWC or similar on it, wayyyy over the limits. Response usually: "Nah, they told me i just needed airbags and E rated tires" ummmmm That's not how math works! hahaha
Browse the classifieds and you'll see Tacomas and half tons for sale over and over again, and usually have verbiage along the lines of "Moving up to....", etc..
You'll almost never see a 3/4 or 1 ton for sale with someone saying "I want a smaller truck" just saying
Half tons have their place in the world, but built up and loaded with gear isnt it.
That's my unsolicited .02
