New Mopar for my fleet, finally got my tow vehicle!

[JH27N0B]

I ordered a new Ram back in late February and despite all the issues we keep hearing about with manufacturing due to component shortages, it actually arrived about a month before I had initially been told to expect it!
It's a Ram 2500 Big Horn, I went with gas because diesel engines have too many emissions things going on now, not to mention the extra $9000-10,000 cost for the Cummins option will pay for a lot of gasoline, more than making up for the lower gas mileage I estimate.
Reviews I read on the 6.4 say it tows great, so no concerns it will struggle pulling an enclosed 24' with E body in it.
Got a friends and family code from a member on Moparts so the price was decent.  And since I ordered it, it even has my name on the window sticker!
Now I have to find a trailer, and learn how to back up with it without making a fool of myself and ending up the subject of Youtube videos. 

[Skdmark]

Congrats on the new ride. Hope it serves you well.

[7E-Bodies]

For Heaven's sake, GRAB THAT BROADCAST SHEET!!!

[JH27N0B]

Broadcast sheet you say?  It's all online these days!
https://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/BuildSheetServlet?vin=3C6UR5DJ6MG624501

BTW, I was told you can find broadcast sheets going back over 20 years by using this link.  I haven't tried it with my 2014 Dart or 2009 Challenger yet though to see if it works.
https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing

[7E-Bodies]

I bought my current 2012 Ram new. Maybe I should try it. After all, it's a Hemi ya know

[JH27N0B]

If it works for your truck, print it up and then 30 years from now when your truck is a collector piece, it will increase its value 20%! 

[Challenger in NC]

I just got a RAM as well and love it so far. I see you ordered the RamBox, thats a cool feature. Good looking truck!

[torredcuda]

Nice looking Ram. I love my `17 1500 but thinking of trading it in as it already has 75k on it and if I do will most likely be upgrading to a 2500.

[cuda hunter]

My only issue with the 6.4 is that it is sluggish compared to the 5.7.   Stock of course.   

[Brads70]

Nice looking rig! Enjoy the miles ahead! 

[JH27N0B]

My only issue with the 6.4 is that it is sluggish compared to the 5.7.   Stock of course.

Even with the most recent ones?  I've heard some complaints about the 6.4/6 speed auto drivetrain but the 8 speed in the latest generation Rams is getting positive reviews as being a big improvement.
I've got only 2 complaints about my truck so far.  Biggest complaint, which I will resolve, is egress.  I'm tall and passed on getting running boards, but I'm having trouble getting in my truck!  I can't believe how high it sits.  I've gotta get some aftermarket running boards.  In fact I'm thinking of getting those cool motorized ones that fold up when parked or in motion.  There is a factory version, but only on the top trim level not Big Horn.  There's aftermarket motorized ones though, not cheap.
I wasn't excited about the factory option ones for Big Horn.  They are chrome and I've heard they get slippery when wet or icy.
The other complaint is it's hard to maneuver into parking behind my house, it's a tight squeeze and situational awareness along the sides is difficult, I'll get used to it though.
I've been warned over the years that 3/4 tons ride harsh except with a load of bricks or gravel or something in the bed, but this truck rides pretty decent empty.  I think the engineers have optimized suspension designs in recent years and they now ride much better than older 3/4 tons.  I don't have air suspension either, tempting but I was working to keep the cost under control.
I can't wait to try it out pulling a trailer! I'll complain about it only having a 31 gallon tank when I do tow a trailer though! 

[RUNCHARGER]

Nice: I've had a few older Cummins and they were great but today I would buy the gasser as well unless towing more than 5,000 miles per year in mountainous country.

[cuda hunter]

My only issue with the 6.4 is that it is sluggish compared to the 5.7.   Stock of course.

Even with the most recent ones?  I've heard some complaints about the 6.4/6 speed auto drivetrain but the 8 speed in the latest generation Rams is getting positive reviews as being a big improvement.
I've got only 2 complaints about my truck so far.  Biggest complaint, which I will resolve, is egress.  I'm tall and passed on getting running boards, but I'm having trouble getting in my truck!  I can't believe how high it sits.  I've gotta get some aftermarket running boards.  In fact I'm thinking of getting those cool motorized ones that fold up when parked or in motion.  There is a factory version, but only on the top trim level not Big Horn.  There's aftermarket motorized ones though, not cheap.
I wasn't excited about the factory option ones for Big Horn.  They are chrome and I've heard they get slippery when wet or icy.
The other complaint is it's hard to maneuver into parking behind my house, it's a tight squeeze and situational awareness along the sides is difficult, I'll get used to it though.
I've been warned over the years that 3/4 tons ride harsh except with a load of bricks or gravel or something in the bed, but this truck rides pretty decent empty.  I think the engineers have optimized suspension designs in recent years and they now ride much better than older 3/4 tons.  I don't have air suspension either, tempting but I was working to keep the cost under control.
I can't wait to try it out pulling a trailer! I'll complain about it only having a 31 gallon tank when I do tow a trailer though! 

Yes, even the new one and with the 8 speed.  I love the truck, not mine, my good friends.  I fish with him quite often and he has a huge rig to pull.  Pulls awesome!  Love it for pulling.  Not terrible as a regular truck.
  The factory motorized running boards can come in black as well.  I like them, but I don't.  I still jump in and jump out so they are a little slow to maneuver out for me at this age in my life.  I'm sure another ten years I won't be jumping in and out any longer. 
The black automated running boards don't get slick and I have also heard the chrome ones get super slick. 
The truck is the top of the line so it has everything. 
Love the thing.  I honestly like the 1500 I was driving way more.  But for towing, that 2500 is sweet! 

[70 Top Banana]

Nice truck and congrats!

[GrandpaKevin]

Nice looking truck.

Good choice on the brand new gasser over the diesel as the CP4 injection pump in the 2019 and newer diesel Rams are a high dollar time bomb waiting to go off. Class action law suits are flying.... http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/engine/what-is-cp4-failure/