2022 Ram HD Builds and orders - Post and discuss your TRUCK order here! ** NEW USERS READ POST #1 **

[RAM_Dad]

I doubt there is a CCLB 2500 in existence with 3500lbs of payload. That would be one bare bones truck if so.

Figure out what you need and let that determine.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I got ya, I'm coming off of a 2012 ram 1500 max tow 8500lbs, payload around the 1930lbs 3.21 axle.

2500 im looking at should be the 3530lbs payload with 16520lbs max tow.

3500 little over kill for what i need.


I've been digging into the 3.73 vs 4.10 axle and i'm still on the fence. I've read every forum discussion about it. Still not sure what to do.

If I go with the 3.73 I will give up towing capacity down to 14k lbs. But read i'll get better MPG.

I barely drive my truck as it is and my 2012 ram 1500 had 88K miles on it, so 9 years old and under 10k miles a year.
I tow a 30' TT and looking to go bigger. any one have tips for real work MPG for the 3.73 vs 4.10

if its minimal I really don't care.

That's max payload on a stripped tradesman 4x2 8' Hemi truck.

4x4 max is around 3120..

You looking at US market numbers?

 

[eastTOwest]

Agreed. Could you tow it with a 2500? Sure, probably. Should you? Not if you have to. Get the 3500 and upgrade the suspension if you don’t like the ride.

Couldn't agree more with these two. Once you start to crunch a few numbers, actually get true weights of your camper and all the crud you stuff in it people are really dancing with the devil with being over loaded.

 

[JoeTal]

Are you talking about getting a diesel or gas?

gas

 

[dm6]

gas

I think people here may have been under the assumption you were going with a diesel which would have a payload around 2,000 on a 2500. With the gas, you will be close to 3,000 which should be plenty for a 30' TT. If you ever plan on getting a big 5th wheel or something in the future, then you might want a 3500, but even if the TT has a heavy tongue weight of 1,000-1,200 pounds or so, you will still have 1,700 or so payload left over for your family and any other gear you throw in the truck.

 

[RAM_Dad]

Yeah, it'll depend on trim and options. I've seen a Gasser 2500 all the way down to 2200 lbs, but more commonly 2400-2800 for a Laramie/Limited and 2600-3000 for Big Horn. Assuming CCLB, mega cab would lower that.

 

[JoeTal]

I think people here may have been under the assumption you were going with a diesel which would have a payload around 2,000 on a 2500. With the gas, you will be close to 3,000 which should be plenty for a 30' TT. If you ever plan on getting a big 5th wheel or something in the future, then you might want a 3500, but even if the TT has a heavy tongue weight of 1,000-1,200 pounds or so, you will still have 1,700 or so payload left over for your family and any other gear you throw in the truck.

my bad on the confusion. over looked that important feature. lol

 

[msoto]

Hello everyone, just placed an order with Sandi. She is amazing to work with and very patient. Best customer service I’ve had in a while. Only thing we weren’t sure about was the xh7 tow mode camera. No info about it yet

 

[Cummins0867]

My guess with knowing how Ram works having bought a few Ram trucks.....and got promised but didn't receive the wiring/camera on my 2019 Ram 3500 SRW. When it was promised to me in a package it was advertised in the towing tech package as a WIRELESS camera.....didn't get it.....then when it finally came out it was a WIRED camera........With the XH7 it says WIRED on your order invoice, it will come with the wiring and camera for your trailer. The trailer will have to be wired with that wiring harness and the camera mounted on the rear of your trailer. Then when it's all hooked up and you put your truck into Tow-Mode the picture/view behind your trailer will appear in the trucks review mirror. I do like that idea of NOT having it on the radio screen. I have my 5th wheel Riverstone Furrion trailer cameras (really good wireless camera system...a little pricey but worth the money) on a separate screen. In theory I thought I wanted it ALL on my radio screen......believe me you don't....as there's too much going on while rolling down the road....on the radio screen with NAV, temp controls, radio settings etc... When you want to view the trailer camera's you will need them like right now.....and won't have time to get to the correct screen when you want to change lanes, exit or just want to know whos behind you. By having it on a separate screen its so much better and easier driving as all you have to do is drive and glance at the separate screen change lanes...etc......just my 2 cents and experience.

 

[Myfast70]

You’ll hear back from her really quickly, once she’s in. She’s really good about replying.

Got my truck ordered yesterday thru Sandi and as expected it was a very smooth transaction!!

I do have a question for the group, does the Snow Chief Group change the springs on the truck at a beefier version? I have read that it does and others say it doesn't? Can any verify?

Thanks!

 

[Cummins0867]

Got my truck ordered yesterday thru Sandi and as expected it was a very smooth transaction!!

I do have a question for the group, does the Snow Chief Group change the springs on the truck at a beefier version? I have read that it does and others say it doesn't? Can any verify?

Thanks!

I do think the older 2018 and older did say something about HD springs.....with the 2019 and newer I don't know....I couldn't find anything different when I compared one with a non-snow chief group on their equipment listings. See link below slide 17 it tells you all that comes with it and what you can't get (DRW, Night edition etc...) if you order that group. With and without also show HD Front and rear shock absorbers. I know it says fleet but both are optioned out the same.

https://www.fcausfleet.com/content/dam/fca-fleet/na/fleet/en_us/shopping-tools/brochures-literature/docs/buyers-guide/2021/2021_Ram_Heady_Duty_Buyers-guide.pdf

 

[Shooter88]

Just finalized my order with Sandi from Mark Dodge. Super easy and simple to do. Pretty far from the house, but all my experiences with dealers in the North East have been painfully crappy. Had one dealer a few years back offer me $35.00 off(yes 35 bucks) on a rig that had an asking price well above high market value. For me, worth having it shipped or taking a week or two off to spend some time in LA.

Finalizing my order with Sandi as we speak. I live in PA and the PA/MD dealers are awful. Praying these orders move quick!

 

[Cummins0867]

Finalizing my order with Sandi as we speak. I live in PA and the PA/MD dealers are awful. Praying these orders move quick!

They don't start building the 22's until July 26th. That will give them time to get all parts together etc...Once they start it should go pretty fast.

 

[beckty85]

They don't start building the 22's until July 26th. That will give them time to get all parts together etc...Once they start it should go pretty fast.

That’s what I am hoping for, that they are ready to hit the ground running on the 26th. Was supposed to sell my current truck to carmax last weekend but decided to keep it till the end of the month. Figured I’ll let it go before I have to pony up the money for CA tags in July.

 

[Cummins0867]

That’s what I am hoping for, that they are ready to hit the ground running on the 26th. Was supposed to sell my current truck to carmax last weekend but decided to keep it till the end of the month. Figured I’ll let it go before I have to pony up the money for CA tags in July.

I did the same thing last month....I sold my 2019 SRW last month as it's value went up 5K from the previous month. I need a DRW but not until about a year from now....so I'm going to order one in October of this year. I basically want the same truck I had (loaded up Laramie) except a DRW. My PA tags were due in July. I used the truck for two years put 16K on it and got just about what I paid for it. I sold it back to my dealer....he turned around and sold it in less than a week for about 1K less than I paid for it....its crazy how much the values went up on these trucks.

 

[Taleraas02]

For those of you who have placed 2022 orders w/Sandi, have you discussed the shipping option at all? If so, what was the rate? I'm in CA and, even with the likely cost of shipping, she still may be the cheapest option that I've seen in this thread. I've debated fly/drive, but that's a 30+ hr drive by myself, and might just rather ship it.

Also, unrelated, but also for those of you who have a 2022 order in: what happens if the options change when Ram finally announces things? Or do the dealers know the options definitively, just not pricing? Primarily concerned with any last-minute surprises, as I'm ready to email her but have been holding off the last couple weeks hoping the final word would come out re: options and pricing from Ram.

 

[sconym]

I probably have one of (if not the) earliest 2022 orders so far. I ordered mine around 9 am the morning after RAM stopped taking orders on the 2021 models. Ordered on May 7, got VIN on May 11. Just like everyone else, still no information. D status. No details as far as pricing, any enhancements, or delivery times. I ordered a 3500 Laramie Crew Cab with a ton of options. Will be replacing a 2016 3500 Laramie Crew Cab. I will post the build sheet when I get back home tonight. I hate the waiting game!!!!

 

[beckty85]

I did the same thing last month....I sold my 2019 SRW last month as it's value went up 5K from the previous month. I need a DRW but not until about a year from now....so I'm going to order one in October of this year. I basically want the same truck I had (loaded up Laramie) except a DRW.

For those of you who have placed 2022 orders w/Sandi, have you discussed the shipping option at all? If so, what was the rate? I'm in CA and, even with the likely cost of shipping, she still may be the cheapest option that I've seen in this thread. I've debated fly/drive, but that's a 30+ hr drive by myself, and might just rather ship it.

Also, unrelated, but also for those of you who have a 2022 order in: what happens if the options change when Ram finally announces things? Or do the dealers know the options definitively, just not pricing? Primarily concerned with any last-minute surprises, as I'm ready to email her but have been holding off the last couple weeks hoping the final word would come out re: options and pricing from Ram.

I haven’t discussed the shipping with her yet, I have already gotten a bunch of quotes ranging from 1350-1600 on my own. I’ll have her price it when it gets closer. They will do like 250 miles for free. She said I could fly into Houston and they would meet me there. I am also in Ca. About 2 miles from the ocean , 1900 mile drive home for me.

 

[CDNgoat]

I got ya, I'm coming off of a 2012 ram 1500 max tow 8500lbs, payload around the 1930lbs 3.21 axle.

2500 im looking at should be the 3530lbs payload with 16520lbs max tow.

3500 little over kill for what i need.


I've been digging into the 3.73 vs 4.10 axle and i'm still on the fence. I've read every forum discussion about it. Still not sure what to do.

If I go with the 3.73 I will give up towing capacity down to 14k lbs. But read i'll get better MPG.

I barely drive my truck as it is and my 2012 ram 1500 had 88K miles on it, so 9 years old and under 10k miles a year.
I tow a 30' TT and looking to go bigger. any one have tips for real work MPG for the 3.73 vs 4.10

if its minimal I really don't care.

A 2500 with 3500 payload where?

 

[CDNgoat]

My guess with knowing how Ram works having bought a few Ram trucks.....and got promised but didn't receive the wiring/camera on my 2019 Ram 3500 SRW. When it was promised to me in a package it was advertised in the towing tech package as a WIRELESS camera.....didn't get it.....then when it finally came out it was a WIRED camera........With the XH7 it says WIRED on your order invoice, it will come with the wiring and camera for your trailer. The trailer will have to be wired with that wiring harness and the camera mounted on the rear of your trailer. Then when it's all hooked up and you put your truck into Tow-Mode the picture/view behind your trailer will appear in the trucks review mirror. I do like that idea of NOT having it on the radio screen. I have my 5th wheel Riverstone Furrion trailer cameras (really good wireless camera system...a little pricey but worth the money) on a separate screen. In theory I thought I wanted it ALL on my radio screen......believe me you don't....as there's too much going on while rolling down the road....on the radio screen with NAV, temp controls, radio settings etc... When you want to view the trailer camera's you will need them like right now.....and won't have time to get to the correct screen when you want to change lanes, exit or just want to know whos behind you. By having it on a separate screen its so much better and easier driving as all you have to do is drive and glance at the separate screen change lanes...etc......just my 2 cents and experience.

Can this be added to a 2021 I didn,t think it would show in the review mirror cool