....and I love it.
Ordered it on 10/19....picked it up last Tuesday the 15th. (Full time-line is listed in a separate thread.)
2021 RAM 2500 Mega Cab, 6.4L hemi, 4wd, Ramboxes, 4:10 with limited slip, Towing Package, Towing Technology Group, Laramie Level 2, Safety Group, Off-Road Package, Night Edition, Granite Chrystal Metallic, Retractable Running Boards.
I previously had a 2017 Ram 2500 laramie, and a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie.
Mods (so far):
Replaced the OEM Firestones with Falken Wildpeak AT3W (not that AT3WA OEM crap the that comes on trucks) 35x12.5R20 tires on the OEM 20" Night Rims.
B&W Turn-over Gooseneck hitch. GNRK1320
Curt Gooseneck wiring adapter 56070
ReTrax PRO MX 80235
Ive had it a week, now and have put just over 700 miles on it. I am very VERY impressed with the ride quality...smooth and quiet. MUCH better than my 2017 2500 and I would say very comparable with my 2019 1500. The Bilstein shock REALLY make a huge difference.
The 35x12.5 wildpeaks give only very slight rub on MAX left-turn. If I werent listening and feeling for it, I probably wouldnt notice it, at all. I've used Wildpeaks, KO2's, Ridge Grapplers, Even Sumitomo's, in the past. I'm very happy with my AT3W tire choice.
My previous 2500 was a Sport/Black edition that I bought off the lot because, while I did months of research, I didnt know what to research FOR. The Sport had a 3:73 rear end and only had a towing capacity of just over 12k.....only slightly better than my 1500 which had 11.4k. This 2021 2500, has a 4:10 rear end and a towing capacity of 16,600#; I designed it specifically for towing because I hope (and plan) to get into hot-shotting....finger crossed.
Yes, there are plenty of truck that certainly have higher towing capacity and higher payload. But I do not have nor do I want a CDL. So I wanted the best truck (for me) that would be practical for staying under 26,001#. Truck GVWR of 10,000# and I'll find just the right gooseneck rated at 16,000.
None of that is very relevant to my week with my 2021. Ive done some light towing, 6000-7000# bumper-pull deck-over. Effortless. 8000# bumper-pull dump trailer with about 2k on board. Effortless.
There are some insignificant issues, so far. I mention them here for others to use as comparison. I certianly dont look for thinks to snivel about. I'll have the squawk-list addressed when I take it in for service:
- on-board OAT (outside air temp) hangs-up on whatever temp it first reads in the mornings...and then shows that same temp alllll day long.
- dash-board air vent nearest the drivers door only open about 25% and has very restricted air flow.
- rear parking sensor constantly alerts (whenerver in reverse) even when theres nothing back there.
- Drivers side rambox (I like to call em saddle-bags) snags on something when I try to open it.
- Both ramboxes (saddle bags) dont close completely. Factory left them adjusted for a loose close. This may be an attempt to address the known issue of the rambox lids warping in the heat and turning banana-shaped. (see seperate thread on this known issue). This is only my speculation.
In summary...I am very happy.
I'll update again...when the time comes.
Happy Trails, yall.
Ordered it on 10/19....picked it up last Tuesday the 15th. (Full time-line is listed in a separate thread.)
2021 RAM 2500 Mega Cab, 6.4L hemi, 4wd, Ramboxes, 4:10 with limited slip, Towing Package, Towing Technology Group, Laramie Level 2, Safety Group, Off-Road Package, Night Edition, Granite Chrystal Metallic, Retractable Running Boards.
I previously had a 2017 Ram 2500 laramie, and a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie.
Mods (so far):
Replaced the OEM Firestones with Falken Wildpeak AT3W (not that AT3WA OEM crap the that comes on trucks) 35x12.5R20 tires on the OEM 20" Night Rims.
B&W Turn-over Gooseneck hitch. GNRK1320
Curt Gooseneck wiring adapter 56070
ReTrax PRO MX 80235
Ive had it a week, now and have put just over 700 miles on it. I am very VERY impressed with the ride quality...smooth and quiet. MUCH better than my 2017 2500 and I would say very comparable with my 2019 1500. The Bilstein shock REALLY make a huge difference.
The 35x12.5 wildpeaks give only very slight rub on MAX left-turn. If I werent listening and feeling for it, I probably wouldnt notice it, at all. I've used Wildpeaks, KO2's, Ridge Grapplers, Even Sumitomo's, in the past. I'm very happy with my AT3W tire choice.
My previous 2500 was a Sport/Black edition that I bought off the lot because, while I did months of research, I didnt know what to research FOR. The Sport had a 3:73 rear end and only had a towing capacity of just over 12k.....only slightly better than my 1500 which had 11.4k. This 2021 2500, has a 4:10 rear end and a towing capacity of 16,600#; I designed it specifically for towing because I hope (and plan) to get into hot-shotting....finger crossed.
Yes, there are plenty of truck that certainly have higher towing capacity and higher payload. But I do not have nor do I want a CDL. So I wanted the best truck (for me) that would be practical for staying under 26,001#. Truck GVWR of 10,000# and I'll find just the right gooseneck rated at 16,000.
None of that is very relevant to my week with my 2021. Ive done some light towing, 6000-7000# bumper-pull deck-over. Effortless. 8000# bumper-pull dump trailer with about 2k on board. Effortless.
There are some insignificant issues, so far. I mention them here for others to use as comparison. I certianly dont look for thinks to snivel about. I'll have the squawk-list addressed when I take it in for service:
- on-board OAT (outside air temp) hangs-up on whatever temp it first reads in the mornings...and then shows that same temp alllll day long.
- dash-board air vent nearest the drivers door only open about 25% and has very restricted air flow.
- rear parking sensor constantly alerts (whenerver in reverse) even when theres nothing back there.
- Drivers side rambox (I like to call em saddle-bags) snags on something when I try to open it.
- Both ramboxes (saddle bags) dont close completely. Factory left them adjusted for a loose close. This may be an attempt to address the known issue of the rambox lids warping in the heat and turning banana-shaped. (see seperate thread on this known issue). This is only my speculation.
In summary...I am very happy.
I'll update again...when the time comes.
Happy Trails, yall.