SFAngus
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone-
I'm new to the forum, and wanted to start a thread to document the progress on my new truck.
I'm coming from a 2018 Ecodiesel, and decided to pull the trigger on my dream truck.
I've been looking around for a few months, evr since I saw the used truck prices on the Ecodiesels, and realized that it would be a good time to sell my truck.
My primary reason for upgrading initially was to get the MegaCab. I have three young girls (8, 5, and 2) that I take on a lot of trips, so I wanted the extra cab room.
I also liked the idea of upgrading to a Cummins, having already driven the baby diesel.
A lot of our trips involve towing travel trailers. We currently rent them, as we don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to change that soon.
The Ecodiesel has been surprisingly good at towing, but it still gets a little overwhelmed sometimes with some of the bigger trailers, so I figured the HD truck will be even better.
I was initially looking at the 2500's, but I liked the idea of getting the high output Cummins with the Aisin, so I figured I might as well go with the 3500... and if I'm getting a 3500, I might as well get a dually, right? I can't honestly say that I have a need for the Dually, but I've always wanted one since I was a kid, so I figured why not, right?
After going through the build process online I decided that I wanted a very specific combination of features, which proved to be rather hard to find at dealerships.
I wanted a two tone with brown leather, with just about every single option, including the air suspension and upfitter switches.
This proved to be an exceedingly difficult truck to find, but I stumbled across one on cars.com, located at Rockwall Dodge in Texas.
Here's the specs on the truck:
2021 Ram 3500
Longhorn Limited
Diamond Black with two-tone RV match brown paint
Cattle Tan leather seats
Cummins HO
Dual Rear Wheels
Air suspension
Towing technology group
Safety group
Protection group
5th wheel prep (this is the only option it has that I would have passed on, as I have no plans to ever tow a 5th wheel)
Longhorn Level 1 group
4.10 axle ratio
Sunroof
Auxiliary switches
Dual alternators (440 amps)
I contacted the dealership, bought it online, and it's currently being shipped to me in California right now.
I'm planning on installing an RSI smart cap as soon as it arrives, so that we'll be ready for our next camping trip in April.
I look forward to updating you all here with my progress as I build up the truck the way that I want it.
I hope you all enjoy, and thanks to everyone who posts on here... I've already learned a lot by reading through old threads.
-Angus
For anyone who is following, I'm adding a list here for your own shopping convenience, so that you can see the list of modifications.
Updated List of Modifications:
Interior:
-Weathertech Digital Fit Floor Liners (Part #'s Front: 4415451 Rear: 4415453).
-ProClip Angled Dash Mount for Ram (Part# 855441)
-ProClip Universal holder for small/medium cases (Part #711042)
-KYKR screen protector
-President Bill CB Radio
-Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio bundle from Northridge 4x4 (Part #MLRMXT275VP4)
Exterior:
-WeatherTech Mudflaps (Front and rear, Part Number: 110109-120116)
-Aluminum DEF and Fuel caps
-Truxedo Tonneau cover (sold)
-RSi Smart Cap
-Bed Carpet Kit
-BedRug Bed Mat (Part #BMT02SBS)
-Paint Protection Film for front clip and dually fenders
-CeramicPro Ceramic Coating
-35% front ceramic window tint
-15% rear ceramic window tint
-Curt hitch lock (Part #23519)
-TGL solid steel hitch step
-B&W Tow and Stow receiver - 7" drop
-EGR In-Channel window visors (Part #572861)
Electrical:
-Curt replacement 7-pin wiring harness (#56601) (Amazon link HERE)
-6 way blade fuse box holder (Amazon link HERE)
-Nilight 5 gang 3 pin rocker switch (Amazon link HERE)
-Nilight 8-piece LED light string kit (Amazon link HERE)
-Dual USB Switched Power Outlet (Amazon link HERE)
Miscellaneous Accessories:
-Innofox 2-pack Magnetic LED Work Lights (Amazon link HERE)
-Noco Boost HD 2000 amp Jump Starter (Amazon link HERE)
Performance:
-Banks PedalMonster
I'm new to the forum, and wanted to start a thread to document the progress on my new truck.
I'm coming from a 2018 Ecodiesel, and decided to pull the trigger on my dream truck.
I've been looking around for a few months, evr since I saw the used truck prices on the Ecodiesels, and realized that it would be a good time to sell my truck.
My primary reason for upgrading initially was to get the MegaCab. I have three young girls (8, 5, and 2) that I take on a lot of trips, so I wanted the extra cab room.
I also liked the idea of upgrading to a Cummins, having already driven the baby diesel.
A lot of our trips involve towing travel trailers. We currently rent them, as we don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to change that soon.
The Ecodiesel has been surprisingly good at towing, but it still gets a little overwhelmed sometimes with some of the bigger trailers, so I figured the HD truck will be even better.
I was initially looking at the 2500's, but I liked the idea of getting the high output Cummins with the Aisin, so I figured I might as well go with the 3500... and if I'm getting a 3500, I might as well get a dually, right? I can't honestly say that I have a need for the Dually, but I've always wanted one since I was a kid, so I figured why not, right?
After going through the build process online I decided that I wanted a very specific combination of features, which proved to be rather hard to find at dealerships.
I wanted a two tone with brown leather, with just about every single option, including the air suspension and upfitter switches.
This proved to be an exceedingly difficult truck to find, but I stumbled across one on cars.com, located at Rockwall Dodge in Texas.
Here's the specs on the truck:
2021 Ram 3500
Longhorn Limited
Diamond Black with two-tone RV match brown paint
Cattle Tan leather seats
Cummins HO
Dual Rear Wheels
Air suspension
Towing technology group
Safety group
Protection group
5th wheel prep (this is the only option it has that I would have passed on, as I have no plans to ever tow a 5th wheel)
Longhorn Level 1 group
4.10 axle ratio
Sunroof
Auxiliary switches
Dual alternators (440 amps)
I contacted the dealership, bought it online, and it's currently being shipped to me in California right now.
I'm planning on installing an RSI smart cap as soon as it arrives, so that we'll be ready for our next camping trip in April.
I look forward to updating you all here with my progress as I build up the truck the way that I want it.
I hope you all enjoy, and thanks to everyone who posts on here... I've already learned a lot by reading through old threads.
-Angus
For anyone who is following, I'm adding a list here for your own shopping convenience, so that you can see the list of modifications.
Updated List of Modifications:
Interior:
-Weathertech Digital Fit Floor Liners (Part #'s Front: 4415451 Rear: 4415453).
-ProClip Angled Dash Mount for Ram (Part# 855441)
-ProClip Universal holder for small/medium cases (Part #711042)
-KYKR screen protector
-President Bill CB Radio
-Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio bundle from Northridge 4x4 (Part #MLRMXT275VP4)
Exterior:
-WeatherTech Mudflaps (Front and rear, Part Number: 110109-120116)
-Aluminum DEF and Fuel caps
-Truxedo Tonneau cover (sold)
-RSi Smart Cap
-Bed Carpet Kit
-BedRug Bed Mat (Part #BMT02SBS)
-Paint Protection Film for front clip and dually fenders
-CeramicPro Ceramic Coating
-35% front ceramic window tint
-15% rear ceramic window tint
-Curt hitch lock (Part #23519)
-TGL solid steel hitch step
-B&W Tow and Stow receiver - 7" drop
-EGR In-Channel window visors (Part #572861)
Electrical:
-Curt replacement 7-pin wiring harness (#56601) (Amazon link HERE)
-6 way blade fuse box holder (Amazon link HERE)
-Nilight 5 gang 3 pin rocker switch (Amazon link HERE)
-Nilight 8-piece LED light string kit (Amazon link HERE)
-Dual USB Switched Power Outlet (Amazon link HERE)
Miscellaneous Accessories:
-Innofox 2-pack Magnetic LED Work Lights (Amazon link HERE)
-Noco Boost HD 2000 amp Jump Starter (Amazon link HERE)
Performance:
-Banks PedalMonster
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