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I should have posted this earlier. Local RV show at the fair grounds. I enjoy eating at Sunshine Saloon if anyone is interested in getting together while out at the show. I am not really connected to the show - just live nearby and go sometimes for fun. A couple of links...

I am thinking about buying one of these portable diesel heaters - not necessarily this brand or model - but the concept is the same. The main limitation of all of them is the 1 - 2 gallon fuel capacity. That is only 1 - 2 days worth. My truck bed will be pretty full of stuff, so I prefer to...

I have been involved in some van projects where we added 24 and 48 volt alternators. The 48 volt work, but it can be a lot more complex than 24 volt versions due to products availability. Since my auxiliary battery pack will be 24 volt, gathering together info on what it takes to add on an...

Kicking around ideas. Truck in question - 2025 or newer 3500 SRW Megacab Tire stock LT 275 / 70 R 18 E or similar Idea - run offset of closer to 0 instead of stock + 45 Expected absolute max weight 1000 lbs in cab, 1000 lbs in bed, 6 k trailer max setup, usually les. What kind of...

I am wondering - is there any more insulation in the cab of one trim level vs another ? For instance, a tradesman vs a limited - does one have more thermal insulation in the roof than the lower trim level ? Heat is a really big deal here, we routinely have 100 - 110 F in the summer, and some...

I am in the "planning to buy" stage of a 3500 SRW megacab learning mode. ( 2025 or 2026 , as available ) Last weekend I rented a 2023 promaster cargo van with the interior barrier and there were so many dangerous blind spots that I really wish I could have driven with the rear back up camera...

Just some anecdotal observations from a recent trip. This past weekend I needed to do a last minute trip from the San Jose area to LA to drop off a few things. Rented a promaster cargo 159 tall version. Would have rented a truck but could not find on given the short notice. So driving the ~...

Probing around on the ram truck web site, specifically was looking at variations of the 3500 SRW Megacab. Looks like this is an option now. I like a number of the colors, but this might be a good one for areas that get a lot of sun vs the somewhat darker grey, granite and forged blue. ( could...

Hi - going through the various configurations of the 2025 using the ram web site: - 3500 SRW Megacab limited rambox - I would rather not have a black interior and there is a redish color interior available - Wife will loose it if this thing has a chrome front face so that means night edition to...

Getting closer to ordering a 3500 SRW megacab with ram box, air leveling and the 2 kW inverter power upgrade. Not sure what trim level yet. I don't want or need the sunroof. Does deleting that give more head room / clearance inside ? We have a few vehicles with those, and we get so much...

I am planning to buy a 2025 ram truck. Most likely a 3500 SRW megacab. I am kind of boring, so probably will just use the standard tires or something similar size that runs quieter. The goal is to tow a 4 - 5 k lb enclosed trailer - TBD the details. It would be handy to have a common spare...

Last night I was out and ended up driving a few people home that had a bit too much to drink. Everything went fine, but it reminded me that on the truck I would like to buy, I should get it with an interior that is extremely easy to clean / maybe even hose out. It will get some mud and snow...

I would like to set up to have the truck: - Every 1 - 2 days - Do an auto start and run in high idle for ~ an hour - Auto shut down. Could also shut down on a battery voltage or digital or analog signal if that is easier. Don't have a truck yet, probably a 3500 SRW version, TBD. Open to any...

Spent a night in a customer's van this past week, and it reminded me of why it is common to put gas or diesel heaters in them. In addition to "air heaters", there are also versions for heating water or a coolant that is circulated as needed to make hot water, cabin heat, etc. I tried...

This is kind of a neat feature in some GM trucks. Basically the back of the crew cab folds down to expand access to the bed, sort of like a hatchback. I am not going to buy an EV, but I like the idea. Wonder what it would take to do something to a ram 2500 / 3500 to gain more access between...

Hi, I don't see many posts about the 4500 / 5500 type trucks. If there is a section for this, please point me toward a link. I did a search and found a few individual threads, but not many. Thanks

I am running the numbers on what I will carry with a ram megacab. Still trying to lighten it up to stay within 2500 range vs 3500 SRW. The way that I will use the truck, the normal short bed does not have any value, so I am wondering about removing that and having a flat bed or no bed. Any...

Hi, I am exploring buying a heavy duty truck - not immediately. Attempting to end up with something that I can use regularly and my adult children can also use for camping, tools, and some odd ball stuff as well. I build conversion van electrical systems and end up with a lot of boxes and...