Gman1988
New Member
Hello All,
Long story but here goes... Had (2) used Ford F250's back in the day. Loved the diesel power but they were not the most reliable. Most likely because I wasn't in control of whatever the previous owners did. Traded over to a HD Bighorn to haul my truck top camper and loved it. Used it for a few years and things changed. Moved into a bumper pull trailer and upgraded to a new to me 2015 F250 Power-stroke. I loved it and it never failed me but we eventually got rid of the trailer and I thought I would step down from a diesel and get a gas truck with lots of the new technology and comfort features. As luck would have it, the wife decided we needed a 5th wheel that was more suited to our lifestyle now that our kids had moved on to college. I found a great 5th wheel that I thought my truck could handle with a few upgrades. Over time and after towing a long haul through the Rockies.... I realized how much I missed having a diesel. Yeah, the gas is more $$ but there just is no replacement when it comes to stress free towing through the mountains.
With all of the crazy incentives and personal offers from RAM, I finally pulled the trigger. I always wanted to go back to the I6 Ram and so here I am. I got a nice new 2023 2500 Laramie nicely loaded with all of the towing technology I need. I'm glad to be back and will definitely be doing my research. I will post pictures when I get them but I just got her last night. The dealer threw in upgraded tires, running boards and a few smaller items. My first task is finding the best 35" tire for my intents and purposes. My 5th wheel is on the smaller side but I will obviously be looking for load range "E" tires. I have the Night edition so I will keep the stock 20" wheels for now. I live in the PNW so how they handle in the rain is most important. We do get the occasional snow and I like to get off-road once in awhile for different recreational opportunities. I'm thinking BFG's but not completely sure. Will look around for some answers but I am looking forward to my time here with all the Pros.
Long story but here goes... Had (2) used Ford F250's back in the day. Loved the diesel power but they were not the most reliable. Most likely because I wasn't in control of whatever the previous owners did. Traded over to a HD Bighorn to haul my truck top camper and loved it. Used it for a few years and things changed. Moved into a bumper pull trailer and upgraded to a new to me 2015 F250 Power-stroke. I loved it and it never failed me but we eventually got rid of the trailer and I thought I would step down from a diesel and get a gas truck with lots of the new technology and comfort features. As luck would have it, the wife decided we needed a 5th wheel that was more suited to our lifestyle now that our kids had moved on to college. I found a great 5th wheel that I thought my truck could handle with a few upgrades. Over time and after towing a long haul through the Rockies.... I realized how much I missed having a diesel. Yeah, the gas is more $$ but there just is no replacement when it comes to stress free towing through the mountains.
With all of the crazy incentives and personal offers from RAM, I finally pulled the trigger. I always wanted to go back to the I6 Ram and so here I am. I got a nice new 2023 2500 Laramie nicely loaded with all of the towing technology I need. I'm glad to be back and will definitely be doing my research. I will post pictures when I get them but I just got her last night. The dealer threw in upgraded tires, running boards and a few smaller items. My first task is finding the best 35" tire for my intents and purposes. My 5th wheel is on the smaller side but I will obviously be looking for load range "E" tires. I have the Night edition so I will keep the stock 20" wheels for now. I live in the PNW so how they handle in the rain is most important. We do get the occasional snow and I like to get off-road once in awhile for different recreational opportunities. I'm thinking BFG's but not completely sure. Will look around for some answers but I am looking forward to my time here with all the Pros.
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