How to long term store 2023 RAM 2500 6.7L Crew Cab

[StoreIt]

I’m going to sea for 5 years leaving behind my 2023 RAM 2500 6.7L in dry storage. Is there anything special I can do to persevere the truck so when I get back it will still run ?

I figured take the battery cables off the batteries. Top off the DEF tank and diesel tank and block the truck tires up off the floor.

Is that enough ?

Is the DEF fluid going to be an issue ?

 

[AH64ID]

Personally I’d sell it, or find someone who will drive it at least every 60-90 days.

Seals will dry rot in 5 years of no use.

DEF won’t last 5 years unless it’s in temperature controlled storage.

 

[pc500]

I’m going to sea for 5 years leaving behind my 2023 RAM 2500 6.7L in dry storage. Is there anything special I can do to persevere the truck so when I get back it will still run ?

I figured take the battery cables off the batteries. Top off the DEF tank and diesel tank and block the truck tires up off the floor.

Is that enough ?

Is the DEF fluid going to be an issue ?

Sell it. It's a depreciating asset, and yours is too new.

When you get back, buy a new one.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Sell it or DRAIN the DEF and Diesel don’t fill it unless someone will be driving it once a month, things will seize like brakes unless in a humidity controlled unit. Plus you will need to jack it up and block the frame so the tires don’t get flat spots even though they may dry rot.

 

[StoreIt]

Thanks guys. It’s up for sale . I’ll get another one later if I need it. 16,500 miles near perfect going to be interesting to find out what it will sell for quickly ?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Thanks guys. It’s up for sale . I’ll get another one later if I need it. 16,500 miles near perfect going to be interesting to find out what it will sell for quickly ?

It sucks but its the best way.

 

[pc500]

Thanks guys. It’s up for sale . I’ll get another one later if I need it. 16,500 miles near perfect going to be interesting to find out what it will sell for quickly ?

Likely $50k? I don't know, but let me know what it sells for. I see new old stock ones (2024) similar MSRP for $58k.

 

[scdo]

Agree, selling is your best bet... considering it is 5 years, you'll do better financially selling now and buying a new one later.

 

[StoreIt]

We are in Gulf Shores Alabama Someone is going to get a great deal.

 

[pc500]

Once you price it, let us know

 

[Brutal_HO]

@StoreIt
Please use the proper forum. There's no selling allowed outside that one.

 

[pc500]

@StoreIt
Please use the proper forum. There's no selling allowed outside that one.

I'm just curious, where is the proper form? I see a for sale forum with part and accessories but never see a truck posted -- or maybe it's just rare and I haven't looked enough.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Buy/Sell/Trade Forum

Buy/Sell/Trade forum, members are responsible for their own dealings and HDRams will not be held responsible in any way for deals made in the forum

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There's not a lot of vehicle sales activity.