My 2 cents: Big horn for me! I personally don't like fender flares because of the wornout widebody epidemic that Dodge unleashed. I don't understand why Dodge throws "fender flares" on a car and it's considered a "widebody", but Dodge has been making duallys for YEARS of YEARS and that is the original widebody. Even the Jeeps have been doing "fender flares" for how long? Just makes common sense to me and I know that people are not going to agree with me, but I'm speaking FACTS! And let's not forget the Dodge Nitro! Fender flares central!! No leather for me. I'm not into the "S&M" stuff. I never understood the hype of leather seats. It's hots where I live and you slide in the seats. Cloth seats for me, please. Team Ram for the win! Great video JB! Keep them rolling 👍
I like the fender flares on a bigger truck especially if I want wider tires. The stock tires look out of place on these trucks and wider tires without flares will sling stuff all over the sides. I agree about the seats though. I don’t want leather in my truck. I prefer the mesh/leather combo with seat cooling being a MUST HAVE. I can’t wait to have the cooled seats with my next truck.
I got both of these trucks, but big horn in a little cheaper package. I have something to compare and I can tell from my perspective that extra money for laramie is totally worth it. I got 2019 2500 night edition mega cab cummins. Those led lights is a must have thing, makes driving at night like it’s almost a day, as well as fog lights turns on while taking turn. Speaking of interior alpine sound system is nothing to compare with regular speakers. Those fancy seats are definitely something else. I do a lot of miles and those comfy seats are great for my back, love to have vented seats on a hot summer and heated wheel and seats on a cold season. And a truck is a complete eye turner. Big horn 2022 2500 cummins white with chrome package, no middle console, no parking sensors. So with this truck I miss good lights… hate driving at night with this one.. missing comfy seats, feel like I sit on a kitchen chair. hate having middle seat instead of console. Dash is not so informative like laramie… no charge plugs in the back. these two are almost same trucks but very different at the same time.
@@juanguzman4320 I get roughly 16 miles per gallon (14L/100Km) 14 miles per gallon in the city (16L/100km) the city mileage can vary of course. I won't say the 6.4L sips gas but it'll do what you need it to do as a work truck.
You are not making my decisions any easier, lol! I’ve been eyeing up a 2017 3500 dually 6.7 and Aisin. My wife wants to travel long distances with our fifth wheel so I’m trying to make my driving as easy as possible. All your Ram content has been very helpful, so I thank you for that.
@@JB_WhoWork you’re welcome. Is there anything to watch for with the truck I described? It’s a crew cab Laramie package. As I’m still learning Ram, i don’t know if 2017s had any particular issues to watch for. Any help would be appreciated. Aside from the price being on the high side, everything else seems to be good.
@@JB_WhoWork awesome, I really appreciate the response and it gives me more confidence to convince my wife that it’s the right truck. I fell in love after the test drive! Again, thank you and keep the knowledge coming!!
Exactly! I built out a big horn and a Laramie with very similar options and the Laramie came out about 1.5k cheaper. It comes standard with most of the options I wanted
To each their own but I grabbed a delmonico Laramie optioned out including night edition, minus the air ride and blind spot but I’ll add that later. 78 after some money and dealing. Amazing interior and options well worth it.
When you say "Bighorn", I have to think "Lonestar", since it's the same package and options, but in Texas. Thank you for these comparos. These are the two biggest choices for me, between Bighorn/Lonestar or Laramie. I have one of each, and I prefer the Laramie with the AC front seats, but my wife prefers the cloth. So I gave her the 1500 Lonestar, while I have the 3500 Laramie.
Thanks for the video. I had my heart set on the 2500 Laramie w/ Diesel engine with the night edition package but like you said you can’t even custom order that right now. The truck I built is pretty much like this Big Horn in Delmonico red. Same features. Should have it in February
I factory ordered a 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn crew cab, 4x4, with 6'4" box after building it on Ram Trucks website. It comes with Night Edition, Hemi, 4;10 anti spin, Delmonico red, Off road pkg, power sunroof, level C option pkg , 220 alt, premium lighting group, rear ctr stop lamp with camera, rear slider window, painted flat cab length side steps, premium buckets, U-connect 5 with 12" display, and got it ordered, built, and ready to ship in just 2 1/2 weeks. My final cost, in writing Out the Door is less than 68k dollars. This price includes 7 1/2 % state tax, licensing and title. Jim Doran CJDR, in Mcminnville, Oregon. I should have my brand spanking new truck by New Year's. I'm happier than a pig in a wallow. I, for one, wouldn't let you pay me to have leather seats. To each their own.
So if I heard correctly, you’re still paying $6k more for the Laramie which only added leather, some speaker trim, painted grill, fender flares, power passenger seat, rear under seat lights, and heated rear seats. That seems like a huge price jump for not much added content.
It comes down to what options you select. A base Laramie vs base Big Horn you are getting a TON of features. That being said I am picking up my 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie cummins in a few days.
it all depends on what you want and what you plan on doing with your Ram. I got a BH bc i want to make my truck my own my truck my own where a laramie and a limited you cant do anything or youll throw money away. laramaie and a limited will always stay the same
I like the Big Horn but my wife said that she wants me to have the leather seat and a few more items so I bump it up to the Laramie. I was looking at the Big Horn 3500 LB and the payload was 4359lbs and the Laramie I think it's about 4069lbs so yeah but I still like the Laramie. Oh yeah, I have to have the 50 gals fuel tank for towing my 37' 5th wheel.
Why doesn’t ram offer full moving steering wheel for HD trucks like you can move it up and down but not in and out. That’s my only reason why I won’t get a ram 2500
JB reviews you go into more detail than any other person on this platform so I have a question for you. I just ordered a 2022 2500 bighorn hemi and since we know the tires are terrible I want to replace them when I get it but I want to make sure I’m getting the right size so I don’t have to buy tires twice. I’ve heard that 35’s will fit without any rubbing or limit in full lock turning. What is your experience/recommendation for tire size on these trucks stock with no leveling kit. New tires will be BFG KO2
Thanks, I went with a Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/60/20 which is basically a 34” tire. If I went 295/65, that would have been a 35X12.5 but I’ve heard they have a small rub on the radius arm. I could be wrong but I would definitely check the forums before you pull the trigger. My setup does not rub and I like the width of the tire too.
@@JB_WhoWork that’s what I was afraid of. I called about the 295/70R18 so I didn’t have to get the 35/12.5 and the guy told me I can’t even order the 295/70 because there aren’t any. They have plenty of 35/12.5’s but I don’t like the idea of rubbing the radius arms. The turning radius is one of the things I liked about the truck so I don’t want to lose it
@@us1fedvet the firestone tires that come on the truck make it ride rough and don’t handle well. Even if you upgrade the wheels the tires are still bad
@@jaradwebber8108 thanks! I’m not a Firestone fan for that reason. I had Goodyears from factory and they were adequate - replaced at 50k miles with Continental Sure Contact that are eons improved in ride and noise. I have 20” rims and prefer them. Good luck to you.
Nice review. I think that color red is the best color for the Rams. As for the price well $73000 is a lot for sure. You could definitely get a. LTZ Silverado for that price. However if it’s still $6000 less than the Laramie then that’s a lot less! That’s around $70ish a month if you finance. So I sort of agree it’s not much of a value (LTZ would have everything it does and then some at that price) but if you want a Ram than I would say that’s a decent value compared to a Laramie.
@@JB_WhoWork yeah the Custom is a decent value. I still say the best Chevy value is the LT trim with the convenience packages. My gripe with the Big Horn is they don’t give you rear seat power outlets without that very expensive package. That’s kind of a big deal when you have kids back there.
I agree 100%! The LT trim from Chevy and Lariat trim from Ford definitely fill some voids in the RAM lineup. If RAM had half as many trim packages some of the Jeep’s have, there would literally be a truck for everyone lol
Just bought a 2018 Ram 3500 6.4 L Big Horn to tow our 11k lb 5th wheel. Couldn't justify paying the extra 10k for diesel and worse payload numbers. Surprised the payload was over 4k for the hemi
My 2 cents:
Big horn for me!
I personally don't like fender flares because of the wornout widebody epidemic that Dodge unleashed. I don't understand why Dodge throws "fender flares" on a car and it's considered a "widebody", but Dodge has been making duallys for YEARS of YEARS and that is the original widebody. Even the Jeeps have been doing "fender flares" for how long? Just makes common sense to me and I know that people are not going to agree with me, but I'm speaking FACTS! And let's not forget the Dodge Nitro! Fender flares central!!
No leather for me. I'm not into the "S&M" stuff.
I never understood the hype of leather seats. It's hots where I live and you slide in the seats.
Cloth seats for me, please. Team Ram for the win!
Great video JB! Keep them rolling 👍
Great info, thanks for sharing!!!
@@JB_WhoWork no problem sir!!
Love my 2022 Big Horn 3500 that I factory ordered with everything I wanted and nothing more!
I like the fender flares on a bigger truck especially if I want wider tires. The stock tires look out of place on these trucks and wider tires without flares will sling stuff all over the sides.
I agree about the seats though. I don’t want leather in my truck. I prefer the mesh/leather combo with seat cooling being a MUST HAVE. I can’t wait to have the cooled seats with my next truck.
I got both of these trucks, but big horn in a little cheaper package. I have something to compare and I can tell from my perspective that extra money for laramie is totally worth it. I got 2019 2500 night edition mega cab cummins. Those led lights is a must have thing, makes driving at night like it’s almost a day, as well as fog lights turns on while taking turn. Speaking of interior alpine sound system is nothing to compare with regular speakers. Those fancy seats are definitely something else. I do a lot of miles and those comfy seats are great for my back, love to have vented seats on a hot summer and heated wheel and seats on a cold season. And a truck is a complete eye turner.
Big horn 2022 2500 cummins white with chrome package, no middle console, no parking sensors. So with this truck I miss good lights… hate driving at night with this one.. missing comfy seats, feel like I sit on a kitchen chair. hate having middle seat instead of console. Dash is not so informative like laramie… no charge plugs in the back. these two are almost same trucks but very different at the same time.
I prefer the Big Horn. Looks sharper. More stuff than I’d want. And, I prefer the 6.4 gas.
I drive a 2021 2500 6.4L gas Bighorn for work and I'm now a RAM fan
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Nice! I have a 29 mile commute. What are your MPGs? If you don’t mind please
@@juanguzman4320 I get roughly 16 miles per gallon (14L/100Km) 14 miles per gallon in the city (16L/100km) the city mileage can vary of course. I won't say the 6.4L sips gas but it'll do what you need it to do as a work truck.
You are not making my decisions any easier, lol! I’ve been eyeing up a 2017 3500 dually 6.7 and Aisin. My wife wants to travel long distances with our fifth wheel so I’m trying to make my driving as easy as possible. All your Ram content has been very helpful, so I thank you for that.
Glad it’s been helpful, thanks for the comment 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork you’re welcome. Is there anything to watch for with the truck I described? It’s a crew cab Laramie package. As I’m still learning Ram, i don’t know if 2017s had any particular issues to watch for. Any help would be appreciated. Aside from the price being on the high side, everything else seems to be good.
Nope, that model year and 2018 are the best trucks to buy in terms of reliability. In 2019 they did a lot of changes so I would say go for it 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork awesome, I really appreciate the response and it gives me more confidence to convince my wife that it’s the right truck. I fell in love after the test drive! Again, thank you and keep the knowledge coming!!
I just sold my 2017 dually with the aisin, great truck for towing I would recommend
Exactly! I built out a big horn and a Laramie with very similar options and the Laramie came out about 1.5k cheaper. It comes standard with most of the options I wanted
I’m doing the same thing. Just wish they bring back the towing technology package with the surround view cameras.
To each their own but I grabbed a delmonico Laramie optioned out including night edition, minus the air ride and blind spot but I’ll add that later. 78 after some money and dealing. Amazing interior and options well worth it.
When you say "Bighorn", I have to think "Lonestar", since it's the same package and options, but in Texas.
Thank you for these comparos. These are the two biggest choices for me, between Bighorn/Lonestar or Laramie. I have one of each, and I prefer the Laramie with the AC front seats, but my wife prefers the cloth. So I gave her the 1500 Lonestar, while I have the 3500 Laramie.
No problem, thanks for the comment 👍🏾
Thanks for the video. I had my heart set on the 2500 Laramie w/ Diesel engine with the night edition package but like you said you can’t even custom order that right now. The truck I built is pretty much like this Big Horn in Delmonico red. Same features. Should have it in February
Criswell’s getting more inventory for you to review HD’s? Big Horn with small upgrades is the way to go and get more payload. Great review buddy👍🏻
Exactly!
Yup! They stay pretty stacked! Thanks Ric!
@@JB_WhoWork Nice. A good signal the truck market may be cooling off soon?
That was one of the best videos I've seen thanks. I enjoyed your information appreciate it looking for a 2500
Appreciate your comment 🙏🏾
Everyone complaining about leather seats. They are heated and cooled lol.
Plus the resale on the Laramie will always be there.
I factory ordered a 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn crew cab, 4x4, with 6'4" box after building it on Ram Trucks website. It comes with Night Edition, Hemi, 4;10 anti spin, Delmonico red, Off road pkg, power sunroof, level C option pkg , 220 alt, premium lighting group, rear ctr stop lamp with camera, rear slider window, painted flat cab length side steps, premium buckets, U-connect 5 with 12" display, and got it ordered, built, and ready to ship in just 2 1/2 weeks. My final cost, in writing Out the Door is less than 68k dollars. This price includes 7 1/2 % state tax, licensing and title. Jim Doran CJDR, in Mcminnville, Oregon. I should have my brand spanking new truck by New Year's. I'm happier than a pig in a wallow. I, for one, wouldn't let you pay me to have leather seats. To each their own.
Just peel the decal off. When it is new. Peels off easy and no glue left over.
So if I heard correctly, you’re still paying $6k more for the Laramie which only added leather, some speaker trim, painted grill, fender flares, power passenger seat, rear under seat lights, and heated rear seats. That seems like a huge price jump for not much added content.
Very true although I didn’t mention a few other pieces that might be important to some 👍🏾
It comes down to what options you select. A base Laramie vs base Big Horn you are getting a TON of features. That being said I am picking up my 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie cummins in a few days.
I got leather added to my bighorn fort 950 bucks
Just get Katzkin
it all depends on what you want and what you plan on doing with your Ram. I got a BH bc i want to make my truck my own my truck my own where a laramie and a limited you cant do anything or youll throw money away. laramaie and a limited will always stay the same
I like the Big Horn but my wife said that she wants me to have the leather seat and a few more items so I bump it up to the Laramie. I was looking at the Big Horn 3500 LB and the payload was 4359lbs and the Laramie I think it's about 4069lbs so yeah but I still like the Laramie. Oh yeah, I have to have the 50 gals fuel tank for towing my 37' 5th wheel.
That 50 gallon fuel tank should be standard on longbed and optional on everything else 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I guess that you would have to order it with the 50 gals tank on the long bed.
Thanks man. Video really helped me out.
Nice Rig! I'm leaning towards building a 3rd Gen Mega Cab simply because I can't afford a brand new one at the moment.
I ordered my 2022 ram 2500 laramie night edition on December 28th 2021 can't wait till it gets here.
Nice!
My work has 5 ram 2500’s with the 6.4 all have air suspension and they are 2022 models
How about available or standard power fold and extending side mirrors for each truck?
Why doesn’t ram offer full moving steering wheel for HD trucks like you can move it up and down but not in and out. That’s my only reason why I won’t get a ram 2500
Dude, great video
I’ve had two 5th gens . One a Laramie and one a lone star (big horn) and I’m happier with my lone star
JB reviews you go into more detail than any other person on this platform so I have a question for you. I just ordered a 2022 2500 bighorn hemi and since we know the tires are terrible I want to replace them when I get it but I want to make sure I’m getting the right size so I don’t have to buy tires twice. I’ve heard that 35’s will fit without any rubbing or limit in full lock turning. What is your experience/recommendation for tire size on these trucks stock with no leveling kit. New tires will be BFG KO2
Thanks, I went with a Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/60/20 which is basically a 34” tire. If I went 295/65, that would have been a 35X12.5 but I’ve heard they have a small rub on the radius arm. I could be wrong but I would definitely check the forums before you pull the trigger. My setup does not rub and I like the width of the tire too.
@@JB_WhoWork that’s what I was afraid of. I called about the 295/70R18 so I didn’t have to get the 35/12.5 and the guy told me I can’t even order the 295/70 because there aren’t any. They have plenty of 35/12.5’s but I don’t like the idea of rubbing the radius arms. The turning radius is one of the things I liked about the truck so I don’t want to lose it
What’s terrible about the tires? If anything, you can uporder the 20” rims and have good rubber at all corners.
@@us1fedvet the firestone tires that come on the truck make it ride rough and don’t handle well. Even if you upgrade the wheels the tires are still bad
@@jaradwebber8108 thanks! I’m not a Firestone fan for that reason. I had Goodyears from factory and they were adequate - replaced at 50k miles with Continental Sure Contact that are eons improved in ride and noise. I have 20” rims and prefer them. Good luck to you.
Nice review. I think that color red is the best color for the Rams.
As for the price well $73000 is a lot for sure. You could definitely get a. LTZ Silverado for that price. However if it’s still $6000 less than the Laramie then that’s a lot less! That’s around $70ish a month if you finance. So I sort of agree it’s not much of a value (LTZ would have everything it does and then some at that price) but if you want a Ram than I would say that’s a decent value compared to a Laramie.
That’s one thing I like about Chevy, they give you a lot for the money and the Custom is a perfect example of that. Thanks for sharing bro 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork yeah the Custom is a decent value. I still say the best Chevy value is the LT trim with the convenience packages.
My gripe with the Big Horn is they don’t give you rear seat power outlets without that very expensive package. That’s kind of a big deal when you have kids back there.
I agree 100%! The LT trim from Chevy and Lariat trim from Ford definitely fill some voids in the RAM lineup. If RAM had half as many trim packages some of the Jeep’s have, there would literally be a truck for everyone lol
@@JB_WhoWork you can’t compare the Chevy interior with the Ram interior lol
I have a 2020 ram 2500 Big Horn with out the Level C package and have a payload cap. at 2285 and I do have the auto pop out running boards
Factory running boards?
@@JB_WhoWork I don’t know I bought the truck used it only had 10,000 miles
Big Horn diesel is Fine
Just bought a 2018 Ram 3500 6.4 L Big Horn to tow our 11k lb 5th wheel. Couldn't justify paying the extra 10k for diesel and worse payload numbers. Surprised the payload was over 4k for the hemi
That’s a truck I want to do a video on!
@@JB_WhoWork I'm not to far from Frederick. I actually bought my 5th wheel from Chesaco in Frederick!
Big horn all the way!!
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Holy Molly donut shop 72k! I'll just ride my bike.
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I love the big horn my brother owns one I want one so bad
6k is a huge jump that's almost 10% more for leather. But he is a car salesmen. So they are always about the upsell.
But I’m not?
The one to get is the one that has the longer lasting check engine light. Your going to be using it a LOT with a ram.
Weird my ram bighorn has the same grill as the Laramie
I believe the pre 2022 night edition BH did have the same grill 👍🏾
How do you get the surround view camera system on a Laramie DRW?
Laramie, the “”poor”” man’s limited. 💪
🤣🤣🤣! Yea right I’ve seen some Laramie trims have higher MSRP’s although it’s because of options 👍🏾
Toyota sold out Chevy sold out dodge too much inventory nor California. That should tell you alot about quality!!! Dodge poor quality
Dodge and RAM has such poor quality that JD Power awarded them the highest in initial quality 😂😂😂
Both junky Fiats why does it matter. Lol
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