I am about to hit 13,000 miles on my 2019 Rebel (have owned for 6 months) as I drive a lot on the weekends. This truck is awesome, and the gas mileage doesn't upset me. I saw those numbers and was extremely skeptical they would be achieved in a truck that has a 1" lift, 33" off-road tires, and a 3.92 rear axle ratio. I have enjoyed being in this truck for every mile, and I left a 14 Chevy High Country.
Purchased my Rebel approximately 2 months prior to your purchase and I have 1,500 more miles. I agree with everything your stated in this video except the rattle in the front suspension, have not had this issue. Biggest complaint is the gas mileage, my average is 16.8 on the freeway with the cruise control set at 75 and about 500 pounds in the bed of the truck. This truck is a dream to drive, my 8 hour trip was extremely enjoyable, a luxury car ride. I did option in the panoramic sunroof and air ride suspension. The sunroof is a blast on a warm summer day.
I drove my Hemi truck (1500 4X4 Mega Cab) for six years and 170K miles. The only thing that went wrong with it was a leak on the rear differential seal! That's it! And I drove it pretty hard. Pulled trailers to Montana to California from time to time and also drove off road and camping. Was a great truck, loved it. Everyone said, "buy Ford F150" so I did thinking my truck needed to be replaced. After the fist year of the F150 I had nothing but issues, horrible AC and the interior was cheap. Wish I would have kept my 1500 Mega Hemi!
Went in order Chevy > Ford > Ram, and I haven't looked back. Chevy interiors just crumble on you, had a few all the same deal, Ford has better interiors but the suspension and cooling issues after 100k were rediculous, it was the perfect truck until it wasn't. Ram... never a problem. So that's what I stuck with.
I got my 19 Rebel back in August and I put in about 12,000 miles to this day and I love it. No regrets nothing. I’ve done a 3.5inch ReadLift Kit, 35 inch Mickey Thompson ATZ tires with 20 inch Rebel Fuel Wheels and i also added a Borla S-Type Catback exhaust system
had a 2011 ram with the hemi drove it till 90k miles still drove like new people who have issues and say that they are never buying fiat again crack me up look up any forum on any car/truck your bound to find issues with everything that has a motor an 4 wheels
90K, You just broke it in. Come back at 250K. Some vehicles break much sooner like chrysler/fiat. Just a fact that you try to brag about 90K says that you don't live in the same universe like some other brands.
see to me that sounds like a real review, bring on somebody who's put 20-30k miles on the truck in 6 months to a year and they will have put the thing through the fire
The towing weight battle is ongoing among the manufacturers but the reality is that more than 8 thousand pounds of trailer, especially a high wind profile one, is going to make you hate every mile you drive in any of them. Gooseneck or fifth wheel makes it more tolerable but 1/2 tons are still not a good choice if heavier towing is a regular activity for the truck.
@@pryme2013 Good thing it's not a fiat. Besides that, 6 months is long term for realistically any review. No it's not what you are asking but it's a brand new truck. It'll take time obviously to make it. It's called informing there audience every 6 months.
@@MrComputerCoder well what is it then? Its obviously not a Dodge either. Manufacturers who are proud of their vehicles put their name on it. Guess the "ram" is an orphan. And 6mo is not a long term review for a vehicle THEY OWN!
Luis Reviews yeah talk to me in 5 years. I have owned 1 Dodge, but driven several Durango’s as police squad cars. Dodge = crap. They spend more time in the shop than any vehicle I have ever known. Our Tahoe’s and Explorers just keep going.
A timely video ! Considering purchase of the rebel for some time now. It's well known that all 4x4 trucks regardless of make with gas engines burn more fuel then 2 wheel drive. Glad that you mentioned the rebel recalls which you covered a while back. Please go ahead with the rebel project. It will give me some ideas as to what i could add to the rebel. Your truck reviews are EXCELLENT !
Well I’ve had my Rebel since July of 2018 and I have had no problems at all. I did have the recalls taken care of but no issues with either. I do have to say I have the 5.7 and I have never gotten anywhere near 17 mpg I average about 12 to 14 at best ( and no I’m not heavy on the throttle). I have a magnaflow car back system and a k&n filter that’s it. I also have noticed no difference in highway mileage by using the aero mode or not. The only complaint sort of is the tires suck in sand. I had my truck on the beach and even at 20lbs. Of air it still plowed I also felt if I stopped on soft sand I would sink ( get stuck). As far as fit and everyday driving this is the best most comfortable truck I have ever owned. I was a tried and true Chevy man for years but this model ram is perfect in almost every way. I have no regrets and would buy again in a heart beat.
@Jonathan Spier Well I can only speak about my truck and all I can say is my truck is basically perfect I have had no issues at all. The only complaint is from day one I get an occasional error for the auto start which has had no effect on the way the truck runs but it is annoying and no the dealer has no clue what causes it ( i do not use the auto start feature so it does not affect me ) All in all it has been the best decision I have made as far as buying a vehicle goes. Hope this helps
Definitely customize! Would look badass And...tell us how the truck is doing every 25k miles (if anything major occurs). Thanks for all the great videos
General suggestion for all your "real world" mileage tests: State what gas grade is needed for each truck. Use the prevailing cost per gallon for each required grade to provide a true fuel cost for the loop, not just MPG. A truck that does a little better with MPG, but requires premium fuel, may not be the best performer from an operating cost viewpoint. After all, true fuel cost is what matters, right? Thank you! Ely
Don't cry too much about the front camera it does have the park sense system which does a good job of keeping you from running into stuff, unless you are rock crawling and looking out for offroad debris. Cheers!
No front camera is what I complain about as well. Since you intend on modifying things on this truck, there you go. Definitely item #1 to enhance it with. I like the idea of putting on the bigger tires. lol Louder and or a better exhaust soundtrack would do it justice as well. Don't forget about your extra fuel cell since it's MPG is no good anyhow. Can increase range. And I am sure there are plenty of other great ideas out there. Winches, roll bars, light bars..etc.
I've always loved the idea of a suspension, tire, combo build on a truck. And if one looks at the Ram HD DualSport with SC suspension system that can be found elsewhere on youtube. Then one can see that this is the right approach for getting suspension/wheel/tire system - done right. Now that's with a 2500 series truck. The problem with the kits made for most 1500 series trucks is that they lack the robust design and features that can accomodate 40 inch tires. Now if the suspension company listed above were approached to assist in the design for a 1500 series truck - then one may expect that everything will hold-up - over a longer period of time. Ultimately, if longevity is not considered as being as crucial as it ought to be. Because a mediocre lifted suspension system with a 40" wheel/tire combination - can be too extreme and bring ruin to the 1500 series truck. If I have it correct, the Ram Rebel is a 1500 series truck that comes stock with 33" tires and it should have been designed to come with 35" tires. I suspect that on a 1500 series truck that 37" wheel/tire / lift / suspension system may be the "end-of-the-line" in a capacity that will work - without too many issues. My initial thoughts are that 40" wheel/tires/suspension set-up will be a tad too much. But it'll be interesting to see how the upgrades plays out. As I'd love to be proven wrong.
Gregory Merritt The RCSB will debut soon into 2020. The reason it hasn’t (yet) is due to one of FCA’s manufacturing facilities undergoing a $1B re-tooling update. Keep holding tight. They are sure to come. If you‘d like to know more about this topic, or anything else regarding the 5th gen RAM, visit 5thgenrams.com 👍🏻
@@Welcometofacsistube that's so incredibly not true that it hardly deserves a response. But lots of contractors and businesses use the base Tradesman 2-door regular and long bed for fleet usage. Including U-Haul , etc... and thousands of other examples. They are one of the best values in base trucks that you can buy. But you keep believing they don't sell. Carry on.
@@SRTifiedRAM I checked out the web link. Cool page. I bookmarked it. Thank you for the link. BIg fan of Ram trucks. Used to own two different Ramchargers. A 73' and a 79. Wouldn't it be nice if they got on board with a new one? -with the 6.2? ..or Hellcat?
For all the folks having the squeaking break issue - FCA finally has a TSB to address the problem. It's been an issue with the new generation 19 RAM 1500s. I have a '19 Limited Crew Cab with the 5.7 non-etorque and Air Suspension in Delmonico Red, with just over 13,000 miles on it. Purchased in Aug of 2018, and I love it. I've had quite a few issues with the uconnect system in mine. The backup camera intermittently stops working (Blue Screen / System Unavailable), stops playing any sound (all inputs stop playing back sound even if i switch inputs or songs with my phone), and random lockups/reboots. Dealer is still trying to fix those issues. I'm waiting on parts for the noisy brakes TSB, we'll see if that fixes that. It also blew the trailer running light fuse a couple times, but that may be an issue with one of the trailers I use. Other than those issues - I love this truck. My two complaints is that I wish it had power folding mirrors for the tow mirrors and I don't like the knob shifter - I'd rather have a column shift. (The new 2500 has both!) Whether I'm driving 20 miles or 2000 miles, it's comfortable and can tow whatever I need it to. 4 adults + snowmobile gear, no problem. 2 people + dogs and a boat, no problem. Car Hauler. Cargo trailer. Snowmobiles/Quads/Motorcycles, it all tows like a dream, and I get a lot of compliments on the truck.
The only thing that would make it even better? That would be the availability of the soon to be returning (with greater power and torque than before!) EcoDiesel powertrain!
Its a V8 Hemi. if you are expecting good millage you are on crack. Its still the same Hemi and that Etorque only works off the start. once you get going it dosen't do anything other then add extra weight and one more thing to break.
By one more thing to break... It's basically a huge alternator and a 48-V system is built more robust than a 24V one. Only thing that needs to be maintained out of the ordinary is the battery pack. I still think E-Torque is just a gimmick to make the truck look better on paper. I doubt it does anything worth paying the premium on the sticker.
@@TheIrishPhantom its an electric motor to give you more torque off the go with to eliminate the minor lag you get from the power transfer from engine to rear end with out having to floor it. an alternator is there to recharge your battery and power the electronics while running. i would really like to know how you figure those are the same thing. also alternators are usually one of the first engine components to fail. so even if that Etorque motor was just a huge alternator it would be an expensive piece to replace down the road. That being said its still a lot more then just a huge alternator.
@@darcyjousset6615 Okay go look at one in person and tell me where the alternator is. If e-torque is just an electric motor, then these engines are creating electricity out of thin air and FCA has just brought us into another age.
Mopar Magic wow bud ok an alternator JUST charges a battery and power the electronics of the vehicle like the radio and sends power to the spark plugs. The Etorque motor does a lot more then that. Yes the alternator was built into it to save space and allow it to power the engine up with out having to burn the extra gas normally required to get the truck going from a dead stop. An alternator does not do that. I get this is hard for you but saying the etorque motor is a huge alternator is like saying a computer is just a huge calculator. Yes it’s that but also so much more. Also replacing an alternator is cheap. How much to replace the Etorque motor? An alternator gets turned by the engine. The etorque motor turns the engine.
@@darcyjousset6615 You know what happens when you apply 3-phase power to an alternator? IT SPINS. I guess that makes it a motor right? Yes any old car alternator can do this lmao. Here learn you something: ruclips.net/video/0_hVE9GA2es/видео.html
8k miles in 3 months on mine and it’s been great. Sure the gas consumption is what it is, it’s holding up well and it doesn’t have an easy life. The electric motor just makes it smooth. Towing a heavy trailer out of a muddy field is so much better then my old Toyota.
My 09 civic with 160k never had any issues. That’s a long term update haha still appreciate you guys giving us an update can’t wait to see this thing modded! I would call this the year of Ram for sure but the reliability is still a major concern of mine, so I’ll be getting the Chevy. Not as reliable as a Tundra but at least the Chevy is ‘good enough’, I feel like the Ram will fall apart within 25k. Nice truck new for sure, just not reliable and if you spend 70k you kinda want the thing to last til your in the dirt.
I have a black 2019 Rebel, 5.7 w/ eTorque. So far, the only lift available at the moment is the 2" leveling kit. And mopar has yet to release a CIA for the 19 models. My mods: Borla Atak exhaust, 2" leveling kit, N-Fab Steps, 20" off-road wheels, 33" defender R/T tires, and a ceramic coat. Anything bigger than 33" would rub.
@@lance_r72 14 city 19 highway...those duramax are tougher on milage. But I knew that going in. That new panoramic sunroof is a welcome change from my old Sport
Thanks ThePeddle!!! Hows the ride and seat comfort? Im a big guy like Nathan but have a bad back . Seat comfort is paramount!!! Hows the Duratracs noise wise. Have you added any mods? Keep the sunroof seal moist. It will leak eventually
@@lance_r72 Seats are insanely comfortable compared to the last gen..it's the first thing everyone comments on when they sit in it. The Duratracs are great noise wise except at low speeds every now and then they hum for a moment. I added the new Ram mopar aluminum offroad running boards that look awesome. They have a rough feel and have drainage slits. I also added the mopar roll up bed cover. That's it for now. The interior on these new Rebels need to be seen in person.
Nice review. I work at a Chrysler Ram dealership and get to see and drive lots of vehicles. I had an 18 eco diesel. Good truck. Great fuel mileage. We had a white Rebel on out lot since early April. They dropped the price with dealer discounts and rebates. Still sat. It was about to get dealer traded. I noticed the discounts plus my FCA employe discount. I stepped up bought it. Its so far great. Fuel mileage well so far is poor but I have 100 miles on it. I will miss the mileage of the ECO diesel. I can’t wait to take to my local forest roads. The eco was a 4x4 and the front spoiler scrapped on every dip in the road. This one won’t. Keep up the great reviews.
Magna Carta Sam Adam's well I can see many full-size 4x4 crew cab offerings for sub-30k. If you need the offroad ability that’s cool, but 7 grand can pay for a lot of gas.
+ Andre, I have a 2014 Ram 1500 4x4, Its got the 5.7 hemi. No E-Torque obviously. So some cool power adders. I did a full length exhaust. Headers wo cats on back. Now I know you guys won't do that. My suggestion is put the Flowmaster Outlaw catback system on it. Best sound with that muffler and exhaust pipes. I love mine. If you do that the Hemi growls with a purpose. Under the hood the Mopar Cold Air intake is OK. The S@B cai, or the K@N series seems to really open up some air. Also look to replace the Throttle Body. Now I know you can only do so much. But check with Mopar and see what doesn't void the warranty. Oh and I do believe Mopar will allow a re-tune on the ECU that won't void the warranty. Combine all of these and you guys will be very happy with the old girl.
I have 155 000 kms on my Taco and has not broken down yet. So in 8000 kms on the RAM....well that is barely broken in. I expect my Tacoma to easily make 400 000 kms plus before any major problems.
What kind of comparison was that a raptor versus a rebel. The rafter wasn’t built to tow or for payload it was built as a desert runner. The rebel is basically a half ton with some off-road goodies added. Wouldn’t an FX four with a 3.5 L be a more fair comparison. And we know if you didn’t adhere to the speed limit rule that 3.5 L would smoke that rebel up the hill
It has more off road goodies than an FX4. The FX4 suspension is only fractionally better than stock for off roading. The Rebel is a step above that, with the Raptor being well above that.
When are you lifting it. Roman said that you guys were gonna lift it so thats why you guys didn’t get the air suspension option. I hope you guys mod this thing. That would be bad ass and a nice series to watch
Seems like the perfect all-rounder. It's only flaw is fuel economy, but really most lifted/off-roady trucks suck at that, just hard moving all that weight and those big tires down a road through wind
Thinking about buying a new rebel 2020, thanks for all your reviews on the truck! It’s helped me decide if I should get a truck or keep my Jeep rubicon. Love all the videos keep up the great work!
"Lift kit and 40's." ROFL YES!! Looking forward to the "Rebel-Rouser" series! This is one of my favorite trucks, just wish I could have bought one, too. :)
I like the New Ram, they refreshed the interior, exterior and made it roomier. On the other hand GM added new engines and new body materials. I will say GMC was late to the party with that tailgate and is making commercials like it's something new. Ram did add a good amount of technology but Ford already offered it years ago. In conclusion the Ram has a great interior but it's not a game changer. The Silverado and Sierra interiors are a let down but they brought more changes than Ram with their new trucks.
And once that new Duramax diesel 3 liter i6 arrives (any month, shit, hopefully any day now) that's really going to give the others a run for their money! I hope that new motor is really going to be a game changer for GM in the half ton segment. I'm just glad that they are smart enough to be offering it as an option on every trim level unlike Ford and RAM that only offer their diesels on some of the trims. RAM NEEDS TO make their soon to be returning EcoDiesel available on the Rebel package most specifically!
I'll like it even better if they finally put the EcoDiesel in it once that motor makes its return later this year. RAM Rebel with the EcoDiesel = THE perfect truck! Do it RAM, DO IT!
I put 17k miles on my Fj Cruiser in 10 months and it didn’t broke down, going from this video perspective I guess I’m doing pretty good considering my truck is 10 years old XD
I personally don't think there is anything too special about these trucks. Ram should at least put a 2 inch factory lift on them with a little larger tire. Yes, fuel efficiency would depreciate but who buys a Hemi V8 to watch the MPG's? Breaker point would be much better too. I'm still not sold on the quality or dependability of these trucks.
Yes it (Rebel) does but he's talking about going even a bit bigger with 2" instead of the 1" lift currently on it and going up another tire size or two on it as well, and I like that idea a lot along with making it more fuel efficient even with those mods by doing the smartest thing that RAM could possibly do and sticking the soon to be returning (with more horsepower and even more importantly greater torque!) EcoDiesel because that would make this truck more perfect than its ever been! Here's to hoping they do it 👍🤘🏻
So, in other words, if you choose the diesel engine for the increased MPG, and you include the hula dancer on the dashboard, you have the perfect truck?
Thank You! ... I have a 2019 RAM Bighorn / North with non-etorque 5.7L with 3.21 gears ... good/bad ... 1) MPG? although I can average 19.5+ per tank ... the around town mileage is abysmal and can easily bring the average into the 15's if you are not careful ... 2) Creaks and groans inside the cab have developed only after 1500 miles ... hmmm ... new design??? 3) ANC? mine still has lots of wind noise around the door frames ... hmmm... new design??? 4) MDS not as inobtrusive as folks suggest ... 5) Interior is still one of the best ... though the real question is ... will it survive the first year test ... if you ask me now I would say "No" ... maybe the F-150EB with it's plain interior is still the best?
If you had gotten the air ride suspension, you would have broken down on that winter run. My 2016 has lost its air ride suspension multiple times this winter due to the cold. FCA doesnt care about it and wont do anything about it. So the same defective system is on the new 2019’s
Can't wait to see it lifted on 40s when you get it lifted, you should look in to getting easily removable mud flaps. You don't want to throw rocks at people. Also having them be removable, you can go off road and not rip them off on rocks.
I approve. This was a truck I debated looking at but ended up with the 2.7 Twin Turbo EcoBoost F150 STX. Always curious to see how the competition is doing. Granted I would say compared to my truck the Rebel is more off road capable.
After owning three generations of Sierra, my next truck wont be a gm, very good chance it will be a ram rebel. Waiting to see what the next tundra will be like.
I think this truck with air suspension and the eco diesel will be a great truck, but without the cameras I think that is only thing that’s stopping me. That and the 12” touch screen, I don’t want to be eating food or have wet or greasy fingers from working and try to turn on the air or anything to that screen. In real life it will need cleaning every other day.
Hi, Andre, hate to interrupt. I am just telling you that I will buy a fully loaded Ram Rebel, but this time with the air suspension and a 33 gallon fuel tank.
So far the new Rams have really impressed me. I look forward to the next update and to see how it stacks up against potential new comers to the pick-up market (Tesla, Rivian, etc).
Not too surprised on fuel economy. That’s really close to my 14’ if not the same. Same engine no etorque of course. I even run a little larger 34x11 (275/65R20) tire.
Loose tie rod bolts on a -5000 mile trucks tells me that A. Ram's quality control is a bit lacking or B. the Ram rebel isn't suited to off roading as much as previously thought. I don't recall the old raptor ever having suspension issues, but i could be mistaken.
It's probably a Chrysler 1st year thing. There's lots of stupid issues with the new Jeep Wrangler too. Chrysler needs to hire someone from Honda's QC management to go around smacking people with clipboards until all the little silly kinks get worked out.
@@douglas685 I love FCA but I will admit first year is a nightmare. Wait till 2020 most the problems will disappear. That being said I had to get a 2019 for the screen and interior. Haven't had any issues save for some Uconnect stuff they had to update. But I know a lot of people did especially with the stereo speakers.
@@dor1tomcswagger69 Yes, the turbos will overheat, they are build to resist the overheating. Putting it in simple/plain words: if you take a RAPTOR to Baja, you are still going to be able to make it back home, smiling more than your emojis.✌🏼
They used to do something with a similar concept to that on the old Farmalls in the 1940's 50's. For example the Farmall M-TA "torque amplified" My neighbor has an MTA and M, I can tell you the MTA is defiantly better by far.
If the Rebels safety chain point of attachment is sooooo much better than the Raptor as Roman so frequently mentions, why do we see those buckles between the hitch and the chains @ 7:06 in the video?
do a city mpg run with nothing but stop lights and traffic...thats where you will go from dragging that electronic junk around with no benefit to taking full advantage of the mild hybrid system...heck id be happy with you guys utilizing it at all, in fact if you want i could use it in Tucson traffic which is stop and go with motocross track style bumps and potholes
I am waiting for this truck with the small diesel, I hope everything you talked about can also be said for the 2020 Ram Rebel Diesel and yes ill put the Teraflex Falcon Series on because of you guys. thanks for all the great work and solid info.
Has the Etorque helped your mileage around town? My understanding is it doesn't help the hwy mileage. My 15 Ram with 10ply tires does better than 17mpg on the hwy.
5k miles in 6 months is nothing. My Power Wagon hits 12 months on July 2nd. It is about to roll over 30k. I absolutely love my PW. The only one I have seen around Phoenix with a fine layer of AZ Pinstripes.
I just bought a brand new rebel yesterday when I got home the backup camera already broken and I have to bring it back to the dealer and waited 3 hours for them to fix it
I BOUGHT A REBEL,. NOT LOOKING FOR A ROCK CRAWLER, IF I WAS I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE JEEP,. I BOUGHT THE REBEL FOR THE SUPREME RIDE QAULITY!!! ITS AWSOME
I have a 2018 Ram Big Horn. I have modded it to be better than any Rebel. I have more HP to the rear wheel . My suspension will kick Rebel. Lots of upgrades and mods on my Ram. I still have saved about 10 grand, and my truck is better than the 2018 or 2019 Rebel.
Love this truck and I'm glad you're holding on to it for some mods! I do wish you would have got the Air Suspension. I've read some negative reviews and was looking for your opinion.
That is such girly Offroading. Off-roading to me is finding the best route you can in rough terrain going as fast as you possibly can. I can drive any vehicle down that hill at that crawler pace.
Air suspension has always seemed to be a joke to me. It doesn't seem to last. At 200k, classic suspension is spongy, but still working. Air suspension has been shot, replaced, shot again, replaced again, etc. many times before then.
18 mpg really isn't to bad for that Hemi but to make it a whole lot better and offer significantly more torque at the same time, the answer is for them to make it available with the soon to be returning EcoDiesel!
Would you guys do a video on the recall on the ram 2500's steering rack problem. (the rack nuts coming loose and loosing all steering) and the response from ram of what they consider to be an acceptable fix. I would be really interested to hear your opinions on the fact that they are just welding the adjustment out.
My 2019 Ram Rebel averages 21 mpg. Just have to coast it down hill and drive a little smarter. But of course still plenty of power to have fun when I need to.
Get the one that offers a diesel, in which case get the Gladiator in Rubicon trim of course, especially if off-roading is going to be your primary use with the rig.
So for $60k you get a truck that looks like the Power Wagon, but has a smaller engine, weaker drivetrain, brakes and steering components, no front locker, winch or swaybar disconnect, complicated auto start/hybrid system....and it gets worse fuel mileage! Why on Earth would anyone buy a Rebel over the Power Wagon?
5k miles and it's a long term test?? Tell us how it's doing after 50k!! I would hope that a brand new truck with ONLY 5k and cost almost 60K US would be prefect for at least 20k!!
@@iamn360 thanks for the reply Nathan. But for the record it says... "Long Term Update" on the thumbnail of the vid. Just saying I don't wanna fight I love your vids watch all the time. And I'm a multi (mostly new) truck owner.
It's a six month update on a long term test. It's not over, just checking in along the way, I don't know why or how some people just don't understand that.(?!)
I seem to recall an episode recently where they were testing a new F250 and a hose connection or something broke....that, and another episode with a new Ford Something or the other was failing mechanically on the downhill Ike Gauntlet testing. Sometimes things do break - even with a 'new' vehicle...
The truck never broke down. Not sure what video you watched. If you are referring to the recalls, FCA will recall the tiniest thing. They constantly do research on there own products after release. I find it reassuring honestly. Sure it's annoying to bring it in but if it makes me safer then it's worth it to me.
@@MrComputerCoder The tiniest thing? One of the recalls is for the brake pedal disconnecting from the master cylinder and another is for loose steering locknuts.
Wha'?! 23 gallons of gasoline?!! No way. I'd never get that. My F150 36 gallon tank has spoiled me. I like the steel springs on Ram! Airbags will fail.
I thought it would be the same for me as well when I traded in my 36 gallon F-150, but when I bought my ram rebel, I don't need to fill up that often. I don't need the big gas tank anymore.
I am about to hit 13,000 miles on my 2019 Rebel (have owned for 6 months) as I drive a lot on the weekends. This truck is awesome, and the gas mileage doesn't upset me. I saw those numbers and was extremely skeptical they would be achieved in a truck that has a 1" lift, 33" off-road tires, and a 3.92 rear axle ratio. I have enjoyed being in this truck for every mile, and I left a 14 Chevy High Country.
Purchased my Rebel approximately 2 months prior to your purchase and I have 1,500 more miles.
I agree with everything your stated in this video except the rattle in the front suspension, have not had this issue.
Biggest complaint is the gas mileage, my average is 16.8 on the freeway with the cruise control set at 75 and about 500 pounds in the bed of the truck.
This truck is a dream to drive, my 8 hour trip was extremely enjoyable, a luxury car ride.
I did option in the panoramic sunroof and air ride suspension. The sunroof is a blast on a warm summer day.
I drove my Hemi truck (1500 4X4 Mega Cab) for six years and 170K miles. The only thing that went wrong with it was a leak on the rear differential seal! That's it! And I drove it pretty hard. Pulled trailers to Montana to California from time to time and also drove off road and camping. Was a great truck, loved it. Everyone said, "buy Ford F150" so I did thinking my truck needed to be replaced. After the fist year of the F150 I had nothing but issues, horrible AC and the interior was cheap. Wish I would have kept my 1500 Mega Hemi!
Went in order Chevy > Ford > Ram, and I haven't looked back. Chevy interiors just crumble on you, had a few all the same deal, Ford has better interiors but the suspension and cooling issues after 100k were rediculous, it was the perfect truck until it wasn't. Ram... never a problem. So that's what I stuck with.
Loving the long term coverage on this truck. Great way to get a more accurate review of the long term reliability. Thanks TFL
I got my 19 Rebel back in August and I put in about 12,000 miles to this day and I love it. No regrets nothing. I’ve done a 3.5inch ReadLift Kit, 35 inch Mickey Thompson ATZ tires with 20 inch Rebel Fuel Wheels and i also added a Borla S-Type Catback exhaust system
had a 2011 ram with the hemi drove it till 90k miles still drove like new people who have issues and say that they are never buying fiat again crack me up look up any forum on any car/truck your bound to find issues with everything that has a motor an 4 wheels
PurpSKurp There’s no perfect car company.
90K, You just broke it in. Come back at 250K. Some vehicles break much sooner like chrysler/fiat. Just a fact that you try to brag about 90K says that you don't live in the same universe like some other brands.
@@henoch44 ok i have 287k on a old pos grand cherokee 4.7 v8 thing wont die its my winter beater now. Shows no sign of stopping lol
lol sorry i dont keep my vehicles that long mike honcho @@henoch44
@@henoch44 friends dad is still driving an old Cherokee has about 400,000 miles on it, no problems entire drive train and suspension are original.
Got my RAM 1500 on black Friday last year , I got 6 K miles and combined about 16mpg ( no E-torque ) . So far I'm very happy 😀👍🏻.
Bla Bla blacked out
see to me that sounds like a real review, bring on somebody who's put 20-30k miles on the truck in 6 months to a year and they will have put the thing through the fire
Got mine around christmas. I get the same.
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I'm changing oil second time, some RUclipsr's say I should change diffs oil too. What do you think?
@@aarsenalfan I hadn't heard that. Time for research.
Just ordered my 19 rebel yesterday after studying them since they came out I’m very impressed
Congrats!
The towing weight battle is ongoing among the manufacturers but the reality is that more than 8 thousand pounds of trailer, especially a high wind profile one, is going to make you hate every mile you drive in any of them. Gooseneck or fifth wheel makes it more tolerable but 1/2 tons are still not a good choice if heavier towing is a regular activity for the truck.
6 months and 5,000 miles is not what I'd consider a 'Long Term' test
For a fiat it is
They say that to all the vehicles they test...Long term,yes as usually they test vehicles for 1 week !
@@pryme2013 lol. Too funny.
@@pryme2013 Good thing it's not a fiat.
Besides that, 6 months is long term for realistically any review. No it's not what you are asking but it's a brand new truck. It'll take time obviously to make it. It's called informing there audience every 6 months.
@@MrComputerCoder well what is it then? Its obviously not a Dodge either. Manufacturers who are proud of their vehicles put their name on it. Guess the "ram" is an orphan.
And 6mo is not a long term review for a vehicle THEY OWN!
I got a 2018 Rebel with 14k miles and have loved it so far
I cant believe its been half a year already. I remember the video when you traded in the fiesta st for this, glad it’s served you well!
5,000 miles its my oil change interval for my 99 f250 7.3.... come on 5k its nothing.
More like 8 to 10 k depending on driving conditions...
“Long Term Update” = 6 months 😂
Luis Reviews for a fiat this is pushing it
Luis Reviews yeah talk to me in 5 years. I have owned 1 Dodge, but driven several Durango’s as police squad cars. Dodge = crap. They spend more time in the shop than any vehicle I have ever known. Our Tahoe’s and Explorers just keep going.
@@richardsveum8452 dodge and ram are separate
Marcus separate badges, but everything else is shared.
I took it as "First update of many to come long-term" .
A timely video !
Considering purchase of the rebel for some time now.
It's well known that all 4x4 trucks regardless of make with gas engines burn more fuel then 2 wheel drive.
Glad that you mentioned the rebel recalls which you covered a while back.
Please go ahead with the rebel project. It will give me some ideas as to what i could add to the rebel.
Your truck reviews are EXCELLENT !
Well I’ve had my Rebel since July of 2018 and I have had no problems at all. I did have the recalls taken care of but no issues with either. I do have to say I have the 5.7 and I have never gotten anywhere near 17 mpg I average about 12 to 14 at best ( and no I’m not heavy on the throttle). I have a magnaflow car back system and a k&n filter that’s it. I also have noticed no difference in highway mileage by using the aero mode or not. The only complaint sort of is the tires suck in sand. I had my truck on the beach and even at 20lbs. Of air it still plowed I also felt if I stopped on soft sand I would sink ( get stuck). As far as fit and everyday driving this is the best most comfortable truck I have ever owned. I was a tried and true Chevy man for years but this model ram is perfect in almost every way. I have no regrets and would buy again in a heart beat.
But next time with the EcoDiesel!
@Jonathan Spier Sure what would you like to know
@Jonathan Spier Well I can only speak about my truck and all I can say is my truck is basically perfect I have had no issues at all. The only complaint is from day one I get an occasional error for the auto start which has had no effect on the way the truck runs but it is annoying and no the dealer has no clue what causes it ( i do not use the auto start feature so it does not affect me )
All in all it has been the best decision I have made as far as buying a vehicle goes. Hope this helps
Definitely customize! Would look badass And...tell us how the truck is doing every 25k miles (if anything major occurs).
Thanks for all the great videos
General suggestion for all your "real world" mileage tests: State what gas grade is needed for each truck. Use the prevailing cost per gallon for each required grade to provide a true fuel cost for the loop, not just MPG. A truck that does a little better with MPG, but requires premium fuel, may not be the best performer from an operating cost viewpoint. After all, true fuel cost is what matters, right? Thank you!
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Don't cry too much about the front camera it does have the park sense system which does a good job of keeping you from running into stuff, unless you are rock crawling and looking out for offroad debris.
Cheers!
No front camera is what I complain about as well. Since you intend on modifying things on this truck, there you go. Definitely item #1 to enhance it with. I like the idea of putting on the bigger tires. lol Louder and or a better exhaust soundtrack would do it justice as well. Don't forget about your extra fuel cell since it's MPG is no good anyhow. Can increase range. And I am sure there are plenty of other great ideas out there. Winches, roll bars, light bars..etc.
I've always loved the idea of a suspension, tire, combo build on a truck. And if one looks at the Ram HD DualSport with SC suspension system that can be found elsewhere on youtube. Then one can see that this is the right approach for getting suspension/wheel/tire system - done right. Now that's with a 2500 series truck.
The problem with the kits made for most 1500 series trucks is that they lack the robust design and features that can accomodate 40 inch tires. Now if the suspension company listed above were approached to assist in the design for a 1500 series truck - then one may expect that everything will hold-up - over a longer period of time. Ultimately, if longevity is not considered as being as crucial as it ought to be. Because a mediocre lifted suspension system with a 40" wheel/tire combination - can be too extreme and bring ruin to the 1500 series truck.
If I have it correct, the Ram Rebel is a 1500 series truck that comes stock with 33" tires and it should have been designed to come with 35" tires. I suspect that on a 1500 series truck that 37" wheel/tire / lift / suspension system may be the "end-of-the-line" in a capacity that will work - without too many issues. My initial thoughts are that 40" wheel/tires/suspension set-up will be a tad too much.
But it'll be interesting to see how the upgrades plays out. As I'd love to be proven wrong.
I thought I'd heard that RAM was eventually coming out with a 2 door reg cab. This truck would be awesome with that shorter wheelbase. Make it so.
Gregory Merritt they just stopped making those cause no one bought them
Gregory Merritt The RCSB will debut soon into 2020. The reason it hasn’t (yet) is due to one of FCA’s manufacturing facilities undergoing a $1B re-tooling update. Keep holding tight. They are sure to come. If you‘d like to know more about this topic, or anything else regarding the 5th gen RAM, visit 5thgenrams.com 👍🏻
@@Welcometofacsistube that's so incredibly not true that it hardly deserves a response. But lots of contractors and businesses use the base Tradesman 2-door regular and long bed for fleet usage. Including U-Haul , etc... and thousands of other examples. They are one of the best values in base trucks that you can buy. But you keep believing they don't sell. Carry on.
@@SRTifiedRAM I checked out the web link. Cool page. I bookmarked it. Thank you for the link. BIg fan of Ram trucks. Used to own two different Ramchargers. A 73' and a 79. Wouldn't it be nice if they got on board with a new one? -with the 6.2? ..or Hellcat?
By long term, they mean longer than the a week, which is what most car journalists use for their reviews.
For all the folks having the squeaking break issue - FCA finally has a TSB to address the problem. It's been an issue with the new generation 19 RAM 1500s.
I have a '19 Limited Crew Cab with the 5.7 non-etorque and Air Suspension in Delmonico Red, with just over 13,000 miles on it. Purchased in Aug of 2018, and I love it. I've had quite a few issues with the uconnect system in mine. The backup camera intermittently stops working (Blue Screen / System Unavailable), stops playing any sound (all inputs stop playing back sound even if i switch inputs or songs with my phone), and random lockups/reboots. Dealer is still trying to fix those issues. I'm waiting on parts for the noisy brakes TSB, we'll see if that fixes that. It also blew the trailer running light fuse a couple times, but that may be an issue with one of the trailers I use. Other than those issues - I love this truck. My two complaints is that I wish it had power folding mirrors for the tow mirrors and I don't like the knob shifter - I'd rather have a column shift. (The new 2500 has both!) Whether I'm driving 20 miles or 2000 miles, it's comfortable and can tow whatever I need it to. 4 adults + snowmobile gear, no problem. 2 people + dogs and a boat, no problem. Car Hauler. Cargo trailer. Snowmobiles/Quads/Motorcycles, it all tows like a dream, and I get a lot of compliments on the truck.
The only thing that would make it even better? That would be the availability of the soon to be returning (with greater power and torque than before!) EcoDiesel powertrain!
@@dylanmacaya9166 EcoDiesel is coming back. Supposed to be announced this quarter.
Its a V8 Hemi. if you are expecting good millage you are on crack. Its still the same Hemi and that Etorque only works off the start. once you get going it dosen't do anything other then add extra weight and one more thing to break.
By one more thing to break... It's basically a huge alternator and a 48-V system is built more robust than a 24V one. Only thing that needs to be maintained out of the ordinary is the battery pack. I still think E-Torque is just a gimmick to make the truck look better on paper. I doubt it does anything worth paying the premium on the sticker.
@@TheIrishPhantom its an electric motor to give you more torque off the go with to eliminate the minor lag you get from the power transfer from engine to rear end with out having to floor it. an alternator is there to recharge your battery and power the electronics while running. i would really like to know how you figure those are the same thing. also alternators are usually one of the first engine components to fail. so even if that Etorque motor was just a huge alternator it would be an expensive piece to replace down the road. That being said its still a lot more then just a huge alternator.
@@darcyjousset6615 Okay go look at one in person and tell me where the alternator is. If e-torque is just an electric motor, then these engines are creating electricity out of thin air and FCA has just brought us into another age.
Mopar Magic wow bud ok an alternator JUST charges a battery and power the electronics of the vehicle like the radio and sends power to the spark plugs. The Etorque motor does a lot more then that. Yes the alternator was built into it to save space and allow it to power the engine up with out having to burn the extra gas normally required to get the truck going from a dead stop. An alternator does not do that. I get this is hard for you but saying the etorque motor is a huge alternator is like saying a computer is just a huge calculator. Yes it’s that but also so much more. Also replacing an alternator is cheap. How much to replace the Etorque motor? An alternator gets turned by the engine. The etorque motor turns the engine.
@@darcyjousset6615 You know what happens when you apply 3-phase power to an alternator? IT SPINS. I guess that makes it a motor right? Yes any old car alternator can do this lmao.
Here learn you something: ruclips.net/video/0_hVE9GA2es/видео.html
8k miles in 3 months on mine and it’s been great. Sure the gas consumption is what it is, it’s holding up well and it doesn’t have an easy life. The electric motor just makes it smooth. Towing a heavy trailer out of a muddy field is so much better then my old Toyota.
I think you should include a video of every repair and every recall. Video taking it to the dealer and how they treat repairs.
My 09 civic with 160k never had any issues. That’s a long term update haha still appreciate you guys giving us an update can’t wait to see this thing modded! I would call this the year of Ram for sure but the reliability is still a major concern of mine, so I’ll be getting the Chevy. Not as reliable as a Tundra but at least the Chevy is ‘good enough’, I feel like the Ram will fall apart within 25k. Nice truck new for sure, just not reliable and if you spend 70k you kinda want the thing to last til your in the dirt.
I have a black 2019 Rebel, 5.7 w/ eTorque. So far, the only lift available at the moment is the 2" leveling kit. And mopar has yet to release a CIA for the 19 models.
My mods: Borla Atak exhaust, 2" leveling kit, N-Fab Steps, 20" off-road wheels, 33" defender R/T tires, and a ceramic coat. Anything bigger than 33" would rub.
Long term review with 5k in 6 months! Come on man! Drive that thing! Of course it will not break down with 5k! SMH 🤦🏽♂️
I absolutely love my 2019 Ram Rebel! I only have 3000 Kms on it thus far though. But man, what a beautiful truck to drive.
Whats your mileage? Its hard to use TFL mileage as a good gauge because of the elevation and doing their mileage loop at 70 mph.
@@lance_r72 14 city 19 highway...those duramax are tougher on milage. But I knew that going in. That new panoramic sunroof is a welcome change from my old Sport
Thanks ThePeddle!!! Hows the ride and seat comfort? Im a big guy like Nathan but have a bad back . Seat comfort is paramount!!!
Hows the Duratracs noise wise. Have you added any mods?
Keep the sunroof seal moist. It will leak eventually
@@lance_r72 Seats are insanely comfortable compared to the last gen..it's the first thing everyone comments on when they sit in it. The Duratracs are great noise wise except at low speeds every now and then they hum for a moment. I added the new Ram mopar aluminum offroad running boards that look awesome. They have a rough feel and have drainage slits. I also added the mopar roll up bed cover. That's it for now. The interior on these new Rebels need to be seen in person.
I love the red accents. Just gas mileage on TFL worries me. Think i will go test drive the REBEL but gotta have new exhaust. The RAMs are too quiet
Nice review. I work at a Chrysler Ram dealership and get to see and drive lots of vehicles. I had an 18 eco diesel. Good truck. Great fuel mileage. We had a white Rebel on out lot since early April. They dropped the price with dealer discounts and rebates. Still sat. It was about to get dealer traded. I noticed the discounts plus my FCA employe discount. I stepped up bought it. Its so far great. Fuel mileage well so far is poor but I have 100 miles on it. I will miss the mileage of the ECO diesel. I can’t wait to take to my local forest roads. The eco was a 4x4 and the front spoiler scrapped on every dip in the road. This one won’t. Keep up the great reviews.
What’s the update on the white Rebel, still have it?
You don’t buy a Hemi for gas mileage! Can’t wait to see the how you men fix up the truck!
Tree in Albuquerque you don’t buy it for the fuel economy, but it sure hurts when its competitors trounce it in that regard.
Yeah I'm laughing all the way to the bank in my diesel ZR2 for $37000 And over 30MPG lol hahahahahahah
Magna Carta Sam Adam's well I can see many full-size 4x4 crew cab offerings for sub-30k. If you need the offroad ability that’s cool, but 7 grand can pay for a lot of gas.
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Andre, I have a 2014 Ram 1500 4x4, Its got the 5.7 hemi. No E-Torque obviously. So some cool power adders. I did a full length exhaust. Headers wo cats on back. Now I know you guys won't do that. My suggestion is put the Flowmaster Outlaw catback system on it. Best sound with that muffler and exhaust pipes. I love mine. If you do that the Hemi growls with a purpose. Under the hood the Mopar Cold Air intake is OK. The S@B cai, or the K@N series seems to really open up some air. Also look to replace the Throttle Body. Now I know you can only do so much. But check with Mopar and see what doesn't void the warranty. Oh and I do believe Mopar will allow a re-tune on the ECU that won't void the warranty. Combine all of these and you guys will be very happy with the old girl.
Running 40's will likely void the warranty though!
Hasnt even had first oil change yet and gets 18mpg not mad. My gm took 26k before it started getting 24mpg+.
My 2017 rebel with 55000+ is still going very strong
Ram_rebel_ 805 So is my ‘15 Rebel with 80,000 miles!
I have 155 000 kms on my Taco and has not broken down yet. So in 8000 kms on the RAM....well that is barely broken in. I expect my Tacoma to easily make 400 000 kms plus before any major problems.
Absolutely get the Rebel Rouser Series going with the off-road upgrades. With the Duane Eddy back soundtrack. Keep up the good work lads
What kind of comparison was that a raptor versus a rebel. The rafter wasn’t built to tow or for payload it was built as a desert runner. The rebel is basically a half ton with some off-road goodies added. Wouldn’t an FX four with a 3.5 L be a more fair comparison. And we know if you didn’t adhere to the speed limit rule that 3.5 L would smoke that rebel up the hill
It has more off road goodies than an FX4. The FX4 suspension is only fractionally better than stock for off roading. The Rebel is a step above that, with the Raptor being well above that.
That's exactly right belanger9, and also Raptors tow better than rafters any day!
When are you lifting it. Roman said that you guys were gonna lift it so thats why you guys didn’t get the air suspension option. I hope you guys mod this thing. That would be bad ass and a nice series to watch
Looking forward to the mod build! My 19’ rebel has been a great truck aside from a few minor issues. Nice work guys!
TrumpurAce 1 Any updates? Thanks in advance
My 2009 Altima is eligible for a “long term” update...a 2019, not so much...
Seems like the perfect all-rounder. It's only flaw is fuel economy, but really most lifted/off-roady trucks suck at that, just hard moving all that weight and those big tires down a road through wind
Thinking about buying a new rebel 2020, thanks for all your reviews on the truck! It’s helped me decide if I should get a truck or keep my Jeep rubicon. Love all the videos keep up the great work!
"Lift kit and 40's." ROFL YES!! Looking forward to the "Rebel-Rouser" series! This is one of my favorite trucks, just wish I could have bought one, too. :)
I love it the Ram Rebel is my favorite truck. The Dodge charger hellcat is my favorite car.
You guys should use apps such as Fuelio to keep track of fuel efficiency in the long run.
I like the New Ram, they refreshed the interior, exterior and made it roomier. On the other hand GM added new engines and new body materials. I will say GMC was late to the party with that tailgate and is making commercials like it's something new. Ram did add a good amount of technology but Ford already offered it years ago. In conclusion the Ram has a great interior but it's not a game changer. The Silverado and Sierra interiors are a let down but they brought more changes than Ram with their new trucks.
And once that new Duramax diesel 3 liter i6 arrives (any month, shit, hopefully any day now) that's really going to give the others a run for their money! I hope that new motor is really going to be a game changer for GM in the half ton segment. I'm just glad that they are smart enough to be offering it as an option on every trim level unlike Ford and RAM that only offer their diesels on some of the trims. RAM NEEDS TO make their soon to be returning EcoDiesel available on the Rebel package most specifically!
Really like the Rebel but no etorque. Think I was just sold on getting one now. Was going with the f150 but this has changed my mind.
I'll like it even better if they finally put the EcoDiesel in it once that motor makes its return later this year. RAM Rebel with the EcoDiesel = THE perfect truck! Do it RAM, DO IT!
I put 17k miles on my Fj Cruiser in 10 months and it didn’t broke down, going from this video perspective I guess I’m doing pretty good considering my truck is 10 years old XD
I personally don't think there is anything too special about these trucks. Ram should at least put a 2 inch factory lift on them with a little larger tire. Yes, fuel efficiency would depreciate but who buys a Hemi V8 to watch the MPG's? Breaker point would be much better too. I'm still not sold on the quality or dependability of these trucks.
They do lmfao the rebel is higher and has larger tires then a standard 4x4 ram.
Yes it (Rebel) does but he's talking about going even a bit bigger with 2" instead of the 1" lift currently on it and going up another tire size or two on it as well, and I like that idea a lot along with making it more fuel efficient even with those mods by doing the smartest thing that RAM could possibly do and sticking the soon to be returning (with more horsepower and even more importantly greater torque!) EcoDiesel because that would make this truck more perfect than its ever been! Here's to hoping they do it 👍🤘🏻
Great information after 6 Months of pretty hard useage. Thanks for posting, and I love your channel!
Wake that truck up!! can’t wait to see what you guys do it in the future!
So, in other words, if you choose the diesel engine for the increased MPG, and you include the hula dancer on the dashboard, you have the perfect truck?
Thank You! ... I have a 2019 RAM Bighorn / North with non-etorque 5.7L with 3.21 gears ... good/bad ... 1) MPG? although I can average 19.5+ per tank ... the around town mileage is abysmal and can easily bring the average into the 15's if you are not careful ... 2) Creaks and groans inside the cab have developed only after 1500 miles ... hmmm ... new design??? 3) ANC? mine still has lots of wind noise around the door frames ... hmmm... new design??? 4) MDS not as inobtrusive as folks suggest ... 5) Interior is still one of the best ... though the real question is ... will it survive the first year test ... if you ask me now I would say "No" ... maybe the F-150EB with it's plain interior is still the best?
If you had gotten the air ride suspension, you would have broken down on that winter run. My 2016 has lost its air ride suspension multiple times this winter due to the cold. FCA doesnt care about it and wont do anything about it. So the same defective system is on the new 2019’s
Can't wait to see it lifted on 40s when you get it lifted, you should look in to getting easily removable mud flaps. You don't want to throw rocks at people. Also having them be removable, you can go off road and not rip them off on rocks.
I approve. This was a truck I debated looking at but ended up with the 2.7 Twin Turbo EcoBoost F150 STX. Always curious to see how the competition is doing. Granted I would say compared to my truck the Rebel is more off road capable.
After owning three generations of Sierra, my next truck wont be a gm, very good chance it will be a ram rebel. Waiting to see what the next tundra will be like.
I think this truck with air suspension and the eco diesel will be a great truck, but without the cameras I think that is only thing that’s stopping me. That and the 12” touch screen, I don’t want to be eating food or have wet or greasy fingers from working and try to turn on the air or anything to that screen. In real life it will need cleaning every other day.
Hi, Andre, hate to interrupt. I am just telling you that I will buy a fully loaded Ram Rebel, but this time with the air suspension and a 33 gallon fuel tank.
So far the new Rams have really impressed me. I look forward to the next update and to see how it stacks up against potential new comers to the pick-up market (Tesla, Rivian, etc).
Not too surprised on fuel economy. That’s really close to my 14’ if not the same. Same engine no etorque of course. I even run a little larger 34x11 (275/65R20) tire.
Loose tie rod bolts on a -5000 mile trucks tells me that A. Ram's quality control is a bit lacking or B. the Ram rebel isn't suited to off roading as much as previously thought. I don't recall the old raptor ever having suspension issues, but i could be mistaken.
It's probably a Chrysler 1st year thing. There's lots of stupid issues with the new Jeep Wrangler too. Chrysler needs to hire someone from Honda's QC management to go around smacking people with clipboards until all the little silly kinks get worked out.
The only thing shittier than Dodge's front ends is their transmissions. They are notorious for being weak.
@@jellyfrosh9102 You're about about 6 years too late with that transmission comment. Look up ZF8HP on Wikipedia, or just remain ignorant, your choice.
@@douglas685 I love FCA but I will admit first year is a nightmare. Wait till 2020 most the problems will disappear. That being said I had to get a 2019 for the screen and interior. Haven't had any issues save for some Uconnect stuff they had to update. But I know a lot of people did especially with the stereo speakers.
If you ever want to go to the Baja 1,000 take the Rebel, if you want to go to the Baja 1,000 and come back, take the RAPTOR!
That makes a lot of sense especially when turbos hate heat 😂😂🤣
@@dor1tomcswagger69 The Raptor's turbos where built for extreme conditions. ✌🏼
@@HappyCarReviews ok so it doesn't mean the turbos won't overheat lmao
@@dor1tomcswagger69 Yes, the turbos will overheat, they are build to resist the overheating. Putting it in simple/plain words: if you take a RAPTOR to Baja, you are still going to be able to make it back home, smiling more than your emojis.✌🏼
@@HappyCarReviews pls stop reviewing cars it's not ur thing 😂🤣I'm not arguing with an idiot ✌️
They used to do something with a similar concept to that on the old Farmalls in the 1940's 50's. For example the Farmall M-TA "torque amplified" My neighbor has an MTA and M, I can tell you the MTA is defiantly better by far.
If the Rebels safety chain point of attachment is sooooo much better than the Raptor as Roman so frequently mentions, why do we see those buckles between the hitch and the chains @ 7:06 in the video?
do a city mpg run with nothing but stop lights and traffic...thats where you will go from dragging that electronic junk around with no benefit to taking full advantage of the mild hybrid system...heck id be happy with you guys utilizing it at all, in fact if you want i could use it in Tucson traffic which is stop and go with motocross track style bumps and potholes
I am waiting for this truck with the small diesel, I hope everything you talked about can also be said for the 2020 Ram Rebel Diesel and yes ill put the Teraflex Falcon Series on because of you guys. thanks for all the great work and solid info.
Has the Etorque helped your mileage around town? My understanding is it doesn't help the hwy mileage. My 15 Ram with 10ply tires does better than 17mpg on the hwy.
5k miles in 6 months is nothing. My Power Wagon hits 12 months on July 2nd. It is about to roll over 30k. I absolutely love my PW. The only one I have seen around Phoenix with a fine layer of AZ Pinstripes.
I just bought a brand new rebel yesterday when I got home the backup camera already broken and I have to bring it back to the dealer and waited 3 hours for them to fix it
Complains about fuel economy but wants to lift the truck and add horsepower... can't have your cake and eat it too guy
I BOUGHT A REBEL,. NOT LOOKING FOR A ROCK CRAWLER, IF I WAS I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE JEEP,. I BOUGHT THE REBEL FOR THE SUPREME RIDE QAULITY!!! ITS AWSOME
When you do those extra squeezes of gas after the pump stops it make the engine run inefficient for a few miles down 2 to 3 miles per gallan.
I have a 2018 Ram Big Horn. I have modded it to be better than any Rebel. I have more HP to the rear wheel . My suspension will kick Rebel. Lots of upgrades and mods on my Ram. I still have saved about 10 grand, and my truck is better than the 2018 or 2019 Rebel.
Love this truck and I'm glad you're holding on to it for some mods!
I do wish you would have got the Air Suspension. I've read some negative reviews and was looking for your opinion.
That is such girly Offroading. Off-roading to me is finding the best route you can in rough terrain going as fast as you possibly can. I can drive any vehicle down that hill at that crawler pace.
I like Nathan's idea 40s! Yeah and mopar parts too.
The one eyed willy fog light look while hitting the pond crossing was sweet!
the way the camera catches the led lights..
Two of my friends had Rams with air suspension and both had trouble with the suspension.
I’ve heard soo many of this exact instance, the air suspension malfunctioning or breaking on these trucks and costing a fortune to fix.
Air suspension has always seemed to be a joke to me. It doesn't seem to last. At 200k, classic suspension is spongy, but still working. Air suspension has been shot, replaced, shot again, replaced again, etc. many times before then.
Have 4800 miles in 6 months on my 2019 Ram 4x4 and last two 400 mile trips I got 20.6mpg....that was up and down mountains
how fast did you drive?
75 to 80mph
Thought may have been gong slower with that result.
Yeah that's pretty damn good, rock on!🤘🏻
My favorite truck channel
I love the ram rebel💪🏻💯
I'll love it even more once they put the EcoDiesel in it!
60K truck and it doesn't even have a bed liner!
Mine came with it... Got it for 56k level 2 package
I was going to say, mine came with it as well. They got screwed on that option. @@TheBatman512
You gotta haggle at the dealership
That mpg is pretty typical, I have a 2015 1500 with 33x12.5 mud tires and I get about 15 miles per gallon
6 months. But how many miles? I have 70,500 miles on my 2015 2.7l still no issues
Southern Nevada offroading and back country he said how many miles
What about the fog light burning out in MOAB? It's a very nice truck, but 18mpg highway is horrible.
I saw that but i think when you turn one way the one side comes on like a cornering light lol not sure but thats what some people were saying.
18 mpg really isn't to bad for that Hemi but to make it a whole lot better and offer significantly more torque at the same time, the answer is for them to make it available with the soon to be returning EcoDiesel!
Would you guys do a video on the recall on the ram 2500's steering rack problem. (the rack nuts coming loose and loosing all steering) and the response from ram of what they consider to be an acceptable fix. I would be really interested to hear your opinions on the fact that they are just welding the adjustment out.
My 2019 Ram Rebel averages 21 mpg. Just have to coast it down hill and drive a little smarter. But of course still plenty of power to have fun when I need to.
American Citizen question for ya. Why did you get the rebel instead of the Laramie?
Because he knows that the Rebel is the better trim level, even if it doesn't yet come with the EcoDiesel.
Dylan Macaya just got off road? The Laramie seems a bit more refined
I am going to be buying a truck here soon and am stuck between the ram rebel, jeep gladiator, and a first gen raptor
Just buy an XLT when rebates are good and uprgrade it into your own style Raptor when you have the money. Check out American muscle .com
Get the one that offers a diesel, in which case get the Gladiator in Rubicon trim of course, especially if off-roading is going to be your primary use with the rig.
Such a beautiful truck
Made even more beautiful by adding the option of the EcoDiesel!
Yes! Mods please. This is my favorite truck right now.
i love the rebel, it is a great looking truck
Now just offer it with the EcoDiesel once it returns later this year and it's a deal!
So for $60k you get a truck that looks like the Power Wagon, but has a smaller engine, weaker drivetrain, brakes and steering components, no front locker, winch or swaybar disconnect, complicated auto start/hybrid system....and it gets worse fuel mileage! Why on Earth would anyone buy a Rebel over the Power Wagon?
Exactly!! Well the Rebel is lighter and slightly better off road? But still
5k miles and it's a long term test?? Tell us how it's doing after 50k!! I would hope that a brand new truck with ONLY 5k and cost almost 60K US would be prefect for at least 20k!!
It's not a long term test. It's a 6 month update.
@@iamn360 thanks for the reply Nathan. But for the record it says... "Long Term Update" on the thumbnail of the vid. Just saying I don't wanna fight I love your vids watch all the time. And I'm a multi (mostly new) truck owner.
It's a six month update on a long term test. It's not over, just checking in along the way, I don't know why or how some people just don't understand that.(?!)
After all of the mods are on, would you guys consider making it a give away truck?
Needs the RAM Wagon front camera/360 cameras, split tailgate.
A 2019 truck should never break down in a bit over of a few months
12krinson That’s kind of what I was thinking when I seen the link almost any vehicle will last about a year before it has problems
I seem to recall an episode recently where they were testing a new F250 and a hose connection or something broke....that, and another episode with a new Ford Something or the other was failing mechanically on the downhill Ike Gauntlet testing. Sometimes things do break - even with a 'new' vehicle...
The truck never broke down. Not sure what video you watched.
If you are referring to the recalls, FCA will recall the tiniest thing. They constantly do research on there own products after release. I find it reassuring honestly. Sure it's annoying to bring it in but if it makes me safer then it's worth it to me.
@@MrComputerCoder The tiniest thing? One of the recalls is for the brake pedal disconnecting from the master cylinder and another is for loose steering locknuts.
@@benjaminwayneb So do you own one of these RAM 1500 trucks?
Wha'?! 23 gallons of gasoline?!! No way. I'd never get that. My F150 36 gallon tank has spoiled me. I like the steel springs on Ram! Airbags will fail.
I thought it would be the same for me as well when I traded in my 36 gallon F-150, but when I bought my ram rebel, I don't need to fill up that often. I don't need the big gas tank anymore.