FYI: You could have just unhooked the battery. It would reset the computer. Then you could have rolled the windows up and turned on the heat. It would probably malfuntion again when you start driving but at least you get the windows up. Just a little tip for anybody else in that situation. 🙂
I bought a Ram truck 4x4 in 2000 and I still have it! You should love it! Pyllrd a travel trailer, had a 4 wheel camper on it for years I used as traveling nurse. Then my ranch truck that hauled water and hay. Back to a camper on it. I only use it part time now but I will never sell it. I have my jeep for daily use and tipi camping. Have fun. Life is short.
I knew it was a Ram as soon as I saw the interior ..I've been buying a new Ram every 3 years sense 1998 ... Congrats and you will love your new Ram , I've has 1500's ,2500's and 3500's ...I'm driving a 2020 1500 Ram off road package and I'm waiting on the 2023 new 1500 to come out,it's looking like it's going to be the strongest 1500 truck on the market with all the new changes . I'm a retired coal miner living full time RV life and loving it ....Ram hasn't let me down yet ..
GREAT decision on the truck! I have a 2022 Ram Rebel and absolutely LOVE it! In my 53 years and over a dozen vehicles in my lifetime it's been the best & most reliable vehicle I've ever owned!!
Nothing close to new, but I liked my 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 regular cab. It would go anywhere. It had the 318 V8, and 5 speed manual transmission....unfortunately a local dealership screwed up a clutch replacement and made a mess of things, luckily I got their idiot mechanic's "diagnosis" in writing so when stuff went south they go their mess of a truck back. I should have kept it but at the time, I was just done with that dealership's poor customer service and the lack of support. It was a pretty comfortable riding truck too...pretty decent fuel economy mid to high 20's on the highway, but it was a terrible tow vehicle due to the 3.55 gearing...they really should have 3.73's at a minimum for a truck equipped with the factory tow package....which if I would have kept the truck it would have gotten 3.73's or 4.10's, and a limited slip.
I'm also looking at going from my Tundra to a 1-ton specifically because of payload. I never want to have to worry about it with any reasonable load or camper.
As an owner of multiple RAM trucks, I can assure you that the 2019 forwards Gen 5’s come with several “standard” features that you will read about frequently. Water leaks, water leaks and more water leaks. My current truck had a sunroof leak (replaced) and cab marker lights (replaced after 3 attempts to fix the issue) and a loose shifter. The shifter could have been tightened in 5 minutes with a 10 mm socket, but the dealer advised that the only way Chrysler would cover the labour was if the entire assembly was replaced. Dear God, yet another week for the parts to ship! Also be aware of a common….very common leak from the centre brake light. These trucks are assembled by minimally paid foreign workers in a foreign assembly plant. Remember, when one door closes, another door opens. Other than that it was a pretty good RAM truck.
Your knowledge and insight into your truck and the options available is amazing. Half the time I didn’t understand what you were saying, but you said it with such conviction that I wanted to take notes….!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on the new RAM. As I watched things came to mind that you might need know but then one by one, you brought up each point and covered all the bases. From the harsh ride of an empty 3500 to engine size for hauling, you did all the research and due diligence needed. Great choice and you don't need any advice from the peanut gallery. A larger camper may be next..
Congratulations, looks like a beautiful truck. My son in law has the same truck. Just a heads up with modern Diesel engines, do not idle your engine all the time or you will be spending large amounts of cash to have the DPF (diesel particulate filter) cleaned out or replaced. These new engines are meant to start and go, no long warm ups needed. Anyway, enjoy your new ride.
THIS STATEMENT IS ONLY ‘HALF’’ RIGHT YOU DO NOT NEED TO WARM UP THIS NEW DIESEL TYPE ENGINE WHEN TEMP IS ‘’ ABOVE ‘’ 40 F . WHEN IT IS 39 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 4-5 MIN WARM UP. BELOW 32 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 8-10 MIN. WARM UP. BELOW 7 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 13- 15 MIN WARM UP. BELOW -7 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 20-25 MIN WARM UP THIS IS EXTREM COLD -30 C . REMEMBER TO ALWAYS FILL TYPE 2 OR GRADE 2 DIESEL OR SOME PLACES CALL IT DIESEL GOLD. SOME NO NAME SERVICE STATIONS HAVE LOW GRADE DIESEL . STAY AWAY FROM THESE PLACES. USE ONE OF THE 6 BIG NAME STATIONS , OR TRUCK STOPS. DIESEL IS USUALLY 45-55 CENTS ‘’MORE’’ THAN REG GAS PRICE . WHEN YOU DO YOUR NEXT OIL CHANGE PUT IN AMS-OIL ‘’SIGNATURE’’SERIES MAX -DUTY SYNTHETIC DIESEL OIL 5W-40 AND ADD 1 LITRE OF LUCUS ‘’SYNTHETIC ‘’ OIL STABILIZER FOR EVERY ‘’6 LITRES’’ OF AMSOIL. THESE ARE THE BEST 2 COMBINATIONS OF OIL PRODUCTS FOR THE RAM CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINES. TRY AND USE A BOSCHE OR AMSOIL OIL FILTER AS WELL. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE OIL CHANGE BUT SO IS YOUR CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE . A NEW CUMMINS WILL COST $ 9,000 PLUS LABOUR AND TAX . SO SPENDING $140-155 ON AN OIL CHANGE IS WELL WORTH CARING FOR THIS ENGINE. OIL IS THE LIFE BLOOD OF ANY ENGINE, NEVER GO CHEAP ON THIS MAINTENANCE.
@@TailsofWanderlust he’s right. I work on heavy duty rigs for a living. They don’t produce enough heat to burn the ash the engine produces so the DPF catch’s it so you’ll be doing more regens which will decrease the max life of the DPF. You can always delete the DPF but that comes with its own set of issues you may not be willing to deal with.
Yeah, I did that same thing 10 years ago - wanted an SUV with Adaptive. Ended up with a Ford Explorer Limited. (and it wasn't cheap) That said.. I am still driving that same Explorer 10 years later.
No kidding....the Tundra contrary to what a lot of people think, is quite weak in the payload department no matter which model you have, without airbags in the back they have a terrible amount of squat for what Toyota pretends to be a 1/2 ton truck...that's one huge negative I quickly found with my 08 Tundra was the soft springs in what was supposed to be a "work truck" model. Also, wasn't impressed with the multiple rear axle bearing failures, and the multiple front differential howl/growl issues it had which both issues were known to Toyota and were actually TSB's but luckily got fixed on mine under warranty multiple times, at 104k I got rid of the truck as the extended warranty was up and knowing how often those issues would resurface themselves I didn't want to deal with it out of pocket. Didn't care for the IFS either, it was horrible on roads I frequently had to travel.
Electrical issues are a nightmare. My last vehicle had all kinds of weird electrical gremlins. Putting my window down would lock the doors, fan speed for the HVAC would randomly change without touching the dial, etc. Fixing one thing would break another. It drove me nuts. I was so happy when someone crashed into me and totaled it
I understand the Tundra is in the past now but replacing the one sensor should have only been a few hundred bucks. Then the Christmas tree light you needed to disconnect the battery to reset the system. The popping up front when turning is 99% a blown or about to blow CV axles which is few hundred bucks with labor. Sorry you had a bad experience with the Tundra as any vehicle going offraod will be rattled down and will have issues. You definitely got my next truck of going with a Ram 2500.
Thanks Sean. The blind spot module itself was $1500+ install, so sadly wasn’t that cheap of a fix. And tried the disconnecting battery trick and it didn’t work. Still would be interested what it was in the end!
Congratulations!!! I did almost the same, but bought a Ford F250 Tremor from a dealership in Utah and took the chance for a road trip from San Diego to Salt Lake and back :-). Building mine out for a camper that is on order and will be delivered next summer. But that allows me to mod it for offroading and weight. Enjoy the truck :-)
Welcome back Cass! I wondered where you'd disappeared to but very excited for your new Ram. Very good information re the Tundra as I've been thinking in that direction. Hope all goes well with the retrofits. Keep all of us posted.
I have a 2019 2500 with the Cummins and air suspension pulling a 36ft 5th wheel. I do not have the high output and it is smooth. I am at the top end on payload but you would never know it. Just had the CP3 done last week and it is a little smoother on acceleration. I ran Hot Shot with the CP4 and never had a problem and have 59K miles on it. Great truck, you will love it and it will pull anything you hook to it!
@@TailsofWanderlust yep, we are in eastern VA. The parts are available but in limited qty. I understand they are releasing a few to each dealer monthly. They kept the truck 3 days. I had to go get something out of the truck and spoke with the mechanic. He said it was only the second he had done but they are a small rural dealership. Hot Shot in each tank and pick your dealership and stay in contact. You will love the truck!
What a nightmare! Please keep in mind that in the South many of the used cars/trucks used could have water/hurricane damage. So make sure you research the history of the car/truck (important nation wide to do this also as they truck cars/trucks to different states to sell the damage cars/truck.s
Great choice - one of the best things about that truck is the Cummins engine. Yes it’s a beast, but it’s also an extremely reliable engine, fuel pump notwithstanding. I had 2019 2500 Ram with Cummins and it ran like a top and I got reasonable good mileage - 18 mpg on highway.
@@TailsofWanderlust I traded it in for a Ford transit 250. Only reason was because the van better fit my needs. The Transit can carry same weight or more, and for me (I refinish furniture and other woodworking) it was easier to load and unload wood, furniture, machinery etc., van also protects load from rain so I am not limited to moving things on sunny days.
Very nice purchase. I have a GMC 3500 SRW and I air up and down when not carrying a payload. My trailer calls for the max of 65/80 front and back but when I'm not hauling I go down to 45/60 and it really makes the ride better.
Wow!! This video really drove home (no pun intended) the amount of work you had to put into finding the right truck. So very happy for you! Can’t wait for the 1st trip!!!
When you said you were going to the dealer and got up with that duffle bag, I thought it was filled with cash and that’s how you were going to walk into the dealership. Awesome truck!
Been missing you and your fur babies. There are so many options for that truck through AEV and Carly sounds like a good suspension. Your truck won’t even squat when you put the camper in. The Cummnins engine is a real truck engine. It’s easy to work on and it’s built to go 1 million miles as long as you look after it. Can’t wait to see your new videos!!!
What a cascade of disasters, but a good example of why to keep an emergency bag with warm jacket in your vehicle. Good to hear you are keeping up with studies notwithstanding the trouble. People want to see Jasper and Napoleon.
Wow. Great looking truck - especially the interior. I'm going through the truck debate myself after 5 years in a Sprinter and wanting a truck/custom slide in. I actually fell in love with the truck idea (to replace my Sprinter that I've never had 100% faith in) because of wanting a Tundra to get into quality I truly trusted.... and then I discovered the Payload issue. I had never appreciated all the pros/cons/differences between the truck models and brands. Funny. the mission started because I was yearning for a Toyota and here I am researching Ford's because of the F150s payload. Best of luck with the rest of your project. We enjoy your content for the well-thought-out ideas.
Thank you so much Graham! Good luck on the truck search. I went down the truck research rabbit hole for months. So much information out there it can be overwhelming for sure.
Try tapping the gas pedal a bit when the adaptive cruise is about to do those less smooth, abrupt adjustments... works for me to smooth out the jerkiness
New trucks, old trucks, it doesn't matter. Read your owner's manual. You can pull or replace fuses as needed to turn off or fix improperly functioning accessories. Just a pro tip. Safe travels.
Oil 🛢 is the biggest maintenance on any vehicle sounds like it had alot of tlc from the last owner. it's a bad ass truck ! sounds like it was a awesome first ride for ya 😎
I have the 2022 RAM 2500 Laramie 4x4 Hemi with air suspension and 3.73 axle. I recommend that you rotate the outside mirrors to vertical. This provides much better blind-spot observation. Yes, they look like Mickey Mouse ears but the visibility is worth it. Cruise control is essential - I have 20" tires and the truck wants to fly once it reaches 70 mph. Avoid conversations with law enforcement.
Nice Ram! Just don't let air out of the tires! it's the cold pressure that counts. All tires gain PSI as they warm up. My preference is my old Ford F350 with the Legendary 7.3 in it! But a Cummins is up there too!
Going up in elevation as much as I did, the PSI was too high for the tires, even warm. I've had friends who had popped tires going up in extreme elevations without letting air out.
🤩 You've learned a lot about trucks!! I've forwarded to my daughter due to the sensor problems on your Tundra. They had similar problem on theirs! Glad you're back. 👍🏻👍🏻
Your tire pressure will change while driving and tires heat up/cool down etc. Also altitude will affect the pressure although minimally. Set your pressure with cool tires to the recommended pressure and leave it. There is no need to drop and/or add pressure as you drive around.
Hi Cass Jeff and l hope your doing well and your fur babies👍🐶🙋♀️ we hope to have you come back to U-TUPE soon. Stay safe and Good luck in All you do😃🙋♀️
Congratulations kiddo. I’m excited for you and I know you are looking forward to getting moved in. As far as payload goes, it’s pretty much like anything else and the motto that I live by. Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it. Best regards best wishes and blessings to you and the fuzzy ones for 2024. Health happiness and prosperity to all.🙂 I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. Color me embarrassed. Anyway the wishes stand.🙄😂
So missed your videos. That being said, I'm so happy that you finally found a truck in this insane vehicle market. But, I'm upset at all the BS you had to endure in order to get your new adventure rig. That Diesel engine will definitely haul your camper around and then some compared to the Tundra. Again, congrats and can't wait for future updates on your adventures.
Nice truck!! Just a note: be sure to have your break lines checked to make sure that they were replaced with the longer hoses after it was lifted. My son lost his breaks in traffic because the truck he bought used was lifted and it still had short hoses which failed. He was fine but it totalled mini van he hit. Stay safe
You were missed Cass! Shame about the Tundra, but happy you’re back on the road with your new RAM - it’s a beast!! Looking forward to your next vlog - stay safe out there 🙏😉
So nice seeing you again. Missed you. Sorry to hear about the troubles with the Tundra but what a great truck you found to replace it. Rams are awesome vehicles.
Congratulations on the new truck. I've initiated my start my putting down money to have a mercedes sprinter built as an rv. Once the build is done I will be selling my home and hitting the road. Your videos have been helpful and inspiring
That's one very, very nice truck you got there Cass. Oh the memories your going to make in it. It's good to see your cheerful, positive, uplifting personality on screen again.
Wow that's a nice truck! Ive had my 18 Ram 2500 from new, bought it as a leftover for under 50 grand. You should have good luck with it, I've only had two small issues, thermostat with was covered under warranty and I swear the factory tires felt like they were square but a fresh set of duratracs solved that. I agree the payload on the 2500 is pretty low but coming from a Tacoma it's a big improvement, I mostly bought it so I can tow pretty much anything I want and my bigass dog has plenty of room after I removed the rear seat and built a platform
Nice truck! While you are in the spending mode you should look at the Hawk popup campers. Hannah Straight has one on her F250. Nice for long haul on roads to Alaska.
Keep an eye on that suspension, high end suspension have short maintenance intervals. As low as 15k or less depending on off roading. Definitely wrap/cover the shocks to protect the seals and shafts. Could mean a lot of downtime since King is always backordered. Even if they weren’t, to find a shop that can fully rebuild a race shock on site while your 3500 sat on their lift would eliminate 95%-99% of the shops even in Southern California (Race shock capital😀) I had Kings, and won’t be going that direction again for maintenance reasons. Having to get my truck on the lift, have it rebuilt, realigned was too much hassle and money. They rode great though!
Hiya!!! Yay!! I’m glad you’re back. I was beginning to wonder/worry a little as I hadn’t seen a video for a while. I am hopeless, but getting better at clicking the ‘like’. And I am more a silent viewer who just loves watching your adventures. I started watching you a couple of years (maybe the end of 2019) I gotta say I was sad when you said you sold your Basecamp (I just loved that). I am very sorry about all that work you had put into your Tundra but hey look at what you have now!!! Awesome!!! I drive a Dodge Nitro (I call Jemima) and have travelled the top end of Australia in her and I just love her. I would love a Ram but hey this girl can always dream🤣🤣.
Hey Andie!! Thank you so much for watching the videos and checking in on us! So glad the Dodge is treating you well, and that you’re able to get out and explore with it!
A good pick. The Cummins engine is what you need. Plenty of torque if your hauling a bed camper or bigger RV. If you're going to CJC Off Road in Long Beach, CA, you picked out the right guys and shop. I got my rig done there (2020 F250 Tremor) with the Carli Pintop 2.5 and kept the same 35' tires but with Method wheels. CJC has good options to choose from. They are a great group of guys and owners. It will be an all day job so get a ride back to your hotel and relax. I would recommend switching the tires to some Falken Wildpeaks, Nitto Ridge Grappler, or BF Goodrich's. A little better MPG and ride. Put the original tires on some cheap steelies for backup set. Make sure you do a complete fluids replacement just to have a piece of mind when you hit the road. I use Amsoil to include their engine flush (sign up for the preferred customer). Good call on the "Hotshot Secrets" fuel additive. Amsoil has an good additive also. We are all looking for the next update on that suspension work. Great job on your research and smart shopping. Safe travels!
@@TailsofWanderlust CJC has a youtube channel and I know you do your homework and they will do you right and not up sale you. Especially if you're just doing an upgrade to your current Carli setup. They can advise on a local shop if you haven't already. Hope to see your future upgrades/projects on your rig. Cheers!
I have a Ram 2500 that is gas. The suspension is stiff but it cruises nice on the highway. I also am a big fan of the ACC. I used it quite a bit when traveling in the Midwest.
Get the Deaver Full Leaf Pack from Carli along with airbag’s with Daystar Cradle. The bags will help with the squat with the load (as you might know), and the cradles will allow full articulation with the airbags unloaded. You’ll feel a difference with the full leafs on/off road ride.
Glad to see u back! Sorry to hear about all the trouble with the Tundra, but so happy to hear you got what you wanted with the Dodge. Can't wait to see your next video!
FYI: You could have just unhooked the battery. It would reset the computer. Then you could have rolled the windows up and turned on the heat. It would probably malfuntion again when you start driving but at least you get the windows up. Just a little tip for anybody else in that situation. 🙂
Good item to call out. I did try that and it didn’t do anything. When I got home even left off unhooked overnight and nothing the next day.
Swap out the diesel tank for a 52 gallon S&B tank. Fits in the OEM spot. I get around 700 miles per tank.
That’s amazing!! Good to know thanks
I bought a Ram truck 4x4 in 2000 and I still have it! You should love it! Pyllrd a travel trailer, had a 4 wheel camper on it for years I used as traveling nurse. Then my ranch truck that hauled water and hay. Back to a camper on it. I only use it part time now but I will never sell it. I have my jeep for daily use and tipi camping. Have fun. Life is short.
So good to hear! Hope mine treats me half as well!
I knew it was a Ram as soon as I saw the interior ..I've been buying a new Ram every 3 years sense 1998 ... Congrats and you will love your new Ram , I've has 1500's ,2500's and 3500's ...I'm driving a 2020 1500 Ram off road package and I'm waiting on the 2023 new 1500 to come out,it's looking like it's going to be the strongest 1500 truck on the market with all the new changes . I'm a retired coal miner living full time RV life and loving it ....Ram hasn't let me down yet ..
This is so good to hear!! Happy to hear they’ve treated you so well
GREAT decision on the truck! I have a 2022 Ram Rebel and absolutely LOVE it! In my 53 years and over a dozen vehicles in my lifetime it's been the best & most reliable vehicle I've ever owned!!
That’s awesome! Love hearing that!
You will love your RAM. The seats are comfortable and I agree with your comment. My back never bothers me even after 12 hours of driving.
So glad to hear you experience that too! Best part of the truck so far.
Nothing close to new, but I liked my 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 regular cab. It would go anywhere. It had the 318 V8, and 5 speed manual transmission....unfortunately a local dealership screwed up a clutch replacement and made a mess of things, luckily I got their idiot mechanic's "diagnosis" in writing so when stuff went south they go their mess of a truck back. I should have kept it but at the time, I was just done with that dealership's poor customer service and the lack of support. It was a pretty comfortable riding truck too...pretty decent fuel economy mid to high 20's on the highway, but it was a terrible tow vehicle due to the 3.55 gearing...they really should have 3.73's at a minimum for a truck equipped with the factory tow package....which if I would have kept the truck it would have gotten 3.73's or 4.10's, and a limited slip.
I'm also looking at going from my Tundra to a 1-ton specifically because of payload. I never want to have to worry about it with any reasonable load or camper.
That’s the hardest part with truck campers for sure. The exhaust brake has been awesome as well.
As an owner of multiple RAM trucks, I can assure you that the 2019 forwards Gen 5’s come with several “standard” features that you will read about frequently. Water leaks, water leaks and more water leaks. My current truck had a sunroof leak (replaced) and cab marker lights (replaced after 3 attempts to fix the issue) and a loose shifter. The shifter could have been tightened in 5 minutes with a 10 mm socket, but the dealer advised that the only way Chrysler would cover the labour was if the entire assembly was replaced. Dear God, yet another week for the parts to ship! Also be aware of a common….very common leak from the centre brake light. These trucks are assembled by minimally paid foreign workers in a foreign assembly plant.
Remember, when one door closes, another door opens. Other than that it was a pretty good RAM truck.
Good to know I’ll keep an eye out for those trouble spots.
Your knowledge and insight into your truck and the options available is amazing. Half the time I didn’t understand what you were saying, but you said it with such conviction that I wanted to take notes….!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate that!
Congratulations on the new RAM. As I watched things came to mind that you might need know but then one by one, you brought up each point and covered all the bases. From the harsh ride of an empty 3500 to engine size for hauling, you did all the research and due diligence needed. Great choice and you don't need any advice from the peanut gallery. A larger camper may be next..
Thanks Brian! Appreciate you watching all the way through!
Congratulations, looks like a beautiful truck. My son in law has the same truck. Just a heads up with modern Diesel engines, do not idle your engine all the time or you will be spending large amounts of cash to have the DPF (diesel particulate filter) cleaned out or replaced. These new engines are meant to start and go, no long warm ups needed. Anyway, enjoy your new ride.
Really good to know thank you. I had heard not to idle it but never knew why
THIS STATEMENT IS ONLY ‘HALF’’ RIGHT YOU DO NOT NEED TO WARM UP THIS NEW DIESEL TYPE ENGINE WHEN TEMP IS
‘’ ABOVE ‘’ 40 F .
WHEN IT IS 39 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 4-5 MIN WARM UP.
BELOW 32 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 8-10 MIN. WARM UP.
BELOW 7 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 13- 15 MIN WARM UP.
BELOW -7 F YOU SHOULD ALLOW 20-25 MIN WARM UP THIS IS EXTREM COLD -30 C .
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS FILL TYPE 2 OR GRADE 2 DIESEL OR SOME PLACES CALL IT DIESEL GOLD.
SOME NO NAME SERVICE STATIONS HAVE LOW GRADE DIESEL . STAY AWAY FROM THESE PLACES.
USE ONE OF THE 6 BIG NAME STATIONS , OR TRUCK STOPS.
DIESEL IS USUALLY 45-55 CENTS ‘’MORE’’ THAN REG GAS PRICE .
WHEN YOU DO YOUR NEXT OIL CHANGE PUT IN AMS-OIL ‘’SIGNATURE’’SERIES MAX -DUTY SYNTHETIC DIESEL OIL 5W-40
AND ADD 1 LITRE OF LUCUS ‘’SYNTHETIC ‘’ OIL STABILIZER FOR EVERY ‘’6 LITRES’’ OF AMSOIL.
THESE ARE THE BEST 2 COMBINATIONS OF OIL PRODUCTS FOR THE RAM CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINES.
TRY AND USE A BOSCHE OR AMSOIL OIL FILTER AS WELL. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE OIL CHANGE BUT SO IS YOUR CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE . A NEW CUMMINS WILL COST $ 9,000 PLUS LABOUR AND TAX . SO SPENDING $140-155 ON AN OIL CHANGE IS WELL WORTH CARING FOR THIS ENGINE. OIL IS THE LIFE BLOOD OF ANY ENGINE, NEVER GO CHEAP ON THIS MAINTENANCE.
@@TailsofWanderlust he’s right. I work on heavy duty rigs for a living. They don’t produce enough heat to burn the ash the engine produces so the DPF catch’s it so you’ll be doing more regens which will decrease the max life of the DPF. You can always delete the DPF but that comes with its own set of issues you may not be willing to deal with.
Yeah, I did that same thing 10 years ago - wanted an SUV with Adaptive. Ended up with a Ford Explorer Limited. (and it wasn't cheap)
That said.. I am still driving that same Explorer 10 years later.
That’s amazing, love hearing that
Outstanding Ram you don't have to worry about payload anymore!! Great Truck!!🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸
No kidding....the Tundra contrary to what a lot of people think, is quite weak in the payload department no matter which model you have, without airbags in the back they have a terrible amount of squat for what Toyota pretends to be a 1/2 ton truck...that's one huge negative I quickly found with my 08 Tundra was the soft springs in what was supposed to be a "work truck" model. Also, wasn't impressed with the multiple rear axle bearing failures, and the multiple front differential howl/growl issues it had which both issues were known to Toyota and were actually TSB's but luckily got fixed on mine under warranty multiple times, at 104k I got rid of the truck as the extended warranty was up and knowing how often those issues would resurface themselves I didn't want to deal with it out of pocket. Didn't care for the IFS either, it was horrible on roads I frequently had to travel.
So true! Excited about not worrying about that
Wow girl I think you just educated a lot of guys out there very impressive knowledge base
Thanks Steven!
Electrical issues are a nightmare. My last vehicle had all kinds of weird electrical gremlins. Putting my window down would lock the doors, fan speed for the HVAC would randomly change without touching the dial, etc. Fixing one thing would break another. It drove me nuts. I was so happy when someone crashed into me and totaled it
That’s so frustrating!
I understand the Tundra is in the past now but replacing the one sensor should have only been a few hundred bucks. Then the Christmas tree light you needed to disconnect the battery to reset the system. The popping up front when turning is 99% a blown or about to blow CV axles which is few hundred bucks with labor. Sorry you had a bad experience with the Tundra as any vehicle going offraod will be rattled down and will have issues. You definitely got my next truck of going with a Ram 2500.
Thanks Sean. The blind spot module itself was $1500+ install, so sadly wasn’t that cheap of a fix. And tried the disconnecting battery trick and it didn’t work. Still would be interested what it was in the end!
RAM! Good call! I have an 03 Chevy 2500HD and I can't get rid of it... And yes, I have a 2019 4Runner! Both are great, but they both have weaknesses.
There's always some sort of trade off on vehicles and RVs. Hope you are loving the 4Runner, I miss mine immensely!
Congratulations!!! I did almost the same, but bought a Ford F250 Tremor from a dealership in Utah and took the chance for a road trip from San Diego to Salt Lake and back :-). Building mine out for a camper that is on order and will be delivered next summer. But that allows me to mod it for offroading and weight. Enjoy the truck :-)
That’s exciting! The Tremor is a beast of a truck
Welcome back Cass! I wondered where you'd disappeared to but very excited for your new Ram. Very good information re the Tundra as I've been thinking in that direction. Hope all goes well with the retrofits. Keep all of us posted.
Will do! Thanks for watching!
I have a 2019 2500 with the Cummins and air suspension pulling a 36ft 5th wheel. I do not have the high output and it is smooth. I am at the top end on payload but you would never know it. Just had the CP3 done last week and it is a little smoother on acceleration. I ran Hot Shot with the CP4 and never had a problem and have 59K miles on it. Great truck, you will love it and it will pull anything you hook to it!
They did your repair no problem? Shops are telling me there’s a hold on the 2019s right now.
@@TailsofWanderlust yep, we are in eastern VA. The parts are available but in limited qty. I understand they are releasing a few to each dealer monthly. They kept the truck 3 days. I had to go get something out of the truck and spoke with the mechanic. He said it was only the second he had done but they are a small rural dealership. Hot Shot in each tank and pick your dealership and stay in contact. You will love the truck!
What a nightmare! Please keep in mind that in the South many of the used cars/trucks used could have water/hurricane damage. So make sure you research the history of the car/truck (important nation wide to do this also as they truck cars/trucks to different states to sell the damage cars/truck.s
Very good reminder! Thankfully I was able to call the dealer that serviced this truck and get the full history straight from the service department.
@@TailsofWanderlust great. Glad you are back. I was thinking you made it up to Alaska and came back. Next year?!
Welcome back Cass, we missed you!
Thanks Vladimir!
Great choice - one of the best things about that truck is the Cummins engine. Yes it’s a beast, but it’s also an extremely reliable engine, fuel pump notwithstanding. I had 2019 2500 Ram with Cummins and it ran like a top and I got reasonable good mileage - 18 mpg on highway.
That’s awesome. Mind me asking why you got rid of it?
@@TailsofWanderlust I traded it in for a Ford transit 250. Only reason was because the van better fit my needs. The Transit can carry same weight or more, and for me (I refinish furniture and other woodworking) it was easier to load and unload wood, furniture, machinery etc., van also protects load from rain so I am not limited to moving things on sunny days.
@@John-ye4nv ah makes sense. Thanks for the reply!
Happy about your new truck. I have a 2010 Tundra and I couldn’t do without it.
That’s awesome it’s treating you so well!
Congratulations, I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie and I love it.
Thanks! So glad it’s treating you well!
👍 Thumbs up on the Ram with the proper payload rating. - I'm a long time Toyota owner and payload capacity is not their strong suit. -
Really wish they could bring in a HD truck!
Very nice purchase. I have a GMC 3500 SRW and I air up and down when not carrying a payload. My trailer calls for the max of 65/80 front and back but when I'm not hauling I go down to 45/60 and it really makes the ride better.
Good tip thank you!
Good tip thank you!
Welcome back. Missed your content. Cheers!
Thanks Johnny!
Wow!! This video really drove home (no pun intended) the amount of work you had to put into finding the right truck. So very happy for you! Can’t wait for the 1st trip!!!
Thanks Tobiah! Hopefully soon!
Really missing your videos!!Come back soon!!
Will do!!!
Congratulations on the new truck!! Thank you Tails of Wanderlust!!
Thanks for watching!
When you said you were going to the dealer and got up with that duffle bag, I thought it was filled with cash and that’s how you were going to walk into the dealership. Awesome truck!
😂😂 That would have been epic haha!
Really glad you are back, missed your videos. Hope you enjoy your new truck.
Thank you!
I have a RAM 2500 Cummins. You will be happy with your RAM. Plenty of power and the fuel mileage is better than the Tundra.
So glad you are enjoying yours!
Welcome back!
Thank you!
Nice to see a knowledgeable woman speak about pickups. Hell of a truck young lady 💪🏼🇺🇸
Thank you!!
Been missing you and your fur babies.
There are so many options for that truck through AEV and Carly sounds like a good suspension. Your truck won’t even squat when you put the camper in.
The Cummnins engine is a real truck engine. It’s easy to work on and it’s built to go 1 million miles as long as you look after it.
Can’t wait to see your new videos!!!
Thank you so much!! Excited to get this thing set up and get back on the road!
adaptive cruise control is so cool.
Such an amazing feature!
What a cascade of disasters, but a good example of why to keep an emergency bag with warm jacket in your vehicle. Good to hear you are keeping up with studies notwithstanding the trouble. People want to see Jasper and Napoleon.
Absolutely agree! That warm jacket would have been so helpful
Love this! I hope you post more soon on your new adventures with your truck camper! I love watching your videos and keeping up with your adventures.
Thank you Kaitlin! Really appreciate you watching the videos!
Wow. Great looking truck - especially the interior. I'm going through the truck debate myself after 5 years in a Sprinter and wanting a truck/custom slide in. I actually fell in love with the truck idea (to replace my Sprinter that I've never had 100% faith in) because of wanting a Tundra to get into quality I truly trusted.... and then I discovered the Payload issue. I had never appreciated all the pros/cons/differences between the truck models and brands. Funny. the mission started because I was yearning for a Toyota and here I am researching Ford's because of the F150s payload. Best of luck with the rest of your project. We enjoy your content for the well-thought-out ideas.
Thank you so much Graham! Good luck on the truck search. I went down the truck research rabbit hole for months. So much information out there it can be overwhelming for sure.
Try tapping the gas pedal a bit when the adaptive cruise is about to do those less smooth, abrupt adjustments... works for me to smooth out the jerkiness
Ah good tip, thanks!
New trucks, old trucks, it doesn't matter. Read your owner's manual. You can pull or replace fuses as needed to turn off or fix improperly functioning accessories. Just a pro tip. Safe travels.
Thanks Devin!
Thanks for the rundown on the new truck. Please let us know what brand toilet you switch to. Happy trails.
Will do! Trying out a few toilet options and will report back
The exact reason I didn’t buy another Diesel truck in 2021. Love waiting on gas cars at the diesel pumps. And the price.
The diesel prices are quite rough right now.
Oil 🛢 is the biggest maintenance on any vehicle sounds like it had alot of tlc from the last owner. it's a bad ass truck ! sounds like it was a awesome first ride for ya 😎
It was! Really hope this one holds up
I have the 2022 RAM 2500 Laramie 4x4 Hemi with air suspension and 3.73 axle. I recommend that you rotate the outside mirrors to vertical. This provides much better blind-spot observation. Yes, they look like Mickey Mouse ears but the visibility is worth it. Cruise control is essential - I have 20" tires and the truck wants to fly once it reaches 70 mph. Avoid conversations with law enforcement.
Good to know on the mirrors
Nice Ram! Just don't let air out of the tires! it's the cold pressure that counts. All tires gain PSI as they warm up. My preference is my old Ford F350 with the Legendary 7.3 in it! But a Cummins is up there too!
Going up in elevation as much as I did, the PSI was too high for the tires, even warm. I've had friends who had popped tires going up in extreme elevations without letting air out.
Oh hell yeah. That thing looks like a beast!
It definitely is! Thanks for watching!
way to go! perfect truck for your camper!!! I got a similar truck (2014 Ram 2500 Gas Long Box, $11,000) I got a steal, I love it!
That’s an amazing deal!!
The cool thing about the Laramie is AC seats for the summer.
This one doesn’t have AC but they are vented. We’ll have to see how they do next summer
@@TailsofWanderlust if they are ventilated I believe it’s the same thing.
🤩 You've learned a lot about trucks!! I've forwarded to my daughter due to the sensor problems on your Tundra. They had similar problem on theirs! Glad you're back. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! Really hope they are able to figure out their sensor issues!
Congratulations on your new truck! Sorry to hear about your Tundra disaster... I really do miss your Base Camp posts~ Safe and Happy Travels!
Thanks Patt!
Congratulations ☕️...Great choice Rams are the best 👌
Thanks Mark, appreciate you watching!
Welcome to the Ram family! On my third one. Best trucks for the money!
So good to hear!
Congratulations on finding the truck! Can't wait to see the new adventures!
Thanks! Hopefully soon!
So glad you finally got the truck you want. Your getting closer to getting out on the road again.
Really hope so!
Your tire pressure will change while driving and tires heat up/cool down etc. Also altitude will affect the pressure although minimally. Set your pressure with cool tires to the recommended pressure and leave it. There is no need to drop and/or add pressure as you drive around.
Surprisingly these went up 10PSI from IL to CO. I then also learned the dealer had them over inflated by 20 PSI
@@TailsofWanderlust that certainly wouldn’t have helped.
Congratulations it’s beautiful… we are a Ram family. ✌️
Thanks!
yeah glad to see you back!
Thanks Sheila!
Hey welcome to Illinois and luck on the truck
Thanks Charlotte!
Hi Cass Jeff and l hope your doing well and your fur babies👍🐶🙋♀️ we hope to have you come back to U-TUPE soon. Stay safe and Good luck in All you do😃🙋♀️
Thank you very much Jean!! Really appreciate you checking in. Filming one now on our maiden truck camper voyage
@@TailsofWanderlust Yea can't wait we have.All missed You and your Fur babies.🙋♀️👏👏👏👏👏🐶😾
Congratulations kiddo. I’m excited for you and I know you are looking forward to getting moved in. As far as payload goes, it’s pretty much like anything else and the motto that I live by. Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it. Best regards best wishes and blessings to you and the fuzzy ones for 2024. Health happiness and prosperity to all.🙂
I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. Color me embarrassed. Anyway the wishes stand.🙄😂
It is crazy that you have to find your truck via nationwide search and pretty much have to commit before seeing, checking, and test driving it.
Agree! And there’s barely time on the phone to decide. This market is insane.
Congrats on the new truck! 🙌 Also congrats on getting near to finishing your graduate degree! 💯🙌 I have always admired your adventures! Happy trails!
Thank you!!!
So missed your videos. That being said, I'm so happy that you finally found a truck in this insane vehicle market. But, I'm upset at all the BS you had to endure in order to get your new adventure rig. That Diesel engine will definitely haul your camper around and then some compared to the Tundra. Again, congrats and can't wait for future updates on your adventures.
Thank you so much Greg
Nice truck!! Just a note: be sure to have your break lines checked to make sure that they were replaced with the longer hoses after it was lifted. My son lost his breaks in traffic because the truck he bought used was lifted and it still had short hoses which failed. He was fine but it totalled mini van he hit.
Stay safe
Brakes.
Good tip thanks!
You have more knowledge about that truck than 99% of the salesman. Great choice you made.
Thanks!
You were missed Cass! Shame about the Tundra, but happy you’re back on the road with your new RAM - it’s a beast!! Looking forward to your next vlog - stay safe out there 🙏😉
Thanks James!
So nice seeing you again. Missed you. Sorry to hear about the troubles with the Tundra but what a great truck you found to replace it. Rams are awesome vehicles.
Thanks Carl! Sure hope it lasts a long time!
Can’t wait to see your new adventures with them furry babies 🥰🥰😻
Thanks!!
Congratulations on the new truck. I've initiated my start my putting down money to have a mercedes sprinter built as an rv. Once the build is done I will be selling my home and hitting the road. Your videos have been helpful and inspiring
Oh nice!! Sounds like you’re able to get it customized then. That will be amazing
That Dallas Airport is mind blowing.....big ole dang ole place..😁🤘
Huge! Thanks for watching!
WELCOME BACK!! Another AMAZING VIDEO!!
Thank you so much Frank!
Congratulations on the new ride. Close to monster truck status!
Haha very close! And thanks!
That's one very, very nice truck you got there Cass.
Oh the memories your going to make in it.
It's good to see your cheerful, positive, uplifting personality on screen again.
Thanks Donald!
Congratulations on your ram.... you made a excellent choice. You'll be happy in the long run and it's a 3500 !!!. Lucky you...I'm happy for you!!! 💙
Thanks Randy!!
Wow!, i was wondering what happened. Maryann was laughing when you were outside the truck, little you & BIG IT! Hope the animals love it. Take care.
It is huge haha!! The hood is above my shoulder
Congratulations on your 3500 hope u enjoy it for decades
Keep on truckN
Thanks!!
Congratulations on your new truck. Personally I think you will be much happier with it over a Chevy.
Thanks Adrian!
Good to c u back.
Thanks Gary!
Great purchase and I see the 5th wheel RV in your future. 🎉 Alaska here we come!🎉
Hahah who knows where I’ll end up!
Wow that's a nice truck! Ive had my 18 Ram 2500 from new, bought it as a leftover for under 50 grand. You should have good luck with it, I've only had two small issues, thermostat with was covered under warranty and I swear the factory tires felt like they were square but a fresh set of duratracs solved that. I agree the payload on the 2500 is pretty low but coming from a Tacoma it's a big improvement, I mostly bought it so I can tow pretty much anything I want and my bigass dog has plenty of room after I removed the rear seat and built a platform
So glad it has treated you so well! That is really good to hear. And dang you got a steal on that. It’s incredible what truck prices are today
Nice truck! While you are in the spending mode you should look at the Hawk popup campers. Hannah Straight has one on her F250. Nice for long haul on roads to Alaska.
Love those campers! Want to test out the one I’ve renovated for a bit and then we’ll see where I end up!
I was worried about you. I see I need not worry because you have everything under control. Love the new truck. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for thinking of me! Thankfully all is good 👍
Keep an eye on that suspension, high end suspension have short maintenance intervals. As low as 15k or less depending on off roading. Definitely wrap/cover the shocks to protect the seals and shafts. Could mean a lot of downtime since King is always backordered. Even if they weren’t, to find a shop that can fully rebuild a race shock on site while your 3500 sat on their lift would eliminate 95%-99% of the shops even in Southern California (Race shock capital😀)
I had Kings, and won’t be going that direction again for maintenance reasons. Having to get my truck on the lift, have it rebuilt, realigned was too much hassle and money. They rode great though!
That’s good to know! I have Fox right now but will check that info out to see if I should swap.
Hiya!!! Yay!! I’m glad you’re back. I was beginning to wonder/worry a little as I hadn’t seen a video for a while. I am hopeless, but getting better at clicking the ‘like’. And I am more a silent viewer who just loves watching your adventures. I started watching you a couple of years (maybe the end of 2019) I gotta say I was sad when you said you sold your Basecamp (I just loved that). I am very sorry about all that work you had put into your Tundra but hey look at what you have now!!! Awesome!!! I drive a Dodge Nitro (I call Jemima) and have travelled the top end of Australia in her and I just love her. I would love a Ram but hey this girl can always dream🤣🤣.
Hey Andie!! Thank you so much for watching the videos and checking in on us! So glad the Dodge is treating you well, and that you’re able to get out and explore with it!
Nice looking truck. We have a Scout truck camper on a Chevy 1/2 ton and loving it. Good luck with the camper install.
That sounds like a great setup! Enjoy!
@@TailsofWanderlust thank you. Looking forward to seeing your setup. Love the fiberglass campers of any kind👍
Congrats on your new truck!
Thanks!
3rd truck, hope this s a keeper.
Me too!
A good pick. The Cummins engine is what you need. Plenty of torque if your hauling a bed camper or bigger RV. If you're going to CJC Off Road in Long Beach, CA, you picked out the right guys and shop. I got my rig done there (2020 F250 Tremor) with the Carli Pintop 2.5 and kept the same 35' tires but with Method wheels. CJC has good options to choose from. They are a great group of guys and owners. It will be an all day job so get a ride back to your hotel and relax. I would recommend switching the tires to some Falken Wildpeaks, Nitto Ridge Grappler, or BF Goodrich's. A little better MPG and ride. Put the original tires on some cheap steelies for backup set. Make sure you do a complete fluids replacement just to have a piece of mind when you hit the road. I use Amsoil to include their engine flush (sign up for the preferred customer). Good call on the "Hotshot Secrets" fuel additive. Amsoil has an good additive also. We are all looking for the next update on that suspension work. Great job on your research and smart shopping. Safe travels!
Thanks Joel! Great to hear that the Carli has been treating you well!
@@TailsofWanderlust CJC has a youtube channel and I know you do your homework and they will do you right and not up sale you. Especially if you're just doing an upgrade to your current Carli setup. They can advise on a local shop if you haven't already. Hope to see your future upgrades/projects on your rig. Cheers!
Good call! The Cummins is so much better than the Duramax. IMHO.
Let’s hope it lasts a really long time!
Missed you cass!! Glad you’re doing good! Always love seeing you’re story and big blue eyes!! Stay safe and enjoy you’re adventures ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!!
I have a Ram 2500 that is gas. The suspension is stiff but it cruises nice on the highway. I also am a big fan of the ACC. I used it quite a bit when traveling in the Midwest.
Glad you’re enjoying the 2500!
Congratulations!Exciting adventures coming soon..!
Thank you!
Get the Deaver Full Leaf Pack from Carli along with airbag’s with Daystar Cradle. The bags will help with the squat with the load (as you might know), and the cradles will allow full articulation with the airbags unloaded. You’ll feel a difference with the full leafs on/off road ride.
I’ll check out that leaf pack, thanks!
love my 3500, so excited for you!!
Thank you!!
Great to see you in your new truck, which looks and sounds like a really good fit for you.
Thanks Dorit!
Glad to see u back! Sorry to hear about all the trouble with the Tundra, but so happy to hear you got what you wanted with the Dodge. Can't wait to see your next video!
Thanks!
Hey you been off grid for way too long! Good luck with completing your Masters, good choice!
Thanks Philip!