Great story on the Ram , the discussion was amazing , thank you for being honest , stay safe , enjoy that truck , you deserve it !!

Hello from NW Georgia, I just bought a new 2022 Ram Tradesman 2500 for work and I love it. Pulls my tool trailer real nice. Great update video.

Wow, I just bought a used 2021 version of your truck. I plan on towing our 7,000 lb travel trailer with it starting this summer. I had been pulling the TT with a Yukon Denali. Talk about pushing the limits. Lucky for us we did not go very far. I have been told to be very careful pulling the trailer with the 2500. Problem is, you won't know the trailer is behind you,, so I have to watch my speed. A problem I look forward to having. Great video. I'm glad to see someone who likes the Ram 2500

Thank you for this video, I've been debating between the RAM 6.4, Ford 6.2, and GM 6.6. This is one of the best reviews I've seen on KZfaq.

Enjoyed your straightforward review. I have an F150, had a Ram 2500 Cummins before and always missed that one. Ram 2500 is a beast of a truck and if I get another one, I will look seriously into it.

Thanks for your honest review! I purchased mine 2500 last year.

New subscriber, great video man. I'm planning to buy a gas 2500 this year as well, awesome to see people take care of their vehicles maintenence.

We have a 2021 Ram 2500 6.4 hemi and we love it. We have changed out the rear bumper for a ranch hand bumper. Front grill guard with winch and running boards

Excellent presentation and review. I love your demeanor and southern drawl. 2020 Ram 6.4 Tradesman with some mods here in CO.

Great video!! I have a 2021, 2500 6.4 Hemi and for the most part I really like it. It does eat some gas, but i knew that when I bought it. I use it mainly for pulling a trailer just like you have in the back ground, so I have a little bit of overkill going on. I was also thinking when I bought it that we may go up to a larger trailer so that option would be open. I had a 2008 Ram that I traded in, so I pretty much doubled my towing capacity. Thanks from a Kansas boy with family in the farming business.

Great video, thanks for the honest insight. I’ve been looking at getting a 2500 RAM in the near future. I lived in Kernersville in the mid 90’s until 2000 😊

Enjoyed the video Joey, I have same truck with off road package. Subscribed to your channel, keep the 6.4 videos coming.

I went from a 2007 gas megacab with 300,000 + miles to a 2021 tradesman crew 2500 with 5th prep along with tow technology and snow prep. Didn't know if I would like the tow technology but when plowing I can turn on the front camera to see the edges of the plow to the yard maker stakes lol . My averaging gas mileage is 14 to 17 mpg 14 in the winter and summer at 17 running highway. 373 gears. My truck has 3195 payload 14,200 towing. The 373 gears lower the towing. I like this truck more after changing the tires out to nitto's those Firestone tires felt like they rolling off the rim with are rv trailer on when a semi pass us. 34000 miles sofar no problems and enjoying everyday. Like your video good job .

Nice video good info about your reasoning- Enjoyed your channel this Gardening season

OMG! You had me curious because I have a 2021 ram with the big hemi with a little different build than yours but I went back and looked at my window sticker from when I bought it in 2021 and it was $48,600 then I built a 2023 with the exact same truck and it was almost $60,500 for the same truck! all I can say is elections and policies have a huge impact on the economy, and the way incompetent politicians destroyed the world economy is criminal.

Thanks for the Ram review Joey. I have always been a Ford man myself, BUT with all their recalls lately I'm beginning to wonder about the future. So if I had to buy one today I'm not sure what it would be. But then I guess that's the good part cause I'm not planning on it anytime soon. 👍Thanks and God bless.

Thanks for your detail!! Very insightful. I picked up my ‘24 Tradesman 2500 gasser yesterday. I was intrigued by your manual shift transfer case comment (like maybe it’s electric shift with a lever through the floor which I’ve seen before on a Chevy). Well I got under the truck and mine is actually a manual shift tcase. The actuation that you wait to happen I believe is the front axle disconnect.

Have a white CCLB with the 50 gallon tank. It was a must for me as well. I pull a 10,000lb 5th wheel with no problems and can go about 400 miles before I need to get gas.

Waiting on a delivery of my new 2500 Ram and I appreciate the review.

Good video Joey. Good looking truck. Wow that's a shame how much the truck has went up. I'm afraid it's going to get worse yet. Take care and I hope to see you soon.

I like that battery idea at the end👍

First time viewer and subscriber. Let me say a big Thank You, Sir for this vid. That's a great review of that truck. I just picked up a 2023 Tradesman 6.4 yesterday. I certainly learned some things and appreciate what's been shown in the video and in the comments section, especially regarding the MDS....I had no idea that feature existed on the 6.4. I, too, immediately noticed the difference in the steering and ride compared to my 1500. This 2500 feels more like what trucks used to be like...LOL...it's gonna take some getting used to. Again, thanks!!!

Thanks for the review. Bought the same truck with Big Horn at the end of 21. Nice review and you sound like a prophet describing RAM’s need hybrid, only they opted for the time and tested 3.8 gas motor for the generator.

The sound you hear going in to 4 wheel drive is the front axle disconnect solenoid. My 05 ram spun the front axle all the time. They really needed to add that disconnect as it gives you better mileage and doesn't wear out the parts in just normal driving. You are correct about the MDS. Don't use it. It will destroy your lifters. I traded my 05 Cummins for a 2020 6.4 hemi with the 4:10 rear. It towed better than the old Cummins! But I wanted a shorter bed with a crew cab and broke out my rear window with the 5ver. Rams bed is only 6'4" on the short bed 2500. The ride was excellent tho with the coil springs in the rear. Having to use that special 0w-40 oil is one of the reasons I sold it and the bed length and tiny fuel tank. Only got 5 towing and had like a 180 mile range. Horrible. So I traded for a crew long bed Cummins in 21 and got the 50 gallon tank but I got the 3500. Bad mistake! Rode like a tank, incredibly rough and with diesel prices and def and all the emissions junk I sold it and now I just got a GMC HD 2500 6.6 gas. So far I'm loving it. Almost a 7 foot bed, I can make a uturn with the 5ver. 36 gallon tank standard is great, no MDS, rides amazing with the independent front end. I like the ram 8 speed better but do far this 6 speed is fine. I didn't want the 10 speed because it's just going to fail like the Fords. I think you got a great truck. Be sure you grease the ujoints on the driveshafts. Thanks for the video.

In 2021 I bought a 2022 RAM 2500 Laramie 4x4 Hemi from dealer inventory so it was immediately available. We did have a bed-length running board due to the 4x4 increasing the ground clearance. It is my daily driver. No towing and no hauling. The only thing I would do differently would be the 8 foot bed in order to install a larger fuel tank. The 31 gallon tank will allow about 2 hours of driving on a road trip.

Love my power wagon!!!! Good looking truck

Hi Jerry, I came out of a 2020 Ram with the Cummins that I had lots of Government Enforced Emission problems with, it was a nightmare. I only had 34000 miles on it when I traded for a 2022 Ram 6.4 Big Horn and I tow a 30 foot 8000 pound trailer with quite a bit and I like it I have had it a year now with No Issues at all and I have been from Oklahoma to Washington State with through lots of mountain's and it will pull OK. The Diesel was in the Dealership 4 months the last year I owned it and still wasn't fixed Dang! I love the 2022 because it doesn't have a LIMP MODE Lol. the gasser is way cheaper to operate overall. Take Care be Safe. God Bless y'all.

Great overview. Good advice to change the oil every 5,000 miles. Lifter problems have become more commonplace these days and I've heard several mechanics blame the 10,000 mile intervals.

Longbed with 4:10s.. definitely a work horse! Thanks for the straight forward no flash review. In the market for a slightly used Ram 2500 and was curious what guys driving them are saying about the 6.4 hemi

I really enjoyed this video looking to a ram 2500 asap. very informative video👍👍

I have almost they same truck 2021 crew. long bed. 5w prep. 6.4 hemi. Love the 50 gallon tank. I pull a big fw toy hauler 35 footer. Only thing different is my bumpers/grille are black, and I have steel ugly ass wheels that are getting changed this year.

Thanks for the honest review.I’m trying to buy my first truck can’t decide diesel or gas.Today I just don’t think diesel will save you that much money,with a price difference.

Thanks for a great video! I have a 2020 Ram 2500 Hemi, 4:10 posi. I spec'ed mine too. I hate the transmission dial, and those Firestone transforce tires were garbage in my opinion. I put a set of traction bars on my truck. Reason being these coil spring rear suspension rams have severe axle wrap. Does it matter if you're pushing snow, or lightly spin the tires on gravel or dirt roads that back and hops something fierce. I love the truck, it's a workhorse, it's comfortable and the 6.4 is a really good motor, it's got a forged bottom end from the factory, it's got oil squirters hitting the bottom of the Pistons, it's a heavy nickel block and they are built work. Good luck with your new truck.

New to your channel!! Love your common sense logic!! Old marine from Wilmington, NC.

Excellent no nonsense video ! 👍🙏🇺🇸

love the Running boards how much are does...? Thank you for the review much appreciated.

So funny. My dad and I have had the same idea of the electric motors and a tiny motor for a long time, too.

That's a ZF transmission very very good and strong transmission. They build some of the best.

I got the same truck 2022 2500 long bed 2wd. upgraded radio 8" added fog lights and overhead homelink. Mainly highway stay around 17.2 @ 76-79mph flatland (florida). Bought April 16 2022 and just turned 72k. Also added 3yr/ 150k warranty. not sure which is going to come first.

You are 100% correct on the factory Firestones. The only way to make them last is to rotate them every 5,000 miles when you change your oil. I have ran them since 2015 on my 2014 2500 mega cab with 6.4 Hemi. Just grabbed a set of Kuhomos and so far I think they are going to be a better tire.

Nice CLEAN truck!!

Very good video I really enjoyed it

Great video, much appreciated, this truck at this time is for sale for $51.000 in my area here in CT.

I sold cars and trucks and was a Tech as well. The sound you hear when you put it in 4wd is the locking axle coming in to play. The steering being different is the straight axle vs the independant front axle...The old farmers around here used to say...''yeah, buy one of them big straight axle trucks and ''wonder'' on down the road! I have almost the same truck as you, and I had to get used to that steering as well. Wish I had your 8speed though, better on fuel than this 6 speed! I have 135k on my 2014 now and I might go ahead and put the Melling 10452HV oil pump in it to ward off the lifter failure that gets some of the Hemi's. Love the truck though, I have worked it HARD , and never a problem so far. I am a stickler for maintenance and that has probably saved alot of heartache!

Thanks for the video! I’m in the market for a new HD truck and have been considering the Ram 2500.

Awesome Brother.. I have thought about a Ram 2500 gas engine but I don't know if I could afford I'm retired . Everything I have now is paid for. So I don't really want a payment. I do have two Chevys a Colorado V6 2018 with 41842 on it and a 2011 1500 with 8200 on it. They both good truck but 2011 get around 15 to 16.5 mpg on and the Colorado gets around 25 or better on opening road so that been said I drive the Colorado more for sure.

Nice job man

i have a gaser 6.4 2500 and agree with everything u have said God bless

I like your attitude. I have the same truck and I love it.

Just ordered a 2024 6.4L, looking forward to getting it! Your video was very helpful.

Evening Joey. You know I have become a Farmall lover, but I’ve been a gear head all my life. You did your research and chose wisely. Excellent review. My old 3/4 6 liter gets similar mileage but I’ve never grossed over 16k as the equipment trailer is only rated to 7,700#, my race trailer was 10,000#. I generally run in 3rd (2001 truck) when towing as I don’t like the frequent shifts in OD. The engine stays in its torque range and the converter is not locking/unlocking very often. Doing that keeps the transmission temp down , plus the throttle angle is often reduced as well. I don’t follow Ram, but do you get trans and engine oil temps with your tow package? Again, an excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Nicely done video. Is the 4WD shifter on the floor an upgrade?

It is interesting that your video came across my YT recommendations today, because I just made an appointment to have a downshift issue looked at (2022 RAM 2500 HD with 6.4L, 4.10). At low speeds there are occasional downshifts so hard, it makes me think I've been rear-ended.

Yes have 2022 silverrado 4x4 48300.00 Put dep on it 9/21. A 2500 Got it 3/22. Same truck 5500 now Custom. Or little more.

I agree with ya at the end, why they are not doing diesel hybrids I have no clue. Probably get 100+ mpg in a 1ton pickup.

We ordered our trucks in the same month and received them in the same month. Kinda crazy lol... Now I pain 59k for mine. I have a option out Bighorn night edition. So I also turn MDS off every time I drive. I literally drove my truck right to the tire shop and put 35" tires on. I live up north. Those tires wouldn't fly at all. I also never drive on the interstate. I do all country road driving. I average a out 13mpg . That's 4:10 gears on 35x12.5 tires. I pull a 15k gooseneck dump trailer a lot. The 6.4L does amazing. I never felt the need for a diesel and it's vary mountainous here in Pennsylvania. Honestly my 2 biggest complaints are MDS and my small fuel tank. That's really it.

Great review, really appreciate your insights as I just picked up a 2023 crew cab long bed myself. Just curious, how do you like the ride? Do you seem to get any bounce or reverberation feeling when driving?

Awesome video…..thank you!

My 01 Ram 2500 with cummins always wore out the rear tires much quicker than the front. Partly because I didn't rotate them often enough.

Since 2013 backup cameras are standard on all vehicles. Option is how big the screen you get to view the backup camera.

Very nice truck!! Have you always been a Mopar man? I seen quite a few in the video!! Enjoy your videos!!

$8000 increase PLUS Interest Rates for good credit have doubled too

Awesome video.I’m close to buying a 2023 Ram 2500 Laramie with the Hemi thanks for the information I’m driving a 2017 F350 that somewhat compares to the doge

I love Rams but I think I'm going with a Chevy 2500hd this time for the better steering and ride and the longer standard box and auto 4 wheel drive. Those are pretty big deals for me. My 2011 Ram 1500 has been a flawless truck and still looks and runs like new.

Hi thanks for taking the time in making these videos. You helped me make the decision in purchasing a 2022 trades man 6.4 hemi, got a good deal on it. Wanted to ask you, is it common to hear minor wind noise on the passenger side when going over 70 mph? It sounds as if the window is slightly open and you hear the wind but its only on the passenger side i hear this when im on the highway. Its not unbearable but slightly noticable. Just curious if this is something common with rams especially 2500's? Thanks for your time

I got the ram mats for my black truck too..

Gotta love a ram I’m looking at getting a new 2500 just can’t decide if I want the 6.4 or the 6.7 Cummins I love the hemi have 260k on my 09 1500

That driving steering drifting could be in whatever tires is on it.. mine drove better with the nexian tires than the ones I have on it now

Great review. Do yourself a favor, never use the MDS. If you can get a someone with a tuner, get it shut off. Your engine will thank you with a longer life. Enjoy your truck.

I buy my trucks from the same dealer in Kernersville I have a ram 1500 and a 3500 great trucks.I’m from the Greensboro area.

Totally agree with you on the tires!! Michelin are the only way to fly!! Old Marine.

Nice video very helpful.

Just bought a 2024 4x4 bighorn , 56,000 with an extended warranty. No financing , saved $6,000 .

Mds system pumps more oil onto the camshaft. "Fixing" it to stay off promotes a scenario of cam/ lifter failure, especially if you idle a lot (more than 2 minutes at a time).

absolutely correct the tires are not the same from factory and those firestones are horrid......Michelin primacy or defender LTX are awesome tires, had them on a GM truck and was super impressed......changing the oil more frequently doesnt hurt much but can help alot I bought a 2500 because of the payload, it actually feels like solid truck, and because these V8s are proably the last reliable motors available currently..... I have the digital variable assist on my HD and the steering is incredible for HD truck, I had the standard steering a few years ago and it was heavy and vague...its a big heavy truck built for a purpose so i get it

Any new feed back about this truck 1 year later? How is the transmission. Any break downs and whats it miles as of today. Thanks. Im looking at a 2021.

Have you done a video on the manifolds on the 2015 ram?

Its refreshing to listen to someone buying a truck within his means n needs. 98% of the HD owners out there cant justify the truck they are paying mega money for each month and never work.

Can you show us how you turn off your MDS on that steering wheel? I have a 2020 2500 gas and I haven’t found a way to do that. Someone said it cost like $2k to have it removed .

I think those factory tires don't get as much wear out of them as if you bought aftermarket. I did get some good wera out of some Goodyear Wrangler kevlar AT tires lasted 50k on that ram. The Colorado I had had Firestone AT tires and they lasted 50k. The F150 I have the factory ones wore out at like 30-35k. And every truck I have driven wears the rears out, not spinning the tires. It's just the drive/traction that wears them out..nature of the beast. That F150 wears the centers out and I run the factory recommend or slightly under the recommended air pressure to try to make them wear flat across. No success. I get the same weirdness out of that 10 speed ford. If you get in it, it will mis gears or gear hunt sometimes. Others it's jerky and bumps in gear as your trying to come to a slight stop in the driveway as your just ideling around.

It appears we have the same Travel Trailer. Cherokee Grey Wolf, 1 slide out. 6000 pounds dry. How does this truck handle with that TT on the back?

I just got a new 2023 RAM 2500 almost like yours last week, like it so far. I traded in a 2015 RAM 3500 diesel dually. What is NBS?? i have never heard that phrase . thanks

Have you got use to that dash shifter knob? I had a Ram for work for four years. I was still the last year I had it leaving it in drive, running down the road and turning it to park or reverse instead of adjusting the radio or AC 🤣🤣🤣😳😳🤣🤣🤣

I am pretty sure back up camera is standard on everything by law these days?

You said your truck weighs 6,000 lbs. I have a 2012 Ram 2500 like yours but with the 5.7 hemi without the fifth wheel prep package. Ive weighed it at different scales. It weighs 7,000 lbs.

My Transforce tires didn't last crap!!! I called Firestone and got them prorated Luckly because they are not a mileage warranty tire. I bought Bridgestone's but they are a 55,000 warranty and I'll be getting around 25,000 out of them. mostly high way miles at that!!!. I order my 2021 Ram 2500 Big Horn too 4 months to get in. I don't like diesel engines but I keep hearing about the Hemi tick. I got a 8yr/125,000 warranty. But still this 6.4 should last at least 175,000 I change my oil at 4,000 miles with a Mopar factory oil filter.

The tire shop here talks about excessive tire wear on hd rams. They say it’s common to see only 25000 miles on them

If you’re going to drive a truck you’re going to buy fuel. I loved my old dodge but it loved gas. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day.

Cool..

Not just the difference in the diesel engine cost but the maintenance cost is way more than the gas engine. Unless you stay in the road loaded I don't see the benefit to diesel these days.

6.4 hemi uses better hardware that keeps the manifold to the cylinder head. I never see 6.4s with broken manifold bolts.

Shot horizontally:)

my 2017 only gets 9.83 mpg. 🥶

5k miles damn i change mine between 7000-8500 miles

What’s mbs

my aftermarkets mats actually do better than the Ram mats, they competely cover the door threshold.

She likes gas ⛽️ when you tow!

Lol yep that transmission will drive you nuts .. but you’ll get used to it ..must be a Asin

A bit inflation. Manufacturers meeting supply and demand and price gouging.

They are $70-$90k now