I Bought the Cheapest Ram 4th Gen 3500 4x4 Mega Cab Diesel SRW in the US!

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Cheapest Ram 4th Gen 3500 4x4 Mega Cab Diesel SRW!
It was time for an upgrade and we went BIG. 1 Ton, Cummins Diesel, Mega Cab, 4x4. We had been hunting for a big truck for some time. We knew the kids were getting taller and we wanted to be able to tow plus we needed the 4x4 for Montana winters. After looking at the Mega Cab everything else just seems like a compromise we didn't want to make.
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@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

We paid $32,000 for the truck. At the time that was easily the cheapest 4th gen 3500 4x4 with the 6.7l Cummins and the Mega Cab. We did not go with the Dually because of the size of the truck. We live on a very narrow road and the DRW was just too much. We are looking for a mid 30's length 5th wheel and I decided this was the best setup for regular driving, towing, and traveling with the whole family.

@ferguson8143 3 жыл бұрын

Out of my 6.7 and my 5.9 I still lean more towards the 5.9

@thomasmckelvey8961 3 жыл бұрын

YIKES!!!

@deanfirnatine7814 3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmckelvey8961 Used car prices are insane, probably because almost no one can afford new with these inflated prices

@robertboyer5498 3 жыл бұрын

Don't ask the guy from Big Truck Big RV. He'll tell you that you need a freightliner Cascadia to pull that. 😂

@PirateMTH_ToddH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Intersting thoughts on your decision to purchase the one you did.

@831Creative 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice! I have a 2016 long bed crew cab 3500 with the 6.7 Cummins and I love it. We just rolled over 356,000 miles this week. If you treat it well it will always be there for you. Congrats on your purchase!

@Ratkill9000 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure the fuel filters get replaced often. Soon as it hits like 10% life, get them replaced. The emissions after treatment, mainly the diesel particulate filter and diesel exhaust fluid pump or heater tend to go out. When a maintenance required message comes up on the dash, that would be for the Crankcase Ventilation Filter that sits under the front of the engine cover. That gets done at every 67,500 miles.

@Jimc4007 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking truck Jeff, I've owned 2 Dodge trucks, bought both new. Loved them both. Hoping to get another sometime in the next couple of years.

@bartnettle 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Don't get used to that turbo as it wears the motor, take it easy, keep up the service and it'll have long life for you! Well Done

@jimurrata6785 3 жыл бұрын

Front receiver. Nice for parking trailers in tight places or a winch. That really is a clean truck and seems perfect for what you want. 👍 Congratulations Bear! (and family)

@tjtworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Lookin' good there, jeff!

@ALisMedium 3 жыл бұрын

Love my 1500. Absolutely killer pickup.

@samcssolutions 3 жыл бұрын

Great buy! I have the same vehicle but a 2017. Love the Cummins.

@unconscioustruth1963 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the upgrade!!!

@futon02 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Good purchase

@joecool509 3 жыл бұрын

Very similar to my 2017 drw 3500. Love it. We have the Laramie so we don’t have the center seat but has cooling seats the big win is that it’s the HO Cummins with the AISIN.

@inspiringbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Good buy, nice truck. 👍🏼

@theloneshade 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2011. It's a love/ hate relationship for sure like most trucks. The only Achilles heel are the ball joints if you have the 4x4. Mine has the 5.7 Hemi in it but the overall build of the truck has been able to handle everything I've thrown at it.

@rafaelmarin1963 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@DDB168 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great find.

@midniteoyl8913 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2019 Ford F-150 XL, 4x4, SuperCrew, 6-1/2’ Box w/the 5.0 Coyote, 10spd, Tow pkg and STX appearance pkg w/50k miles back in April/May for $30k, so I'm thinking you did really darn good finding that much truck for that price. Good job. 👍

@Grimmeute 3 жыл бұрын

You got my dream truck. Cummings,4x4,mega cab. NICE!! Congrats SW one ton at that

@charlesahon 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck.

@BigfootDadExploresMontana 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice getting the 1 ton with the diesel - you get to retain the large payload numbers. I have the gas 2500 version and loving it as well.

@curtbrown891 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, I have the 2015 3500 diesel crew cab (not the Mega), but on mine, there are two more storage compartment in the floor in the back seat. You might want to pull those floor mats and take a look. Great place to throw some emergency hand tools. I even found a Tuffy locking cover for one of mine to stow a weapon if I need to go into a courthouse, etc... I love the Ram puck system in the bed. I use the gooseneck ball to mount my Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch. I can go from a 5th wheel hauler to a bare bed pickup in about 5 minutes. Love the puck system. Great looking truck...!!!

@rpavlik1 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting a deal you're happy with! I know the market is bonkers right now, my 19 year old Saturn is even appreciating, but I'm not selling for sure, it's got a stick shift and a hitch so it pulls my trailer 🤣. Heated steering wheel sounds nice. We have heated seats but not steering wheel in our new-ish Subaru, and boy it makes me wish that trim level came with the heated steering wheel!

@josekma1 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a 1996 5.9 Cummins 2500 4x4 with 472,000 miles still alive and kicking

@thehourglasswithaman 3 жыл бұрын

That narrow storage in the back would be a great place to put a rifle case or even above really any hunting equipment would fit well back there

@petepoling5199 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Chevy guy and still love the Cummins

@davidjernigan8161 3 жыл бұрын

They might make a tuffy or similar lockbox that fits in the area behind the seat.

@mnpcdude 3 жыл бұрын

You should realistically expect to get 500,000 miles out of that engine & transmission. Don't worry about 178k miles.

@MoeLarrycurly1 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when you were so excited and happy you got out from underneath that payment and then I think you got a suburban yeah I get a truck it’s 20 years old but I only drive in the winter truck comes in handy but I don’t take the place of riding the motorcycle well everybody has their personal preference good luck

@robertstetson4077 3 жыл бұрын

That long narrow storage compartments probably for a farm jack

@noahbryanmccutcheon7625 3 жыл бұрын

Nice truck!

@terrystewart2070 3 жыл бұрын

I've got an 05 2500 with the 5.9 turbo. 307,000 miles. Had 233 when I got it. At that time the second transmission had about 80k on it. It died at 285K. The engines go just about forever. Everything else, not so much. Other than normal service, I've also replaced the water pump, a/c compressor, windshield wiper motor, heater control panel, and just recently at 305K new ball joints, tie rod ends, and just about every suspension part under there. But I only paid $12 K for it and it pulls 15,000 pounds with no problem at all. Love my ol' truck!

@markknister6272 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Ram!!

@dancearoundtheworld5360 3 жыл бұрын

Id only get 3500 and up. Great daily driver and has so much more to offer.

@ferguson8143 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing better then a woman that loves a truck!

@Rob_Basich 3 жыл бұрын

Fine choice.

@kengerace 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. Enjoy! You got a good deal considering prices of used trucks right now. I Got a 2004 3500 about 5yrs ago. Still love it. Went with an older truck specifically bc I wanted no DPF, DEF systems, etc. plus all linkage for the transmission and such are purely mechanical. Do your own maintenance. My brother works at a dodge dealership and the get $600 for an oil change. That does include the two fuel filters if that makes it better….also things such as the crankcase ventilation filter under the faux valve cover they get $1500 to replace. $120 at your local parts shop. 8 bolts and KZfaq will show you how to reset the service notice on the dash. The diesels are great as long as you maintain them and if your handy (as we know you are or highly suspect anyway, 😂 maintenance costs are greatly reduced. Enjoy. You’ll love it.

@MrDfbwa 3 жыл бұрын

It's a nice truck and all, but I think I will stick with my '93 Club Cab 4x4 Cummins with the 5-speed. I had this truck since new and when I bought it, I figured it would be the last truck I will ever buy. I just retired, and I haven't changed my mind about that, especially with the cost of used (let alone new) trucks that would be comparable. It hasn't quite turned 200k yet, and the paint on it leaves A LOT to be desired, but with that 5.9 non-computerized 12-valve engine, I don't see any reason to change.

@nathanwoita1033 3 жыл бұрын

Start a savings account for that truck, injectors are expensive and so is a turbo, the transmissions on those are pretty decent compared to what was behind the common rail 5.9, I've put almost 300,000 on an 05 5.9 wouldn't trade it for the world even though it's expensive to maintain it

@PhillipDavis830 3 жыл бұрын

@@NUTZJ98 diesel does cost more in routine maintenance.

@nathanwoita1033 3 жыл бұрын

@@NUTZJ98 you'll spend $10,000 on a transmission, injectors and a turbo and wonder what the hell you were thinking buying a diesel in the first place

@nathanwoita1033 3 жыл бұрын

@@NUTZJ98 honestly sounds like you are completely unaware, and don't know anything about diesels expecting parts to last forever. Maintaining a truck requires repair of replace of worn out parts. Duh🤔

@jthomp997 3 жыл бұрын

We have a work truck similar to this that boss man normally drives but I'll say it flies when you need it to. Does sink in mud though but all diesals do so not too much to complain about that. Overall has been a really good truck for us

@andrewsandberg9151 2 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are great I don’t care what they say about you!!

@brucebissell7626 3 жыл бұрын

YOU DID GOOD BIG BEAR. I HAVE A 2016 LARAMIE. IT'S BEEN THE BEST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED. JUST HOPE MRS BEAR WILL LET YOU HAVE SOME DRIVE TIME. SHINE ON BROTHER BEAR.

@deanfirnatine7814 3 жыл бұрын

I have the 2500 Hemi SLT 4 door, great looking lifted 4 inch black truck, but I wish it was a diesel, they run forever

@BilgemasterBill 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that beast. I'm still nursing along a $1,500 1st Gen craigslist '99 Durango with the Magnum 5.8 liter 4WD as my tow beast about 10 years on. I mostly just use it to dunk my sailboats, but I enjoy it's "armored personnel carrier" feel.

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think of that Magnum engine? I've seen a few decently priced 1500s around here that have that engine in them all are in the mid 100k mileage range Enterprise reasonably cheap. Was thinking about picking up one of those as a beater for around town stuff.

@FangOfTruth 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1989 Bronco 2 with 3.9 v6. Was peppy enough. Had it on two wheels(driver side off ground) making a 90 * turn from a dead stop. Put wider wheels and tires along with Rancho Shocks after that.

@m3rdpwr 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014-1500 and I love it. I hear the 3,500s have front suspension issues that cause the tires to wear very quickly.

@Ratkill9000 3 жыл бұрын

That's mostly all solid axle front suspension trucks. You only really ever have toe adjustment. Once the ball joints start to go on the steering, over time it'll give you that steering shimmy or death wobble as most people know it as.

@m3rdpwr 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ratkill9000 good to know, thanks for the education on that.

@kentuckybeardsman 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great price!!! Surprised you found something for under 50k

@michaelwren3313 3 жыл бұрын

I want that exact truck! I would have to give up on my excursion tho.

@avlisk 3 жыл бұрын

Auto makers are so proud of their technical accomplishments. Porsche cars might say "Turbo". Volvos might say "Intercooler". I had an old Toyota that bragged "5 speed". Ram says "Big Horn". Wow, that must be a really loud horn!

@dcasi8113 3 жыл бұрын

Man dodge can make some good looking vehicles with a lot of cool features.

@patricktheplumber5482 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you I’ve been eyeing 3500 ram single rear wheel be great for towing your camper or putting a nice camper in the back of congrats

@rrich8371 3 жыл бұрын

Ya know Bear... I can see Mr. Duncan learning to drive that truck... Plenty of headroom for that tall young man.

@chuckhaynes6458 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1995 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 4X4 that I bought new. It costs $29,680.00. out the door. It now has 175,400 miles on it and runs like new. I ordered it with the 5 speed overdrive manual transmission and 3.54 ratio axles with the Sure Grip rear. 22 mpg highway @ 70 mph. (2,000 RPM). Change the oil often and don't over rev it.

@rainypath96 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for a truck, it’s been hell!

@BrewCityRider 3 жыл бұрын

Nice truck bear - diesels rule! I've had gassers and diesels, and there is really no comparison. I gotta have a long 8' bed though.

@user-dp9ch9gk1v 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I rear your voice, it sounds like the bear, I will not expect a person to talk.

@michaelmiller1109 3 жыл бұрын

That is not even half way through the life of that diesel. Nice rig. Enjoy it!

@robertmcevoy24 3 жыл бұрын

I had a wench on mine years ago I think she ran off with the neighbor 🤪. Great choice for the family Jeff.

@robertboyer5498 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice truck, congrats. I just got a '21 Tundra back in February and now I'm thinking about a 1 ton for towing. Really, really wish toyota made a HD truck, but I'll probably end up with a Ram if I pull the trigger on it. They have the Aisin (toyota) transmission I think, so there's that.

@drkies 3 жыл бұрын

Put a gooseneck hitch in for 5th wheel.

@jeffhaddox2239 3 жыл бұрын

I was guessing a mid 80’s Subaru Brat, with the backwards facing jump seats in the bed.

@jamesu 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the truck Properly maintained, that engine will outlast the rest of the truck!

@nickfountain8420 3 жыл бұрын

Get it TUNED! 😃 Even if it's just a simple hand held DIY tuner like a superchips, hypertech, etc. Preferably a custom tune. But any of them even on about the middle tune setting (not Max setting), you'll gain a couple miles per gallon and make it more fun to drive. The first 6 months you may not notice much fuel mileage increase (b/c you'll be playing with the additional power). But once you start driving it normally again, you'll gain the mpg and be able to feel the additional power.

@n9wox 3 жыл бұрын

What about the quirks and features?

@charlespatterson9138 3 жыл бұрын

Ours is a pavement princess haha

@savedbyzero117 3 жыл бұрын

Go get a used Honda Element for tooling around town. They last forever and you can cram a ton of stuff into them. And they're great in the snow.

@daveknott4563 3 жыл бұрын

Long range paper punch holder space

@JasonBoydston 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Cummins I bought new and it has been rock solid reliable. Consider subscribing to the Turbo Diesel Register, its an awesome resource for these trucks and has helped me get some of the maintenance done without having to take it to the dealer.

@nickwind2584 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the one where if there is an diesel emissions issue it will refuse to start even if everything else is working after 10 driving cycles?

@garrisong 3 жыл бұрын

I been looking for a 6 speed manual version of this truck at a reasonable price for a while now. Even with lots of miles they seem to be gold.

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen one in person good luck with that

@garrisong 3 жыл бұрын

I see them a lot here even some for sale but I don’t want to pay 25,000$ for a truck with over 200,000 miles. But I guess if I want one I’m going to have to cough it up eventually. Lol

@Joethetoolguy 3 жыл бұрын

Put tractor tires on it and drive it in the ocean! 🌊

@superdave103harley 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a diesel tech ram/Chevy in Michigan. Fuel filters every other oil change period. Crankcase ventilation filter change it now. Oil change every 6000 period. Do NOT use the oil/fuel life system period. Change the transmission transfer case, front axle, and rear axle fluid now! Watch the front ball joints and wheel bearings you'll be putting them in.

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I'm looking to get as much life from this truck as possible. Feel free to send me any other tips at red@denoftools.com

@joecool509 3 жыл бұрын

Hoovie approves

@jesseking1131 3 жыл бұрын

Bingo!!!!

@macdre6392 3 жыл бұрын

Do more automotive videos bear, I like them

@aarongreiner5851 3 жыл бұрын

After my accident they gave me a ram 1500 for a rental I actually liked that truck better than my dads Ford f150 . If I had to get a truck it will be a Toyota or ram

@davidheinzmann4403 3 жыл бұрын

Brand new 2020 Prius Prime $19,600 after rebates and nys government benefits. 70 real world mpg. And yet still watching. Survived one Buffalo winter. Any Prius haters out there?

@EfficientRVer 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 Prime, and a daughter shocked me by getting a 2021 when her 05 Civic died recently. Like you, she got a super nice new car for under $20K after $5500 rebate and $4500 tax credit, in a car market barely giving any rebates on anything. My 17, have 96K on and it runs like new. I consider the Prime Plus (which is the lowest trim level, still very loaded by my standards) to be a $60K car that you can get for effectively $20K. Then if you drive any reimbursable miles, it's really a free car. Put better tires on it. I recommend Michelin X-Ice3 slightly oversized, 205/65R15 99T. Amazing on that car. Unlike snow tires in the old days, they lasted 63K miles inflated to 50psi, and acted like performance tires in summer also.

@jasondlts 3 жыл бұрын

Be prepared to replace ball joints fairly often, that big diesel likes to eat them for lunch.

@JimmyMakingitwork 3 жыл бұрын

With new car inventory so low, used vehicles are crazy high. That’s probably a screaming deal if you paid under $35k? I traded my 18 Tacoma in and got more than I paid for it towards a 2021 version, but I know the director of sales pretty well there. I don’t think it’s a common thing. He did say they usually have 250+ vehicles on the lot usually and are down to 80, hard time finding inventory.

@cmandrell 3 жыл бұрын

find you a 4x4 tracker they have a lot of room and are fun

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

And still cheaper than the samurai

@wadewilliams2661 3 жыл бұрын

Wranglestar has a winch he will give you for the new truck

@perrymahnke886 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Truck, I have been thinking about a diesel 3/4 or 1 ton for a while. If you are willing to share your mpg, I'm curious as to what you get over the road & running around town. Thank you for another great video & sharing your new to you tool!

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

Around town I get 14 and on a recent road trip I had 16

@perrymahnke886 3 жыл бұрын

@@denoftools That sounds respectable for a truck that's capable of towing a small house.

@charlespatterson9138 3 жыл бұрын

Mr tool bear you will love it we traded our 2018 tundra for a down on a 2013 ram 3500 with lift and hostile rim kit 37s and a slide out in the bed and all carpeted canopy we did for same reason the kid has long legs and yes my butt sits in the back let the kid n wife up feont haha i just play eity my toys bafk there and that stereo.sounds amazing for stock had 20k miles we paid 52k your going ronlove that truck good pick

@MysticWanderer 3 жыл бұрын

if you haven't yet check out Project Farm for the bedliner

@OUSWKR 3 жыл бұрын

I would say the weakest link is the transmission on these trucks. If you do wind up needing to do something with the transmission you should look at doing a corroboration video with earthed Precision Transmission in Amarillo TX or Firepunk Diesel in Plain City OH.

@ferguson8143 3 жыл бұрын

Ya check your quarter panels for rust as dodge is bad for that

@29madmangaud29 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck,, what kind of gas mileage?

@JoeBidenIsNotMyPresident 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good buy. All vehicles have issues and guessing how much stuff was wrote under the hood it was well maintained. It will be a step up for sure from the Renegade. Also I would love to see a series of videos if you wanna run that beast on Veggie Oil.

@orional1977 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2007 F150 with the 5.4 3v, and 220k miles. Paid 1/8 what you did. Thankfully I drive it 1000k miles a year....

@PaulSteMarie 3 жыл бұрын

*Five* kids and the Labradog?🤔

@guyfawkesuThe1 3 жыл бұрын

Long storage space in the back = long guns.

@RudeMoparDude 3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🔧

@bigkat1919 3 жыл бұрын

If I'd do it again I'd get another Ecodiesel with the 6'4" bed. I don't tow much but I wanted the economy, average 25k miles a year.

@user-dp9ch9gk1v 2 жыл бұрын

The pictures that you showed, is it ok Oregon?

@denoftools 2 жыл бұрын

Livingston, Montana.

@user-dp9ch9gk1v 2 жыл бұрын

@@denoftools oh it looked like Oregon for a sec

@noahbryanmccutcheon7625 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at HD trucks for months and the prices are ridiculous!!

@Avvura 3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry i didnt catch that, what kind of cab?

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

M E G A ! ! !

@AP-vv1yu 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯

@sccarguy8242 3 жыл бұрын

So what I will tell you is this, 5th wheels with mega cabs are rough because of the short bed the come with. Garrett (Cletus McFarland) had a mega cab with a 5th wheel wedge and it would be way way to easy to smack the cab with the corner of the trailer while turning. So he got a regular cab long bed. With that said you may want to look at a nice bumper pull, as with that set up you can tow it no problem and eliminate that issue.

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

We will be using a sliding fifth wheel plate.

@MikeBrown-ii3pt 3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to comment that you can get sliding 5th wheels for pickups but, the bear beat me to it. Personally, I'd still prefer an 8' bed because the longer wheelbase improves the ride quality. You don't get as much bounce with a longer wheelbase.

@denoftools 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeBrown-ii3pt does the long bed have a longer wheelbase? Seems like it should but the only listing I saw shows them both at 160 in

@MikeBrown-ii3pt 3 жыл бұрын

@@denoftools I don't own one and, don't know if anything changed between model years but, I have a friends 2018 Mega with an 8' bed in my shop right now for an oil drain and brakes. According to the equipment sticker, it has a 169.5" wheelbase.

@jdgimpa 3 жыл бұрын

All Cummins have always been turbos.

@jamesu 3 жыл бұрын

All Dodge/Ram Cummins have always been turbo!

@jdgimpa 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesu That's what I said. I was a Dealer tech when they first put them in the Dodge truck in 1989. Back then they were 5.9 Cummins B series 12 valve turbo with no intercooler. The only electrical part on the whole engine was the fuel control solenoid and you could take the plunger out of that if it failed. With a completely dead battery you could remove the plunger, push start the truck and drive it home.

@jamesu 3 жыл бұрын

@@jdgimpa I agree with you but specified Dodge/Ram because someone somewhere will probably dig up a prehistoric Cummins engine without a turbo.