I guess One thing I didn’t touch on is that this truck was was literally exactly half the cost of the 2020 superduty. The superduty was the only vehicle I’ve ever had a payment on. I did put a good amount down so I wouldn’t be upside down in it. But still I didn’t like that I didn’t truly own it. I know it’s fine and whatnot it’s not bad to finance. But I’m just not that person. I drove around $1000 daily for years to avoid a car payment. The only reason I did it this time was for the peace of mind. Which is fine anyway. So selling it. Buying this. Means no more payment. And this thing wasn’t much more than I can sell the fummins for. But needs far less stuff to be where I want it to be. So it’s actually cheaper in the long run for me than doing everything the fummins needs. Plus not having to try and upgrade the fummins in between needing to use it. I do plan to still fix up the fummins. And if I realize this was the wrong call. Then I got to use this as a temp tow rig to make building the fummins easier. Also if you want a chuckle. Go watch the video buying the superduty. I explain why I bought it and word for word what I said I was avoiding happened. Lol

A real man makes sure his homies are riding comfortable in the back seat. Much respect

Hey Taylor, I towed a gooseneck for years with my mega cab. If you don’t want to modify the trailer, get yourself a pull right super glide hitch. When you turn, it actually slides the pin towards the back of the bed. You can have the trailer 90 degrees without hitting the cab. I was towing a 40’ trailer loaded to 14k. That hitch is beefy. Happy towing!

I'm a Dodge mechanic. As far as the problems these transmissions have really depends on which trans you have. if its the 68rfe they are prone to quite a few problems but they shift smooth and quick. The problems range from converters stuck in lock up too solenoids cracking the valve body like you mentioned. regardless upgrade the transmission cooling big time if you want it too live a long healthy life. Also when they do let go, they get very hot, very fast and can actually push the fluid out of the dipstick tube, land on the exhaust manifold and light on fire, so a locking dipstick is a must. if its the Aisin transmission they are pretty bullet proof but they shift like it too. As far as the rest of the truck you shouldn't have many issues, the turbo actuators go bad every now and again but that's literally a 30 minute job. the 3rd brake lights leak sometimes so just pull it off and give it a reseal now. also check the big body connector behind the fl fender liner, they are prone too water ingress and thus corrosion, take it off, chuck it full of dielectric grease and you're set. Good luck with the new rig!

As former dirt series racer for 10 years if you can afford to keep the other truck do so back up tow rig is a real must I almost lost big sponsor if I would have missed the show. Keep up the awesome work

I've built a ton of 68rfe's, for what you're doing I dont think you need a billet valve body. Revmax bonded separator plate, buy the solenoid switch valve reamer kit and an oversize valve, drill the hole for added line pressure (you will need tuning for this) toss a new solenoid pack in there while you're at it. If you have access to a scanner check the OD clutch volume index (40-50 is ideal) and this will give you a general idea on the health of the internals. Get a billet nipple for the spin on filter. Also a good low stall 15 blade billet converter makes a huge difference. I would be more than happy to source parts for you and walk you through anything you need help with. They are actually very simple to work on.

Nice truck! Definitely get that transmission taken care of. Trust me, DON'T sell the Fummins. You'll regret it when you'll need it again.

I feel that the Fummins would ride a whole lot smoother if you ditched that short sidewall tire setup. No sidewall flex = rough ride! I know some feel it looks cool, but I think it would look more clean cut with a good set of normal profile tires and wheels.

Sad. I was hoping the fummins was sticking around

Here's a wild idea. Extend the frame, slap on a long bed and have the best of both worlds. You can make it a series and use the Fummins until it's done. Don't tell me it wouldn't be freaking awesome!

Ive been here for many years enjoying your content. Ive liked so many videos that i cant keep a number of its been that many. I rarely comment. But always like and buy merch. Decided to comment on just how well and far you have come. With the channel growing quite well. The videos are always well presented. Phenomenal work taylor as always. I will continue to show as much support as possible. Keep producing the epic videos. All the best. Take care

I remember the first time I looked at a mega cab ram and sat in the back, I was blown away by the incredible amount of room I had and how comfortable it was! That's a nice truck man! Congrats!!

Very nice truck, but who voluntarily buys a truck with a short bed especially a dually, and being a hauler?

Something tells me you won’t be happy until you end up in a hauler like the one Garrett has 😂

Great choice! Already deleted and has the CP3 instead of the problematic CP4 that took your Ford out. Make sure the grid heater bolt isn't rusting or just delete it altogether along with what you suggested for the transmission and you should have one of the most reliable tow pigs on the market.

So happy for you man! The new truck is awesome and it fits all the checks. Bigger cab, good luxury, amazing Cummins reliability, no warranty so you don't have to stress about wrenching on it etc.

You could convert the trailer to fifth wheel and just get a slider fifth wheel hitch, so that way tongue weights where it needs to be driving, and then it can unlock and slide back for parking and what not. Our fifth wheel toy hauler we use a slider and it’s super convenient. Not as ideal as a long bed but it works well enough.

Need to get a Gen Y tongue for the gooseneck. Their torsion style gooseneck gets rid of a lot of road shock and also gives some offset back like you need. Also saves the trailer from a lot of shock keeping everything inside from getting knocked around.

Billet valve body with new synchros, good trans tuning, deep transmission pan and coolant bypass would be a great start. Nice truck!

Biggest thing the local guys here in Australia do is a really big under bed trans cooler with twin push/pull fans on it. Change to the shatter proof heavy duty flex plate, higher grade flex plate bolts and lock up correctly rated torque converter to suit the towing duties this is being used for. Upgrade the solenoids, valve body, clutches and drums to billet. Put a deep finned pan on it with aftermarket drain. You will run almost double the trans oil with a radiator sized cooler, but preventing heat soak is the goal. Of course a trans retune is also going to make it live a better life. I’m all for extending the frame on this and removing add on hitch relocation bracket extensions as these are high stress high failure items that can cause you big hassle in the long run. Don’t over wheel the truck with heavy Alcoa type wheels as this just causes additional steering and suspension stress. A load helper bag system on the rear axle should be installed to improve towing and ride quality. Like someone already mentioned check all external wiring connectors and fill with dielectric grease to prevent corrosion from the humid Florida air. Upgrading ground straps is advisable. You may also want to have the ABS system flushed and recalibrated for towing as well. Now is also the best time to go completely through the heater and cooling system on this truck and put a slightly colder thermostat in it as it will want to run hot when towing long distances. Remove the grid heater unless you’re planning to travel into colder climates. In Florida I don’t see the need for it. Yep I’ve said a lot, but when you make an investment like this you want to do as much as you can to preserve it. Good luck Taylor

Remember the gridheater bolt and get that checked.

Literally every truck mechanic on the planet agrees that a ford truck with a Cummins engine and Allison trans is THE BEST truck you can get .. if you slapped an Allison in that fummins , you would quite literally never break down , all you have to do is an upgrade lift pump to supply enough fuel to the injection pump computer on top of the fuel pump on the side of the engine to keep it cool and you’re golden

Besides the shortbed, it is the absolute perfect tow rig in my opinion. Might need a little bit of a trans tune, but overall, it is pretty much the best decision you can make!

Love the truck Taylor! I scrolled enough down the comments to know some people arent taking to the new truck idea too well, but honestly, listening to the video I was sold halfway through, and I was someone who commented on your last truck video telling you to consider keeping the fummins. It just seems like this new truck is going to do you real well. I was also here when you built the fummins, and also when you had issues with it on the road. It certainly seems/seemed like a nice truck, but that doesnt mean it was going to be the best option forever or the best option as your operation got bigger (bonus points for more room for the homies). Also hey, anything that makes you feel more comfortable and ready to make awesome videos is a win in my book. I know people who make less money than you do who value these trucks way more than you do as well. I hope the new truck is awesome and serves you Taylor, and also, I wouldnt be knocking the extended cab/frame upgrade idea either. There was one video on yt that did really well (it was a Tacoma, someone else in your comment section even mentioned it), so could be a cool video idea/series too. P.s. Also I totally get the manual thing being rough specifically on long trips. I have a muscular disease that makes extened/repeat leg movements painful and I actually switched dailies in order to reduce the overall leg pain.

Man that truck looks funny .. it’s a nice truck, I love the longhorns, but seriously the mega cab with the short bed just looks wrong .. a truck shouldn’t have a longer cab than it does a bed .. IMO an extended cab truck with reg bed, or full cab truck with a long bed is the way to go, that way you get that 1/3 cab 2/3 bed

Missing a lot of crucial towing things with the new truck. Short bed, non high output, no aisin tranny. Should have waiting it out and got the proper rig

Hey Taylor, this is just a thought, but there is a company named ATS. They make a tansmission conversion kit, for the Cummins. If you wanted to swap in a Allison 1000 trans. I think there is a couple other company's, with similar conversion kits.Truck looks great by the way!!!

I was so hoping that you'd get a mega cab. I've always wanted one my self. Congrats man. Hope this truck does you well.

Said this on one of your last vids and I'll say it again, look into the new gasser Chevy and Fords, the 6.6L and 7.3L respectively, both are towing over 30K. You get pretty much none of the downsides of the new diesels and would still have the comfort and peace of mind of a newer truck. The fuel mileage is comparable and yet gas is cheaper, no crazy diesel emissions, DEF, DPFs, Regenerations, I can go on and on lol.

Just so you are aware. If I’m not wrong after 2014 the Cummins had grid heater bolts that would fall out and go into a cylinder. So just check it out and be safe.

I'm all for what ever you want to do man its your happiness and you built the truck from the ground up so you know it better than us. I been here since your first videos , you deserve what you feel is right 🤘

Fummins is my favorite build you have done (big truck and trailer guy here) so I was hoping you were going to go with it. But The Ram looks good and exited to see upgrades, hope you go for the long bed swap. Keep doing what you do Taylor we are with you to the end buddy!

From a Chrysler dealer tech you definitely need to upgrade the cooling for the longevity of the trans. And I’ve done a few transmissions that are in tuned and deleted trucks and they end up blowing up pretty quick because the trans is already being pushed to its max behind the Cummins. Also it looks easy to work on but you still have to pull the cab to pull the head. You can barely get the valve cover off with how far under the cowel the engine goes. Make sure you keep up on the maintenance like fuel filters ccv filter and trans services since you are towing a lot and it’ll be a good truck

No matter what you do, keep the fummins as a full time standby. The new dodge though, she gorgeous!

I'm a Ford guy all day but you can't say anything bad about a 6cyl Cummings diesel. They can make pretty good power pretty easy, or with a few dollars into them and correct parts you can make pretty big power too, either way there reliable, and like you said simple an easy to work on. I really dig the room and luxury that thing has I'm not going to lie. And after hearing and seeing exactly why you got it, great choice my friend great choice.

Good luck 😂. You are screwed. Don’t sell the fummins, you will need it to rescue your trailer.

You're gonna regret that short-bed choice real quick imo.

after driving a fourth gen cummins, it's the top of my list. Modern enough interior to be comfortable for hours, yet old enough to be simpler and cheaper than a new truck. 100% my choice, especially with a mega cab and upgraded interior

Im glad you stayed with a 6.7! Have you considered doing a Gale Banks grid heater fix? I cant remember if this year is affected but I'm pretty sure it is?

Long time lurker here. I know of a few older 2000's ford 7.3 trucks with milage between 500 to 800k on them. Some had injectors replaced, one with a HPOP replaced at about 600k (800k truck). I would genuinely consider a 7.3 engine and trans swap if you're looking into something that's bullet proof because all of these trucks are towed almost every day and all of them have the original transmissions. None of these trucks are owned by the same drivers, and none of them know each other. Now the ironic part. 800k truck is retired by a 2021 6.7 and he's already not sure of it. He kept away from the 6.0 and it's failures but he did the right thing and has kept the truck just in case. Only reason he's retired the truck is because 700-800k is about the realm of rod fatigue and is planning what to do about it if he decides to reservice it. All he's ever done to this truck is make sure the oil is changed, and has the trans oil changed yearly.

Bro..... the Fummins!!!!! Wth? You built it for a reason!!!! The Fummins is so cool. Why do you keep giving up on it.

I've seen it said here already but it's time for a long box conversion man. the "10%" of the time you'll need the angle are when it's going to count. do it! it's content and ultimately will end up paying for itself. Especially while the ferd is still kicking around.

Nice truck man! I'm confident that you will make it work out good. I'd love to have a truck like that if I needed to haul trailers

So glad you went with a newer Cummins. I used to drive the same truck but with a lift bed for landscaping. That truck was so reliable, and honestly never had a single issue hauling anything. I drove that truck every day for 2 years and all we did was basic maintenance. Dodge really knows how to make good trucks.

Taylor, im sure Im not the first to say it, but you need to get the 5th wheel slidder rack that they have for mega cabs. Also, those oem tail lights have a known issue for having codes and warnings on the dash when a single led goes out, but other wise works and functions normally. Get a half decent set of aftermarket lights and prevent the struggle. Other than that, those 4th gen trucks are awesome! Congrats on the upgrade!

Would it be difficult to lengthen the frame and do a long bed conversion? I feel like that’s a Taylor type of project.

Taylor you might wanna look into that telescoping fifthwheel so you dont crunch your cab corners... it's a pull rite hitch.... when you start to turn the hitch slides back and gives you room so you don't hit the cab corners

Like the truck man. One thing I would recommend, always add some kind of diesel lubricant at every fill-up. I use the, Hot Shot LX4, it may seem like a lot of money but trust me it will save you a lot in the long run. Love the truck👍

Rather than modify the trailer, just send it to Long Bed My Truck and get the ultimate truck: Mega Cab Long Bed Cummins dually

Make sure you do the crankcase vent delete and clean your turbo. Run a catch can or vent to atmosphere as it doesnt make much oil. But it is currently dumping into your turbo. Which causes premature turbo failure. Just a FYI and on your 6.7 cummins

Do what you need to do Taylor. The comments can say what they want, but they arent the ones hauling in it, going to events, maintaining it, the list goes on. Proud of you brother, cant wait to see what the future has in store.

Taylor you do you my guy, i'm here to enjoy the builds and drifting, great content as always keep up the good work.

Long bed swap! Long bed swap!

If it has a 68rfe would definitely recommend doing a Revmax thermostat delete and probably get a bigger transmission pan. The pan with the cooling fins will help with cooling and so will the extra oil it can hold.

I’ve definitely seen the over drive clutches fail while towing heavy so I’m sure some upgraded clutches and hard parts would help that tons. Also seen many a turbo actuator failures where we usually replace the turbo. Seen deleted trucks do the same thing so hopefully it has been done.

Im pretty sad still, not because you got rid of YOUR own truck. Im sad just because of how everything played out with the new super duty, just wish that dealership handled everything better from the start. As a fomoco employee that actually works at the super duty plant, its sad to see customers have bad experiences. Hope the new dodge treats you well and meets all your expectations

Get the hitch offset on the trailer. Don't mess with the hitch placement in the bed of the truck. It'll mess with the weight distribution / towing stability; moving the tongue weight even a small distance back behind the rear axle is going to the shoot the nose of the truck into the air (the further the hitch is moved back, the more the nose will rise).

I think I'd definitely keep the fummins. Never know when having a backup truck will come in handy again. Plus it's just a cool ass truck too.

You said the same thing about the Fummins. It was a bucket list truck. Reliability of a cummins, comfort of the Ford.

Keep a check on the seal around the third brake light. They get brittle and will leek water into your cab that collects in the storage compartments.

HEY!! I thought you was fixing the Fummings!

I think that if you get the new rig lined out how you want it, it will get you to any competition that you want to go play at. It should be more comfortable, better gas mileage overall and if it breaks, you will be able to fix it. As usual, you have thought it out, made a plan, applied your attention to detail so it will be alright. Like Garret says "I can't see anything that could go wrong". LOL

Foaming glass cleaner with ammonia works great for taking stickers and tint goop off. Also get yourself some iron fallout remover and a mothers speed clay. That will clean it up fairly good while reducing scratches. Sad to not see the fummins get put to use but it’s understandable. Glad you go yourself a Cummins. We had a similar truck 2014 Cummins mega cab and we hauled a 42ft gooseneck across Canada and it towed like a dream. I can’t wait to see the truck haul!

Small part of me is bummed about the Fummin's as I really enjoyed watching the build and I think it looks sick etc but I'm stoked you have something you like and that you think will work out better for you and the team. I hope you can finally get that piece of mind and start getting out to more events!

Oh noooooo! I was so amped and then I saw two pedals, and a column shift. Ahhhhhh. Still cool but man I thought you were going stick shift.

I have a 2015 exactly like this with a Aisin transmission. 220,000 miles on it and runs like a new one! Love my Mega Cab!

RevMax Zero Flex HD/Tow Billet valve body w/ EFI Live TCM tuning. (Make sure you have the tranny tuned to RevMax’s specs to keep warranty.) I went with a BD deep trans pan and BD thermostat delete. Along with BD extra capacity diff covers. Get the CSP5 switch as well. - It’s a 5 position switch, but the 4th gen’s ECM can only store 4 tunes going the route I did. (Tow, economy, street and race.) My shift points where raised, so no more quick shift/lower RPM cruising. Took a while to get used to, but now I could never see going back. I tow locked in 5th and @ 65. Slow I know, but seems to be in the sweet spot both power, lower EGT’s and fuel economy. I highly recommend reaching out to Spencer from Dirty Diesel. He is a good dude. They work with CCS (Mitch Cooper) and they have great tunes. Over the years, I’ve needed tweaks to the tuning here and there and they have never once charged me. Just my .02 🤙

Damn. This makes me sad. Wanted the Funmins to stick around

For the 68rfe, trans tuning, billet flex plate, better valve body, ultra low stall torque converter, thermal bypass delete, and a deep tranny pan with a drain plug. When you have it out for the flex plate & TC check the clutch packs or just rebuild it. Don't Tow with it on anything other than the lowest hp setting. Also if you go to larger than stock tire diameter regear or you will add stress to the tranny.

Awesome tow rig, I'm like you really like the look of the short box which virtually is a wheel flare from front to back. Everyone calling for a long bed conversion missed how you said you love the look of the shortie! Beautiful truck sounds like you did well on the price and no payment right now is sweeet. 😎 😎

Fellow 2016 Cummins Mega-cab owner here, welcome to the club Taylor!

Wish you went with Aisin transmission

21:22 Taylor Ray out of context 💀:

Congratulations! I had a 2018 2500 SRW with the same exterior color and interior trim. I LOVED that vehicle! Can’t beat a Cummins. 👏🏻 Unfortunately, I am past the point where I need a tow rig - only reason I got rid of it.

I love watching your videos because I get to see my friends old 83-84 White money Calo SS. He passed away and he was supposed to leave me a car but it never did. He was way too young when he passed. Every time I see that beautiful car it makes me sad. But I love your videos. Thanks for showing it because that thing is amazing

feel like this is one of those situations you want something so bad and know its short comings, but you talk yourself into it and find a way to justify it even though you know the choice doesn't quite make sense.

Really happy for you getting the truck you want. Was really hoping the Fummins would save the day and become your ultimate tow rig!

My truck is a 74 Chevy quad cab dually long bed. I took the big block out and in the process of putting a 6.7 Cummins with a p pump mod. Old truck. Fully mechanical. G65 trans. It will be a monster

Hope this rig last you many years towing man you deserve it! Keep up all the awesome work you do!

Top tip don’t sell the fuming 💀

I like the reliability modifications made to the 4th Gen 😉

I’m pretty sure if you look back on the Fummins build, you’ll find yourself saying the transmission in the ford is pretty much bulletproof compared to the Dodge transmission. I could be wrong, but nah, I don’t think so. Sounds like you going down another rabbit hole.

Interesting you went with the short bed after borrowing the one to tow your trailer home and lacking turn radius. It’ll be cool to see how you can work around that.

Do yall understand how special it is to have a friend that literally bought a mega cab strictly for friends comfort and luggage? Come on!! Top tier homie!!! Please keep showing love to the fummins.

You can always extend the frame and get a 8ft box and not have to worry about hitting the cab. There's kits out there for it! The issue with moving the hitch back is it puts the weight behind the rear wheels, which partly defeats the purpose of the gooseneck.

Love the new truck! I’m a diesel tech who works on these trucks pretty much every day so just a couple things to think about in my opinion. It looks like it has stock head bolts. The 6.7s do have some head gasket issues so doing a head gasket and some ARP studs before any problems might be something to think about. Get the head surfaced and hone the block! It will blow again if it doesn’t have a good sealing surface. And for the transmission get a built valve body from goerend transmission and a deep pan. They are the best for transmission parts and are a super good company to deal with, we use all their parts for our transmissions at our shop and they have never steered us wrong. And would very much recommend putting on a fass lift pump with filters. Extra filtration and their new water separator filter is the best in the game. Bad fuel and water is the number one thing I see destroy fuel systems way to early on these trucks. And if you ever need a pump or injectors go with Dynomite Diesel, Lenny and the guys in Idaho are the best and another great company to deal with! Super glad for you, I’ve had a 6.7 for years and love it! Hope I could be of some help.

Right on, that's an awesome truck congratulations. Can't wait to see the trailer mods so make it work

Congrats on the new rig brother! Wishing you the best in your travels and can't wait for the new content!!!!!!

Said before, but I’ll say it again. Do the 8’ bed conversion. Super easy and you’ll be so much happier with that in the end.

Man i was a little sad you aren't going to use the fummins. But boy when you started giving the tour i 100% understand why you picked up this truck. Looks REALLY nice man. Definitely a great road trip truck and it seems to be in great condition.

I ended up upgrading the lift pump and turbo with a fleece system on my cummins tow rig. If you have the asin trans you are in a better position for not really needing an upgrade. I love my dodge but I'm soon in the market for an upgrade ram. My 3rd gen has a cancer rust issue that I'm getting tired of fixing.

Ugh....you got the 68rfe. You're about to be disappointed. Seeing under the hood, hopefully the previous owner at least did a valvebody upgrade.

LOVE the new Tow Rig. The dually Mega Cab is sweet for sure. The short bed is a hurtle but it will be really interesting to see how the trailer tows with the tweaks you are looking at. She's a beauty for sure.

I like the fummins a lot, mighty and be my favorite build series on the channel, but there is a lot to be said for newer stock vehicles. I bought a new ford ranger after messing around with a variety of used and modified vehicles and the comfort, peace of mind, power etc. are all beyond what a built or swapped vehicle can reasonably achieve. Congrats on the new rig, I'll miss the fummins but if I had to ride with you 18hrs to an event I would choose the current Ram over any other tow rig you've had!

Love the truck. I have 3 of them. If your seriously worried about brake downs keep an extra turbo, and extra water pump,and and extra tipm. All easy to change. Likely hood of you haveing an issue with an anytime soon is rare as specially with the tipm. Only had to change a water pump in the road

Beautiful truck, only problem is you don't have the Aisin transmission so i would definitely look to upgrade that 68rfe

Disappointed the fummins is not sticking around but it’s a nice truck short bed is gonna be a challenge I’d keep the fummins so when this one has issues you can still tow😂

To keep the trans happy, the valve body upgrade is good, but also highly recommend a billet converter. Stock one is garbage in both the 48 and 68. Other primary upgrade is a good cooler for how you want to use it. From there, stock internals and clutches are fine on them for near stock power, like say a 100hp tune or less.

Glad to see you make the smart Ram choice! As to transmission, extra cooling and additional fluid capacity are the key and are very important especially for towing loads. Install a good Earls fan forced transmission cooler and a PML extra deep finned aluminum oil pan. Happy motoring....

Good for you man I may think the mega cab dually is the ugliest truck ever made proportionally wise because they don’t make that in a long bed, but your truck you seam stoked and that’s all that matters! Hope it brings you no issues and smooth sailing in your adventures!!