Had a 2016 and got nearly 264k miles out of it before getting my 2021. Loved the truck.

Likewise. Likely get one a year or two years old. This truck runs 108,000 in Canada. Plus tax lol

I’ve got an 04, still love it.

2018 3500 here.. love her like I did since new..

E😘😴😴@@hellkitty1014 .

Me too about month ago. Ended up in Patriotic Blue. Daily it and in the market for a camper.

We just did the same. Haven’t towed with it yet. How does the air suspension work with the hitch setup. How do you use it?

@@rebecahanrahan5556 we dont have airs suspension. We have a husky brand weight distribution hitch. Works wonderfully

​@@rebecahanrahan5556 I have a 2020 2500 mega cab with the air in the rear and love it i do 1200 mile trips from fl to upstate n.y and pull 10k pounds like nothing. The air has a tow setting it lowers it 2.5 inches

i know right. i watch Big Truck Big RV who reviews trucks and rvs and he talks about payload and towing capacities a lot and how the higher trimes have less payload and towing compared to the base work truck trims

Yes, they are pitiful

JB Reviews also talks about payload ratings for particular trucks as well with his Weight Watcher videos. Breaks down the numbers and everything.

@@misterred316 Nice, I'll check him out. Thanks for sharing!

Eh 2,000lbs payload is nothing for these trucks. My 2015 ram 2500 megacab says it’s only good for one about 1700 pounds or maybe it was 1650… Anyways I have at least 200 pounds of permanently attached mods to my truck so that’s now only 1500 lbs payload… lol I’ve had at least 2000 to 2300 pounds in the bed so several hundred pounds over my payload capacity and truck is perfectly fine. I have even had at least 3000 pounds combined between tongue weight and weight in the bed of my three-quarter ton Megacab.

I’ve been looking everywhere. We are a family of 6 as well.

@@that_mdrfkr4451 It was definitely difficult finding the right model with 6 seats. We had to get ours delivered from about 450 miles away. Almost had it for a year now & we love it. Great truck. Which trim level are you looking for?

@@hooptietime4427 Laramie for sure but I’d settle for a tier 2 big horn probably. Honestly if I could get a lariat sooner than a 6 month lead time I think I’d give it a shot. The 2022 f250s really stepped it up on the cabins and tech. But I’m a super big Cummins fan so I’m torn

@@that_mdrfkr4451 The Fords are nice. I looked at a couple of those too when I couldn’t find the right Ram. I prefer Ram’s styling but the Fords look pretty badass.

I've never seen a 6 passenger Laramie. I've been looking and I need to special order one from RAM. Giant hassle.

@@inforthewin3231 That is a fine opinion Sir, But there is a reason you dont see many 2005 Ram trucks still on the road today here in Michigan. The last few years Chrysler has stepped up the game across the board. The Trucks and SUV's have the best interiors, paint quality and engine packages in the game right now.

@@inforthewin3231 The only thing that was better about the 2005 was the engine. The transmission and body were garbage. By 200k miles you'll be on your 4th transmission and your whole body will be bondo. This truck has a much better transmission and body.

@inforthewin Wow, whining about a truck from 16 yrs ago...

Ah another South Louisiana person with amazing taste!

How does it ride on our lovely roads?

@@ReubenNewton the truck is smooth like stock. I have a few buds that have f250's that are leveled and every time they ride in my truck they say how smooth and quite it is.

@@rubberguy1982 Thank you very much.

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Can buy 2 tradesman gas 2500s for 1 of these....cost 5k more to make a limited.......ridiculous

@@kirkdunn1379 that’s exactly what I bought. 3150 payload

Loved my ‘99 Cummins until the endless problems which began a few years ago. Finally replacing her with a ‘22.

Do you feel that the transmission while not towing is unruly and difficult to live with? I have a 2021 SO 6.7 dually and the transmission is great, but I'm about to order a 2022 dually and a bit spooked about what I read on the HDRams forum about that H.O. transmission.

@@LarryMusgrave I don't think so. It is a much firmer shift compared to the 68RFE in the 2500's. I had the chance to test drive both the 2500 and a 3500 before I ordered mine so I knew what I was getting into. My biggest comaint is: When not in tow haul, the trans always wants get to 6th gear as fast as possible and keep the RPM as low as possible....I'm assuming for emissions and fuel economy. Couple that with the sluggish throttle responds gets annoying when you want to accelerate. I still enjoy driving my truck, I drive it everyday.....I learned not to stab the throttle every where I go and just roll Into it....and it does good for me.

@@3076gds I put a PC31 Throttle Commander on mine and it massively helps with the lazy throttle by remapping the throttle input. You may want to consider that option, there are a few companies that make these, they all do exactly the same thing.... so what can you get the cheapest/ used would be the question. I got mine for $220 used in the HDRam forum.

@@LarryMusgrave I have been looking at the Banks Throttle Commander.

@@LarryMusgrave I just purchased the Banks Pedal Monster for my truck, have you had any issues with your since installing yours?

Yes, the Aisan and 1000 HO engine are an extra $3000 or so option on top of the $9000 already for the diesel.

Exactly! I have a 2500 ram 2021 High-output. They have have the option for the 2500 & 3500. Not just for the 3500. 💁🏻‍♂️

@@RJ-vk1mz ha I’m a Mopar level 3 diesel tech and the HO motor is only available in the 3500 nice try

What kind of discount were you able to get? In what part of the country?

@@MattBell_USA Dropped a solid $6500 off of MSRP. A few things helped make it happen, had a trade they were going to be able to sell easy, it was a factory order, and we're in a VERY rural part of western NC...

@@KenMcAllister_NC thanks for the details... I was wondering if they would deal. Now I know. 👍

Do you still love it?

Yep, they are nice. But then it leaks year 7 and you need to spend thousands replacing the interior

Please explain to me how spending 70k on a truck with a payload of 1000 lbs after your family is loaded in the truck makes sense?

@@zachhart7015 😂😂😂

I just bout a 21 3500 HO cc laramie yesterday! I'm glad you found a megacab! I searched low and high for one.

@@cnetate I looked on the internet for weeks. Found 2, bought one, and before I picked it up the other one was gone. The dealership said they would be totally sold out of HD trucks in a week and they didn't know when they would get one. They gave me an insane amount for my trade in. The trade in values that exist now probably won't ever happen again.

@@zachhart7015 my dad loads it with 30,000 pounds, same truck

The 6.4 is a beast. with all the emissions and other junk they put on diesels nowadays as much as I like a good diesel truck I can't justify owning one if I don't absolutely need it due to costs and potential failure from the systems. The hemi is perfectly practical and hauls pretty good, especially with the 4.10 gears

@HalfShell 8 mpg

There's no comparison to the diesel if you tow often or for long distances

@@T51B1 I would say if your towing heavy, diesel no doubt.

I think that issue was a lot more pronounced back when the trucks first came out with the tech.

Regen deletes solve that and many other problems. Just saying…

@@f5tornadeau how difficult is a regen delete? Seriously wanting diesel but after warranty expires would like to delete regen garbage. Does it require special programming, chips, etc..?

Had that exact problem with the diesel because short travel interrupted the regen process. This resulted in requiring valves cleaned every year and the cab vibrated.

@@2pi628 yeah, it requires reprogramming. It’s harder to do now that the EPA started cracking down on companies, but you can still do it.

Thank you Very few know what regen means. People still use it around town?? Wrong truck...

As you state, that is a big issue that people are not aware of the issues with modern emissions diesels. Most people simply remember how simple diesels used to be and the salesmen sure arn't going to bring up these inconveniences either.

Just delete that crap when it breaks. Watch your fuel milage increase too

That's illegal. Extremely illegal. Good ole boys don't do anything that would be in contradiction to the EPA's clean air act.

@@junehhan what big brother don't know won't hurt him.....shouldn't have mandated such ridiculous junk in the first place

Take a very close look at the Ford.

@@luckytrapper7656 see I’m not sure if I need an HD or not. The wife and I are going to be getting a trailer, probably sub 8k lbs, so I know I don’t need an HD/diesel but I heard it’s so much easier to tow with them. Advice?

@@addisonfarmer2515 I've towed 9k pounds with my gas ram 1500 and I've towed 14k with my dads gas tundra. A half ton is more than enough for your trailer.

@@gasolinediesel972 thanks! I’m waiting to see the new tundra updates to see if i really like anything. Leaning towards a RAM 1500 though.

@@addisonfarmer2515 I like both trucks. Definitely prefer my ram through. Rides better. Better interior. More power. Haven't had any issues with it so far. It's a 2018. 49k miles.

They should pull up and off . I took mine off on my 2021 for plowing!

The 2500 has a better ride with the coil springs.

@@JohnDoe-nz6bk you don't buy a HD truck for the ride comfort. It's not a Cadillac

@@freeravenadventures6925 hate to break it to you, but the majority of ppl want a Cadillac ride.

@@JohnDoe-nz6bk buy a Cadillac then. If u want a capable HD truck, buy the 3500

Yup, love my 3500 SRW. Many options are available to help with ride quality....plus its a 3500, so you'd better be hauling something frequently instead of being a poser.

You are absolutely correct bud.... Total money saver

It's about the torso

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What kind of MPG are you getting? I have the same truck with 373s and I’m getting 15 city/18 hwy on 87 octane. Granted it only has 1000 miles on it...

Towing we get 8-9 mpg. Around town 13-14. Hwy is better but not sure what it is. Only 1300 miles so far. We tow a 12000 # 5th wheel.

@HalfShell Ohhh :( Well, that would definitely put a damper on things. Thank you for the information though.

I have limited slip in my 2021 3500 ram it works fine and I have same rear end with eaton locker in my 2003 gmc duramax and it works great,when it locks both rear tires spin weather one is off ground or not, have just under 300000 and it works great but either rear end is gona work great just change oil like your supposed to

Honestly, I can’t say enough about Ram. Obviously every brand has their issues but Ram has fixed their Achilles heel which was their transmissions. I highly recommend any of their products.

I've Ike'd my 2017 2500 Ram Cummins about 10 Times pulling a 12.000 Pound TT and the Problem I have is Slow Drivers will not stay out of the Left Lane LOL (:

I hear you. I love my 2018 3500. Heaviest thing towed long distance so far was a little over 18k. No lack of power that's for sure.

Of course it will be worth more at trade in.....probably not 9k though (when market gets back to normal

@@kirkdunn1379 I owned pickups and crewcabs for decades but they were work vehicles. Always operating close to max GVW. Kept log books so able to track fuel consumption. Calculation I provide here is yearly average and includes warm up times and idling for long periods of time during winter. Gas models averaged 30L/100K with the diesels 19L/100K. At first I did not believe the figures and thought a few fillings had to be missed but the figures continued over the next 3 years. Got rid of the last gas vehicle in 1999 so data is definitely out of date. If you were to compare figures for a highway trip in the summer diesels still turned in better figures but definitely not the difference shown over a year. I have never been concerned what a vehicle can do on a highway run under the best of conditions, what I am interested in what does it cost to run that vehicle for a year. In addition to the better fuel economy the crew appreciated the performance of the diesels. So yes at time of trade I did not get the full cost of the motor back but my overall operating cost was cheaper. And when you are in business that is one of your main concerns.

The computer is programmed not to output full power when not under certain load parameters. So you'll never feel it unless you need it.

Do it. You will NEVER go back to a gasser.

Yes you got a deal, but you got the base model, this is the limited trim.

@@jonaveul I know that. But the base model is still very well appointed, and comfortable, and more importantly, does everything the limited trim model does. I don't need heated leather seats and all that gingerbread. I still have all the power windows, door locks, Sirius XM, back up camera etc. And the standard seats are very comfortable. And leaves me with $40,000 to put toward an rv.

For some, that extra gvwr of a 3500 may be unnecessary. For example, depending on what trailer you have, a 2500 will keep you under the 26k mark. But with a 3500, you will need a CDL just to pull the same trailer.

I have a 2500 this thing pulls what 3500 pulls no problem

May I ask why?! I was thinking about buying the 2500 because I believe the 1500 is not enough and the 3500 is to much!

@@bondservantministriesinc.672 that’s exactly my same thinking, I wish he could say why .

@@wilberzelaya5322 First things first, find out what you're pulling and find out the specs of it. Example - Travel Trailer; Most are under 15k when loaded, but the payload of your truck determines if you can haul it or not. Hitch weight is really the killer for any payload. I think a good payload would be between 3 and 4k. You'll have enough to carry cargo in addition to people and supplies inside the truck. Unless you haul heavier items, you'll be wasting money. A Ram 2500 in the right configuration is a good choice and will be enough truck for most. Diesel or Gas.

Stick with your 2011. These new rams are way over priced. 80-90k for a truck. F No!

Did it ever show up?

The 2021's have gone back to the CP3 pump. But I do agree with you on swapping out the CP4 with the CP3.

@@mavrick0pm Yep. That was a good move.

I have a 3500 mega cab Cummins bumps the payload up to 4K lbs. if you go diesel buy a 3500 if you go gas a 2500 might be ok

Any deletes or mods?

Only reason I could afford a 2020 Laramie 2500 was the nearby dealership loved my gladiator so much they offered me over original MSRP which I didn’t pay to begin with. They of course sold it 3 days later and made $10k just from wheels, tires, bumper. Apparently people want to buy things built, not build them

@@Sinsofcarolina That’s a good deal!

I heard 2023 model year

I’m waiting for the new cab. No deals or inventory now anyway.

@@stevel6932, check out Dave Smith in Idaho. They usually have plenty of inventory. I bought my 2020 3500 from them. They took almost $12k off of sticker.

@@CornFed_3 when did you buy it? I bought my 2021 3500 HO in October and there wasn’t a dealer around willing to take anything off the sticker. People are buying these trucks off of the transports or storage lots before they even get to the dealership. My salesman said his daughter works for a Ford dealer and they are 5000.00 over invoice and can’t keep them on the lot? Crazy times. I hope I don’t regret paying a little more than I probably should have. I run the wheels off of my trucks though, so will have it for years and years after the initial sting of purchase, and it will make me a lot of money during it’s service life.

ALLLLL in the tuning. I just had my truck deleted and tuned 2020 2500. Little over 500hp on the dyno last weekend. Completely stock

Turbo is smaller on the 2500. Some of the internals are different too.

@@hellkitty1014 The part numbers appear to be interchangeable on Holset website between 2500 and 3500? Do you have a source to see what the true difference is?