2019 Ram HD Changes

[Flash1034]

I know it's mostly speculation, and I'm not looking for a list of "hope it has," what I'm looking for is actual projected changes for the 2019 HD Rams. I have a 2017 on order and am wondering if I should wait? They seem to be in no hurry to build my 2017 as two of my options are still on restriction.

Thanks,

 

[WMonroe]

Just curious, what options on your new truck are on restriction?

 

[Flash1034]

Rear air suspension and bed View camera

 

[Wayne M.]

You should hope it's not as drastic change as the new Super Duty. I don't like the cab and bed construction at all. Very weight conscious.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Fuel Cap. Hold out for the 2019 for it's fuel cap.

 

[Cummins12V98]

All emissions will be downstream of the engine!!!

 

[Flash1034]

All emissions will be downstream of the engine!!!

does this mean no EGR? Is this confirmed?

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[sag2]

Fiat management is very protective of new product information unlike the MB folks of years past. I would not take much of what you hear or see as anything close to fact until Ram marketing announces it. But starting a new rumor is always fun!

 

[Flash1034]

One would think if they could do away with EGR, they would have already.

 

[Cummins12V98]

does this mean no EGR? Is this confirmed?

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[h=1]CUMMINS REVEALS EGR-FREE NEW ENGINE LINEUP FOR STAGE V AT BAUMA[/h]11 April 2016
Simpler Architecture Delivers 10 Percent More Power And 20 Percent More Torque For 100 HP To 430 HP Engine RangeMUNICH – Today at Bauma, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) revealed a new generation of ultra-low-emissions engines spanning from 100 hp to 430 hp (75-321 kW) designed to meet 2019 European Union (EU) Stage V emissions regulations with simpler, EGR-free architecture and Single Module™ aftertreatment technology. The newly named F3.8, B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engines leap ahead of their Stage IV/Tier 4 Final equivalent engines with over 10 percent more power and almost 20 percent more torque averaged across the range.
“Removing Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) allowed us to realize the full potential of the engine for Stage V without increasing displacement size. Our 12-liter engine already pointed the way forward for a successful EGR-free design at Stage IV, so we were able to cascade this simpler approach down through the power range. No EGR also means there is less to cool, which will help lower the cost of OEM integration,” said Jim Fier, Cummins Vice President – Engineering, speaking at the Bauma engine reveal.
Improvements to fuel efficiency will result in the overall fluid cost of the new Stage V engines reducing by 3 percent on average depending on application, compared to those of Stage IV. The engine operating costs will be further reduced with an achievable 1,000-hour oil change interval, twice as long as the current 500 hours.

 

[Flash1034]

Wish they would give us this engine sooner than 2019!

 

[promisedland]

Nice! Thanks for posting this ^^

 

[Cummins12V98]

I spoke to a high up at the Cummins plant tour last Summer. She said she was working on the 2019 6.7 at that time.

2019 is a BIG deal year. It's Cummins 100yr and Cummins/RAM 30yr anniversaries. I will most likely be getting a new 19.

 

[promisedland]

COOL! ^^^
If i had money, tell you what id do, id go down town and buy a Ram or two...

 

[EGroeneveld]

A couple things I'd like to see:
1. Larger factory fuel tank, like 50 gallons. I've installed aftermarket ones in both my 2011 and 2016.
2. A Ram 4500 pickup so basically a chassis cab with a bed. Be helpful for the heavy weight triple slide truck campers. Higher rear axle ratings.
3. better headlights. still this is an issue....our 2007 Camry Hybrid has better lights than my 2016.....
4. Mega Cab with the longbed option.....I know, I know, it'd be long. LOL.

And I just assume when it comes out, they'll have the highest torque rating that year.

Love my 2016.

 

[Got HO?]

Manufacturers are finally starting to pay attention to headlight performance, now that they are factored in to the crash test overall safety ratings. Hopefully we'll see improvements son.

 

[dfb]

Id like to see Lane Warning and adaptive Cruise control...

 

[slowmover]

Id like to see Lane Warning and adaptive Cruise control...

No, you wouldn’t. Few additions are more irritating and unnecessary. Assuming you leave the phone turned off.

 

[jgillott]

No, you wouldn’t. Few additions are more irritating and unnecessary. Assuming you leave the phone turned off.

I couldn't disagree with you more. I don't know what your experience is with those systems, but I invite you to come over and drive my Sprinter that is equipped with Lane Departure, blind spot, front and rear proximity sensors, etc. At first, it is a little intrusive and I will admit that I hated it and may have even posted about how much I disliked those systems. Now that I have some miles under my belt with it, I have changed my opinion and they are some of my favorite parts of that vehicle. I especially appreciate the blind spot monitoring while on the highway.

Maybe the Mercedes system is just refined beyond the common annoyances with those types of options. But I can't see buying another vehicle without those things now that I am used to them.

 

[slowmover]

I couldn't disagree with you more. I don't know what your experience is with those systems, but I invite you to come over and drive my Sprinter that is equipped with Lane Departure, blind spot, front and rear proximity sensors, etc. At first, it is a little intrusive and I will admit that I hated it and may have even posted about how much I disliked those systems. Now that I have some miles under my belt with it, I have changed my opinion and they are some of my favorite parts of that vehicle. I especially appreciate the blind spot monitoring while on the highway.

Maybe the Mercedes system is just refined beyond the common annoyances with those types of options. But I can't see buying another vehicle without those things now that I am used to them.

My experience is considerably greater than yours. What I drive in a month you might in a year. Terrain, climate and conditions are yet more differences. And then decades.

And, yes, for the competent driver they’re not only an annoyance but a hindrance. They’ll act when I don’t need them to, and throw off the timing of maneuvers necessary to avoid problems.

Go back to your vid screen. If crutches for bad drivers suit you, so be it.

Traction control, stability control and anti-lock are great. Not these others.