New 2019 3500 HO Lamramie SRW purchase.

[RVTRKN]

Well, I will be purchasing a 2019 3500 HO Laramie SRW tomorrow, if all goes well with the promises made on Saturday, after negotiating for half a day. I would have it already, but it just came off the truck at another nearby dealer and had to be preped. So I was told Monday evening the truck will be ready to test drive, and purchase. I refuse to purchase a vehicle if I haven't test drove it first. I'm new to Nevada, I guess there is a law that car dealers have to be closed on Sunday.

I have a thread in the C&C Forum, but I started it there when I thought I was going purchase a C&C.

The main options are the "Level 2 Larramie package" with 12" screen and Harman Kardon sound system. "Auto level rear air suspension" and "Towing technology group". What I wanted was the dual alternators, but none avaiable near me with the other options I wanted, so I have been fine with the current 220A alternator, so what the heck. I would not have considered a SRW, if they still had the 3:42 rear diff, as the only option. I'm not trying to stir the pot here, but I believe most know my opinion on that subject. So I'll post pics tomorrow, if I get it.

 

[AH64ID]

Congrats!

Dual alternators are easy to add, as they all seem to be wired for them. But why do you need that many amps? I can’t see a big need for them outside of ambulance or other high idle loads.

I was VERY anti 3.42’s and swore I’d put 4.10’s if I ever got a new truck. So far the 3.42’s are preforming much much better than anticipated, and 4th is a more viable gear at 70-75 towing on the interstate than with 3.73 or 4.10.

I would like a little more gear on slow dirt roads, but the TQ lock seems to be based on speed and not gear/rpm so it may not make a difference.

 

[nukegm]

congrats comrade! please inform us on the 1000 foot pounds and other differences you observe. cheers !

 

[RVTRKN]

John, I compare it as if I was purchasing a computer, you should get the fastest and most GB storage possible, because all the programs start to get bigger in size. Ya I don't need the high amps, but it would help in a inverter to run power from it, if I ever wanted to do something like that.

 

[RVTRKN]

That will be easy, I'm going from 305/625 to 400/1000. I'll be towing my boat, to take back to storage when I get it.

 

[RVTRKN]

congrats comrade! please inform us on the 1000 foot pounds and other differences you observe. cheers !

That will be easy, I'm going from 305/625 to 400/1000. I'll be towing my boat, to take back to storage when I get it.

 

[RVTRKN]

I put the deposit on it last night. I'll complete the deal on Saturday.

 

[Wiredawg]

Congrats,

A crayon drawing will work until you take delivery AND can take an actual picture of it.

Cheers, Ron

 

[nukegm]

Congrats,

A crayon drawing will work until you take delivery AND can take an actual picture of it.

Cheers, Ron

comrade ron - i almost choked on my first sip of coors as i read your above reply. FROM LAUGHTER. thanks for that ! really needed a belly laugh after today. cheers comrade ron! chris

 

[RVTRKN]

Will this do, I only have highlighters.

 

[RVTRKN]

I do have a picture, but it’s not the best and truck hasn’t been detailed yet.

 

[Wiredawg]

View attachment 114932 Will this do, I only have highlighters.

Dude, NICE TRUCK!

 

[RVTRKN]

Ok, but I’m filthy from work in the picture. I had to run down and put a deposit on it quickly, before they sold it. The truck on Saturday was same but different VIN. By the time I made the deal, the local sister dealer sold it. This truck is same, but right off the trailer. So the dealer hadn’t PIDed it yet.

 

[dieselshadow]

I like the first one better. Less computers and techie stuff.

 

[Wayne M.]

Nice. Long may she run.

 

[TFucili]

View attachment 114932 Will this do, I only have highlighters.

Your left front tire is low...

 

[RVTRKN]

I would be laughing my axx off, if it wasn’t true.

 

[jgillott]

Very nice looking truck. Congratulations.

 

[RVTRKN]

I like the first one better. Less computers and techie stuff.

 

[TFucili]

View attachment 114933 Ok, but I’m filthy from work in the picture. I had to run down and put a deposit on it quickly, before they sold it. The truck on Saturday was same but different VIN. By the time I made the deal, the local sister dealer sold it. This truck is same, but right off the trailer. So the dealer hadn’t PIDed it yet.

Best of luck! You'll love it.