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    Very slow throttle response on new 2017

    I have had zero issues with mine. Never felt a lag when merging into traffic. Of course, I drive it like a truck, not my Audi.
  2. M

    exhaust brake

    Mine works over 55 without Tow/Haul. I use AUTO all the time, towing or not.
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    Extend warranty?

    You can also get a quote and purchase on-line from Chrysler Warranty Direct (http://chryslerwarrantydirect.com/). Press the "Get Started" button and it will ask you for Make/Model/Year/Mileage and then display all of the warranty prices. This includes all Year/Mileage combinations as well as...
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    Extend warranty?

    Spoke with Chrysler Warranty Direct (888-352-6103) and they quoted 7/75/100D for $1315.00 and 8/120/100D for $2470.00. Truck is a 2016 Ram 3500 Diesel. Same prices as Riedman Motors. Person I spoke with said trim level does not matter. Year, months in service, diesel/gas, mileage, and model...
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    Looking for experience towing PrimeTime Crusader 5th wheel with 4th Gen Ram 3500 SRW

    I don't see any specific mention of "towing" break in restrictions in the 2016 manuals. The owners manual states that for engine and drivetrain (axle, etc) break in to "drive moderately during the first 300 miles. After the initial 60 miles, speeds up to 50 or 55 MPH are desirable". In other...
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    Looking for experience towing PrimeTime Crusader 5th wheel with 4th Gen Ram 3500 SRW

    I think you are looking at the break in period for gas engines. If you look at the Diesel supplement: The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, providing the following recommendations are followed: • Warm up the engine before...
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    Looking for experience towing PrimeTime Crusader 5th wheel with 4th Gen Ram 3500 SRW

    Normal mode is approx 1 inch high in the rear and tow mode is level on the 3500 as I understand it.
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