New Truck, Have ?'s

[ProfWonka]

The SIG below is now outdated (and I've temporarily forgotten how to change it. )



Picked up truck in OR, and put 3500 Mi on the first week.



Anyhow, here goes:



1) Ordered CAMPER package, truck came with slip "this vehicle not recommended for slide in camper" ? Seems strange.



2) Front wheels are now "powder coated" orange/red. Will the brakes continue to "dust" forever, or is this a new truck thing. I think I've been very easy on the brakes.



3) First two time I used the high-beams and tried to switch to low, and the whole thing went dark (except for the parking lights. ) A little wiggle fixed it, and I can't repeat the problem anymore. Anyone else had this happen?





Comment: Call me crazy, but I think this thing gets better gas mileage OFF the freeway than it does ON the freeway. I also think it likes going up/down hills better than flat ground. The Trip Computer distracted me from a lot of scenery, but watching it drop to 6 (uphill) and going up to 99 (downhill) was pretty cool.



Must also report Computer was about 1/2 MPG low every time so far.



I love 6th GEAR! Sounds like a locomotive.

 

[Archive]

Never heard that about a 2500 "not recommended for a slide in camper"...



I know of many that own a 2500 and do fine with a camper. If you want, you could add a set of air bags in the rear... several good brands out there. I use air lift bags.



Good Luck with your new Ram!

 

[Missouri Mule]

ProfWonka,

To change profiles go up to top of page and click on "user cp" the rest is up to you.



Do you have long bed or short bed?

I would imagine if you have short bed it would not be rated for a slide in camper.



Do they make 6 1/2' foot slide in campers? That are not custom built?

 

[BigDaddy]

Congrats on the new truck

#1: I have read this before, but can't remember the reasoning behind it. Eventhough, I have the same package I don't have a slide in and can't help.



#2: Yes, the brake dust will continue. Look into a set of Kleen Wheels.



#3: Never had that problem.



I noted that my MPGs during break-in was all over the place. Do it right and put some weight in it or tow your a$$ off for the first 10K.



Good luck with the new truck

 

[Michael Hughes]

I think you need to take the truck in and have the high-beam switch adjusted. I had this problem on my 97 gaser. Ig it happens again, just put it back on high-beam and then pull a little harder to get it in low-beam. Hope this helps!