Nick's new Ram 2500

[Wiredawg]

Nick,
Congrats on getting a new truck... looks great! I hope you have a long, happy, and trouble free experience with it.

Happy Trails, Ron

 

[jgillott]

Very Nice Nick. Congratulations.

 

[brucejohnson]

Great looking ride and work-buddy you have there Nick. You'll enjoy every moment. Maybe you'll start taking the long way back home like I do on occasion, just to keep the fun from ending too soon.

 

[NIsaacs]

I feel bad for the uninformed owners of trucks/vehicles that rely on the dealer or local shops for maintaining their vehicle.

Had a grampa talk with my truck trainer as he showed me how things work. I noticed on the display, when he was showing me, how to scroll around it, that the tire pressures were still at transport levels, 87-89 psi. What happened to dealer prep? He almost refused to air them down and gave me all sorts of stupid reasons not to. I stood my ground He also told me how to turn on the fog lights on a truck that does not have them, then wanted to argue with me about it, said they all have them

Ordered a set of side steps and mud flaps, my driver cant get in the truck, but after a run to Auto Safety House (ASH) to pick up a gooseneck ball kit, she said It can stay
I got ripped off to the tune of $150, so much for buying local. That was kinda my fault for not doing my homework. I assumed it was a B&W kit, $300 on E-trailer, but nope, it was a Kurt @ $354 for a $191 kit.

Been reading my operators manual, 534 pages v/s my '01 @ 290 dang, do I have a lot to learn!

Bought a case of 75w/140 Valvoline synthetic, while it was on sale at Napa. Not going to run the 75w85 towing. I will probably run the recommended 10w/30 synthetic blend Rotella but Walmart only had one gallon, Napa not at all. 10w/30 oil seems to be hard to find. In my climate, I really don't need 05w/40 but at least it is available, so maybe go that route. Dang, 15w/40 was so simple. Gotta order some filter kits, probably Geno's, not going to run Wix, Lol

 

[JR]

I did not know B&W made a ball for the factory set up. It must have the silly little detent like the Curt one does
The standard B&W like I have in my truck has a square, not round shank. Very solid set up.
I have seen those Curt detents rust solid in one winter around here when left in place.
I know, not something you have to worry about

What steps and flaps did you order?

not going to run Wix, Lol

 

[JR]

Nick, I buy diesel rated 10w30 oil for my tractor. I also run it in everything that requires 10w30. I buy from here, free shipping if you buy enough.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mobi...QS4AzdOo6cs2onToGrVL8Rn7q7Z4rZGxoCjcoQAvD_BwE

Then you watch for the rebates, like this one (must be purchased from an approved participating vendor). Good for $9 back per gallon, ends up costing around $10.75 per gallon after rebate. But ends 05/31!


https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/promotions/cvl-spring-rebate-2021

 

[NIsaacs]

Yes, silly junker looking thing, not impressed I like the B & W one, they are both rated 30k.

https://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-Hitch/Ram/2500/2021/BWGNXA2062.html?VehicleID=202166233

Steps are Westin, 3", same as my '01.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wsa-23-3560

Mud flaps are Mopar heavy duty.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product...rubber-no-flares-82215930/front-splash-guards

 

[gsbrockman]

PDI = remove plastic from seats and carpeting, then wash by lot jockey, ensuring plenty of swirl marks on your new vehicle.

 

[JR]

You'll like those flaps. Those are the good ones from Mopar.

 

[NIsaacs]

Nick, I buy diesel rated 10w30 oil for my tractor. I also run it in everything that requires 10w30. I buy from here, free shipping if you buy enough.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Mobi...QS4AzdOo6cs2onToGrVL8Rn7q7Z4rZGxoCjcoQAvD_BwE

Then you watch for the rebates, like this one (must be purchased from an approved participating vendor). Good for $9 back per gallon, ends up costing around $10.75 per gallon after rebate. But ends 05/31!


https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/promotions/cvl-spring-rebate-2021

See, I am already learning, I didn't know Mobil had a 10w/30 synthetic blend, I am not a fan of Shell, but do like Mobil Delvac and Speedway Motors. I really didn't want to get into ordering oil but I may halve to.

 

[gsbrockman]

See, I am already learning, I didn't know Mobil had a 10w/30 synthetic blend, I am not a fan of Shell, but do like Mobil Delvac and Speedway Motors. I really didn't want to get into ordering oil but I may halve to.

Plenty of money to be saved by shopping around online for consumable items for your truck. I run Chevron Delo 400 XSP in 5W40, which previously was always available at Walmart. I haven’t been able to procure it there lately, so I’ve ordered from Amazon my last three or four changes. I basically get all of my consumables from Amazon....Donaldson, Fleetguard, MOPAR, etc.

 

[C M McCormick]

Congrats, very nice. Enjoy. I went from an 02 to a 18. What a difference.

 

[Cummins12V98]

"I have seen those Curt detents rust solid in one winter around here when left in place."

CURT unfortunately have all their 5er items Made In Communist China.

 

[DHayden]

Nick you sound like your having a blast already, even though its disguised under work you will have to do! Nice truck!

 

[NIsaacs]

Made an excuse to drive the truck, 408 mile round trip today, 620 miles now so gonna load'er up soon.

408 miles, 19.6 gallons is 20.8 mpg doing the math, the display said 21.2 so it is pretty close. That's as good as my worn out '01. I didn't expect that. It was a slower secondary road mostly, only 20 miles of freeway.

 

[DavidC]

Hard to complain about MPG with those numbers

 

[NIsaacs]

Hard to complain about MPG with those numbers

That is probably the best it will ever get. It is at it's lightest and most arrowdynamic now. As I add weight and wind resistance, the mileage will go down even as it breaks in.

I am really bad about "what if" and carry too much junk. When I switch my goodies from the '01, I need to only take real important stuff, yeah right

Took Greg's advice and ordered oil and filters online. Dang, Mopar fuel filters cost more than a complete oil/fuel filter change on my '01.

 

[gsbrockman]

Took Greg's advice and ordered oil and filters online. Dang, Mopar fuel filters cost more than a complete oil/fuel filter change on my '01.

It might take a few extra minutes the next time, but don’t be afraid to look at the individual part numbers for the rear and front filters. A few sellers on Amazon sell them individually, and occasionally one can piece the fuel filters together a few dollars less individually than as a set. I did this exact same thing the last time I ordered two sets of Fleetguard filters.

I am considering using these guys next time, if I can beat them up enough on a dozen of each. A friend of mine and my nephew have expressed interest in splitting a purchase of 12 sets.

https://www.dieselfiltersonline.com...-4500-air-filter-6-7l-cummins-diesel-n-a-1838

 

[DavidC]

Yes, I have noticed the price difference. It is very substantial, save your pennies and haul more loads

 

[JR]

This is where I have been buying mine.

https://www.crossfilters.com/

I don't know if they have been having supply issues but with the exception of the last 6-8 months their prices have been better than most.