Ordering a new 2022 3500 regular cab 8 for box ??

[JR]

Good call Nick! That's exactly what it is.

 

[Wiredawg]

It's funny the way things are that someone cant be right in what they want or have, that its come down to what's right to "me" and "I". I might would want to parka truck in a garage in Alaska, but doesn't matter, OP does.

If he wants reg cab long bed, it's just fine. Give the guy a break.

 

[JR]

He's only had one for the last 22 years, I'm pretty sure he knows what he wants by now

 

[Turbo Terry]

Thank you. Snow and ice free truck parked in warm garage for a 7 month winter is the only way to go One of the reasons my 1999 is still a good looking truck also

 

[Turbo Terry]

Ok onward into the fog. More questions. So is a 2021 a 4 gen truck or 4.5? Is a 2022 a 5 gen truck I’m confused

 

[Turbo Terry]

Also I’m working on a spec sheet for Monday’s meeting with the dodge sales man . I think I m wanting a tradesman and I understand they come in two levels. Making a list of things I want and don’t want on a sheet of paper now. More questions later

 

[AH64ID]

Most consider the 19-21's a Gen 4.5, and from what I gather the 22 will still be a Gen 4.5. Gen 5 will be the new larger cab, but I haven't seen much more than rumor on it yet.

 

[Turbo Terry]

Good thanks. Ok I’m on the build site I have some questions. I want to keep this truck very simple no blue tooth or satellite stuff I don’t even listen to the radio Ho with aisin regular cab long box tradesman .It will haul my heavy 3000 lbs truck camper and pull a small sno go trailer sometimes for now. But maybe in its future will have a tow hauler bumper pull or 5 th wheel about a 30 footer ? So some questions 373 limited slip rear end no 4:10 rear end ? 50 gallon tank optional ? No brainer I think. Button on the dash or shifter on the floor button opens up the floor space a bit. Alternator size one or two ? 5 holes in floor for maybe a 5 th wheeler mount might never happen should wait. Trailer brake factory install enough for now

 

[Turbo Terry]

I want no running boards I’m 6ft 6 and they make it very hard for me to get in and out. Short people got no reason. Sorry it’s a song I think. No center console on the inside windshield by mirror. I want to be able to see out no sliding rear window electric fold in /out mirrors would be nice. Cloth seats I think it’s a option 8 inch in dash display silver color med color interior not black if I can help it

 

[Turbo Terry]

You can now see the truck. Any suggestions very much appreciated

 

[Turbo Terry]

Less is more but I have to fit 6ft 6 inches 300 lbs Don’t need no stinking cameras etc

 

[Tuesdak]

Funny that crew cabs were "rare" in the past and now regular cabs are rare. With the chip shortage I doubt FCA is going to "finish" building your truck as higher profit higher trim levels vehicles come first because "money talks". Just saying.

Although the garage length is the main factor for a regular cab: don't forget a crew cab adds weight that subtracts from payload/camper ability. The transmission choice also affects weight as the Aisin is heavier. Just from weight alone one can consider a gasoline engine over the heavier diesel. Option packages also add weight.

I suggest a closer look at the Bighorn package. The manual 4x4 shifter is a Tradesman thing. It's hard to use that floor space unless you have 3 people in the cab. Heavy motors for a 4x4 shifter "What can possibly go wrong?" Lack of use tends to FUBAR the GM 4X4 systems as the position contacts get dirty requiring several shifts to wipe them clean, maybe. The front diff is still electric. Even then shifting out of 4X4 with the manual shifter is a 3-Mile-Island problem: it's still locked up in 4X4, the damn light is off just like the reactor relief valve position indicator light indicating commanded not actual position, and the shifter is in the 2WD position. I never know before I turn if it's actually dropped out of 4X4 and going to turn or hop like a bunny.

I suggest power adjustable seats that have more range than the fixed standard seats. I miss the fog lights. A side light that goes on with the blinker would be useful although I am not sure if it's an option on these trim levels.

I would like a front parking camera. Without it I tend to back in and use the backup camera. My truck is long, the hood is tall esp. for short things that drop out of sight, and parking spaces are short before you plow into the pole or other krap stupid designers put or are required to put by ignorant local government in parking spots. There are other things in parking lots that cameras can help you aim for or avoid. It's an additional tool to use, but, you don't have to.

The 5th wheel tow prep is cheap from the factory vs. adding it later. It adds weight.

Are you going to wire AGM or other high charge rate house batteries into the truck from the camper with heavy gauge wire? Otherwise the 2nd alternator is dead weight. It's one more bearing to possibly lock up and strand you. It's not a automatic backup if the first alt fails without swapping some things around.

One last thing: make the dealer "EAT" the cheap low bidder TrashForce or other Firestone tires, all 5 (7 DRW Nexen) of them, and put some good rubber on the truck. Better life, no radial pull, better ride, maybe better traction.

 

[Turbo Terry]

Some good things Alternator one bigger one but not two. Stupid.

 

[AH64ID]

No gear choices on SRW.

I think all the trucks have satellite and Bluetooth these days. Too many states mandate hands free phone use.

The single 220A alternator is great.

While I’m only 6’4” the OEM running boards are awesome. I use them for every entry/exit as they really help reduce the scuffing on the seat, which is the major cause of seat materiel failure. No need to slide out. The design of the OEM boards on my 18 is far superior to the ones in my 05, which were a hindrance.

I believe the 50 gallon tank is only available on the CCLB trucks.

Reg cab trucks get a 28 gallon tank. Suck, I hated my 32 gallon stock tank.