Ram reliability update

[DPelletier]

Hello All,



I haven't posted much in the last couple years, so a brief "how's it goin'" to any that remember me. Anywho, I thought I'd post some results of my long term reliability testing on the Rams in my small fleet;



- 2003 3500 DRW 305/555 NV5600 - 100,000 kms, used for semi-regular towing/hauling up to around 20,000 lbs GCVW. Repairs required (other than wear items); cracked marker light, A/C compressor, ball joints



- 2004 2500 SRW 600/NV5600 - 80,000 kms, used for work; usually a lightly loaded condition with some towing on a weekly basis. Repairs; lift pump at 60,000



- 2006 3500 SRW 610/G56 - 85,000 kms, similar useage to the '04. Repairs; none although the one backup light stays on sometimes.



Overall I'm very pleased with the Ram trucks and purchased another one yesterday, a 2008 3500 SRW with the 6. 7 and 68RFE. I can only hope it performs as well as the others.



I had to laugh when I looked at the topics being discussed today. The more things change, the more they stay the same. DW and 2500 vs. 3500 are still hot topics I see.



Cheers,



Dave Pelletier

 

[rbattelle]

Hi Dave, nice to hear from you again.

And nice to see your trucks have served you well. Does that 2003 still have the original filter-mount lift pump?

No injector replacements on any of these trucks? That's good.

Ryan

 

[jelag]

Welcome back, I know own 4 and am going to finally sell off my F550 headache next month...

 

[DBentley]

Thanks dave for the update. Its good to see how other rams are holding up.

 

[DPelletier]

Thanks guys.



Hi Ryan, nice to chat with you again.



Yes all the trucks are bone stock with the exception of guages and a Smarty for the '03. No injector problems at all (knocking on simulated wood!)



Cheers,

Dave