High Output RAM 3500 goes on its first RV trip towing the 43' Vanleigh 42RDB
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50 gallon fuel tank. Best $295 option in the market!
Yup just ordered 22 ram big horn dually Omaha orange 🍊 with the 50 gallon tank
The others are just brand X
Better to have a 48 gallon tank standard
Really? I was in the fence. I feel like carrying around the extra fuel is just extra weight.
Ram has a factory 50 gallon optional fuel tank, I’m surprised that truck didn’t come with the added spec with it as it’s built as a tow rig, Also that’s built as my dream truck, color packages and everything. Beautiful RAM! Enjoy driving it!
I just got a 2020 3500 but it seems big horn and under comes made from factory with 50 gallon, the Laramie hasn't been as common and probably a custom order. Having a 50 gallon is a huge advantage. I am under 1000k miles so long ways till break in and I have over 700 miles fuel range
That RAM is gorgeous. What a complete looking truck.
Just wanted to thank you for helping hubby and I to understand 5th wheel RVing, hitching, needed accessories, weight limits... and all that kind of stuff.
We’ve been watching for about 9 months. We’ve found our perfect couples 5th wheel to pair with our 2020 Dodge Ram 3500. We’ve got it under weight limits. The RV we’re getting is a Grand Design Reflection 150 Series 295RL. So excited!
That is the exact truck, minus the color, that my wife and I are looking at when we go full time! I definitely will look for one that has the 50 gallon fuel tank option.
We have a 2017 Ram 3500 Limited with the factory air and tow a 15k gvwr 5th wheel. The fuel range does suck. I added a 95 gallon RDS tool box transfer tank. Problem solved. The Ram has been a great truck and handles our 5th wheel with high confidence.
I tow a 16800gvrw momentum 353g with my HO Cummins and it is such a great towing experience.
That RAM is bad-boy, brother! A real beaut! Awesome! ☝️😎👌
Honestly for me I’ve been to tuned for this video and I’m so happy it’s here :D
I also have been waiting for this video. I have a 2021 RAM 3500 mega cab DRW on order to pull our new Solitude fifth wheel.
I have a ‘21 Crew Cab Dually on order as well. Pretty close to this setup but a different color. Going with the B&W though.
Such a nice setup! Hopefully RAM will add the 1/2 ton cab to the HD soon to give more space. Thanks for the video 👍🏾
I sold my Mega cab dually and ordered a 21 Superduty. I wanted a long box which of course the mega cab isn't available and the Ram crew cab is to small for me.
The cab on the 1500 is perfect, needs to be put on the HD's
I just ordered a 2022 Limited version with the High Output option and a 50 gallon tank with a 4.1 rear end. I am looking forward to getting it.
I agree about the fuel tank size. I just purchased a 2020 and got the optional 50 gallon tank and am very thankful. Great video as usual, I appreciate the continued feedback about the hitch.
I have a 2018 RAM 3500 dually and it has been a fantastic truck. I also have the factory air suspension and have learned to disable that system in the Connect 4 radio and put it in "tire Jack mode". That prevents the system from raising when you are disconnecting so it doesn't try to fight the process. I highly recommend the factory air suspension.
I love my 2019 Ford F-450 duality, but there’s something about the RAM Cummins engine sound that’s hard to beat. It just sounds tough when it’s running down the road. I was also surprised to learn that the truck your driving only had a 31+- fuel tank since it seemed to be designed as a tow vehicle with all the options installed in it. Take care and stay safe on your KOA visit.
It's nice companies allow a person to use their equipment for a true review and most of all an honest review.
Excellent video! Love the content. I’m definitely interested in Rv park reviews as well 👍
Definitely a beautiful truck. And the rig as well.
I rented a uhaul trailer and they used the flashers to verify lights working. I checked before leaving home using just the signals and found they had flipped the left and right turn signals. Great video as usual. Thank you for sharing.
Love my 20 RAM 3500 Laramie! Yes, first thing I did was install a RDS 91g aux/tool box combo in it. Got to love going from So. Colorado to Wisconsin without needing to stop for fuel!
I hope y'all had a great trip
Always enjoy your videos. I applied what you pass on in your videos about having the best truck for the job on hand when I was truck shopping for my truck. I really wanted to get a diesel, but after consulting with a friend that is a diesel mechanic and knowing I wouldn't be towing "heavy" more that 10 times a year, I purchased a 2018 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW with the 6.4 Hemi and 4.10 gears. With this I have a max payload of 3748 lbs and max towing of 15848 lbs. Still able to tow "heavy" when I need to, but without the concern of newer diesel environmental problems and added cost. While towing my Big Tex 14LP 16 foot dump trailer (total weight of 12000 lbs), I was getting around 11 mpg (hand calculated). Not bad for a gas engine. LOL Hope you enjoy the RAM 3500 as much as I enjoy mine.
I love how my Ram 3500 tows. My opinion, best setup truck you can buy. Learn to love your cruise on it. Cruise coupled with automatic exhaust brake and tow haul mode makes driving on hills and mountains a breeze
According to Ram, looks like the standard tank is 32 gallons. Love your videos and enjoyed getting to see the Ram in action. In my opinion, the Ram is the best looking. I guess it should be no surprise that it would tow relatively easily. A trailer that weighs 17k shouldn't be too tough for a truck rated at around 34k tow capacity.
Ram is the best looking out there. Best motor and exhaust brake too!
Although I know this is late but, my 2021 3500 Laramie Dually has a function that runs all the trailer lights through a sequence. Using your settings from the steering wheel go to the trailer menu. Scroll over to trailer lights and hold the right arrow to turn on. Best option ever.
Thats a gorgeous truck!
I have the M30 hitch and I love it. I did have one issue with it. I drove from NY to AZ and back with it and half way back I went to lube the Zerk fitting and I noticed one of the bolts that the 5th wheel head pivot's on was out and the other was loose. I applied some locktight on the threads reinstalled the bolts and it seems to be fine now. You may want to check that.
Dude nice truck! Beautiful
I recommend a tug test each and every time regardless of brand of latch. Also ignition on and in reverse to check reverse lights.
A 50 gallon fuel tank is an option when ordering one.
That would be nice. Still seems to me that a truck that size should have a bigger tank standard though.
@@brianscheuerman519 I have the 3500 Megacab, and max ws 31G. I ended up getting Titan tank swapped in - its 50G. But yes, factory standard should be 50G.
I'm surprised that it isn't a bigger tank. My Silverado 1500 has a 34 gallon tank.
@@ramrunnr my f150 has a 36 lol
Yes, 50G is an option when ordering. Ram listened for 2020.
I have basically the same truck just the Limited, the 50 gallon fuel tank was a must for me! Actually have that exact floor plan in the Keystone Alpine version as well! Thanks for the video!
I would spec one out with the 50 gal for sure. Gotta go big in this aspect. I cannot imagine fueling up with a 42 ft fifthwheel is easy!
JD,for what it's worth. The Ram has two fuel tank options.the first is the 32 gallon tank and the second is a 50 gallon tank. I wish I had that option in '18 when I was looking at trucks. But thank you for your honest review of these trucks.
Glad I saw this, I`ll go for a bigger tank also. Really Good Video as Always
I have a 18 RAM 3500 DRW and the 35 gal tank was just not enough. I added a 90 gal aux tank+toolbox combo and I have absolutely loved it. Finding a truck with the optional 50 was really hard outside of the chassis cabs
The standard tank is plenty for me in my .18 3500SRW.
Great video! I love the Dodge.
Need to pack a lunch to walk around the rig it’s so big
$51.85 for 28.82 gallons of diesel equals $1.80 a gallon!
Ah, the good old days!
Just finished putting all my stuff in my 22 ram 3500. Hitting road tomorrow. H.O. 4:10 gears can't wait to see how it tows compared to the basic 22 ram 3500. 19k rated all the way up to 35k rating
I gotta say, thats a really nice rv
How far diesels have come. Being able to mount a camera to the windshield and still hear anything besides the engine speaks for itself.
I remember hearing the 94-1/2 power strokes for the first time. I thought someone accidentally put gas in it. It didn't start like a typical indirect injection diesel, it exploded to life.
Cool hitch-up footage. 👍
I have a 3500 RAM 5.9 Cummins dually with 384.000 miles still pulls Trailers like there's nothing behind me :)
When you do your tug test keep your tail gate open. You can save your tail gate if your hitch fails. Beautiful rig.
31 gallon standard tank, 32 gallon with mega cab, 55 gallon optional and a 23 gallon I believe in rear is optional too. You could have up 70+ gallons with the right options.
I would leave the tailgate down until after the tug test.
Even though I knew nothing would happen, having the tailgate up for the test gave me anxiety
As someone who did not do this and turned my tailgate Into a u I second this
I have the 50 gallon.. it is so nice. I think the reason it isn't standard because it would lower payload capacity
I always plug in before I get under the pin box. When I back under I hold the trailer brake on so there is no movement on the trailer which prevents front to back pressure on the landing gear.
JD, what I do with our bikes since I store them in the bed when not towing, is to have an allen wrench with me. I then loosen the handlebars and rotate them 90 degrees to let the bikes lay flatter.
I live in the area of the Red Berry Mansion, which is no longer abandoned and has been restored and remodeled. It no longer looks like the original mansion and now serves as an event center. Red Berry's history is quite interesting though. Berry was well known in San Antonio for his gambling clubs, murders and other wild times from 1929-1955. Berry became a politician to legalize horse racing in Texas. He stayed in office from 1960-1968 but died in 1969 from cancer. Berry was quite the character in San Antonio.
I have almost that same truck in white. My only regret so far is not going with the 50 gallon tank. I don't have factory air ride either.
I have a Grand Designs with the same rear slide/storage compartment. I put a ktm dirkbike back there when I am headed to the woods.
Thanks for the insight on the setup. I've never pulled a fifth wheel but it seems like the front end would be more stable if the fifth wheel plate was bigger as far as the plate that the trailer rests on . I've never towed one so I maybe don't know what I'm talking about. It's a beautiful fifth wheel. I have a slide in truck camper on a 2008, f-450. I eventually will be going to a fifth wheel but not that large. Thanks for the video.
I have a 2001 Dodge 2500 with 446,000 miles on it. It has twin turbos with 800 rear wheel HP. The engine is still original and has never been rebuilt. I have put 6 transmissions in it though because the high HP eats the transmission up on the interstate pulling my 54-foot racecar trailer or my 40 foot Toy Hauler. Jasper sponsored a transmission for it two years ago after hearing how it had eaten the (5) previous transmissions. So far so good. It has an Alaska trip on it pulling my 40 foot Toy Hauler with no trouble. Normally Jasper will not do this type of install on a highly modified truck but I agreed to be a testbed for some new billet parts. I was after the nationwide warranty and so far I haven't needed the warranty :)
JD make sure the Ram is set to heavy electric for the trailer brakes. My ram switched itself back to light electric one day and I had to turn the gain up to 8+ before I noticed it was not set on heavy.
Should do a review of that sweet Cj i saw in the bay next to yours. 😀 You almost need rock lights under the Rv for pulling in spots in the dark.
I agree completely with the fuel tank comment. Only complaint with my 2020 3500 Ram shorted. Atleast a 50 gallon is optional on the longbeds for 2020
As others said, there is a 50-gallon tank available and it is surprising that the truck doesn't have one since it's got many of the other towing options.
Great video! The 2020 Ram 1500 became our choice for our travel trailer with all the great features and interior! I am pretty shocked it came with the small tank, its my only gripe about our 1500.
Same here, 2019 ram 1500 with a 23 gal fuel tank is a bummer for me
That Ram looks so good. I've got a 2018 2500 Cummins. I want to upgrade pretty badly.
No you don't. The CP4 pump are a problem. Keep your CP3 pump truck.
@@THEjasonTDI , are they really still a problem?
@@THEjasonTDI I would do a CP3 conversion after the warranty ran out
@@matthewerwin4677 agree.
If you want to save yourself a step and the possibility of a high hook. Drop your landing gear a few inches so that they truck lifts the camper when you hook. By doing this will ensure you hook properly and without even getting out of the truck, you can do your tug test. I drove commercially for 10 years and that’s how you’re supposed to hook a trailer.
0:20 I love the pullout cart!! 🤗0:59
JD, yes I have the new 3500 Dodge LL dual with the 1000 lb/ft torque, it is a 32 gal tank! This is the ONLY downfall of the truck!!! I ended up getting (4) 5gal fuel cans and put it in the bed when hauling over any great distance.
Might try mounting fork cleats for the bikes. Mount them to a 2x6 cut it to fit tightly in the slide out tray and then you won’t have to worry about holes in the tray.
Lovin these practical use videos man!
You are putting these things to work.
Do you recall the rpm at 65mph with the 4.10 axle?
I just bought a 2020 BigHorn and the standard tank is 32 gallons with a 50 gallon option.
Another very good video. Regarding the tank size, the real question is how many miles you plan on driving in any road trip. My prior truck, a 2016 F-350 dually, had a 36 gallon tank, which was plenty of fuel for a 3 - 5 hour road trip towing my 2014 Redwood 36RL. I also averaged around 10 MPG, and usually arrived at my destination with 1/4 tank to spare.
Wow, you have some real mountain bikes. Didn't know you were into mtb. I've got a couple myself...
Been waiting for this video since you first posted you had the truck! Really enjoy your videos.
Quick question about mirrors. Which truck do you think has best mirror when towing? Which one do you think extends the farthest? I'll be buying a truck in the next few months to tow our new 42ft fifth wheel.
I went with the Titan 55 gallon tank on my Ram I now have the 2020 silverado high country 3500hd and I'm waiting for Titan to make a large tank for this truck.
How do you like the new high country?
If I'm not mistaken, the Ram 6.7 has the CP4 injection pump. It is advised not to run them on low fuel levels, and add diesel supplement, to help the life of the pump. The pumps can have lubrication issues, and when that happens, they make metal. The result is a $10,000 repair bill. Ford and Cummins use them in the 6.7. The old pump (CP3) is a good pump, the CP4 is a POS.
Sam Andrews, CZcamsr V-Belt & Son is a Cummins guy and was very interested in the Ford 6.7. His buddy, another CZcamsr, Tow Piglet leased a 2020 Ford for a HotShot rig from Enterprise and wanted to see how the Ford with 475hp did compared to his Cummins powered trucks (both a 550 and a 350).
Well, the Ford is a beast for power. Where the Ford falls flat is the exhaust brake. The exhaust brake on the Cummins as spec'd by Ram is head above the Ford. It's great to get the truck and trailer moving, it's another to get it stopped.
The only thing I'm missing on my tow rig is a factory integrated trailer brake, really wish I had it. Don't get me wrong, the Tekonsha works fine, but I had to remove part of the dash cover to get a nice place to mount it.
I tow a 40 foot tridem hauling our rock crawlers and with my Ram with Aisin it's like it's not back there.
I’m a Ford guy, but that Ram is gorgeous.
i have a 2021 Ram 2500 with the Cummins. I towed my open auto trailer for the first time and realized once you plug in the trailer it tells you on the center cluster. At that location you can select light test and it will cycle thru all the lights so you can walk around just once. Where has that been all my life? It will also automatically turn off the rear parking sensor when plugged in. Both of these features may be old news to some, but I am coming from a 2007 of the same model. Love my Ram...
Great video. I subscribed. On your walk around to check the lights, how do you check the break lights by yourself?
I agree that the fuel tank is WAY to small, I have a 03 F350 DRW that has a 38 gallon tank. On a side note the guys over at TFL truck did the Ike gauntlet with all 3 trucks and the RAM engine brake performed the best over the Ford and GMC. I really like the RAM and I'd get so much crap from my friends if I ever bought one me being a life time Ford guy, just wish Ford would have gone with Cummins years ago.
For several years I operated a pretty much nation wide equine transportation service with my 2006 Ram Cummings! Of the nearly 300,000 miles on it at least half had a large gooseneck trailer that weighs 6,500 lb empty and up to 15,000 loaded. The truck has about 2/3 the torque yours has, with a 3.73 rear axle and 6 speed manual. Keeping the RPM in the peak torque range of about 1400-2500 RPM range I sometimes had to drop from 6th to 5th, seldom lower unless slowed down for whatever reason, even heavily loaded. Even in the mountains of MT, WY and CO! I am at a bit of a loss why a 4.10 rear axle with that much torque! With a gas engine, yes, that would make sense to me!
Santa Cruz with a kashima + the 3500, mista money bags I see, very good combo lol
Check out S&B tanks. They make some awesome tanks that go right in where your factory tanks go. They are a bit pricey but have some massive capacities!
I’d like to see how it pulls over the big bridge to Portland or the causeway to the island.
Appreciate you highlighting Ram towing capacities. That 3500 dually looks amazing I love my Ram and look forward to upgrading to something in that line in the not too distant future. The only drawback I foresee is the harsh ride as a daily driver when not towing. What is your opinion on the RAMBox option? I use the lockable storage for various towing accessories and emergency kit and leaves the truck bed clear.
I have the Ram Boxes on my 2017 RAM 3500 SRW. I absolutely love them for the convenience and ample storage. I tow a 2018 Montana 3560RL 5th wheel with the Reese Sidewinder pin box, as I have the shorter Mega Cab 6'4" bed. Great ride quality and offers good turning radius beyond 90 degrees even with the Ram Boxes. As mine is a daily driver, I run 70 psi in front and 55 psi in rear tires when not towing to smooth the ride quality. I also have the air suspension auto leveling for an even better ride when towing.
Any chance you could do a video about selecting proper trailer brake gain? I’ve been told in the past that you want it just before lock up on the trailer when rolling about 20moh. But my new ram doesn’t seem to work like that.
8.5 gain? Do you have the trailer setting at heavy trailer? In the settings you can choose between light and heavy. The owners manual has the exact difference. But my 15k fifth wheel is it a 2.5 gain. Also to mention i have the same truck.
29 gallons for $52 man those were the good days.
Damn that's nice. Too much truck and trailer for me. I'm fine Witt my lil bass boat. I'm liking these diesel tow rigs though
Just now seeing this video with the Ram 3500. I watch a lot of your videos and really enjoy the information . I bought a new Keystone Cougar 30 BHS which is 34ft 5 inches in total length. I pulled it yesterday with my 2021 Ram Rebel and it seemed to pull it okay. Would you recommend me upgrading to a 3500 dually for stability since it is a bumper pull trailer, I do have the stabilization tow hitch for it.
Beautiful truck and trailer. I enjoyed your video and like you mentioned, the tank is way too small it’s purpose. My new Tundra has a 35 gallon tank and it’s way smaller of a truck than your ram. If you’re sticking with the Ram, maybe adding more capacity is a good idea.
Titan makes a 52 gallon replacement tank definitely worth the money. I'm looking to get in a new Ram 1 ton this summer and I go back and forth on the factory air suspension option. Have you had any problems with your factory air or is it been trouble-free? Thx
Should’ve just stayed in New Braunfels off River Rd. Either the River Road Camp or KL Cliffside on the river. Only 20min from SA
I got a question if I have a one ton dually can I take the two outer tires off the Dooley and drive and tow
That gain setting seems high are you on light electric or heavy setting on truck?
When u got in ur Ram, u adjusted,via the steering wheel, to change settings to 5th wheel. Under which heading is that and what does it do? Thx
As mentioned before, I have a 2016 Ram 3500 4:10/Aisin combo 385hp 900 torque. Has a four airbag AirSafe hitch/Binkley head, 75 gal Transfer Flow bed tank. Firestone Air Bags with in cab controller for the hitch and airbags. Towing 20,000 lb 2008 Carriage, Carriage 39ft Fiver. The Cummins gets its best fuel mileage running in 5th gear at 2150 to 2200 rpms, 10.1 mph. 9.0 in 6th gear. Get the load off the drive train. The GCW full fuel is 29,880lbs. Truck don’t care. But, full fuel with 4500 lbs of pin weight puts the truck over its GVW by 600lbs. Pin increases to almost 5000 lbs with full load of water which is max for vertical load on the AirSafe Hitch. I still tow the rig with the Ram locally in the State of Florida in the winter when I don’t need the fuel load. I use a Cat powered SuperCrewzer all other times which is a Class 6 truck. The Trailer Saver Hitch also has a 5000 lb pin max. I may go to the next Trailer Saver 3 air bag hitch for the better margin on the pin weight. Having had lots of time towing with both hitches, I feel the better ride in all cases is the 4 Air Bag AirSafe Hitch, as it moves in all directions. Add the MorRyde Pin Box and you really don’t know anything is behind the truck on normal roads. I really don’t like the hitch on that Ram you tested. It’s way to hard for vertical poundings going down the road. If the frame around the pin box is designed marginally, for weight saving, you may have an issue with structural failure. My Rams hitch is on Bed Rails. The Ram handles the tow as good as the Class 6 truck. The Rams Torque curve is far better than the Cat Engine. So the Ram handles the mountains much better than the Cat, Cat max torque is at 1440 rpm and falls off to HP. It will pull 9% at almost 50 mph. Running in fifth gear is about the same in the Ram.
It’s funny that you mentioned your Ram gets better fuel economy in a lower gear. I have discussions with people all of the time, that lower rpms don’t always equal higher mpg.
Running the truck in fifth gear makes the final ratio about 4:30 which is what the truck really needs for max towing. To much load equals fuel burn, even though running in 6th would not be considered lugging the engine. Fifth gear is good through 6% grades without it going to 4th. But it’s better to be in forth at 65 if you known you got a 8 to 10% hill coming up. The 6.7 Cummins torque curve starts a 1600 rpm and is consistent thru 2750 rpms before it starts to fall off. But max hp is at that rpm so that’s the place to be. That’s why the Cummins pull so good. My Cat powered SuperCruzer is maxed at 1440 rpm and starts to fall off as the hp is coming up. The Cat handles the grade on I-70 Between I-81 and Frederick Md at about 47 mph with the rig. It’s got 440-1 gears but has 19.5 tires so it equals 4:10. So pulling hills is in 4th gear rpms up. Thanks for the reply.
One of the 1st things I do when I buy a new truck change the tank my 2015 3500HD Chevy has a 65 gal tank that is just right for my 500 mile travel days with the Montana connected and about 1200 miles not towing...
If I was to travel that far in a day I would be stopping 6 times anyway.
@@johnirwin1837 not the point, if your filling up at a gas station 30 cents less a gallon your saving $20. And stopping at a gas station 3 times with a trailer sucks.
@@exixy6958 , stopping don't bother me. I am in no hurry anyway. Never have been in my 55 years of traveling.
@@exixy6958 While towing I don't fill up at a regular station so sucking is not an issue. I use truck stops reguardless of price. When not towing as in at home and as a DD I fill up at regular convience store type stations. In my small town I have some that I can save $.06 a gal. And one more note, we only do about 300 miles a day and that is in my range with no wind or mountains. Everyone's situation is different.
@@johnirwin1837 cool
Curious if you had any comments or videos on hitch clearance with the side bed rails. The only clearance videos I could find are about cab clearance. I’ve got a brand new 42ft and DRW that I somehow mangled the side rail on day 1. I thought it should be able to do close to 90 degrees
Didn't you block the trailer wheels before you hooked up so you dont put stress on the landing jacks?
Just curious I don’t have a fifth wheel I use a 14,000 GVW bumper pull but I heard you say you were going to switch something to fifth wheel and I think that was on your dashboard just curious what that was what you did? Thank you, nice truck, I just bought a 2022
Did the air bags help dampen much or is it just help level the truck