This May be the worst truck I've bought! 2024 RAM 3500 HD Cummins....I think I HAD ENOUGH!
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- čas přidán 9. 11. 2023
- I think back on all the trucks I've had over the year or two and this by far may be the worst one yet. I think the RAM truck is a great looking truck, and I think it has a lot going for it, but 1400 miles in the Uconnect 5 is so quorky and weird, the leak in the transfer case, where they think the bushing is going out, poor towing qualities, what else could go wrong.
Well RAM is putting out insane 10% off MSRP on remaining 2023 trucks, so if you are looking for a deal, they have one for you. But for me towing is what I do with these big guys and this truck doesn't have the towing manners of the Chevy GMC or even the Ford. Add on problems and you have one expensive boat anchor. Below is the towing impressions video please check that out.
I can't believe it.
#RAM #chevy #ford #trucks #automotiveinquries
Link to tow video:
• 2024 RAM 3500 HD Cummi...
I have a 2021 Ram 3500 Mega Cab HO and It's never had a light on or problem towing anything from my 10k-14k Travel Trailer Toy Hauler to my buddies dump trailer maxed out at 14k. It does have the factory air suspension and I couldn't be happier. I do have the Limited trim and the lights are outstanding, especially on high beams.
The one thing I absolutely agree with you on are the plastic piping or molding around the windows that seem to have a bubble hear or there. That shit does drive me crazy and I will get it fixed while it's still under warranty.
Good luck with the trade and I hope you're able to get what you want.
I have a 2024 3500, 410 gears HO motor. I love the way this truck tows. 25k pounds almost on a daily
When im on the highway i see alot of hotshot trucking and there 95% rams!!!!
Those guys don't keep their trucks long.
Price! Cheapest of the 3 after incentives
What is hotshot trucking ? Honestly asking
Andy, you are 100% right.
Most all of the hotshot owners Drive Ram 3500.
There is a definite reason. This guy making this review is obvious BIAS. The facts that Ram is the ultimate tow vehicle is undesirable by owners
No he is telling the truth. Hot shots don't all run Rams and the ones that do is because of truck driver EGO they love the name Cummins no matter how much money it costs them. I own all three the ram is like Joe Biden going up the stairs to air force one. Good luck with that!
22 RAM 3500 DRW H.O cclb 4.10 tows my 21.5k fiver just fine. No issues except parts availability for recall service.
All trucks are garbage now. Between the pandemic ruining quality and the government imposing stricter emissions controls. Hell, even our tractor trailers at work are constantly breaking down with emissions issues and poor overall reliability. When I get in a truck at work I have to check the a/c and wipers and defrost IN A NEW TRUCK.
100%
That's why I stick with 80s model F-150s especially a manual transmission nothing wrong with EMP proof!
I love this review! The worst truck ever, due to lights, tires, u-connect and a dealer that can't fix a fluid leak.
Sounds like a good truck, and a biased driver. Lol
Really odd to hear your experience has been completely different than mine. I have a 3500 Limited HO Mega Cab w/factory air assist. It's extremely stable especially compared to my Platinum F350 which I felt I had white knuckle going down the road. My Ram tracks straight and handles the load with ease. Something sounds off with your truck for sure. I cant compare to a GM as I prefer having a solid front axle.
I'm surprised to, this truck handles different than my 16 and my 15 ram. Over the chevy 2500, it still handles the best, especially over the ford and ram. The factory ram air is 100% worth it and adds major stability.
I had a 2020 F-350 Platinum diesel and it did not tow as well as my Ram Cummins trucks did. This 24 Chevy 3500 Duramax that I have currently, does tow very well.
If you buy a truck for TOWING, GET A TRUCK FOR TOWING! AISIN, 410S, AUTO LEVEL!!!
I'm loving my MY23 2500 Ram Power Wagon Rebel with the 6.7 Cummins, but I've really only had it about six weeks now. Did the Banks Monster Ram Air over the holiday weekend and that was way more of a PITA than I expected trying to get those last couple fuel rails off. But I got it back together and it's humming like a F'n hummingbird. I love the fit and finish of everything, the seats are way nicer than the 1500 ZR2 I had. The cameras are good, the sound system is excellent, I'm enjoying it!
Fyi no such thing as a Ram Power Wagon Cummins
I had the same issue with my 2017 ram 3500 trade it with 15 k miles for a f350 ford, that ford drag anything you attach to it, always been a dodge and Chevy fan until I purchase this ford
I have tried the ford and the gm.... Really thinking about trying a ram, but with comments and vids like this I'm wondering if it would be a mistake. I think the ford is the best right now, hard to pass up 20k-25k off msrp on the ram.....
As to the handling differences, aside from the obvious of the Ram and Ford HD trucks having a solid front axle vs the independent suspension on the GM, did any of these three trucks you owned come with a rear anti sway bar ?
Ram and chevy did not, but I installed timbrens. Ford did have it and timbrens.
Thank you for your perspective curious to see how tyrb7.3!! Will do
My brand new ram never has regenerated. Drives and idles like a dream. I guess that’s what happens to the silver pipe boys.
It has to if it's a diesel. Otherwise the DPF will fill, plug and you won't go anywhere. What you might mean is that you haven't been "notified" that it was doing a regen. Also, I don't know the latest programming strategy on the Cummins/Ram, my 2017 would automatically regen about every 24 engine hours, regardless of DPF differential pressure. That averaged out to about every 1,000 miles. This was only shown on an external monitor (edge) since the '17 wouldn't show anything on the dash until it became excessively restricted.
I know it’s supposed to regen. I’m saying it hasn’t 😉
I traded my 19 trail boss in on the 24 2500 hd gasser and I love it. It's a beast. Handles good and overall it does what I need it to do.
Nice, congrats!
PLEASE PLEASE try a 24+ L5P PLEASE. The idle up & down is more for oil pressure than a regen. I just went from an L8T (which I loved) to a custom trim L5P which I LOVE! ITs red hot like kong. I’ll let you try it out if you are close before you decide. The exhaust brake on it is stronger than my old ram.
Switched from diesel to gas and I really like it so far. Especially the cost of ownership.
Loving my 22 f350 tremor platinum 6.7. 97k miles towing. No problems.
Got an order in for a 24 high output f350.
Had a 2019 cummins. The truck was junk.
Oddly, most hot shots towing heavy loads run Rams! First thing you should do with a new Ram HD is replace those POS tires! Try some good tires, and you'll find it drives and tows far better! My Ram 3500 tows great, and the engine braking is a game changer in my opinion! The Uconnect can be quirky for sure, but that's a minor ding IMO.
i dont necessarily want a ram but they have the best deals as of now. chevy is selling over msrp. and ford sells their truck for 90k plus. no way. im already crinching with potentially 70k
I agree with you. I looked at three big three; Ford dealers in my area were asking $5-10k over sticker and would not accept my X-plan. Chevy/GMC were the same on, and $1500 off and yet again would not accept my Supplier affiliation program discount. Ram was the only who accepted my affiliated partnership discount, which was $9k off on top of their 10% off MSRP and other discount. Now I don’t do a lot of hauling/towing so I’m ok with towing rating and the load capacity. However, had one of the other two dealers accepted my affiliated discount I would have taken one of them.
I'm thinking about trying a Ram 3500 HO... Mostly for you tube purposes. Had one for a short time back in the day. I'm surprised you choose the GM out of the big 3. I had a '23 King Ranch traded for a '24 Denali ultimate because of the cluster gauge issues. I would give ford the win hands down on not only towing but also comfort. I hated the seats in the GM... I ended up trading it off because of the seats. Like your videos, cheers!
Thanks I appreciate that. Each truck definitely fits some love and hates for each buyer. I think my ram days are over, unless they finally change it to compete with ford and chevy in cab size. As for the gm truck I fell the 24 really was dialed in as a tow vehicle...but I will agree, my wife hated the seats, I'm a trucker so I didn't mind.
Lol. That was my wife's biggest complaint about the GM was the seats. Like you said, doesn't matter if you prefer ford/gm/ram... at the end of the day they all server a purpose and it really comes down to personal opinion. Keep em coming! Cheers!!! @@automotiveinquiries9673
Go with ford all day
Man, sorry about Your truck! Really sucks to have a new truck in the shop. I still own a ‘96 doge 2500 4X4. Has been a great truck. Super mileage, and no DEF. At 250,000 miles still going strong. I was going to buy another Ram, but got scared off with Their low payload #’s/coil over rear suspension. Glad I did. I bought a 2024 Chevy 3500, with the Duramax. Seats are hard, and I worry about the front axle durability over time. Having said that, this truck get’s a good honest 17-18 miles per gallon average. For Me this is a win, as I will probably own this truck several years. It does work as a daily driver, with a good mix of in town, and Freeway miles. As far as Regens go, I am new to the whole DEF, particulate filter thing, so have no experience with that. At 4000 miles I have had no Indication of a Regen. who knows, maybe I am lucky, or have had the right combination of putting load on the truck. I did haul 3500 lbs. of lead shot about 350 miles at Freeway speeds. Maybe that cleaned it out. This truck is a powerhouse. Has more than most people need, including Me. These trucks are pretty large and clunky, not the easiest rigs to park at Your local Safeway store. Just My 2 cents.
I appreciate your feedback. The 24 dmax was redone to the l5p gen 2....gale banks said its upgraded all around. As for the Independent front suspension, I've seen gm trucks go 200k plus and maybe need shocks.
Loving my 2023 F350 Lariat.
Better take it to the dealer for a recent transmission recall shifting to 1st gear automatically
Love my 22 Ho mega dually . Pulling camper no problems Aisin smooth rolling passes she moves .
Why don’t people do the def delete and tuning? You can get way better mileage and power also spending less money because your not having to buy DEF fluid
All that shit fell off the truck on the way home from the Stealership! I don't give a fuck about the lame factory warranty. I wouldn't do back to them to even check the oil let alone change it. If it has any issues I will rather fix them myself and know for a fact there done correct. I prefer my own warranty plan and it will last forever and come with an💯 satisfaction guarantee!⚡💪
Weird that everyone I know that hotshot only buys rams
I have a 22 RAM 3500 LongHorn. Love the truck, but it has it issues. I'm in Colorado Springs, we should meet up and share insite.
I own a Ram 3500 dually and love it!
Lmao….another unhappy customer. I sold my 2022 Ram 3500 because it was a straight pile of shit. Sorry….its true. The fit and finish was garbage. The Aisin was pure shit….the Cummins was pretty good. I will say that. But I am head over heels happier with my 2024 3/4 ton 6.6 gasser GMC. LOVE IT!
Absolutely brotha....!
Gmc/chevy gas engines are horrible reliability.
@@vinnie8495 you’re smoking crack. The 6.6 is already legendary
@@vinnie8495 they won’t benefit by your honesty
I will say my 24 3500 Duramax HC tows better than my previous Ram Cummins trucks. The longer wheelbase helps too. Ram’s HD platform is just too outdated and way overpriced for what you get. Like I said in another post, 24 3500 High Country Midnight Duramax, fully loaded $83,500 OTD. Equivalent Ram, 96k invoice price.
Is it a single rear wheel or dually that’s a crazy price for a high country I haven’t seen a single one in my area below 90k
SRW. October 2022 I had originally ordered a 23 HC, but then it got converted to a 24. It arrived mid August. I ordered it at invoice-$500
What dealership did you use? I am debating getting that same truck. I’ve owned dodge rams my entire life and I have a 21’ Cummins, but my dad was a Chevy guy. Still have a soft spot for them.
@@SteadierparkJeff Belzer’s
@@fivesfilms thanks you!
Picked up a h.o 2024 ram 3500 longhorn at beginning of the year. Moonroof leaks, and paint is garbage with the half coat of clear on it. It pulls like a train, but other than that, it should've been a 20k truck, based on overall quality.
I have to question why anyone would make or buy a work truck with a “moonroof”.. Rest assured as well that every new car manufacturer is raping the consumer at this point via it becoming so simple to repeatedly accomplish during chinatransplantedcovid.. Time will correct the 2nd issue, but the 1st one is on you.
2024 Chevy 3500. 5000 miles front drive shaft seal leaking on the t-case. Seal cahnged twice, then gm finally decided to change the whole t-case. #Junk
The $100k '24s are all $10k off sticker around my area as well
Loud Firestones? These are whisper quiet. You're full of it.
The firestones were my only complaint about my 18 3500 ram until replaced. I tow a heavy dump trailer through mountains occasionally just fine. Plan to keep it as long as possible.
I'm in my second week of ownership of a new 2023 2500 Cummins and already have priced the Firestone replacements @ $403 for the BFG....
@@robertpolkamp I’m more than happy with the Mickey Thompson ATZs and will be replacing soon with the Baja Boss. I’m on 34x11.5x20 but going to 35.12.5 still on the 20 stock rims. You may wanna check the snow rating and mileage warranty on the BFG HDs if you go that route. Good luck!
what is a belt trim?
That is the lower exterior door window seal. It a functional piece of trim, after they fail, window damage can happen or they fall off while driving. And they look bad.
Trust in the GM gassers. They will not let you down. I will be buried in my 22 gasser because I love it so much...lol... Great video!! Be well sir!
Have you tried towing with a 3500 with aisian trans? Heavier engine and trans putting more weight up front. Aisian better set up for heavier towing I believe.
I did have the aisin in my 2015 ram...non dually....it was better than this one.....something is different....my 16 aisin dually towed fine....
@@automotiveinquiries9673 Agreed everyone I know who had a 2022 and up says there is definitely something changed for the worse. More def issues, and engine issues especially on high output engines.
It’s the gearing. Those 3.73 hurt. The dual has 4.10. Much better experience.
I call bullshit, saying a 3500 cummins is being out pulled by a fucking 400 lb-ft torque gas chevy is obsurd. . Youre a chevy guy and just admit that. Every truck on the market comes with garbage tires. And garbage Shocks and garbage steering parts. No way I'm getting an HD with a fucking half ton front end without a streight axle.
Facts this dude just bashing ain't nothing better then the Cummins when it comes to hualing
Aww someone's a butt hurt Chevy fan, but let's not forget that it was Chevy who accepted the buyout along with Dodge! So put that in your pipe and smoke it
Gave my 22 ram back too the dealer it was a pile of junk never buy another dodge
You never bought a Dodge in the first place. The last “ Dodge” Ram was the 3rd generation way back in 2010. Production was moved to Chrysler production plants late 2009 , early 2010. Dodge had NOTHING to do with your 22 RAM.
@@AussieDazza are you on drugs
@@ralphnolan3187No, but you apparently are. Do some research bozo 😂
Got a rough ride unloaded
Take care of your truck and your truck will take care of you
Chevy has been having engine issues
I haven’t been happy with Stellantis for a long time. Stellantis is the worst out the 3 for quality. If they can do cheap they will and then charge you premium
Ram has shortest wheelbase, probably why feels the worse towing. Weird being a diesel, would figure it being heavier than gas would make up for it.
fuck i bought a new 23 2500 , wanted one for a sled deck towing a camper an so forth as well ego😝 i know the hiccups are coming after owning a hemi for years with no issues
5:20 - POOR towing? How am I supposed to take this seriously?
Just does, this is rated over 20k towing, no way I'd do that with this truck. So at 11k all over.....go drive both and see, many others agree. But you love it, go with it.
Best wishes brother, but agree to disagree.
@stevefrench4595 I understand completely. Everyone likes what they like. Up until i bought the 24 chevy, i thought ram was the king of the towing world, 2016 being my last ram, my eyes were opened. As a professional truck driver, a good engine and exhaust brake aren't the only things I need. But as I've always said, if you dig it, roll with it! Thanks for watching and the feedback.
Ram’s wheelbase is significantly shorter than a Chevy or a ford which is probably the biggest contributor as to why it doesn’t seem to tow as well as the Chevy. At just about a foot difference in wheelbase there a lot of stability is lost with the ram
Thanks for the honest review based on your personal experience. What can we expect from a Fiat with a Cummins? You seem to have your share of issues especially with the 7.3 Ford.
Truly bummed for sure on this one. And I forsee a gen 2 L5P coming soon to the channel. I will say that the GM trucks win on towing and abilities over any gas or diesel version from ford or Ram! Plus I really like the look of the Chevrolet. Thanks for being here.
I think the tires certainly don’t help the towing experience but I think it’s the overall size difference with the GM trucks compared to the Rams.
And then Fords are bigger too but they are also a good amount lighter than a GM and I think between that and the solid axle with its death wobble issues is why the Fords don’t tow as good.
I had a Ram 3500 limited dually and it was the biggest piece of shit that I’ve ever owned. Fuel pump failure, transmission failure and now engine failure.
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Gm has better control. Ram has better marketing.
Those Firestone Transforce tires are trash
Im guessing you just dont like the ram. 😂. LOVE MINE. 🤷🏽♂️
I've had 16 ram trucks, 1988 to 2024, v10s, cummins, 360s, 318s. Loved them all, the 2024, leaking at 200 miles and whatever they changed after 2015, yes I didn't like how it towed, which it doesn't tow better than the GM or Ford, on top of the issues. At 90k yes I'm not happy with it, but I know tons love them and if I could go back and have my 15 Ram, game over....or even my H.O manual Trans 2005.....good stuff. If you love yours and it does what you need it....that all one needs in life is to be happy.
I can't believe the amount of money you lose on all these trucks by buying and selling.
Tows like crap? Sounds like a user issue. Not my experience.
“If you’re need’in a pickup” precludes spending $80-100k for it folks. Wth
Turned my 21 ram laramie in cuz of cheap feel overall....6 months old and it looked like it was 3 or 4 years old.....it looks great at first glance but owning one a day comparing it to others it's felt the cheapest....
Not sure why you bought lol
I believe the last good ram HD’s were 2017 loved my longhorn 3500 non dually thought I would like the bigger screen and nicer leather in the 2019 but dpf system sucked and aisen was given me issues! Which is a Toyota product
I had a 16' it was great but own a 19' for the past few years and I've never had a single issue with it. Other than the leaking rear window.. seems like every ram has that lol. If you get a good one, hold onto it.
Does GM throw in a skirt, high heels and eyeliner when you buy their " trucks"?.... That's should be standard equipment.....😆....
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Audio has some nasty pounding bass.
I am not so sure you are giving all the facts.... a gas engine performing as well as a Cummins diesel ???? You call it a HD diesel and not a HO diesel .... You can't even get the terminology correct how is anyone expected to take your review seriously?
I appreciate the feedback. I think many get caught up in things that aren't all that matter. As for the performance of the engine, sure a diesel will out performance a gas in almost every single engine way. I put in a caveat, the control of the truck, suspension, all other things like that. Also this was only a standard output diesel, not HO. For 25 ram is also going back to only one diesel option. I've owned over 30 diesel trucks from all big 3. Most people getting into the HD market may have never even owned a truck and have little knowledge about what owning a diesel requires. I've worked on diesels for 20 years, my son followed in my steps and is a diesel mechanic. On a weekly basis he sees at least 3 to 4 diesel filled with gas and then driven to the shop because they don't run right. I keep it I'm simple terms as much as I can. Lastly, yes the current ram truck, aside from the engine, does not perform as well in control, ride or handling as the ford and chevy...gas or diesel asside.
Sea Light makes good led headlights. I have a pair on my Kawasaki Concours motorcycle and they are really bright
Sounds like you should buy a Super Duty
Yep, this will be my last ram until they do a complete re design of the HD Ram....I've had several super duty trucks (which is what we have at work) and loved them.....tried to bring all three trucks to the channel this year...this one was a dud.