2019 Ram 2500/3500 | Towing To The Max
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- It's a good time to be shopping for a new HD truck. Calendar year 2019 brings us a new RAM 2500/3500, a new Silverado/Sierra and refreshed F-250/F-350 later in the year. At the moment the RAM is the king of the hill with 35,100 pounds of max towing capacity, impeccable driving manners for an HD truck, and quite simply the best interior in the segment, but stay tuned because GM and Ford aren't resting on their laurels...
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Am I the only one who feels GM is going down hill fast? Alex is by far the GREATEST CZcamsR when it comes to AUTO REVIEWS!
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Trust me when I say that everyone hates GM
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You are correct
gene978 that’s why I only drive squarebodys
The government still owns shares from the takeover. They never recovered. The government should have let them file bankruptcy and restructure instead of bailing them out. They would be stronger for it now.
It's clear Ram has the best engineering in trucks, 1500 and up. The way they listen to customers along with how they work with the best companies like Cummins, Aisin, Borg Warner...it's clear they are not trying to do everything in-house to save money. Ram is the clear winner.
And the ZF 8 speed transmissions in the 1500.
Diesel 2500, 3500 maybe. But F150 beat up Ram1500 easy. Much more powerful engine, transmission. More technology. 3.7 Ecoboost twin-turbo amazing engine.
Alex on Autos >>> excellent thorough detailed and complete review, thank you!
I am in AWE of how professional and data packed every second of coverage this video displays.
21:00 I am glad that plane missed you, Alex.
Leaf sprung suspensions are cheaper to produce and arguably more durable while requiring little maintenance. Maybe the 3500 is the best set up of all with the leaf springs locating the axles and airbags providing adjustable overload. IMHO.
I will never have any need for one of these, but I watch just because I enjoy your thorough reviews. Thanks for the good work.
Redesign! It looks so much nicer than before and I love the headlights. :)
I agree with you about it being nice to see RAM allowing a couple key options to be available in the more basic trims. I currently have a 1500 Tradesman and am very happy that even in 2016 RAM didn’t heavily restrict getting some options. RAM seems to respect that people that buy their trucks will be using them as ‘trade vehicles’ so the Tradesman still can be equipped with a lot of the great functionality along with some added features to make them a little nicer. Being able to add the full bag rear suspension to the 2500 Tradesman would be what I’d go for if I were to upgrade from my 1500 EcoDiesel. Thanks for the fully filled out reviews, Alex!!
Thanks for the review, Alex. I always look forward to your review of the front seats, rear seats, headroom, and legroom.
Great HD review of the 2019 Ram trucks.
the monster has arrived. look at the front bumper it eaven has a month for u to feed it😂😂
The interior fit and finish of the Longhorn version is impeccable. Really detailed and great review
Wow that interior is nice. Not just for a truck wither. Just wow
Amazing work as always Alex, I am all but sold!!!
This is a beast of a truck.
I am impressed with the new cummins engine and frame. the 6.4 liter hemi hooked up to a 8 speed, that could be a game changer.
I just bought the tradesman 2500 6.4 hemi, I love this truck the 2800 mile trip I just did have me 16.5 mpg
I'm loving it.
35K lb towing capacity, regularly used to haul 220lbs of American meat to and from Krogers.
@@BoopSnoot maybe you should just stick with your Prius then
5:45
Great insider info, Alex
Ram will definitely go to 36 or 37k for 2020 model year
These pick ups these days are way more capable than anyone will ever need. With all that capability and power you mine as well own a big rig.
Something to note about the 392 in the ram. They used heavy duty parts from top to bottom and adjusted the torque curve so even though the max numbers don't look as impressive, it is built very heavy and receives power the whole way through. The car version of the 392 has 485hp, see the difference.
Just a monster on wheels 🐂
I'm in the market for a 2500 with an 8 bed. Will get the 6.4.All the bells & whistles are great. Yet I have never opened the sunroof or used most of the other items. I over bought. I would recommend/ caution airride. Mine has a relay problem under15 deg. F
And there are several problems.
Good luck
Ram 2500 6.4 hemi.this is my 3 Ram.i would not be getting out of these trucks,they are the best all around trucks.the fuel economy is a little low but that's understandable for these type trucks.GREAT JOB RAM.
Great review. Very informative. Always wondered what was better for towing, with air suspension and such. Does RAM offer a 4G link for internet? (Or will they soon?) Thank you.
Absolute beast of a truck, I love it. Why weren't the new door panels carried over directly from the 1500 ?
Putting TFLTruck to shame, truck video after video.
Stop supporting that joke of an outfit
You realize you cannot even compare TFL to Alex right? They have two very different goals with their videos and frankly I very much enjoy both. Alex isn't trying to be TFL and TFL isn't trying to be Alex. It's called knowing our audience.
@Robert Rob In TFL's defense, they are targeting folks who want shorter videos so they can't include as much detail as we do. I know the guys there and I have a great deal of respect for Roman and his team.
He talks too much...after 3 min switch
...I wonder how well these will hold up when it comes to long term reliability...
2:15: Alex is talking about the engine changes, and I suddenly notice an airplane, planted nose down into the dirt, in the background. I hit pause...
Ken C forreal I had to to double take on that one too 😂😅
Haha yea he had to have know that was going to get a reaction. Alex is so extra haha
You should buy one, Alex.
Although its a significantly updated it still has the same cab and box as the previous 4th gen, the third gen ram in 07 was upgraded from a 5.9/48re to a 6.7/68rfe and that was still considered a 3rd gen so this is still a 4th gen as well. Both 1st, second and 3rd gens all changed powertrain options and alot of interior changes thoughout its body design but they were always still called the same generation. Just my 2 cents awesome review btw!!!
James Penner It's a 4.5 Gen. The 5th Gen will be released in 2022.
Great stuff so far on 2019/2020 trucks, Alex! I know this question caters to only a tiny audience, but maybe could you mull-over making a short piece covering Fleet Management software options on the newest Ford, GM & FCA models? I know such options cover far more than just geo-tracking where your company's trucks are! I'm curious to see what The Big Three are offering in their newest line! Keep up the great work! :)
I don't understand why Ram didn't go with the revised new ram box for the 2500/3500. The fit is much better.
It's a refresh..would consider it gen 4.
How come on large trucks and buses the front rims are sticking outwards?
Alex where was this filmed? Absolutely gorgeous scenery
I wish they had an Auto 4wd button/feature along with just straight 2wd and 4wd.
I thought I saw somewhere that they were going to, and at 9200' in the Colorado Rockies, I'm in 4 auto about 8 months out of the year, so I wish that they did also.
That was an extremely good review. I must admit that after escaping the General Motors brand of vehicles after many disappointing years I chose Ford. I have been driving Ford for the last 20 years. That said, I am planning on buying a Ram 3500 SRW Laramie 4x4 paired with the Aisin tranny, and I'm excited about it. I do believe I would be happier with the Cummins, and I really like the Ram lineup. I would opt for the 2500, but the Aisin isn't offered for that. I do not know if the Aisin is really better than the 68RFE, yet that's what I am going to buy. Just waiting on some incentives now at the end of the year. Good job on the video.
Colonel1Bravo ditto. I sure wish it was because I don’t need 28000 pounds of towing but would like a more robust transmission with the 2500 ride. Ram is missing a bet here.
New frame = new truck
Robert D. Ford new body= new truck
Noah Ranker nah Ford trucks all look the same accept for the ranger
your average joe yeah
Someone please do a lift build and post it everywhere
So 4.5 gen or 5th gen hmmm seems to be a point of contention
The ram 2500 had the 6.4 hemp for a very long time. The 1500 is the one with the 5.7,
2020 ram 3500 40,000 towing capacity
Is that front chrome real or plastic ?
RAM anyday
Something no one ever covers in these reviews, has Ram done anything to improve their EGR or Dpf? Can you do a stationary regen with Ram? Not everyone can drive another 30-45 minutes to complete a regen, this is why I went with ford, they offer a way, it’s called an OCR or operator command regen, you can do a stationary regen with your truck while in park in your driveway or at work while your not inside it, how awesome is that
Cummims/Ram has left alot up their sleeve with this set up. They aren't dumb. The moment Gm and Ford barely beat this they are going to crank ot up next year. This always happens with new gen models.
Can one buy a 2019 Ram 3500 with the 1000 lb torque diesel in a single rear wheel drive configuration?
Yes, but it has to have the Aisin Transmission.
Are these 4X4?
Maaaan, check out this magic blue colour!!!! Sad, I want this diesel so much but can't allow myself. Shit.
Will it be available with an optional panoramic sunroof???
Lol, I use mine maybe five times a year. Useless to me and if I had a choice I'd never have one.
Need lower hood so that my 18 wheeler at 40k pounds stops getting better mileage than a light duty pickup that tows half my capacity
😁
I like the new Honda ridgeline hd ..
Are you ever going to release your video on the Sierra 1500 AT4? What ever happened to it?
It got pushed back, we have it in 2 weeks
i would call it a 4 a half gen truck
Alex’s reviews are like McDonald’s; I’m loving it!
Am I right? Guys?
Guys?
Wow, So how long did it take you to learn all of that (Joking) so you are saying that the 2500 payload is going to be 4000 lbs, that is impressive for sure. I have the 2500 2017 and I think that I might want the 2500 for the greater payload.
George GodMan no the 2500s are in the 2600 pound payload range. I think he misspoke and listed the 3500s payload.
@@jeffshultz5348 Ahhhh man and I was getting ready to get one when they come out, well no worry I will fo with the 3500 then thank you.
@@bishopgeorge1333
I'm not a 100% sure I thought I read one can stiffen up the payload by adding leaf springs and different shocks? Or is that a bad idea to do that? The 3500 & 2500 bed and chassis SEEM identical?
If I'm wrong I apologise ahead of time.
@@rxonmymind8362 If it wasn't done at the factory it want be as good.
* redesign of the 4th gen RAM
The all-new heavy duty isn't coming until 2022.
Expect that to get pushed back based on what we've heard from FCA.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Article link? A few days ago they stated they were pushing for more SUV and Truck production.
IMO new frame = new gen
@@abramar123 That isn't what FCA thinks.
There's a reason why on RAM"s site they refer to the '19 RAM 1500 as "All-new" where as they refer to the '19 2500 / 3500 as just "New".
CT, interview with the head designer at RAM.
Note: Very few states require a commercial license for non commercial towing, whether it be RV's or boats, some just require a slight modification to your license and some have no requirements at all. Here is a list by state of what each requires changingears.com/rv-sec-state-rv-license.shtml
You keep saying 1500
I’ll stick to the 4th gen or the lower level trims of the 5th gen. These new 2020s can go toe to toe with a Mercedes as far as technology goes. Do what you want with the 1500 but these 2500s are meant to be rugged work rigs not your weekend luxury cruiser.
At least the 2020 Limited is ridiculous. Haven’t seen the Laramie Longhorn yet but it’s always been close to the Limited. Swear that thing has like 12 cameras and 20 sensors just on the outside.
The only thing I REALLY wish the Ram HD had was actual air conditioned seats. Not just ventilated
I actually didn't know the difference, what is the difference between them two?
air conditioned seats are actively cooled, vented seats blow air thru perforated seat cushion using cabin air. @@mikeperez5567
12:57 What's more 'Murican than being able to easily fit a gallon of milk in the center console of your truck? 😆
Fitting a gallon of Beam in it
Fitting a Barrett .50?
Rams have always had the best interiors in class. They’ve always looked the best on the outside. Mean and menacing in your rear view they certainly make a statement.
I’m also a Chevy/GMC fan but they’ve fallen far from excellence. The ride quality in both GM and Ford trucks as of the past five years are poor compared to the Rams.
This truck segment is often like the phone wars. iPhone creates the best new design and every other borrows everything not patented and duplicates with different badging. I’ve driven every variant or the Ford (1500,2500), Chevys SILVERADO(1500, 2500) and Dodge Ram/Ram 1500,2500 from 2015 to 2018 and one things stand out when getting out of one and into another right after. The suspension and interiors. It’s a huge difference especially with higher trim levels. Too many to detail but the Chevys GMCs and Fords ride well, like a truck. Chevys being the worst ride quality overall. The Fords leave question on how the hell are they the best selling trucks? Especially compared to the Ram of late.
After some investigation it appears that Fords credit company has a very low standard to be accepted for an auto loan. Average credit scores are significantly lower to increase the acceptance ratings. Virtually anyone can be accepted for financing.
An estimated 23% of all Ford accepted buyers came from other dealerships like GMC RAM Toyota respectively.
The moniker of the best selling truck is in fact true but cause tremendous pressure for dealerships and Ford finance to push loans through but we find no link to secondary auto loan finance companies Ford dealers go to when declined.
Ford in fact has the best selling trucks. Ford also in fact has the most defaults on auto loans because of this practice.
The take away is two things.
One, if a buyer wants a truck but gets turned down everywhere else because of poor credit then they can simply go to a Ford dealership and voila “Approved” in spite.
Two, there is a history that shows every time Chevy GMC or Ram make more horsepower or add new tech or makes more torque, Ford comes up with the same things slightly different. It’s the truck wars of course but digging into the nuts and bolts opens up some interesting data.
As of now the Ford sits in second place to anyone that’s tried the new Ram and GMC third Chevys 4th Toyota’s 5th.
Never try one before you buy especially when dropping 50-90 large on a truck. You’ll be surprised.
If you have trouble reading or learning about new things, I understand. For those that value information and learning new things about this subject I understand as well.
I didnt read all that bullshit all I know is that whichever truck has the cummins desiel has been the best for towing
Cesar Marin
All that bullshit was for truck enthusiast. The Cummins is in the old Dodges and the new Rams. It’s a great Diesel engine but the torque is highest for a period then Ford always tries to one up them, to which they do. Until the next year.
@@thearchitect817 It still doesnt matter if ford ups the torque by 5ft/lbs. The cummins is still superior at towing because of its midline powerband. Ford makes its numbers in the high end of the rpms, thus inferior for towing
Cesar Marin
Very good point. Appreciate that point. Thanks
@@motiv8success that's why my brother bought a 2018 Dodge Ram Cummins nothing but issues and we did a tug-of-war test with my 2018 F350 not even a chance. Lol
Other videos say it’s 2100 payload.
Until there is a stinger on the back of this bad boy, it is not truly testing the trucks full cappabilities. Coming from a 200k 2013 dodge 4500. It pulls f250 like nothing
Actually Chrysler paid the government back 4 years ahead of schedule. Not sure about ownership rights but the Government should’ve not bailed out the banks or the automakers.
I agree completely with that. Ford avoided the bailout in large part to the strong European sales at the time but now the European market is bad and Ford has a bruised reputation there.
The Architect truthfully, unless you are a PhD in macro economics and significant government experience you are not qualified to make a statement like that. It's an extremely complex situation. But please enlighten us with your qualifications if I am incorrect. I get so sick of people stating their bias based on bs...
There are several flaws in your your statement. Although you can’t be a PhD, you can have one to which I do not. Especially in laughably “Macro engineering” to which is amusing terminology to use on a subject that is public knowledge.
The bullshit lies in people that instead verifies information stated before making any conclusion.
In spite of any disagreement the person has to the subject, the information in this case of Chrysler paying the government back in full for the bailout that happened four years early is verifiable.
In short, your knee jerk reaction to comment without researching it shows your biases for perhaps the corporation itself or you simply may not like Ram trucks. Final point raised is also open knowledge from European personal viewpoints that have risen substantially to a mass overall prejudice for Ford Motor company in general which is reflected in stock shares currently in that region. Due to many factors including mass recalls, poor sales and the market suffering. During the time of the bailout however the euro market was enough to keep Ford from needing the bailout but barely. This has been stated in most Auto news sites like Motortrend, Auto week and I believe even popular mechanics did an article explaining this which makes all of this common knowledge.
For the idiots just try to google it.
Our Government should have never bailed out these companies. The Macro economics is sound simply by this. Our government is around for three reasons only. To protect our nation from foreign enemies. Our state governments job is to pave roads and maintain infrastructure through taxation. It is complex because the Government has overextended itself where it never should have been.
Capitalism and freedoms are afforded inherently and to mix the two with Government is a huge mistake.
This is in deed a rabbit hole not to be vetted in a forum such as this but in person.
To that I say you are correct about the complexities involved.
Your welcome
Um, no they didn't pay the government back ahead of schedule. They used another Tarp fund to pay it back the original loan. Pathetic.
The more you know.....
They’re starting to really make their trucks look like the animal Ram.
Sorry, but you’re wrong about the weight on a class C driver license in California. You can tow 10,000lbs on a class C license. You must have a class A commercial license if you want to tow 10,001lbs or more.
Only exception is towing an RV.
you need a commercial license to drive the Ram 3500 in California? Even without towing anything?
no, just if you plan on towing over 10K conventional or 15K 5th wheel. California is actually less restrictive for higher GVWR vehicles than states like Texas. In Texas the 14K GVWR RAM 3500 would leave you with a maximum trailer GVWR of 12,000 pounds vs a max of 15,000 in California.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I do not think that is correct, you only need a commercial license if you are charging for a service. If you want to tow a recreation vehicle, then you only need a Class A in CA. Nice video though.
Wonder if dmv will consider the 3500 a commercial vehicle for registration purposes or maybe the 4500?
As a first time viewer, I only have one critique. Insert more deliberate pauses in your dialogue. It comes across as a long run-on sentence, and it's hard to distinguish talking points when it goes on and on. Exceptional information, must better than what I can find elsewhere and I'll subscribe because of it.
Did he just say ram 1500 ? Off to a bad start 🤦♂️
Can’t wait to have one of these tailgating me for no reason (or cause I drive a Prius)
No driving impressions?! Wtf we all know the dam options from the last 1000 videos on this truck...
18:31 the guy in the back ground with the safety vest is annoying lol get out of the shot!!!
Guy? Kinda looks like a gal on my computer monitor... If she weren't wearing that hi-viz vest, I never would have noticed her (or him)...
Id take an f150,1500 or ram over any car.
LOL!....Agreed!
What do you mean its the towing king? Chevy already announced the new silverado capacity is 35,500 lbs like 2 weeks ago
For 2020
It’s not on sale yet... that’s why I say “for now”
Andy's Shop. What are you doing watching a RAM video? Go away fan boy!
Chevy went by a different certification and he said if Ram were to go by that same certification they surpass GM's numbers.
My brother just bought a 2018 3500 Ram and you won't believe the issues he's having ready what a joke . Lol Ram FAIL
I wanna get a 2018 ram 2500 but what are the issues that come with it? Is it the transmission?
@@jesusvela6577 lots of issues don't get one stay away
Wait a 6.7L in-line 6 cylinder?? I didn’t think anyone still made engines that had more than 1 liter per cylinder of displacement. I’d have thought it was a V8
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Why do you call this the first for new HD’s in 2019 when ford and GM already have 2019 models being sold.
Too much confusion with Ram just releasing their 2019 right before GM and ford release their 2020.
I could have been clearer perhaps, the first new HDs for calendar year 2019. The "new" Silverado and F-Series will be 2020 models
Every vhehical brand sould make it were every vihical is ether 4x4 or all wheel drive there sould be no 2wd
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Cummins are the best better than ford,gmc,Chevy,
Ford seat massagers? Those Ford owners, sure are getting SOFT!
For long haul it come in handy. Friend has it in his feels weird but for those long drives it does loosen the back and legs up.
Not sure about the butt massage feature.....😕
Alex, stop clapping during your monologue. It's hella distracting, bubba.
It's not a 1500
Nope ram suck ford better
Dodge crap as always I speak from experience I hate to admit it but I have owned 6 of them over the years
These trucks get uglier and uglier year by year
I'd go with the Ford and GM trucks over this
Reason being?
@@WeatherxCalipha cause I said so tf
@@ALEX-sh3tx Blind fanboy / RAM hater. Got it.
@@WeatherxCalipha you're the one under my comment section no one told you to do that so STFU already
@@ALEX-sh3tx Yet you come to RAM videos just to comment on that you won't get one. Kinda pathetic.
Nobodies fooled, buddy, you never considered one.