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01-15-2019, 07:10 PM
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Site Team
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Dodge
It looks like Dodge has built a real power house.
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01-16-2019, 05:00 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MA
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It's not a Dodge.
But it is the best truck though.
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2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel
2014 Zinger 27RL (Traded)
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01-16-2019, 06:22 AM
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Site Team
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If it's not a Dodge, what is it?
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01-16-2019, 06:57 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: N.C. Mountains
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I googled it. It says “Dodge Ram Becomes RAM. In late 2009, under the new auspices of FIAT, Chrysler Group LLC restructured the Dodge brand. Its cars and minivans retained the Dodge nameplate, while its trucks, the Dodge Ram and Dodge Dakota, became RAM trucks. ... RAM became its own division within the corporation, with its own CEO (Fred Diaz).” But for the record I still and will always call it a dodge.
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01-16-2019, 07:48 AM
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Site Team
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Thanks for the info Ted.
It will always be a Dodge to me also.
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01-16-2019, 08:16 AM
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Site Team
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2009 Seville VF32KS
2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab Denali.
6.6 Diesel standard box.
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01-16-2019, 10:38 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saskatchewan
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Something we noticed this year attending quite a few different Rodeo's around the province was that all the cowboys pull there trailers with a Ford or a Ram. Only one time did we spot a Chevy. Now we pull our trailer with a Chev and we don't have to worry about tearing the hitch off when you nail it with the 5.3L. but they tell me it's just a 327ci which has always been a good engine, just small..with more gears in the tranny unfortunately our 2010 only has a 6 speed and the newer now have 8. But my point is I'm sure there's good reason for them all using Ford and Ram as there hauling big trailers loaded with livestock and tack, but undoubtedly also diesel.. Just thought it was worth mention, and the Ram pictured above does look very sharp...
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01-18-2019, 11:53 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: oh
Posts: 35
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statistically!
What I have read. Ford makes the most trucks(150's). Ram makes the most heavy duty trucks. Chevrolet the least heavy duty but lots of half tons.
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01-18-2019, 06:27 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: IN
Posts: 131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa-T
I googled it. It says “Dodge Ram Becomes RAM. In late 2009, under the new auspices of FIAT, Chrysler Group LLC restructured the Dodge brand. Its cars and minivans retained the Dodge nameplate, while its trucks, the Dodge Ram and Dodge Dakota, became RAM trucks. ... RAM became its own division within the corporation, with its own CEO (Fred Diaz).” But for the record I still and will always call it a dodge.
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As a Chicago area native, that's like renaming the Sears Tower, or Marshall Fields, or Comiskey Park, and God forbid someone trying to rename Wrigley field. You can call them what you want now. But they will always be those original iconic names. And this comes from a Ford guy.
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01-20-2019, 02:53 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: VA
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You know what they say"
If you can't Dodge it,
Ram it.
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2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 4X4
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01-22-2019, 01:00 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WI
Posts: 563
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I saw the 2019!
I saw the new RAM on transport trailer in Stoughton Wisconsin. The driver was dropping off a few Jeeps at the local dealership but not the RAM. It was a thing of beauty; bright white covered in chrome with a redesigned front end. The semi Drive was a Chevy Truck guy until he drove the new 2019. My only concern is the new Cumins engine block: compressed graphite composite. I want one!!
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01-22-2019, 01:06 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WI
Posts: 563
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Ranchers
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aceallenk
Something we noticed this year attending quite a few different Rodeo's around the province was that all the cowboys pull there trailers with a Ford or a Ram. Only one time did we spot a Chevy. Now we pull our trailer with a Chev and we don't have to worry about tearing the hitch off when you nail it with the 5.3L. but they tell me it's just a 327ci which has always been a good engine, just small..with more gears in the tranny unfortunately our 2010 only has a 6 speed and the newer now have 8. But my point is I'm sure there's good reason for them all using Ford and Ram as there hauling big trailers loaded with livestock and tack, but undoubtedly also diesel.. Just thought it was worth mention, and the Ram pictured above does look very sharp...
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I’ve noticed the same. The ranchers I have spoken with prefer the RAM due to it’s transmission. Those standard trannys are hard to beat.
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01-24-2019, 08:59 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central Indiana
Posts: 262
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I've got a friend that is a salesman at a GMC/Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership. When it comes to trucks, he'll ask you what your going to do with it. If you indicate towing or farming, he won't sell you a Ram pickup with an automatic. They have way too many coming back in busted, particularly from farming operations.
His preference and recommendation is the Chevy/GMC 3500 6.6TD with the Allisons or the Ram diesel with the standard trans.
The other thing that I find interesting is that the guys that do RV transport, particularly in northern Indiana (site to side at the manufacturer's) are all driving Ram diesels with the standard. The other guys doing road delivery is a mixed bag. One guy we know personally that did that had his trans modified with a pull kit before he ever started delivering
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2022 GMC Denali 3500HD SRW, Crew Cab, Std bed, 6.6L Duramax, Allisons, PullRite Superglide, Triglide
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01-25-2019, 08:18 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 335
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Rumor has it 2019 will be the last year for the manual tranny in Ram pickups.
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San Antonio, TX
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2011 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 CTD
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