2016 Ram 3500 opinions.

[Hay Dude]

Guys I have been towing way beyond max GCWR for almost 3 years. If anyone is “testing” these Ram/Cummins/Aisins in a rigorous way, it’s ME.
I haven’t seen any signs of upcoming failure and I’m at 30 months & 34,000 miles. Of course I can’t guarantee I won’t have a complete failure in the future, but I’ve never owned a small truck that could be asked to do what this one will do.

If you want a really SOLID heavy duty truck thats almost as comfortable as a luxury car inside, go with Ram.

Also note, I am NOT brand loyal. I am just stating my findings after actual use. If this truck becomes a problem, I will consider another Ford or GM.

 

[Fixastuff]

While I liked the dodge alot I decided I didn't want to write a 52k check so i bought an older Ford dually with some work done to it. Won't pull as much on a 5th wheel as the newer dodge but will bumper pull the same and I only have bumper pull trailers right now.

 

[LoneStarLandMan]

All well and good so long as you don't have to have an annual emissions test.

In Texas they don't do emissions tests on diesels...irrelevant

 

[Hay Dude]

In Texas they don't do emissions tests on diesels...irrelevant

They don’t in PA, either.

 

[Topzide]

Some states may not do diesel emissions, but if your truck is smoking and on an Interstate, DOT can stop you and enforce the Federal emissions that the truck is to conform to when built. They're cracking down on the "deleting" of diesel trucks. Do at your own peril. Fines and cost of returning to stock can be costly! Once you delete a truck, it's considered on off road vehicle.

 

[gsganzer]

As much as I dislike the latest emissions crap, I wouldn't delete it. Seems like you'd be opening a whole can of worms. I believe what you say about the federal highway/interstate enforcement.

I know someone who deleted and he said it was an incredible hassle to sell it. Wished he hadn't done it.

 

[goeduck]

I saw one of these Megacab, DRW, 6'4" Bed Rams in a parking lot a few days back. For a 5th wheel tower, the extra space in the cab would be nice. Any experience with one out there?

 

[Hay Dude]

I saw one of these Megacab, DRW, 6'4" Bed Rams in a parking lot a few days back. For a 5th wheel tower, the extra space in the cab would be nice. Any experience with one out there?
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That truck will pull an unbelievable load and it will feel very stable and secure. Great trucks.

 

[dodge man]

No personal experience owning a Megacab but I have looked at them. If you need the space in the cab for stuff or people, they are truly huge. There is a lot of room behind the rear seat also.

 

[jyoutz]

No personal experience owning a Megacab but I have looked at them. If you need the space in the cab for stuff or people, they are truly huge. There is a lot of room behind the rear seat also.

I think they only are available with a short bed because the cab is so long.