Your towing rigs and trailers

[dieselcrawler]

I finally got a new(er) truck... 2016 F250, with the 6.2L gas motor and 68k miles. Basic XL work truck trim, all I need in a truck that's gonna see farm work, and likely passed around between the wife and kids as needed as well, when needs warrant the use of a truck. It does have cruise, power windows and locks, which are the only extra options I'd ask for.

Having run 7.3L powerstroke diesels in several trucks for nearly 15 years, its unnerving to me to hear an engine screaming at 4500-5000 rpm under normal towing conditions, but many I've talked to say these trucks can talk it all day and twice on Sunday, with nothing more than oil, brakes, and tires. I also miss my stick shift, I'd love to see this 6.2L with a solid 6spd manual trans behind it.

Added a brush guard today, still want to get the windows tinted, and get the cab visor off my old truck painted to match and put on... some not-stock tires and wheels, and I'll be set.

 

[2017JD1025r]

I finally got a new(er) truck... 2016 F250, with the 6.2L gas motor and 68k miles. Basic XL work truck trim, all I need in a truck that's gonna see farm work, and likely passed around between the wife and kids as needed as well, when needs warrant the use of a truck. It does have cruise, power windows and locks, which are the only extra options I'd ask for.

Having run 7.3L powerstroke diesels in several trucks for nearly 15 years, its unnerving to me to hear an engine screaming at 4500-5000 rpm under normal towing conditions, but many I've talked to say these trucks can talk it all day and twice on Sunday, with nothing more than oil, brakes, and tires. I also miss my stick shift, I'd love to see this 6.2L with a solid 6spd manual trans behind it.

Added a brush guard today, still want to get the windows tinted, and get the cab visor off my old truck painted to match and put on... some not-stock tires and wheels, and I'll be set.

Sharp truck. I looked at a couple like it. That would be a great work truck

 

[Hay Dude]

Ram 5500 Cummins and Kaufman 35 38,000lb trailer

 

[2017JD1025r]

Ram 5500 Cummins and Kaufman 35 38,000lb trailer

Enough of a rig to go pickup couple bags of water softener salt. Lol

 

[nikdfish]

Bought my first new truck in 23 years (the last one being a Dodge 1500 in 1993). We are going from 3 vehicles down to 2. We are giving the 2008 F-150 to our daughter & I sold the 2015 TDI Golf Sportwagen after buying a 2020 5.7L Ram Laramie Longhorn crew cab. I wanted something I could easily get in & out of, was comfortable for driver & passengers, that would handle our 7K trailers and had some decent safety and convenience features.

I ran across this truck that checked off all the items on the wish list while browsing nearby dealer inventories while waiting on servicing for the wife's Highlander. When the servicing was finished we drove down the road, checked it out, signed some papers & I drove it home.

It had the trailer package with integrated brake controller, 8K+ towing capacity, five position air suspension & auto retracting wheel to wheel step boards that extend when you open the door. Also had the fancy multi-function tailgate & Rambox cargo management system. Safety features included the parksense package with auto braking, blind spot monitoring (that adjusts for trailer towing) and cross traffic alert. Leather seating with heated/vented seats front & rear. The rear seats can be partially reclined if desired.

It drives nice & should handle our trailer moving with no problems. With the interior features, it is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned. It was a bit of a splurge, but why not enjoy something nice?

 

[two_bit_score]

Nice truck! Glad you got something you enjoy!

 

[s219]

That is a pretty truck nikdfish. Do you know when it was built? Truck inventory has been scarce due to Covid-19 so you're lucky to find what you want.

 

[nikdfish]

That is a pretty truck nikdfish. Do you know when it was built? Truck inventory has been scarce due to Covid-19 so you're lucky to find what you want.

I believe it was assembled July 22 at the Sterling Heights, Michigan facility (per an online VIN lookup). There is probably direct documentation on production date on some of the tags/labels on the truck bu I haven't looked for them yet.

I've been looking/kicking tires since late last year, but nothing was close enough to a "perfect fit" to get me to pull the trigger. This was except for being about $8k higher than my target price, but figured it was worth it as it appeared the only alternative would be to wait for a special order.

 

[s219]

I believe it was assembled July 22 at the Sterling Heights, Michigan facility (per an online VIN lookup). There is probably direct documentation on production date on some of the tags/labels on the truck bu I haven't looked for them yet.

I've been looking/kicking tires since late last year, but nothing was close enough to a "perfect fit" to get me to pull the trigger. This was except for being about $8k higher than my target price, but figured it was worth it as it appeared the only alternative would be to wait for a special order.

That is pretty darn factory-fresh. Only easy way to get them now -- either by putting your name on a list or jumping on an available truck as soon as it shows up in inventory. Same deal for me on a GMC -- saw a truck pop up in inventory, went down the next day to test drive and make a deal. By the time I got our two trades to the dealership in the afternoon (we were also consolidating vehicles) there were other people there asking about the truck. That truck went from production to ownership in about 3 weeks, which is a short fuse compared to normal when they have 60-90 days of inventory built up.

Please post some interior pictures if you get a chance. The Rams have a great interior.

 

[nikdfish]

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Please post some interior pictures if you get a chance. The Rams have a great interior.

OK, hope this isn't overload ;-)