I am going to replace my 2012 GMC SLT 3500HD Duramax with a 2018 RAM 3500 HD Lariat Cummings.
I am a die hard GM fan and never thought I would purchase a Chrysler product but after doing my research, the RAM has a lot to offer in the way of features for a great tow vehicle. After talking to a several friends that have switched from a GM product to the RAM in recent years for a tow vehicle they have nothing but great things to say about their RAM trucks so I am going to make the switch to RAM.
We are finalizing the specs and pricing and should be placing the factory order this week. Build time is about 8 to 10 weeks so it should arrive around the end of October or early November.
Going with the 3500 Air Ride Suspension on the Rear and the 4.10 axle ration with the Cummings HO engine with 385 HP at 930 Ft Lbs. of torque.
Getting a Crew Cab with two tone paint, Pearl White with RV Brown lower color and the Tan / Brown interior.
Nothing wrong with our current GMC 3500, it has been a great truck but as I am getting a few years to retirement I do not want start retirement with a 10 year old truck with 150,000 + miles so I am going to make the leap now.

Congrats on your new truck

If I were in need of a new truck I would definitely look real hard at the Ram, they have came a long way in the last few years. We had a couple at work years ago (gas models) & the drive train on those things was bullet proof, the rest of them was total cap, windows wouldn't stay up or the gauge cluster every time shut the doors.
Good luck & enjoy!

Ram makes a beautiful truck! Always liked the looks of them, although both Chev and Ford have some nice lines now too. That air ride seems like a great feature!

I'll be looking at your tailights with all that mite in that new Cummins! Thats almost as much hp and torque as my 8.9 ISL Cummins and I'm pulling 44k lbs with it. You'll have to reinforce that pin box again!

Congrats

Rob, one thing you might want to get and have the dealer install before you even take delivery is the rubber cushioned spring hangers from Sulastic.com. Made a tremendous difference on my F350 for unlauded ride but even more remarkable on my stepsons Ram 3500. His rode like a board unloaded and now is almost like a 150. They are incredible and easy install.

One other thing on the new Ram, look at bed height. I've seen 3 rigs in our KOA this summer with new Rams and every one of them the trailer rode significantly nose high and no way to lower it. The one guy was taking his in to have the trailer suspension raised if possible to try and even out the axle weights. Not talking against the Ram, just something to look at. I've heard similar problems with the new Fords also.

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Congratulations Rob on the new truck!!!! I have a guy who works for me who just picked up a new 2017 Ram, crew cab 3500 with the diesel a few weeks ago and loves it. Pearl white. Only thing he doesn't like is his monthly payment.

Steve

Ram makes a beautiful truck! Always liked the looks of them, although both Chev and Ford have some nice lines now too. That air ride seems like a great feature!

I'll be looking at your tailights with all that mite in that new Cummins! Thats almost as much hp and torque as my 8.9 ISL Cummins and I'm pulling 44k lbs with it. You'll have to reinforce that pin box again!

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Have a MorRyde Pin Box now, should not have to reinforce it !!!!

Rob, one thing you might want to get and have the dealer install before you even take delivery is the rubber cushioned spring hangers from Sulastic.com. Made a tremendous difference on my F350 for unlauded ride but even more remarkable on my stepsons Ram 3500. His rode like a board unloaded and now is almost like a 150. They are incredible and easy install.

One other thing on the new Ram, look at bed height. I've seen 3 rigs in our KOA this summer with new Rams and every one of them the trailer rode significantly nose high and no way to lower it. The one guy was taking his in to have the trailer suspension raised if possible to try and even out the axle weights. Not talking against the Ram, just something to look at. I've heard similar problems with the new Fords also.

Will be interesting to see how it sits with the Redwood hooked up.
I agree, all the Trucks sit higher these days but with ordering a 2 x 4 hoping it will sit a little lower and with the rear air suspension there are no overload springs and the leaf spring packs are much smaller.
Will see how it rides after I get it, will look at Sulastic.com also, thanks for the tip

Congrats on the Ram and welcome to the club!

Oh...And make sure you get the Gooseneck adapter installed (or 5 Puck System). It doesn't come with it unless you order it. I'm assuming you'll drop a Companion hitch or similar in...

Congratulations again! Can't wait to see pics of it!

The Rams are now shipping with a Curt Hitch option.
Just so happens I currently have a Curt 24Q that I really like, Curt makes a Ram puck mount that I can install my hitch head on and at it fits right into the Ram puck system.
I am ordering the Puck System and Spray in Bedliner, guess I will see how it sits and rides with the rear air suspension before doing anything, Have not been able to find a Ram 3500 on the lot with the Air Suspension to see how it sits and works, hoping it works well.

Congratulations Rob on the new truck!!!! I have a guy who works for me who just picked up a new 2017 Ram, crew cab 3500 with the diesel a few weeks ago and loves it. Pearl white. Only thing he doesn't like is his monthly payment.

Steve

I would agree with the comment about not liking the payment, they sure do not give these trucks away these days,

Congrats Rob! Any excuse to get a new truck is a good excuse! Bet you can't wait to hook it up! Enjoy!

Congrats Rob, Hope we will both be happy , our 2017 will be delivered Monday, went by the Ram dealer with the F350 wobble problem, I think they got it all worked out. Laramie DRW, Air Bag/assist, 4X4, Pearl white, two tone brown interior, heated and cooled seats, just the normal stuff BUT thanks there is no moon roof.

Congrats Rob, Hope we will both be happy , our 2017 will be delivered Monday, went by the Ram dealer with the F350 wobble problem, I think they got it all worked out. Laramie DRW, Air Bag/assist, 4X4, Pearl white, two tone brown interior, heated and cooled seats, just the normal stuff BUT thanks there is no moon roof.

Let me know what you think about the Rear Axle Air Assist, have not seen much info on that package, ordered it on my new Ram.