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2016 Ram Pickup 1500 - Amazing car for the price.
My quad cab model is an absolute beast of an animal, in other words it has a lot of power. I love how much cargo it can hold. This year I have been renovating our house for sale and it has carried everything I need it to. There have been no trips to the hardware store where it has failed to do what I need it to. That was one of the many pros about the Ram 1500 2016 model. One of the few cons, which I was sad to find, was the start system failed and I had to have it towed to the dealership and pay $600 to fix it... including the tow. But the good outweighs the bad. Another pro is that it can carry a lot of weight. For one part of the renovation to my house I had to haul 2,000 pounds of bricks. The truck did not slow down from the weight at all. It was like a 1/2 a inch down, but that wa... (more)
Story
None so far, sorry.
Pros
This truck is incredibly reliable. Like A LOT reliable. It was more than I expected. I was caught in a flash flood and my truck powered through the water so I could stop up ahead and help tow people.
Cons
The situation where I had to have a tow was disappointing. That was one of the three cons I have noticed about the truck. I have also noticed the truck is kind of high from the ground - it is fine for me but for my wife and kid it is kind of to high for them. The last con I have noticed about the truck is, that the passenger seat does not have a lot of leg room. It has plenty for letting someone sit there, but usually I put grocery there when I am driving alone. It can only hold like three bags, unlike my last car which could hold about seven. Though overall, I am still satisfied with the ... (more)
2016 Ram Pickup 1500 - The Ram 1500 Eco diesel is a great vehicle
I really like the Ram 1500 Eco diesel. Its fuel mileage is exceptional. It gets 23 miles a gallon city and 27 miles a gallon highway. It has a ton of power, barely press the pedal and your ready for Nascar. My Ram is a crew cab and has a six-foot bed. It has 100,000 miles on it but has had few issues and still looks good. The seats are leather, and they are holding up well to the daily wear. The floor is vinyl instead of carpet, which is great because we use it on a construction site and carpet would not last very long in that situation. It has a lot of storage space under the back seat. I was able to store and entire 6x6 office of paperwork and supplies neatly under the back seat.
Story
This could have happened with any vehicle. But I hooked it up to a trailer once (I was concerned about how it would pull it) and took off with no problem. Got a couple of seconds up the road and thought "well, this is easier than I thought", looked back to check on the trailer and the trailer wasn't there!! Turn around, went back to where I started and there sat the trailer. I hadn't hitched i... (more)
Pros
I love the fuel mileage it gets. You also can't beat the power it has. It is very roomy in the cab. My husband is six-foot tall, and he can stretch out in the front or back seat and still be comfortable. The storage under the back seat is awesome.
Cons
I bought it to pull a fifth wheel camper but didn't realize it only had a towing capability of 7,500 pounds (most fifth wheel campers are 8500+). I had to have the front wheel bearings changed at 100,000 miles. This is common with Ram/Dodge vehicles but still a con. The six-foot bed causes some issues with hauling long stuff, and of course, it holds much smaller loads than the eight-foot bed. It needs some side running boards so short people like me can get in and out easier.
2001 Ram Pickup 1500 - It has been good so far but has a couple issues.
Overall, this vehicle has been a good purchase. It is great as a work truck and moving material around, but it doesn't get the greatest gas mileage. When gas is expensive, I can really feel it. The engine seems to work great, although it is quite loud and has a couple of odd noises. The accelerates just fine and brakes good as well. The brakes are very squeaky, which is very annoying, but it doesn't seem to stop their braking power at all. The ride is comfortable, but the window opener is right in the way of my leg, which makes it a slight annoyance. Parking is a pain with a truck, but it makes up for it with the amount of construction materials it can easily haul. I wish that the car had a few more features, but it is an older model, and it is expected that things will be broken over ... (more)
Story
I used it to haul my first load for my new business in Boise, ID. I filled the back with different industrial coatings and supplies and was able to take it all the warehouse in one load.
Pros
The biggest pros are the ability to haul stuff, the power of the engine, the high height of the ride, and the ample space for goods.
Cons
The cons are gas mileage, parking, squeaking brakes, slow acceleration, wide turns, and it's hard for some people to get in or out of.
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Beginning with the 2019 Ram 1500, Dodge introduced an optional multifunction tailgate that provides a distinct way to access cargo. While similar to multifunction tailgates such as GMC's MultiPro tailgate or Honda's drop-or-swing tailgate, Dodge's design is unique. The barn door style tailgate, which became available at dealerships in the second quarter of 2019, is available on all seven models of the 2019 Ram 1500. For even greater access, the tailgate can be opened with the key fob remote, perfect for loading up when your hands are full.
The tailgate is split 60-40 and opens similar to French doors from sturdy side hinges located at the exterior of the bed. This configuration allows quick access for loading or removing small items by opening a single side of the tailgate. This ensures you can reach items without having to reach over the folded down gate. With an opening radius of 88 degrees, each door provides clear access to the bed.
Opening both sides allows closer access to the bed than traditional fold-down tailgates. This is perfect for loading heavy and bulky goods by hand. It also allows forklifts to place items directly on the flat bed rather than partially on the lowered tailgate. In addition to opening from the side hinges, this multifunction tailgate can be opened in the classic fold-down configuration. This creates four total configurations for accessing the bed: fold-down the entire tailgate, open the left door, open the right door or open both doors. Thankfully, the increased versatility does not diminish the strength of the tailgate. When used as a drop-down tailgate, it has a load rating of 2,000 pounds. The multifunction tailgate comes with a spray-in bedliner it can stand up to loading items over the tailgate, as well as shifting cargo while the truck is in motion.
When loading the bed by hand, the side-hinged tailgate provides convenient access to the bed via an optional retractable center step. The sturdy step folds effortlessly out of the way beneath the bumper when not in use. The 60-40 split door also allows you to open the tailgate while tow gear is attached to the truck. This differs from some other manufacturer's swing-open tailgate designs, which feature a hinges on only one side of the tailgate. The ability to access the bed while tow gear is attached makes it even more convenient for you to take full advantage of the 1500's powerful towing capacity. As it is offset to the left, the optional step can also be lowered and raised when the tow hitch is attached.
The Ram's 60-40 tailgate split is also perfect for transporting long, narrow loads, such as lumber or piping. Either side of the tailgate can be opened individually and secured in the open position. This allows you to secure the load while leaving part of the tailgate in the up position to protect other items loaded in the truck bed. This is especially useful when paired with some of Dodge's other optional utility features for the Ram 1500, such as the bed divider. This divider makes it easier to carry different types of cargo on each side of the bed. Paired with the individually opening barn doors, you can then access different items without disturbing the load on the other side of the bed.
The multifunction tailgate is also designed to work with other utility features on the 2019 Ram 1500, such as the RamBox cargo management system. This system features lockable storage bins that are built in to the bed rails to help organize your load, store tools or transport smaller items. Drainable, weatherproof and illuminated, these bins also feature an outlet for powering tools in the truck's bed. Accessing these storage bins is made easier with the side-hinged doors. The doors also make running a power cord from the 115-volt, 400-watt outlet in the storage bins more convenient than routing over the side of the bed or over the fully lowered tailgate.
The tailgate is an integral part of the Ram 1500's move to versatile storage and passenger space throughout the vehicle. This includes an optional two-foot bed extender, which increases the already spacious cargo space. The extender pairs with a cargo rails system with four adjustable sliding cleats that make it easier to slide items to the edge of the bed. The interior of Ram 1500 models also have 151 liters of interior storage capacity. This includes a center console that has 12 different configurations so you can create the most efficient storage area for your tools, electronics and other gear.
Beyond storage space, Ram 1500 models have a second row of seats that recline up to eight degrees, creating a more comfortable environment for all passengers. Under the hood, the eTorque mild hybrid system helps improve fuel efficiency, especially when paired with the relatively light weight of the Ram 1500 compared to previous models. High-strength steels allow the truck to have greater durability and a safe design while weighing in at 225 pounds less. The highest quality materials are used throughout the vehicle, including the bed, hinges and tailgate, to ensure durability and long-term use in any environment.
The new tailgate design is an effective example of how mechanical engineering improvements are as important to the design of a modern vehicle as state-of-the-art technology. The Dodge Ram 1500 has plenty of technology as well, such as a 12-inch touchscreen interface, satellite radio and other smart features under the hood and in the cabin. The vehicle also feature real wood and leather for a touch of elegance to complement the focus on functional power found throughout the design. While the multifunction tailgate is one of the more utilitarian features of the 2019 Ram 1500, its ability to provide versatile access to cargo space, including when a trailer is attached, delivers greater owner customization. This brings truck owners one step closer to a fully versatile vehicle that allows them to optimize their truck for the tasks they need it for most, whether that's hauling a ton of bricks, towing a boat or simply stocking up at the grocery store.