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You can be moving or at a dead stop, the 241HD Transfer Case (std on all Cummins) shifts very nicely, beats the heck out of a push button/turn the dial 4WD, you know when you are in or out of 4WD. I would not buy a 4WD without a lever shifted transfer case, I have read and seen to many problems. Where do you guys live at in the Bay Area? my wife and I use to live in Hayward, Alameda and on Treasure Island before it was closed. I looked at Tracker slide-in campers yesterday 8.5' fully self contained, they were alot cheaper ($9,900) than Northstar campers, and come with alot more standard options, I also looked at the Tracker fold down ramp 26' campers ($15,500) again, 1200 lbs. payload in the garage area, roughly an 8x8 ft. area, GVWR 9600 lbs. (easy pull).............Bill
I've always lived in the Bay area, but my last 15-years have been down in the Silicon Valley area. Tired of living in the city that I work in, my wife and I moved out to Felton (near Santa Cruz) 4-years ago. My commute is 29-miles over a narrow mountain road (highway 9) each way. I will be using the new RAM as my commute vehicle so I am very concerned about the wear I might put on the service brakes--hopefully the 6-speed will be enough otherwise I will be adding a Jake.
I'm going to continue looking at the campers and will probably buy one up in Oregon as I hear there is less of a mark-up and a substantial savings in sales tax.
-ddd
I know that road, it used to suck on the crowded summer weekends around Santa Cruz, I used to play sand volleyball out there on the weekends, I left just after the 1989 Earthquake....Bill
You do seem to get around. I think that once we get our truck we will do the same. We are planning on hitting all the national parks (Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, etc.)
-ddd
-ddd
I did not order the HO Cummins. I went with the standard ETC with the Auto so it should no be much of a delay. We'll see.
Thanks,
I would like to start hitting some of those places but I need the camper first, I will be moving to the Ventura area in April for a two maybe three years, hopefully it will be my last job for my first retirement. We used to do that every summer when we were kids, mostly Canada trips...............Bill
Includes all but tax,title,license.
I too, will be getting the Jake if the manual isn't enough for the mountain roads. Take note that the new HO engine requires a new Jake as the Turbo has been enlarged (see http://www.turbodieselregister.com/ for more details and some good discussions).
-ddd
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5.9ltr - 3.55 gears - automatic - loaded (Built in Mexico). Everything is working great so far! -- The only thing I am not happy with is the mileage - the best I have gotten so far is about 13 mpg (65mph on hwy for about 250 miles on cruise) Can I expect better yet???? I would have thought the engine would be broken in by now and should be getting better mileage. Anyone please let me know if I can expect better mileage in the near future???? I am taking it on a long trip out west in about a week and am hoping to get better mpg!
Yes, Ventura is just one hour north on L.A. just 10 minutes south of Santa Barbara. If I want I can retire (first time) in two years from April 2000, I am still indecisive, not sure what I want to do when I grow up. My Sister-in-Law works for Boeing in the Seattle area, she has been with them for years, she is a computer geek programmer type, lots of layoffs recently in Boeing, where do you travel to in Anaheim? John Wayne Airport area?
It is a relief to read MPG questions about 1500 Gas Rams and be glad I traded for a Diesel, the best I ever got out of my 5.9 Gas Ram was
16 MPG @70MPH(all highway), the norm was
10.5 to 13 MPG. Just went to Springfield and back last weekend and got 17 MPG @75MPH out of my Cummins................Bill
Layoffs? Boeing? I work for Boeing Sunnyvale, and we were at 1500 employees when they acquired us. We are sitting at about 120 now. I missed the layoffs so I still have to work.
It's great to hear that you are getting 17 mpg! A couple of posts (Barbara Jo tell me you're joking) were starting to worry me. I'm hoping that the 6-speed and 3.54 will be a little kinder-although I am dragging two extra wheels!
-ddd
I'm contemplating getting the Jacobs Omni-pak (www.jacobselectronics.com) to help boost mileage and smooth out acceleration, but would prefer to have someone else install it for me. Being 5'4" makes it a little hard to get into the engine compartment of my 4x4, especially with the off-road package installed on it. Does anyone know where I can go to get the Omni-pak installed?
-ddd
The Off-road package has the 4.10 gears and LT275/70R17 tires on it, so you'd think they offset each other enough to bring the ratio back up to "normal." I also know having the auto tranny doesn't help the numbers.
Thanks for the info, bmckenzie... I'll have to look into it further. The last thing I want to do is void my warranty. An additional 2-4 MPG would be enough to make me happy.
I'm still going for the gas sipper, though. I want this truck to last long enough for me to be buried in it. The only way that's going to happen is if I get a "throwaway" car to put 100k on every 5 years, and save the truck for dropping the jaws of the guys at Lowe's and the boat docks on the weekends.
-ddd
I think I would be hot enough to Pluck, you got more will power then I do, that is why I have a
5 spd. That makes me wonder about the 6 spd. being durable or not, or maybe just manufacturing plant problems again............Bill
-ddd
Since you are purchasing your truck in California, are the Horsepower and Torque ratings lower because of all the extra emissions stuff? What is the difference between the ETH and the
24V ISB (statistics). I transfer to Cowabunga in April, my wife will follow in May after school is out, then I am off to Okinawa in October for 7 months...............Bill
Just tell Dodge I will pick your truck up for you in Fenton MO. (just down the road from here) when it is ready. LOL.........Bill
Aren't the 3500 Quads built in Mexico? Who's going to be watching your Ram while you're in Okinawa?
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I don't think Dodge pickup beds would change that much from 2000 to 2001, mine still has stake pockets, one in each corner, and the tie downs are, one in each front corner in the bed floor, covered with rubber plugs, and one each in the rear corners approx. 3" up from the bed floor. I have the under rail bed liner that has rubber plugs in the Bed Liner covering the tie down points, don't get over the rail they warp to much from the sun, my does not even move from the wind when driving, the one from Dodge fits very well, I have had then on both my Dodge Rams. My wife will take care of my Ram while I am in Okinawa. I remember seeing 3500 Rams on display outside the plant in Fenton, unless they moved that production to Mexico, my 2500 was made in Mexico even though Fenton is only 1 1/2 hours away. I just got the latest Dodge magazine and it talks about the new Cummins Ram and the new R/T Durango
(5.9 rocket)........Bill
(fine 5.9) -ddd
I think that dealer is not aware of his surroundings, why would mine be the only 2000 Ram with stake pockets? I think the long beds do have 3 vice 2 stake pockets. Incorporated in those recessed tie downs in my bed are also drain ports for water, I don't think Ram has changed the configuration of tie downs, and that dealer needs to look a little closer at what he sells, it is a pain to access the rear tie downs sometimes with a bed liner because of the plugs and size of the cut out, I just connect small shackles to the tie downs and leave them without the plugs in place.
The ratings in the latest Dodge owners Magazine
for the Cummins are: 245 HP @ 2,700 RPM and 505 ft. lbs. @ 1,400 RPM, up from 235 HP and 460 ft. lbs. w/6 spd. the Cummins w/auto tranny gets bumped to 235 HP and 460 ft. lbs. from 215 HP and 420 ft. lbs. your truck is going to rock with that much torque. have you ever been on the Grapevine section of road in Southern California, down by Six Flags Magic Moutain? I am sure I could easily pull that at 85 MPH unloaded, just think about an additional 45 ft. lbs of torque........Bill
I know the Grapevine very well. I use to go to school at UCSD when I was a kid and I would make that run in a 1965, 40 hp VW bug. With the bug loaded up, I could pull 35mph no problem. Thanks for confirming the rumored 245 hp.
-ddd
Hope someone can confirm this for me.
Thats correct. The auto will have 235/460. There was a 2001 2500 quad cab with auto at my dealers over the weekend. On the build sheet it was 235/460. This was an ordered vehicle, not one to sit on the lot. I would expect you should be getting yours soon.
My oldest sister and her husband went to Univesity of California San Diego also. I have never seen stake pockets as an option on either one my Rams list of standard features, I hope you get Stake Pockets..........Bill
By the way, what mirrors did you get? I really like the looks of the new towing mirrors, but since they are neither electric or heated, I opted for the standard mirrors. I will just add extensions when I'm towing.
-ddd
I saw some good looking extensions on a Ram the other day, they clipped on and around the mirror. Which Brochure are you looking at? the ones I have (2000 and Commercial trucks) show stake pockets. I love my electric heated mirrors, just push the button and no more fogged mirrors.....Bill
I also think that the electric heated mirrors are probably the best choice. I think that I will be doing more commuting in it than towing. I would be interested in knowing some brands of extensions, if you come across them. Is the camper on hold for now?
-ddd
Eric16
-ddd
o New Head with Valve seats
o New Injectors
o Modified old pump (plungers etc)
o Reprogrammed ECM of course.
Should increase Fuel mileage if you do not "use" the extra HP, according to Cummins.
-ddd
97 3500Ram club cab 53000miles.My 96ford 250club cab4+4 powerstroke 110000miles has givin me no
major problems..in fact i use it the most because
it seams to do the work better...But i'm not pro-ford,dodge or chevy..the ford just holds up better
as far as new trucks look at the facts,you get alot more with the ford compared to the dodge and the fit and finish on the new dodges ar very poor
like i said the cummings deisel is ok its just the rest of the truck thats the problem!nuff said
I am incredibly impressed with how my Ram handled the snow. It was not phased by the deep, wet stuff, and didn't blink to drive over the walls of snow, created by the plows. While still snowing heavily, I volunteered to drive snow-bound emergency workers from their homes to the local hospital. My Ram has been paid for by the gratitude of the hospital workers, as far as I'm concerned.
I have only one question... why in the heck did Dodge design the wiper blades in such a way that you can't flip them up and out of the way to clean under them? Clearing the snow out was very difficult.
-ddd
They said that about the engine I have, it shouls get better mileage, but alot of my friends with 12V's seem to get better then alot of 24V's.
but I have alot more pulling power then a 12V, and you will have a stupid amount of power compared to mine. I think the mirrors would be good for your area with the possible fog, just push the button on the dash, and the mirrors are clear. When I return from Okinawa and determine my plans for the first retirement, I will look at buying a camper, but I sure want one now!
davidb 10,
I think it is unfortunate that your Cummins truck is somewhat of a lemon, I am on my second Ram and both have been for the most part maintenance free. I would have never bought a Ram in the past, Ford, Chevys, or other for me, but after owning these two Dodge's I will not go back, unless someone drops a Cat engine in a truck.
Barbarajo,
If you look at the hood design on the Ram you can see it was not possible to design the wipers like that, maybe because of the engine's (V-10 and Cummins) they shoehorn in. I wish it had different wipers also because it sucks when you have to scrape ice, but the Block Heater sure is bad in the winter........Bill
Thanks
Jerryg
I recall reading a lot of info on the Farm Bureau rabates much earlier in this topic (or perhaps on the previous 2000 Dodge Ram topic. I think that you have to join the Bureau for at least 30-days prior to being eligieable. I didn't persue as I think that there was a question as to whether it would be available for the 2001's. Try the search feature for more info.
-ddd
But don't take my word for it go compare like i did....nuff said..