Pros/cons of a 2022 Ram 2500 diesel

[CaptBob3]

What payload do you need? The max payload is pretty low on a Ram 2500 Diesel, especially an upper trim level loaded. The 3500 has a lot more payload and not much higher cost.......and with the 3500 you can opt for the high output Cummins with Aisin trans.......I have one and the power/torque with that set up is unbelievable!

[Frozen North]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

I have the Ram 3500 Laramie. Not quite the same truck, but close. Absolutely a beast, DW loves it and all the features. If you want a new truck I would recommend it. I can't think of any pros or cons for it compared to any other HD truck.

Only thing I don't like is texting via the hands free, it only lets me use precanned responses. Maybe it's just a setting issue.

Yes, it's "a setting issue". I have a 2021 3500 Laramie and can easily dictate vocal text replies.

[PaulB12]

Not a lot, just the wife and me and a 7200 lb 23 foot tt and normal related stuff.
Have had my Ex for 23 years so I'm spoiled.
PaulB12

[spoon059]

New diesel engines are incredible. Tons of power, good fuel economy. New diesel emissions are a pain in the neck.

Personally, I'd spend some money fixing up the Ex and keep on humming with it.

[Old and soft]

You know how to say Fiat/Chrysler in Italian? The Chrysler is silent.

[goducks]

Originally Posted by Fingerlakes

Just a name badge change, still built by the same people/company.

Not really. It went from Chrysler to Daimler/Chrysler to Stellantis.

[SJHMRH]

I had a 2013 2500 5.7 gasser til last May. Knew we were getting a larger Fifth wheel so I found a leftover 2022 3500 dually laramie 6.7 SO. Have puled the trailer had no problems. When I had the 2500 I pulled a trailer everyday for 10 plus years for my Landscape business. 10,000 gvw. Never had real problems except I could not go past a gas station. 7-8 miles to the gallon.Lol. I had a persistent check engine light for small evaporative leak for 6 years. Replaced all the check valves in the system could, as well as, not get rid of the light. The 2022 has been great. driving empty 860 miles to Nashville in December got 19 miles to the gallon. Happy with that. Sorry for the long rambling reply.

[SloPoke]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

You're engine's only good for around 400,000 to 500,000 so it's just getting broke in..

That is true for the Cummins or Detroit Diesel powertrain... Most over the road tractors that get to see that many miles.

[Russc25]

I'll also be a dissenter and say keep it. Throw some maintenance money at it and keep it going. It's paid off and you know what all the noises are. You know what's been done and what'll need to be done. A new-used truck is a can of worms, especially with all the emissions stuff. That being said, diesels are meant to tow. Hauling a camper is the best thing you can do to keep the emissions stuff running right.

I like my old stuff. Then again, I also maintain my own stuff , no mechanic bills (That auto tech degree's worth what it's saved me even if I haven't touched a customer car since I got it LOL) myself and have all manuals so no autotragedy in the cards and would rather have heat, AC, and FM radio than all the rest of the gismowhatsits and touch screens (no, I'm not even 40 yet LOL).

[PaulB12]

I tend to agree, BUT, the wife is really pressing, something newer not necessarily New.
You know, happy wife happy life.
PaulB12

[Jerry713]

Originally Posted by Fingerlakes

Just a name badge change, still built by the same people/company.

Back in 2012ish Ram did a major overhaul in attempt to rebrand their truck and separate themselves from the Dodge name that they pretty much ran into the ground. I’ve owned a 1997 and a 2005 and Ram did start building a much better truck aside from the engine. My Dad had a 2013 Ram and it was a pretty solid truck. My 2016 has had zero issues (knocking on wood). I don’t think Ram trucks are nowhere near as bad as the old Dodge branded trucks in terms f body quality.

[440 scout]

Originally Posted by PaulB12

I tend to agree, BUT, the wife is really pressing, something newer not necessarily New.
You know, happy wife happy life.
PaulB12

I bought a 99 F-250 Powerstroke diesel when it was a year old to haul a 29' 5th wheel. That F-250 was a real truck, thats for sure. I sold it in 2005 and bought a cabin. Then in 2019 I got tired of the same view, sold the cabin and decided to get another 5th wheel. I was going to get another Ford Super Duty but after reading that the cab has to be removed for some repairs, I looked at Rams with the Cummins diesel. I got a 2012 3500 crew cab. 2012 is the last year before DEF. As for maintenance, the Cummins is much easier that a V-8 because its an in-line engine.
Also, I highly recommend getting a 3500 SRW (not the dually) instead of a 2500. It's the same size truck but with a lot more payload capacity so if you wanted to get a bigger camper later you'll probably have the payload capacity to support it. Good luck!

[PaulB12]

No need for a 3500. We downsized from 31 feet to 23 feet!! And we love it, so a 2500 would do my job just fine. And with the newer 1500 would work just fine too. BUT, after 23 years of diesel towing I've been spoiled. Decisions, decisions.....
Forecasts say wait till mid year to see how things shake out.
PaulB12

[Jerry713]

Originally Posted by PaulB12

Forecasts say wait till mid year to see how things shake out.
PaulB12

I certainly agree with that. In my area dealer lots are packed full of new vehicles. There is a Chevy dealer by my house that I drive by most days. They literally have new vehicles stored in a pasture behind their store because they are out of room. New vehicles just aren’t selling. Something is going to happen as soon as the slow down backlash reaches the factories. There’s no way I would buy new anything (truck, home, boat, etc) right now.