r/ram_trucks

I was all set to buy Michelin Defenders because my treads are getting low, but now I'm doubting myself.

We are talking about buying a camper to tow (smaller, like 3500 dry), and now I'm wondering if that's still the right call. I would still use the truck for highway driving and not towing many days, and about 2 weekends a month tow the camper.

From an old pic of the ram towing tool I had on my phone, this is what I have:

2019 RAM 1500 BIG HORN / LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4
6'4" BO
8-Speed Automatic 8HP75 Transmission
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine-3.21 Rear Axle Ratio

Also, is there anything else I should factor in having to do while I'm looking at setting up the truck for this?

Yesterday I took my truck in for the towing module recall. It was booked for 7am. I had the module replaced, oil change, tire rotation and had them look at the exterior trim on the drivers door that was faulty from the factory. They agreed and have ordered new trim which of course is on back order. Everything was completed in under 3 hours and I was out of the dealership before 10am. My brother needed his truck done as well so he called after they did my truck and he is booked in to have the towing module replaced on his truck today.

Evening,

I honestly scrolled through posts looking for, what I am POSITIVE, is the exact thing I am posting. I didn't see one. However, after leaving at 0300 for a 6 hour drive from a little town West of Seattle to Kellogg Idaho...and back, I can be accused of not being thorough. Just picked up a New 2025 Ram 2500 Diesel- short box with the Bighorn 2 package and some other little upgrades. This is our 4th Ram and 3rd Diesel. I had an '09 with "Turbo issues", if you don't know...then Dodge did it's job hiding that little bug. My last was a '12 3500 long bed, last build month without DEF...life changes and all. All these words, that no one cares about, to ask if there are any "Must do's" to increase reliability or performance (without voiding the warranty) or any "I did this" type stuff that you all enjoyed. I found the issue in our '09, from Reddit forums so I know this is the place to go.

* I will tow between occasionally and regularly anywhere between 3 and 18k. I just told the Mrs., that if she wanted to trade in the Diesel Wrangler for a truck, we were getting a capable one.

appreciate you all,

-Mike

I’ve read plenty about the Uconnect issues and Apple CarPlay randomly disconnecting, but I’ve got a kinda interesting one. Knock wood, my uconnect has been working great. The only time I get CarPlay cutting out is right when I’m leaving my neighborhood, and it’s just about every time. Happens in the same spot, which is right at the exit gates. They do have magnetic exit triggers, and barcode readers for entry, but it doesn’t happen when I pull back into the neighborhood. Maybe it’s just a timing/booting issue where it just happens to glitch around the same time after startup. I don’t know, just kinda strange. Anyone have a similar issue? Next time I leave, I’ll let it sit for a couple before leaving just to change the timing up.

Hey all. I’ve got a 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie with the factory Uconnect system and I’m looking to add a rear camera on my travel trailer (or use the one that may or may not have come installed factory - Bought it used and previous owner stated he never used it).

Goal is to use the factory head unit only (no separate monitor). Not trying to run anything through CarPlay, just clean integration like a factory camera.

For those who’ve done this successfully:

•	What camera kit did you use (OEM Mopar vs aftermarket)?

•	Did your truck have trailer camera prep, or did you add an interface module?

•	Any limitations (lag, quality, switching, etc.)?

•	Would you do the same setup again?

I do have the ability to enable/program features myself if needed (AlfaOBD, etc.), so open to those solutions as well.

Appreciate any real-world setups or recommendations.

Hey all. Im a 2nd year apprentice in Ontario. Recently my girlfriend’s uncle has been having issues with his ram. Just this past weekend, he turned it on for the first time in a day, and instant bearing noise and squealing came from the water pump pulley(pretty obvious the bearings shot because it sounded like metal debris being thrown around in the pulley) but there’s also a very light spray misting of some fluid coming from what looks like the tensioner on the top of it. It was wet and when I rubbed it, it was like a brown ish red colour. I did do the deodorant stick trick on the belt before I did a full quick look at it to see if I could quiet the belt down. Then that spray showed up and I told him to shut it off

Would he still be able to drive the truck in the state it’s in, until I replace the water pump for him when they get it? Is the water pump pulley able to be replaced without replacing the whole water pump assembly?