Dodge Ram 1500 at Caravan Show,

csv8 · 27-08-2018, 08:22 AM

I went to the Caravan Show on the weekend and the Dodge Ram 1500 was on display. Base model is $79.990:00 drive away. The Laramie is $114.990:00.
Tows 4.5tonne. Laramie is an impressive vehicle. The specifications are better than I expected. Cheaper than a Landcruiser Sahara etc. 5.7V8 3l diesel coming December. It will be interesting too see how sales go. Trim
5-Seater Crew Cab
Luxury Leather Trim Interior
Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel

Convenience
8.4" UCONNECT Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay™
Google Android Auto™
7" Multi-view Cluster
Alpine Sound System with 10 Speakers (inc. Subwoofer)

Exterior
Premium Chrome Grille, Bumpers, Badge Accents
Wheel to Wheel Side Steps
20" Chrome Clad Aluminium Wheels

Capability
5'7" Cargo Tub
Up to 4.5 Tonne Max Braked Towing # with Trailer Brake Control (with 3.92 Axle ratio)
800Kg Payload †
98L Fuel Tank Capacity

jpd80 · 27-08-2018, 08:57 AM

Which engine do you get on the base model, the 5.7 V8?

RANGEREST · 27-08-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Which engine do you get on the base model, the 5.7 V8?

No other option available at the present.
Possibly not a bad thing ? considering the bagging of the Ranger Raptor.

MrEL · 27-08-2018, 11:21 AM

Id own one in about 3 seconds.
Awesome rig.

jpd80 · 27-08-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEL

Id own one in about 3 seconds.
Awesome rig.

Fortunately, finance or a kidney transplant takes longer than that..

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Originally Posted by RANGEREST

No other option available at the present.
Possibly not a bad thing ? considering the bagging of the Ranger Raptor.

We can only hope that Ram 1500 sales power on and people at Ford take notice..

csv8 · 27-08-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Which engine do you get on the base model, the 5.7 V8?

3l V6 diesel in December,

roKWiz · 27-08-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

5-Seater Crew Cab
Luxury Leather Trim Interior
Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel

Convenience
8.4" UCONNECT Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay™
Google Android Auto™
7" Multi-view Cluster
Alpine Sound System with 10 Speakers (inc. Subwoofer)

Exterior
Premium Chrome Grille, Bumpers, Badge Accents
Wheel to Wheel Side Steps
20" Chrome Clad Aluminium Wheels

Capability
5'7" Cargo Tub
Up to 4.5 Tonne Max Braked Towing # with Trailer Brake Control (with 3.92 Axle ratio)
800Kg Payload †
98L Fuel Tank Capacity

And a decent wheelbase without the tub sticking out behind the back wheels unlike that TTT.
Dodge and Chevy's are looking the business.
It would be nice if Ford brought back some heavier vehicles into their range like the good old days.

Do you know if a RAM duallie will be available.

jpd80 · 27-08-2018, 04:51 PM

That would be a HD Truck - 2500 or maybe even 3500

roKWiz · 27-08-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

That would be a HD Truck - 2500 or maybe even 3500

Yes, 4.5T would be good for gooseneck or 5ver.

**GXA** · 27-08-2018, 07:09 PM

The GVM of 3450kg and maximum allowable axle weights of 1770kg are nowhere near high enough IMO.

I've had the GVM of my GU Patrol wagon upgraded to 3495kg, with a max rear axle load of 2000kg, and it's barely enough. I still have to watch I load.....

Ben73 · 27-08-2018, 10:18 PM

But what about the fuel economy?

I wonder what is better value for money, the Ram 1500 or a Landcruiser 79 since they are pretty similar prices.

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Originally Posted by GXA

The GVM of 3450kg and maximum allowable axle weights of 1770kg are nowhere near high enough IMO.

I've had the GVM of my GU Patrol wagon upgraded to 3495kg, with a max rear axle load of 2000kg, and it's barely enough. I still have to watch I load.....

If those weights are stock for the 1500 I wonder what it can be upgraded to.

OzJavelin · 28-08-2018, 07:34 AM

As I'm not really a follower of modern pickups, I'm assuming the 5.9L Cummins 6cyl is long gone in the Ram. That always seemed to be it's biggest selling point?

chevypower · 28-08-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OzJavelin

As I'm not really a follower of modern pickups, I'm assuming the 5.9L Cummins 6cyl is long gone in the Ram. That always seemed to be it's biggest selling point?

5.9 was upgraded to a 6.7 with a 6 speed auto in 2006. It’s in the 2500 and higher. Bigger frame, bigger axles, heavy duty suspension, bigger brakes etc.

cheap · 28-08-2018, 05:19 PM

Factor in depreciation, resale value, reliability, dealer network, spare parts cost/availability and accessories. Toyota Landcruiser wins every day.

Sabantien · 28-08-2018, 05:31 PM

Seeing heaps of Rams pulling massive caravans passing through here. Very popular with the grey nomads.

There's an F350 in town, it gets used to pull a big horse trailer. Apparently much better on fuel than the Landcruiser it replaced, and it looks a few years old, these newer beasts all seem much better again.

mike_nofx · 28-08-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cheap

Factor in depreciation, resale value, reliability, dealer network, spare parts cost/availability and accessories. Toyota Landcruiser wins every day.

Using that same logic, Toyota Camry always beat Ford Falcon.

cheap · 28-08-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Using that same logic, Toyota Camry always beat Ford Falcon.

I read somewhere about Camry doing sub 5 seconds for 0-100.

So yeah, Camry for the win!

Ben73 · 29-08-2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cheap

Factor in depreciation, resale value, reliability, dealer network, spare parts cost/availability and accessories. Toyota Landcruiser wins every day.

True. Also on the official Toyota Australia website, on the main page for the 70 Series it states it comes standard with halogen headlamps, air conditioning and 2 airbags. Can't argue with modern features.
Don't get me wrong the 70 is fantastic at what it does, but the price is having a laugh. And people on here say manufactures selling Thai utes are price gouging.

nstg8a · 29-08-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cheap

I read somewhere about Camry doing sub 5 seconds for 0-100.

So yeah, Camry for the win!

Ahh, the memories..

hayseed · 02-09-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Don't get me wrong the 70 is fantastic at what it does, but the price is having a laugh.

Toyota are Masters at Charging as much as the Market will bear.& with the Demise of the Patrol Cab chassis they (Until) Now have had that Segment to themselves.
i personally think the RAM1500 will sell Well. & steal bit of Tojo's Thunder.

danzvtil · 03-09-2018, 08:10 AM

Hey, dumb question, why are these trucks referred to as half tonne/ 3 qtr tonne in the US, when the Thai Utes in Australia are 1 tonne??

roKWiz · 03-09-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by danzvtil

Hey, dumb question, why are these trucks referred to as half tonne/ 3 qtr tonne in the US, when the Thai Utes in Australia are 1 tonne??

Probably due to Ford and the other Thai TT's being over optimistic about what they can actually carry, unlike these real pick ups.

Saw a dual cab Ranger today leaving the quarry with 3/4 ton of gravel in the tray hanging off the back crabbing down the road with its front wheels bouncing in the air. Quite comical.

**solarite_guy** · 03-09-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Saw a dual cab Ranger today leaving the quarry with 3/4 ton of gravel in the tray hanging off the back crabbing down the road with its front wheels bouncing in the air. Quite comical.

Brings back a couple memories from the 70's when I hauled a couple loads of house shingles to dump from an old victorian home with who knows how many layers of shingles. Each load was over 9K US lbs.

My '76 F250 came with a factory upgraded suspension that put it over many stock F350s of the day. Couple of the few times I needed 1st gear. The only real concern I had with driving was braking. Kept the speed down, left room in front and grabbed gear when needed.