Just figured out how to post some pictures and figured it was time for an update.
Ram 3500 Megacab CTD, AS69RC transmission, SLT trim. Bought new January 2017. It now has over 50,000km, around 23,000km towing. I still love this truck! The high cost of purchase, for once does not bug me. It has a few dents and bruises now but overall it seems well built. The paint is thinner than the 2011 1500 we owned prior so this things chips much easier. To offset this I put on Bushwacker OE fender flares and left them the factory black plastic finish. It actually looks great against the True Blue color and they can take a beating on the gravel roads. We just added a sweep to it and that seems to tame a bit of the flying debris.
We upgraded to Duratracs back in April and they look great on the truck and we are quite happy we bought them. They have now been all across western Canada with no issues at all.
We still love getting the Megacab. Lots of room for the kids and other junk that ends up in the cab on trips. Lots of room when the wife has clients in the truck as well. Very comfortable. Yes the blind spots are not great but its a big truck and you get used to it.
Maintenance is about what you expect for a diesel but nothing crazy. I have the oil changes down to 70$ every 24,000km, the fuel filters I can find on sale at Cummins for 135$ all in. Def usage is not to bad but one day I will make it a non issue. I just hate greasing the cardan joint as it is a pain but doable. Just waiting to do a drain and fill of the Aisin.
Now where this truck shines is out on the highway and with a trailer. The Aisin shifts great, holds gears and is not in a rush to hit top gear. My wife had no issues or any drama towing 10k lb trailer with horses through the rockies. For those who only occasionally tow and contemplate getting a gasser, there is no comparison. The exhaust brake still amazes me, we use it every time we drive the truck. You cannot get that level of control with a gasser, hands down it is the best. You pay more up front and the CTD does demand a bit more in maint. costs but I found the offset with greater fuel mileage, greater trailer control and I can carry more weight per trip so it balances out. We opted for a SLT trim so that offset the cost of the diesel/trans instead of paying for fake leather and other extras we have no need or want. We are still more than happy with this truck and greatly recommend a 4th gen for anyone looking.
Now on for problems: The Sirius radio had some issues. We have the 3.0 touch screen so its nothing fancy but the Sirius would freeze up time to time. It eventually corrected itself but we never use it. We find its a lot of money for the privilege of changing channels all day. The shift interlock recall was done. Our truck did not require the water pump recall. The only other issue was the rear sliding/heated window. The slider still works but the heating element just quit so warranty will cover a new window. That's it for issues.
Ram 3500 Megacab CTD, AS69RC transmission, SLT trim. Bought new January 2017. It now has over 50,000km, around 23,000km towing. I still love this truck! The high cost of purchase, for once does not bug me. It has a few dents and bruises now but overall it seems well built. The paint is thinner than the 2011 1500 we owned prior so this things chips much easier. To offset this I put on Bushwacker OE fender flares and left them the factory black plastic finish. It actually looks great against the True Blue color and they can take a beating on the gravel roads. We just added a sweep to it and that seems to tame a bit of the flying debris.
We upgraded to Duratracs back in April and they look great on the truck and we are quite happy we bought them. They have now been all across western Canada with no issues at all.
We still love getting the Megacab. Lots of room for the kids and other junk that ends up in the cab on trips. Lots of room when the wife has clients in the truck as well. Very comfortable. Yes the blind spots are not great but its a big truck and you get used to it.
Maintenance is about what you expect for a diesel but nothing crazy. I have the oil changes down to 70$ every 24,000km, the fuel filters I can find on sale at Cummins for 135$ all in. Def usage is not to bad but one day I will make it a non issue. I just hate greasing the cardan joint as it is a pain but doable. Just waiting to do a drain and fill of the Aisin.
Now where this truck shines is out on the highway and with a trailer. The Aisin shifts great, holds gears and is not in a rush to hit top gear. My wife had no issues or any drama towing 10k lb trailer with horses through the rockies. For those who only occasionally tow and contemplate getting a gasser, there is no comparison. The exhaust brake still amazes me, we use it every time we drive the truck. You cannot get that level of control with a gasser, hands down it is the best. You pay more up front and the CTD does demand a bit more in maint. costs but I found the offset with greater fuel mileage, greater trailer control and I can carry more weight per trip so it balances out. We opted for a SLT trim so that offset the cost of the diesel/trans instead of paying for fake leather and other extras we have no need or want. We are still more than happy with this truck and greatly recommend a 4th gen for anyone looking.
Now on for problems: The Sirius radio had some issues. We have the 3.0 touch screen so its nothing fancy but the Sirius would freeze up time to time. It eventually corrected itself but we never use it. We find its a lot of money for the privilege of changing channels all day. The shift interlock recall was done. Our truck did not require the water pump recall. The only other issue was the rear sliding/heated window. The slider still works but the heating element just quit so warranty will cover a new window. That's it for issues.