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Since then we've had a few minor issues, but nothing major. Truck has just over 60,000km on it now and gets daily driven by my wife. It's our choice for any sort of long trip due to the incredible comfort and ride quality it offers. It is an extremely relaxing vehicle to drive.
- Truck has had the front end replaced twice due to collisions. My wife ran into a Wrangler, not sure if that was in the previous thread or not. I hit a 12-point buck at about 60mph while towing the Four Wynns boat in a rural area. The truck remained drivable in both instances.
- Wheel liner (which was replaced) after the deer was rubbing on the tire at full lock. This was addressed with updated wheel liners. Common issue apparently with the wider tires on this truck.
- Tailgate would stick sometimes. This was adjusted and fixed.
- Rear window frame cracked and leaked. TSB from FCA on this, apparently a known issue (supplier problem) and replaced under warranty.
As I noted in a separate thread, the OE tires were absolute garbage. We've replaced those with Continentals and they are absolutely fantastic, no regrets with that decision over the also excellent Michelin Defender LTX. We've also upgraded the running boards to a better fitting unit sold under the RAM moniker that appear to be a powder coated aluminum.
Ultimately, even with this truck being a VERY early build DT, we are quite happy with it and have no plans on getting rid of it. In fact, given its durability, we've developed a significant fondness for it. Surviving the deer hit and remaining drivable was most definite a nod in its favour and has me respecting its ability to survive.
It recently got nailed by a branch in a storm too, lol:
2019 RAM 1500 Sport update
So, it's been over a year since we bought our 2019 RAM 1500 Sport to replace the 2018 EcoDiesel which we loved, but which became regen-central in the winter when my wife was short-tripping it for work. The truck was purchased on February 11th, 2019 and is now coming up on 30,000Km. The truck...
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Since then we've had a few minor issues, but nothing major. Truck has just over 60,000km on it now and gets daily driven by my wife. It's our choice for any sort of long trip due to the incredible comfort and ride quality it offers. It is an extremely relaxing vehicle to drive.
- Truck has had the front end replaced twice due to collisions. My wife ran into a Wrangler, not sure if that was in the previous thread or not. I hit a 12-point buck at about 60mph while towing the Four Wynns boat in a rural area. The truck remained drivable in both instances.
- Wheel liner (which was replaced) after the deer was rubbing on the tire at full lock. This was addressed with updated wheel liners. Common issue apparently with the wider tires on this truck.
- Tailgate would stick sometimes. This was adjusted and fixed.
- Rear window frame cracked and leaked. TSB from FCA on this, apparently a known issue (supplier problem) and replaced under warranty.
As I noted in a separate thread, the OE tires were absolute garbage. We've replaced those with Continentals and they are absolutely fantastic, no regrets with that decision over the also excellent Michelin Defender LTX. We've also upgraded the running boards to a better fitting unit sold under the RAM moniker that appear to be a powder coated aluminum.
Ultimately, even with this truck being a VERY early build DT, we are quite happy with it and have no plans on getting rid of it. In fact, given its durability, we've developed a significant fondness for it. Surviving the deer hit and remaining drivable was most definite a nod in its favour and has me respecting its ability to survive.
It recently got nailed by a branch in a storm too, lol:
