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So it looks like I've switched gears here recently. When I started looking around I was pretty sure I'd end up with a Ford F-250 6.2. But after a few weeks of communicating with Ford dealerships and many hours searching dealership websites, it has become pretty apparent that no one is willing to...

http://www.dennisdillonchryslerjeepdodge.com/new/Ram/2016-Ram-2500-Caldwell-boise-60f0cdfd0a0e0adf6103ec11ed7e2818.htm :drool:

That is a smokin' deal! I've never seen a new diesel under $40k. A dealer a little over an hour from me has a handful for the mid $40's, but that's the lowest I've seen until now.

This was a 2500. The Aisin is only an option on the 3500 I thought? Seductive.....yes. That is a good work to describe the Cummins. Very satisfying and fun to drive.

Well, I finally made it to the Ram dealership. Drove two 2500's - a 2016 diesel and a 2017 6.4. The 6.4 was nice, but I don't think it felt quite as responsive as the 6.2 F-250 that I drove a few weeks ago. That's the opposite of what I've seen most guys write about the two. Maybe these were...

Awesome photos! Looks like an incredible trip. Thanks for posting.

Lol, I don't doubt that is true. If I'm being completely honest, part of the reason I haven't driven a diesel yet is because I know I'll like it and want it, but I really don't need the extra performance and certainly don't want the extra cost. Just trying to let logic have a bigger influence on...

Yeah I was hoping to get the dealer to drop the price by 3 or 4K. I'd really like to get out the door for about 43k. Thanks for the tip on the bedliner. Ford wants $500 for it so it's not like it's cheap. I might be better off getting the truck without it and then figuring out what I want. I...

Actually haven't had a chance to look at anything else yet. Had things come up the past two weekends so I just haven't had time. I would like to drive the diesels, but I'm still 90% sure that I'm going to go with a gas engine, so I'm really not too worried about it. I just need to find the time...

Gas vs. Diesel costs I've never owned a diesel, but I've always like them, even before they became "cool" like they are today. What really is the difference in operating cost with these new diesels? Obviously the diesel costs more to buy initially. Also the fuel itself costs more (around here...

For my purposes I don't see IFS as a hindrance. This truck will rarely if ever be in such technical stuff that IFS will limit me. Just never been a fan of GM stuff.

Great input from everyone. I really appreciate it.

If I'm not mistaken, the earlier 4th gen PW (up to 2014 or 2015?) had a much higher payload rating than the current ones. Like 2800# or something like that vs the current 1500#. So really big difference. I'm not worrying about it holding up - I'm worried about the issues that I explained in my...

Except that springs won't do anything to change the GVWR listed by the manufacturer, or the fact that RAM specifically recommends against hauling a slide-in camper with the PW. Believe me, I'm not some goodie-goodie who is afraid of ever breaking any rules, but when it comes to an investment as...

Do you tow? If not, why are you happier with the Cummins?

Yep, that is exactly why I have not bought a PW already. A pretty common option on the Fords is the "camper package", which includes slide-in camper certification.

Yep, they are one of the dealers I was talking about. They and Steve White in Newton seem to have a big selection and good prices listed.

I would absolutely love a Power Wagon, a dealer not too far away has many Tradesman models in stock and really good prices, but I've done the math a few times and don't see how i could fit my family, a FWC, and gear in one and still be inside the 1500# payload rating. I've thought about that a...

I'm probably no more than a few weeks away from pulling the trigger on a new crew cab, short bed 3/4 ton truck. It'll be used as my daily driver (26 mile roundtrip to work), for camping and beach trips a handful of times a year with my wife, 2 daughters and dog, and for annual-ish trips out west...

Ahh, yes.....the old "two wrongs make a right" fallacy. Sweet truck, OP. I would love a g-wagen....they are a little rich for my budget, though.