Pulled the Trigger and got a new truck

Originally Posted by mirada80

Ill guess tow hooks or something to help with your shenanigans as you called them. If not, im guessing its got a little weight to it since it has the nylon straps around it. They usually dont use them unless its something that has some weight to it.

It actually is not heavy at all and it is not tow hooks. I will give you all a hint now. What is in the brown box is what people would use towing heavy trailers of say 2.5k or more. It is a factory option that is standard on 2500/3500s SLT and up and available on all 1500s as an option. This factory product however was not available for 2009 Ram 1500s which had owners of that year annoyed somewhat.

Originally Posted by Sic Made Ryda

Congrats on the Buy!!! Awesome color

Originally Posted by KarateMan21

Looks nice.

Thanks guys and yes the color is awesome I always had a thing for a blue truck.

How do you like the qc compared to the cc?

trailer brake control?

Originally Posted by KarateMan21

How do you like the qc compared to the cc?

The thing is I wanted a four door truck when I got the 2500 but I never needed the Crew Cab space but the CC was the small four door option. That being said the back seat area is smaller in my new QC and yes I lose those side bins but the QC Flat load floor and under seat storage is awesome. I can lay my straps out in the storage bin and have the bigger ones rolled up and place in the deep pockets on both sides. Now I am not sure if the crew cab had that option but in the Quad Cab its pretty sweet. I can also sleep on the flat floor pull out too so its a win win there too and being 5 ft 7 it is roomy for me on trips. There is ups and downs to both of course but since the truck mostly carries my wife and I or just myself the Quad Cab is perfect.

Originally Posted by 2006hemiram

trailer brake control?

You guessed right it is the Factor Trailer brake control. The remote star and trailer brake control will be installed tomorrow if everything goes as planned.

Congrats, awesome truck!

Originally Posted by wyat72

Congrats, awesome truck!

Thanks man.

Truck is awesome, beautiful color as well.

I gotta ask though, you were one of the "converts" who eventually saw the downsides of the 545RFE in your 2500, why didn't you hold out for a 13 1500 8 speed or check out a 2012 2500 6 speed? Just wondering, though your new truck is really nice!

Originally Posted by JackedDak03

Truck is awesome, beautiful color as well.

I gotta ask though, you were one of the "converts" who eventually saw the downsides of the 545RFE in your 2500, why didn't you hold out for a 13 1500 8 speed or check out a 2012 2500 6 speed? Just wondering, though your new truck is really nice!

Thanks for the compliments. The answer to your questions are going to look weird to you but here is my impressions of the 65rfe. The 545rfe was good towing a load up until you hit 3rd to 4th gear range. The 65rfe in the 1500 has the same gear ratios in it but it feels different (I know I am in a lighter truck) but I had my trailer brake installed today and I put the Avenger on the trailer and towed it around to make sure the controller worked. I did not notice it really fall on its face in that 3rd to 4th range. I am trying to find out what they did to it but the 65rfe is improved it is not the 8 speed for sure but it is improved. Unloaded and towing comparing the 1500 545rfe and 65rfe, the 65rfe seems to have a bit better programming despite what I have heard. It is not a OMG this is fantastic improvement but it is enough where I do not feel I need to complain about it anymore.

Sorry for the wall of text Jak but those were my thoughts and experiences in answering your questions.

Originally Posted by Noved

Thanks for the compliments. The answer to your questions are going to look weird to you but here is my impressions of the 65rfe. The 545rfe was good towing a load up until you hit 3rd to 4th gear range. The 65rfe in the 1500 has the same gear ratios in it but it feels different (I know I am in a lighter truck) but I had my trailer brake installed today and I put the Avenger on the trailer and towed it around to make sure the controller worked. I did not notice it really fall on its face in that 3rd to 4th range. I am trying to find out what they did to it but the 65rfe is improved it is not the 8 speed for sure but it is improved. Unloaded and towing comparing the 1500 545rfe and 65rfe, the 65rfe seems to have a bit better programming despite what I have heard. It is not a OMG this is fantastic improvement but it is enough where I do not feel I need to complain about it anymore.

Sorry for the wall of text Jak but those were my thoughts and experiences in answering your questions.

Maybe the 65 rfe different torque converter is causing the difference?

Originally Posted by wyat72

Maybe the 65 rfe different torque converter is causing the difference?

That could be the reason. I know I will do more tows in the future with this truck so I will post more details as time goes on.

EDIT: I almost forgot to mention that the shifts feel much smoother and not as harsh as the 545rfe was when Towing or Flooring it.

Nice man!

Originally Posted by TRXHemi

Nice man!

Thanks Man

Congrats on the new Ram! It looks nice!

Sweet truck, congrats! Nice mods too. I see tow mirrors in your future hehehe

Originally Posted by RamCharger86

Congrats on the new Ram! It looks nice!

Originally Posted by Thor09

Sweet truck, congrats! Nice mods too. I see tow mirrors in your future hehehe

Thanks guys and yep lol Tow mirrors might come if these bubble mirror things suck but hey they were 1.50.

Originally Posted by Noved

Thanks for the compliments. The answer to your questions are going to look weird to you but here is my impressions of the 65rfe. The 545rfe was good towing a load up until you hit 3rd to 4th gear range. The 65rfe in the 1500 has the same gear ratios in it but it feels different (I know I am in a lighter truck) but I had my trailer brake installed today and I put the Avenger on the trailer and towed it around to make sure the controller worked. I did not notice it really fall on its face in that 3rd to 4th range. I am trying to find out what they did to it but the 65rfe is improved it is not the 8 speed for sure but it is improved. Unloaded and towing comparing the 1500 545rfe and 65rfe, the 65rfe seems to have a bit better programming despite what I have heard. It is not a OMG this is fantastic improvement but it is enough where I do not feel I need to complain about it anymore.

Sorry for the wall of text Jak but those were my thoughts and experiences in answering your questions.

Good info, I appreciate the detailed response. I'm sure the truck will tow the same load a little better seeing as its nearly 1,000lbs lighter, plus the new torque converter as mentioned may be helping as well. Definitely interested to see how this truck evolves!

Originally Posted by JackedDak03

Good info, I appreciate the detailed response. I'm sure the truck will tow the same load a little better seeing as its nearly 1,000lbs lighter, plus the new torque converter as mentioned may be helping as well. Definitely interested to see how this truck evolves!

Thank you I will keep you updated and I will be putting in a linex and tinting the front windows here soon.

Nice truck!!!!! Let the mods begin...

Originally Posted by HEMI-PWRD

Nice truck!!!!! Let the mods begin...

Thanks man and I need to take a good pic to update my avatar.