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The 3.3 NA fleet V6 is a pretty good apples/apples to what Stellantis decided on for the Ramcharger. Just a thought
Dec 17, 2025
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That sounds like about the right size.
Dec 17, 2025
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I am pretty sure that in an EREV, the gas engine / generator is there to charge the battery once it runs low. And the battery then...
Dec 17, 2025
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Cannot generate enough kW to sustain the truck towing. Pretty easy to run the math on kW output versus engine displacement. For an...
Dec 17, 2025
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That's worth thinking about. On I-64 in Virginia or West Virginia, there is a 7 mile climb with no breaks along the way. It's fairly steep.
Dec 16, 2025
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You need enough power for sustained charging under full load, at least close to it. For example when towing a travel trailer up a...
Dec 16, 2025
flixden
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I don't think prices have been mentioned, but my guess is $80k and up. Nobody knows though at the moment, probably not even Ford. LOL...
Dec 16, 2025
flixden
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So when is the EREV version supposed to be available?
Dec 16, 2025
flixden
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Curious as to why so much power? That would be more than a 200A service to a house. Big and heavy wires, maybe not really practical?
Dec 15, 2025
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I don't know if that is normal or not but it is ample voltage.
Dec 15, 2025
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When to replace the aux batt and how to know?
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I connected a OBD2 adapter today and drove to work and back, monitoring the HV battery, and the 12 V also. On the way there in the...
Dec 15, 2025
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New wheels and tires installed, lost 5 lbs per corner (18" Method 305 + Nitto Terra Grappler 275/70/18)
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My 22” to 18” swap for sure feels more “squishy”. Not to the point I lose confidence by any means, but I have to slow significantly more...
Dec 9, 2025
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Has the cornering become squishy vs. the prev. setup since you have more sidewall.
Dec 9, 2025
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I honestly don't feel much of a difference at all in terms of driving. Feels better on gravel, which I drive on every day for a few...
Dec 9, 2025
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No rubbing, the tire size is nearly identical to OEM (33.2" vs 33"), and the wheels just moved a little over an inch out. Nothing too...
Dec 8, 2025
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Nice setup! I’m thinking I’ll got with these tires and the Black Rhino Rapid for a nearly 10-lb savings per corner on my ‘22 PB. You’re...
Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 6, 2025
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Nice choice on tires! I went with the black Ford Performance Tremor wheels myself. I originally had 305/45r22's and dropped down to...
Dec 5, 2025
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Looks sharp!! Nicely done! Where did you get the matte black Ford emblem, if you don't mind sharing?
Dec 5, 2025
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There's also the wind resistance factor if tires aren't tucked inside the fender anymore. I went the opposite direction with weight and...
Dec 4, 2025
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That’s another valid variable in the equation.
Dec 4, 2025
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Nice truck! Just me, I don’t give a flying fack about mpg’s, it’s all about does it grip and go when I need it. Respect everyone’s...
Dec 4, 2025
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My wheels and tire weigh 125 lbs each corner. 22 x 12 wheel. Truck gets 16 mpg. Your truck looks good!
Dec 4, 2025
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I will report back. One issue with the comparison is that the weather here just recently started to turn colder. Which in itself means...
Dec 4, 2025
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Just my guess, but I suspect that you won't see any mpg gain from the 5lb per corner loss. I believe that rolling resistance is a...
Dec 4, 2025
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IMO: Although rolling resistance does play into the equation of MPG, I think the biggest factor by far is the rotational mass. Turning a...
Dec 4, 2025
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when I went from 20's to 18's, I lost some weight too. But went back to 20's again LOL
Dec 4, 2025
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Please report back! I've seen various opinions on this, but with rotational mass closer to axle and lighter total weight it must have...
Dec 3, 2025
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No worries- makes sense now!
Dec 3, 2025
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BTTT Method 703 in 17x8.5 +25 with LT285/70R17 KO2s Load C. I had 34s on previously but hated the weight.
Dec 3, 2025
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Dang, you are 100% correct. I have ordered and installed the 433MHz sensors, the ones from your link. My mistake was that I had copied...
Dec 3, 2025
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Nice! I just put on 703s on mine
Dec 3, 2025
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Great color and wheel set up. 👍👍
Dec 3, 2025
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I really need to get some better pictures. :)
Dec 3, 2025
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Hi All! I really disliked the 20" wheels that came with the blackout package on my '25 PB, so I went ahead and got 18's: - Method 305...
Dec 3, 2025
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Here is an update: I got my new wheels installed by Discount Tire today (will post later in the wheels and tire section). I had ordered...
Dec 3, 2025
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When you change your wheels to a different offset you are putting additional stress on the wheel bearings. Too much change either...
Dec 3, 2025
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Fuel efficiency gains (if any) by going with lighter aftermarket wheels and summer tires...
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What's the problem with a slightly different offset wheel vs OEM? MPG loss, or are you referring to any other potential problems? Seems...
Dec 2, 2025
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You can use either on the 2023, either lower pressure or the trigger tool. Apparently.
Dec 2, 2025
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Agreed.
Dec 2, 2025
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I think it is helpful to know, if tire pressure is low, which tire is low.
Dec 2, 2025
flixden
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Now reading the relevant section in the manual, I am wondering if you really needed to do this. If the sensors were already recognized...
Dec 2, 2025
flixden
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t's really interesting is that the description in this thread you linked for the re-learning (using the hazards) says to go around and...
Dec 2, 2025
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Cool. Some of the TPMS stuff changed in 2024, they changed frequencies on the sensors. Not sure what else changed. (2023 and earlier are...
Dec 1, 2025
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Turn truck off. Turn truck on but do not start. Press hazard lights on and off three times (I think the last time just on) Truck says...
Dec 1, 2025
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Thanks a lot! This is for my new 2025, I need to update my profile!
Dec 1, 2025
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OK, figured it out. It took a little bit. When I swapped the tires, I drove for 2 minutes over 20mph (per procedure in manual). That...
Dec 1, 2025
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Thanks for posting this, I'll have to do it on Thursday. What is the "triple hazard press"?
Dec 1, 2025
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