Help Deciding On 2016 RAM 2500 6.4 Hemi

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by KJRitchie

I've never received such an email for my 2015. My free internet UConnect has expired. Seemed lame and expensive. I could upgrade my UConnect 8.4 with Navigation but its $600 so I won't be doing that either.

Kelvin

In the "for what it's worth" department, my 2010 F-150 had a vehicle report it wanted me to activate. I never did...
I'm guessing it would have given much of the same information.
It probably activated with the UConnect Access registration. I actually like the UConnect Access as it shows me where the truck is (in case there is any question...), I can lock, unlock, remote start and stop from anywhere there is cell coverage and I can search for destinations on the app and send them to the truck so they are there the next time I start it.
It's kind of slick!
Bruce

[Tuco]

If all this information is private then I can agree with you, but something tells me that the information is far from private. I wonder what it would take to prevent the truck from phoning home? One of these days you might get an e-mail ticket from the the DMV for speeding because your vehicle ratted you out! Big Brother is watching you...

[Plan-B]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

My mileage computer has proven to be remarkably accurate over e first 3000 miles of ownership of my 2016 Ram 2500.
I'm pitting it against my hand calculations every time I fill up and it's been within .3 mpg so far!
Bruce

I'm getting the same results as you. My hand calculations are so close to the mileage computer I'm stopping the manual check. My Ford 6.7 was a lying SOB :-) I think it was just giving you a wish number.

[Plan-B]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

In the "for what it's worth" department, my 2010 F-150 had a vehicle report it wanted me to activate. I never did...
I'm guessing it would have given much of the same.
Bruce

My 2011 Ford 6.7 had a lot of what my Ram has now. Difference is the Ram stuff works and it's intuitive, not like as if Microsoft Windows 95 was the interface. Oh, for got, Ford's software released in on model year 2011 was developed for them by Microsoft.. What was Ford thinking? Ford customers complained so much about the bugs, glitches and user unfriendliness if you complained, Ford up graded your whole system for free to their newer non-Microsft system. I was one of those upgraders. It was much better but still not up to par with the UConnect. But like all tech, they will all leap frog each other.

As I degress, it's interesting that Microsoft has about zero foot print left in this high tech auto market, and it's not like they tried, they just blew it.

[Stormalong]

Last year we bought a 2015 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel after much research. Loved it, loved the ride, handling, and fuel economy. It pulled our 25 flying cloud nicely. But after engine problems twice by 4000 miles we traded for a 2500 Cummins. Yes it feels like a bigger truck, but certainly pulls well, feels safe. And the coil spring rear suspension has a panhard rod so handling is secure. We are happy with the 2500!

[interstateflyer]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

I love it all too!
The benefits are awesome. In case anyone is wondering these technologies are not exclusive to Ram... Every manufacturer has their version of this kind of reporting!
Bruce

I enquired about extending my UConnect subscription that came with my 2016 RAM 6.7 beyond the six month trial period. I was looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip to Alaska.

Their phone rep said that UConnect uses the Sprint network. It does not work at all in Canada and according to her is very spotty in Alaska. She said that UConnect is not willing to pay the roaming fees required when a Sprint signal is absent

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by interstateflyer

I enquired about extending my UConnect subscription that came with my 2016 RAM 6.7 beyond the six month trial period. I was looking forward to using it on an upcoming trip to Alaska.

Their phone rep said that UConnect uses the Sprint network. It does not work at all in Canada and according to her is very spotty in Alaska. She said that UConnect is not willing to pay the roaming fees required when a Sprint signal is absent

I wondered why they chose Sprint... Surprisingly, it has worked well on the East coast so far but...it's a matter of time.
Bruce

[Plan-B]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

I wondered why they chose Sprint... Surprisingly, it has worked well on the East coast so far but...it's a matter of time.
Bruce

You can take this with a grain of salt but I read an article last year, comparing different auto intgrated in dash systems which UConnect was rated in the top tier systems, that Sprint co-developed the system with Chrysler. Thus the relationship. I read it on the internet so it must be true.

[KJRitchie]

The monthly Connect subscription is much too high for what you get. $14.99/mo.
The optional Wifi Hotspot is $35/mo and is only 3g. I can't find any info about how much bandwidth is available. Is it unlimited?

Kelvin

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by jonnie3

Hello, Im looking for some help/advice. Thinking of purchasing a 2016 Ram 2500 with the 6.4 Hemi gas engine. I test drove one and thought the steering felt like it wanted to roam a bit side-to-side on the highway although the alignment was dead on. Seemed like I had to keep focused on steering more than I was used to. Maybe because just a different feel for me. (Note: I tried two vehicles and they both felt the same). Could this become more of a problem if towing in high winds? Im towing a 25FB with tongue weight, hitch and all, right at 1000 lbs (That drastically cuts into the payload of my current 1/2 ton). Any advice would be greatly appreciated as Im almost ready to make a commitment on this truck.

On WOODALLS, see contributor "lb516" many posts and threads in re this truck in the Tow Vehicle sub forum.

[tjdonahoe]

Dodge steering is quicker than the others, I noticed this after buying mine, after a few miles you get used to it, I sure like my 6.7....