When I was shopping for mine over the past few weeks, after having a shortbed in the past, I was deadset on a longbed, but I couldn't find one with the G56. So, I ended up sticking with the shortbed. Other than that, my truck is what I want it to be.

 

Ordered the 13' and the 16' exactly the way I wanted them...wouldn't change anything...Didn't get a sunroof because I believe it's a waste...never used them, so never ordered one.

Jim

 

The only thing I kind of wish I had ordered was the camera that I could see in my bed of my truck.When I was ordering my truck the salesman more or less knew from my daughter what I wanted.Daughter got the sunroof on her truck but I didn't see the need for something I wouldn't use.

 

I have a sunroof and like stated earlier not really used. I also have rain sensing wipers that I'm not really sold on. But a box camera would've been great.

 

G56 !!! I hate my current auto, hate is a strong word and I use it firmly ! I just wish they could/would let you order what you want individually , without having to have it in a "package" as such. I also wish I could have ordered 4.10 gears with G56.

I didnt get the uconnect or 8.whatever screen in my last truck and really missed that.

Now if the 16 would just GET HERE....lol. eelout


Edit...I got the bed camera in the brake light and back up camera....never had them but pretty sure im gonna love them for hitching trailers.

 

Now if the 16 would just GET HERE....lol. eelout


Edit...I got the bed camera in the brake light and back up camera....never had them but pretty sure im gonna love them for hitching trailers.

Those camera angles turn as you turn the steering wheel while your backing up,your gonna have fun til you get used to them

 

Auto wiper and high beams, completely lame and turned off. However, both features are unobtrusive and easily deactivated so it is a feature worth accepting to get what would otherwise be my exact order if building custom.

 

I should have popped for the extra bucks and got the 8.4AN radio.

I know some don't like the nav on it and some have had hardware issues on older trucks, but I messed with one and have watched all the videos and I think the pros outweigh the cons on it.

 

I checked all the boxes, no regrets


Yet

 

I special ordered my truck

2014 CCSB 2500 4x4 Laramie G56 bright white

Very happy with my options

Got the following

Tow mirrors
Cab lights
Spray in liner
Anti spin diff
CD player
Rear defrost
Block heater cord

Pretty basic Laramie. I despise sunroofs so I avoided that.

I haven't used the defrost or CD much do I probably could of skipped those

I'm wishing I had gotten some steps or boards to protect my rockers. They are pretty chipped up after 20k miles

I added a tonneau, leveling kit, black 20" wheels and Duratracs, tint, powdercoated front and rear bumpers white and plasti dipped all chrome

Only things I want are some ICI Magnum steps, 20" light bar between the tow hooks, a South Bend Clutch and some tuning

I wish RAM had offered the sport package and power folding tow mirrors in my year. However I hate the Pearl white so if I bought a 16 I would have to get silver or gray

 

Ram limited 3500 dually loaded, only thing missing is snow plow option

 

Air Suspension
Cab Lights
Rear Window Defroster
Megacab

I passed on a 3500 megacab with all of these options in my trim and I really regret it now.

 

Everything other than the rain sensing wipers and auto dim headlights.

 

Only thing I didnt get I would liked to of had were upfitter switches. My truck already has more stuff then I care to have and its a decently optioned tradesman.

Maybe the work grade vinyl seats would have been nice. Very difficult to find unless you order it atleast in my area.

 

Well, I lucked out and found what amounts to the truck I would have ordered on a lot in Midtown Houston (go figure)...

But, my advice:
If you get a 4x4, get the steps. I never realized how much I used them on my last truck (they were just there) and I've had lifted 4x4's over the years. This one sits high enough (and those lifted trucks were 20+ years ago) that the step is worth it.

If you add electrical gear or lights to your trucks, the upfitter switches are a big win

I wish my truck came with the cab marker lights, but I bought them aftermarket and will install them myself...not a huge deal.

I think I'd like to have had the air-adjust suspension system, but I've never had one, so I can't miss it.

All other things being equal, I'd rather have a box camera than not...but mine didn't come with it, and I've never had one, so not a show-stopper.

Bedliner: Just do it. If you can get the factory spray-on bedliner, do it, if not, spray on a linex. You won't regret it. It should be about the same money either way.

If you're going to tow a gooseneck or 5th wheel, get the factory setup. If you're going to tow a gooseneck constantly (like in hotshot service) I'd seriously consider NOT getting the factory setup, and going with a B&W turnover hitch -- I prefer a gooseneck ball just forward of the rear axle, and the factory kit puts it dead center (to my eye) over the axle. This is a personal preference unless you are going to run 35K GVW all the time.

All that said, I'm probably not the right guy to ask...I prefer my trucks pretty plain as options go...I didn't want the 8.4 radio (too many touchy feely fiddly bits for me, too many subscriptions to keep up), I didn't want the dual-zone A/C, I didn't want carpet, I didn't want leather, etc. etc....what I wanted was what most dealers call a "fleet truck." I also tend to keep trucks 10+ years...if I traded every couple of years, I'd go for more goodies.

 

New truck

I also like my trucks realtively simple but will give my thoughts anyway:

I had a well optioned 14' tradesman, just traded for a 16' big horn, mega, g56, 3500.

Things I really like:
- heated steering wheel
- 8.4 radio is really nice. This is far and away the best user interface in the auto world.
- Clearance lamps: I just love the glow on the hood at night.
- Aux switches. these are great for setting up lights/winch. the programmability through the 8.4 is genius.

Meh items:
- 5th wheel prep. the plastic covers in mine are a little warped from the factory which sucks.
- factory bed liner. This is really bad with the 5th wheel prep in my opinion, but this is just me being anal. There is about a 1/4" ring of paint around the 5th wheel prep plastic covers with no bed liner on it. Just looks like a half A** job to me.

I thought I was getting the 7" multi view cluster, and didn't get it, but really wish I had it.

big horn vs SLT: the SLT came up cheaper every time for me with all the options I wanted. I ended up paying about $700 for two big horn badges. Opps.

 

air suspension

I really applaud ram for putting factory air in these trucks. Great Idea.

But, I think a lot of guys are going to regret that system in 5yrs. Even Toyota cant make an air suspension last more than 7 or 8yrs with out issues. I have pulled air suspensions out of several 100 series land cruisers that were otherwise very likely the worlds most reliable vehicles.

Factory fixes for these systems are going to get VERY expensive. If you need the load stabilization of the air bags, I think you are better off with a set of $400 firestones.

Hell, I may be dead wrong though.

 

I ordered my 2012. Still very happy with how it is equipped. I added options at time of order. The ONE single option I like the best is the 4.10 rear gear when towing our 5er. Yes, the other creature comforts I ordered are nice also. I'm as pleased today with my truck as when I took delivery in August 2012.

 

16 longhorn every option except air suspension and keyless and go. My dealer got it from another lot. I should have ordered it and waited. I love the keyless and go in my grand Cherokee. We are attempting to order the parts to install, we will see how that goes.

Another pain in the arse, the 8.4 u connect in the grand Cherokee has the the rear media option. I do not understand how our trucks do not have this option!

 

As said earlier, sunroof is a waste to me so this truck does not have it. My 2 previous trucks I ordered with a sunroof but hardly ever used it because unless is was cool and cloudy my head would start to bake and got hot inside. PIA to keep clean and also has the threat of leaks as the truck gets older.

 

If you can swing it, just step up to a Longhorn or Limited. The interior IS that much better IMHO...

Put me in the category of also ordering everything except the sunroof.

Have fun!

 

Aisin, I should have got an aisin just to get it. 68 does everything but the aisin is worth the few dollars extra.

 

I've already owned two 4th gens that I bought off the lot. I have one on order that is exactly what I wanted... I just wish you could choose what tires they show up with...
I got a Laramie without all of the usual crap the dealers order them with.

 

I've been on both sides, high optioned Laramies all the way down to Tradesmans and I am back in a Tradesman. I grew tired of all of the gadgetry and pops and whirs coming from the dash. The only thing I miss is steering wheel audio controls and I can fix that myself from ebay.

Best thing I got: the factory wheel to wheel steps that allow access to the bed. Well worth the cash and very sturdy.

 

I wanted a rubber floorboards so I had to get a Tradesman 2015 CCLB 4x4 dually Aisin 3.73 axle. I'm modding it to my needs, mod list so far completed;
Billet fuel cap,
Front lower grill rock guard,
OEM block heater cord,
Laramie leather steering wheel with all controls,
8.4 Nav GPS,
All kicker speakers,
Rear seat back fold down mod,
Carbon Fiber dash bezel,
Carbon Fiber dash accent pieces,
Carbon Fiber fuel fill lid,
16' of bed rail LED lights tied to cargo light circuit,
Under rear seat LED lights,
Floorboard LED lights,
Under hood OEM lighting,
Bed rubber mat,
Tailgate liner,
DeeZee tail gate assist,
LED 3rd brake lights,
LED side marker lights,
Hood bug guard,
LED tag lights,
Next mod Kazkin custom leather seat covers. Who knows after that.
I tow 20,000# 5th wheel and really like the weather radar on my 8.4 Nav system.
So if you can't find what you want build your own to suite yourself. Like someone already said I wished they would just let you pick what you want instead of packages. Maybe one day they will.

 

After buying the navigation unlock and finding out there's no way traffic, I wish I would have found a truck with the RA4.