Thread: Switch to Dodge RAM 2500...please talk me out of it!

Originally Posted by CraigE

From what I understand easier to get parts for than most cars. Most towns have some sort of IVECO truck centre, just more about realizing you will have to visit truck spares shops rather than Supercheap.

Just have to fix all the iveco issues first though

Originally Posted by CraigE

I reckon you will destroy a Ram off road due to its width. Have you considered an IVECO Daily? Awesome vehicle and when I can afford one would be on my list.

If iyou are considering one then going bush’s website is well worth a look
Going Bush

Originally Posted by simmo1

Something else to consider is the day to day use and the simple art of finding a parking space that a RAM would fit in. Could well be quite a challenge.
Are you able to re arrange some of your 'expectations' and sift out the bits and pieces that you don't actually need or use. In other words try and shed some weight. Sort of trying to apply the KISS theory. That might be a whole lot cheaper and simpler to do.
Cheers, Simmo

Hi Simmo.
Parking the RAM wont be much fun. It is 6m long and has a 13+m turning circle. Manouvering the van will also be more difficult. Luckily we have a smaller sensible car for when we are back in Sydney so that helps.

We have been "dieting" the van. We have removed what we dont use. Its a strong and heavy van to start with. Add 300l (kg) of water for when we go free camping and it quickly gets too heavy. Essential toys like 2 bikes also add weight. We like the van and dont really want to sell it.

Originally Posted by lyonsy

Do you go to remote area's or is it just up and down the east coast.
If remote go a 70 series cruiser then mod it to suit. If east coast then get a low km f250/350 that ford aust imported as their will be back up.
Or get a gvm upgrade on your current rig.
With a truck unless you do some serious reworking of sispension and seats it will be very very rough

We do go to remote areas and plan to do more. The D4 has taken us for a 3/4 lap so far and has done really well with not even a flat tyre.

GVM upgrades dont really help. Its the GCM (Gross Combined Weigh) that needs to go up from the D4's 6740. I need about 7500+.

I am taking a RAM for a test drive next week...if the ride is that bad then ...i dont know what I will do. I dont like the ford option as the right hand drive conversions done lately havent been done very well.

Originally Posted by RoverLander

Hi Simmo.
Parking the RAM wont be much fun. It is 6m long and has a 13+m turning circle. Manouvering the van will also be more difficult. Luckily we have a smaller sensible car for when we are back in Sydney so that helps.

We have been "dieting" the van. We have removed what we dont use. Its a strong and heavy van to start with. Add 300l (kg) of water for when we go free camping and it quickly gets too heavy. Essential toys like 2 bikes also add weight. We like the van and dont really want to sell it.

A 130 has a turning circle of about 15.8m and is 5.2m long, not a lot of difference really

Originally Posted by weeds

I wasn’t aware there is a GVM upgrade available for a D4

I'm not aware of one and with the air suspension I thought it would be unlikely that anyone would do one.

Originally Posted by CraigE

I reckon you will destroy a Ram off road due to its width. Have you considered an IVECO Daily? Awesome vehicle and when I can afford one would be on my list.

Yes we looked into the Iveco. 470nm torque would be tough after having 600 in the D4. The 6.7l RAM produces 1084nm of torque.

Also the Daily can only tow 3500kg trailers.

Originally Posted by Vern

Dodge Ram 4x4 Off Road Australia - YouTube

I beg to differ

I dont think he reved that over about 1200 during all those obsticles!