RHO for Tim
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I made it 100 miles. It’s really coming down out there and I’m not interested in pushing it. I did like 20 mph for 30-45 minutes. Plus another storm is rolling through southern Nebraska. That means if I could make it through Oklahoma, I can't make it home today. Got a new hotel room and working on a video of the drive this morning.
Saddle Tramp
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This is the stuff of legends and great adventures
Fightnfire
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The last time I did a trip like that it was only suppose to be about a 4 hour drive that turned into 8. We had stayed at a lodge in the Columbia River Gorge in February and a blizzard blew in. The trip was great and it was so peaceful with hardly anybody on the road. A little sketch at times but fun. Enjoy it with the new truck... oh... and post some videos about the trip! No time off! 
You got it man! Seriously, you got it. LOLThe last time I did a trip like that it was only suppose to be about a 4 hour drive that turned into 8. We had stayed at a lodge in the Columbia River Gorge in February and a blizzard blew in. The trip was great and it was so peaceful with hardly anybody on the road. A little sketch at times but fun. Enjoy it with the new truck... oh... and post some videos about the trip! No time off!
One hell of a day.
And let me guess...you don't have a snow brush in the backseat yet, do you?
Nice videos Tim. Some of those clowns who comment on the RHO (and other) videos must not actually watch them, or are just trying
to get a rise out of you. Looks like a real nice truck underneath and really shines with the coatings on it. Be safe heading home. Looking
forward to more of your opinions on this truck.
to get a rise out of you. Looks like a real nice truck underneath and really shines with the coatings on it. Be safe heading home. Looking
forward to more of your opinions on this truck.
sandblast_trx
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Thanks for the undercarriage video, very interesting. Haven’t seen the underneath of my TRX but I presume it’s about the same. Keep them coming 
Woke up at 4:30 am in Ardmore, Oklahoma and said screw it. Left hotel by 5 then drove through hours of crappy roads that turned clear and back to crap. I made it home by 6 pm after 800 miles on the road. What a trip.
Guess we'll find out how much easier that Xpel will make it to wash her down.Too bad the truck is dirty, but at least its not covered with bug guts...HA!
After a thousand miles, I have a lot to say about things I liked and things I don't including a quality issue with the paint.
Saddle Tramp
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I want to know if anyone else paused the video to read the notes before Tim talked about them.
Also, I noticed that if you turn down the volume or just watch Muted, Tim waves his arms around as much as jill does.
Also, I noticed that if you turn down the volume or just watch Muted, Tim waves his arms around as much as jill does.
I was rather surprised at the lack of a spray-in bedliner. However, it is a great video idea to find a sponsor to do the job.Nice video.RAM interior designers really have done a nice job. Full time 4-wheel drive will definitely lower your mpgs. I’m surprised that it didn’t come with a spray-in bed liner especially at that price point. Those large lug tires are great rock throwers. The first thing I would do is install a good set of mud flaps. How about the road noise inside the cabin? Also did you check the oil level sensor to see if you used any oil during your trip? Looking forward to see how this truck is as a daily driver. My GM truck has the adaptive cruise control sensor high up on the windshield so not as prone to ice buildup and it can (I think) be cleaned with the wipers.
Good question on road noise. I should have talked about that. It is really quiet. Honestly, it is such a smooth driving truck it is crazy. I expected a lot worse of a ride.
I didn't check the oil. Honestly, I didn't even think about it. I should have for sure. My bad.
James-kd2cm
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Hey Tim, very nice truck I’m jealous. As I understand it 4wd auto runs in RWD mode until it detects slippage then it sends power to the front wheels. I like it for mixed conditions so you are still good on dry pavement as well. I get a lot of mixed conditions in my area in the winter.
I have this setup on my RAM.
I agree that a dedicated 2wd option would be nice on the gear box. Ram seems to offer this setup (4wd auto, 4low,4high) and they used to offer the old transfer case with just 2wd 4lo and 4hi on the lower trims and the classics. With the old setup you couldn’t run 4wd on dry pavement.
I’ve owned both setups. I owned the old setup on my 2017… it seemed robust but I also had a 392 diff to help towing and off-roading on that truck as well. The 392 diff didn’t help mileage much lol.
I apologize if I’m stating the obvious on these setups.
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My understanding is the same with Auto 4WD in that it only powers the rear wheels unless it senses slippage. However, wouldn't that mean it is basically the same thing as 2WD? I think my point got lost on a few about just being confusing.
I get that Ram can't put a unique button for the RHO trucks due to costs. The owner's manual is no help either for explaining this out.
I'm going to send Ram an email or just wait until I see them again to talk this through. I'm probably making a bigger deal on it than it needs to be. Just find it confusing in my head.
James-kd2cm
Active member
I do miss my tear it up 2wd mode from my old truck…lol. I’m looking forward to your content on this truck…
Unfortunately, it breaks my rule of not buying a truck if it doesn’t fit it my garage… that extra 6” width wouldn’t fit through my garage door(I’d probably be too cheap to pony up the bucks for this beauty truck anyway).
With the BW transfer cases, if it had 4wd Auto the front end engaged with clutches no matter the setting. Even in 4wdLock/4wdLow, the fronts do not get power until it senses slippage. Fine for 90% of users and I've had no issues. But guys using them to plow were burning up transfer cases quite frequently. The 48-13 model in the RHO can handle some real heavy tq. Looking forward to Tim's conversation with an engineer about it if possible. It always seems like brands try to blur how each mode functions.