My Story- 2021 Ram TRX

[Two]

-I wish I would have ordered my truck with the Heads Up Display.

At 6'8", wouldn't you be better off with a Heads Down Display?

 

[uthorns1976]

Where did they haul it to you from???

 

[Two]

Southern Utah.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Southern Utah.

You beat me to it!

 

[Two]

Again.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Summer is officially over. Took the 21ft Pontoon Boat out today.

Fuel Economy while towing the boat

Post work margarita

 

[Two]

Fuel Economy while towing the boat
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That's about what I can get towing 25,000 lbs. with the 3500, while trying to maintain 80 mph.
Yep, reason number 148 for why I don't tow with the TRX.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

That's about what I can get towing 25,000 lbs. with the 3500, while trying to maintain 80 mph.
Yep, reason number 148 for why I don't tow with the TRX.

I don’t have 25,000lbs worth of stuff to tow. The Pontoon Boat is the heaviest thing I tow. I don’t really need a HD pickup at this point in my life.

 

[Two]

Yes, I realize that, but it's almost comical that the TRX can get such dismal mileage towing so little.
Or, looking at it the other way, that a 3500 with a Cummins can get about 8 mpg moving a total of 39,000 lbs. down the road.

Then again, the Peterbilt generally also got around 8 mpg with similar weights, but much worse aerodynamics.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Yes, I realize that, but it's almost comical that the TRX can get such dismal mileage towing so little.
Or, looking at it the other way, that a 3500 with a Cummins can get about 8 mpg moving a total of 39,000 lbs. down the road.

Then again, the Peterbilt generally also got around 8 mpg with similar weights, but much worse aerodynamics.

And a Chevy Equinox can get 30 mpg on the highway and the TRX can get 14mpg on the highway...

I was well aware of how stupid this truck was when I bought it in regards to fuel economy (empty and towing). If I was real concerned I would have kept the Raptor and used it as a daily driver as well as the truck that towed the pontoon boat twice a year for around 30 total miles.

Each vehicle has a purpose and a place. The TRX is my daily driver, long road trip vehicle, hunting truck, fun vehicle, and boat puller vehicle all in one.

 

[OnTheReel]

If it makes anyone feel better, I can (and have) averaged way less than 8.4 without a trailer attached.

 

[Joshua]

Nice, I am currently a little over 19,000 miles and have enjoyed every drive. Ordered my black level 2 with every option but running boards, ram bar, bead lock wheels, graphics, and spare tire carrier on 26 February 2021 picked up 04 June 2021. I, like you, knew the mileage ratings before purchase and did not care how bad it is. As others have stated and you know, the towing mileage you got with the boat are pretty decent with the TRX. I have gotten into the 6's when driving spiritedly towing nothing. This is by far the best all around vehicle I have ever owned and could probably never enjoy another truck again. Ram really hit it out the park with the TRX. Thanks for the write up and continued story my friend. Deuces!!!

 

[rugbym8t]

Loving this thread. How has the LineX held up? Does is still look deep black and not faded? i am debating having it done. How much did it cost?

 

[Cromin8tor]

I had mine done by Ram with bed package and it’s better than I’ve had before. Deep dark back / grey’ish with zero over spray, glad I had it done!

 

[Trxdreamin]

I had mine done by Ram with bed package and it’s better than I’ve had before. Deep dark back / grey’ish with zero over spray, glad I had it done!

I believe he’s referring to the rocker panels, not the actual bed liner in the bed. If memory serves me right, 04 did the rockers and maybe the fender flares etc. @04Ram2500Hemi

 

[Trxdreamin]

Truck Update Part 1:
Line-X applied to

• Front Bumper & Skid Plate
• Rear Bumper
• Rocker Panel
• Fender Flares
• Mopar Rock Rails
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Found the post.

 

[TerrysTRX]

If it makes anyone feel better, I can (and have) averaged way less than 8.4 without a trailer attached.

Me too. In fact that’s my average always

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Loving this thread. How has the LineX held up? Does is still look deep black and not faded? i am debating having it done. How much did it cost?

For everything it was $3,500 (bumpers, rock rails, rockers, and fender flares). It still looks great. Cleans up super easy with a pressure washer and soap. If you want it shiny you can apply Maguire’s Plastic Trim Renewal.

 

[rugbym8t]

For everything it was $3,500 (bumpers, rock rails, rockers, and fender flares). It still looks great. Cleans up super easy with a pressure washer and soap. If you want it shiny you can apply Maguire’s Plastic Trim Renewal.

Thanks! Yep I was curious about the LineX on the body panels! I am debating having it done when my truck gets here!

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Thanks! Yep I was curious about the LineX on the body panels! I am debating having it done when my truck gets here!

I did it on my 2004 HD Hemi and my 2012 Power Wagon as well as the TRX. It’s one of those things I do as soon as I can. I didn’t do it on the Raptor because I wasn’t sure how it would look.