Posts related to our 2018 Ram 3500 truck
In this first video, I install the new Haloview Byte Tango 12 (BT12) wireless RV rearview camera system, featuring a dash cam, Carplay/Android Auto, a 10″ touchscreen display, and much more. I’ll use it in my Ram 3500 towing our 30′ fifth wheel trailer for about a month and return with a full review. *Fair … Read more
In this video, I unboxed and installed a premium Blackvue dash cam system into my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup. The DR750X-3Ch Plus model contains three cameras: a front camera, a rear camera, and an interior infrared camera. Fair Disclosure: The review sample was sent free of charge by BlackBoxMyCar.com. However, I didn’t receive any monetary … Read more
In this video, I demo and explain the installation of the Guta TPMS booster device that came in my 8-sensor kit. When I first reviewed the Guta tire monitor, I found it worked fine without the booster. But things have changed, and the booster is required, or I lose connectivity to the passenger side trailer … Read more
Well, I’m back with another truck update video after four years and nearly 60,000 kilometers (37,282 Miles). About half those kilometers have been while towing our 10,000 lb fifth wheel trailer in western Canada and the USA. So lots of hilly, mountainous terrain. The Ram 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine and Aisin transmission … Read more
In this video, I installed the newly released X800 Thinkware dash cam along with 3 other cameras by utilizing the Thinkware multiplexer unit. With the multiplexor, you can install up to 4 additional cameras. I detail the installation into my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck, explain all the functions and settings via the X800 touchscreen, … Read more
A few years ago, I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger for improved charging power from my truck alternator to my trailer batteries. My truck has an optional 220-amp alternator, so I was able to go with a 40-amp DC-DC charger. It’s worked out great and allows me to recharge my lithium RV battery bank as … Read more
In the video, I install, demo, and review a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) from a company called Guta. I was interested in reviewing the Guta TPMS because it so closely resembled my current EEZTire TPMS. The kit I got contained 8 sensors/transmitters that attach to the tire’s valve stems and an LCD for the … Read more
Map views of and then dashcam video footage from a recent trip down the long curvy 6% grade of I84 Oregon westbound (Cabbage Hill) on a busy truck traffic day in mid-April 2022. Our rig is a 2018 Ram 3500 ST Crew Cab Long Box 6.7L Cummins with AISIN tranny and SRW 3.42 Rear End … Read more
In this video, I install Haloview’s new Sens 3 Wireless Blindspot Radar System onto my 30 foot Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. I show how I hook up the power to my RV 12VDC system via the rigs running light circuit. Then, I go through the control module settings and give you a quick demo of … Read more
In this video, I show you a truck safety accessory I recently picked up for our travels with our fifth-wheel trailer. We are full-time RVers carrying large amounts of stuff with us. I don’t like to cram it all into the trailer so utilize our large crew cab backseat area in our 2018 Ram 3500 … Read more
This video shows you how we pack the truck and trailer as full-time RVers who take extended trips. Then I break down how our actual real-world weights compare to our truck and trailer max weight specifications. Over the years we have acquired a fair amount of stuff. To help take as much weight off the … Read more
In this video, I give you a look at how I have the bed of my Ram pickup truck organized for our extended snowbird trips south. Being gone for 6 months means we have to take a lot of stuff! On top of that, Anne and I are full-time RVers. To reduce the cargo weight … Read more
In this video, a quick look at the dashboard view in our 2018 Ram 3500 truck set up for when I’m towing. I go through all the different items I have installed and gauges I use to help me safely tow our fifth-wheel trailer around. For gauges, I have the basic OEM ones that come … Read more
This video gives a short update on how our 2018 Ram 3500 ST truck is doing after hitting 25,000 miles (40,000 km). Overall we are pleased with the Ram and have had very few complaints. There has been one factory safety recall to get fixed, and we had one breakdown. One day the transmission shifter … Read more
Recently our Big Blue 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck suffered its first breakdown and required a tow. Luckily it’s still under full warranty, and I was not far from where I bought it. I went to leave a parking space and reversed out, but when I went to put the shifter into drive, it wouldn’t … Read more