The RAM 1500 has a long history of being a reliable, rugged, and capable truck, meeting the needs of outdoorsmen everywhere. Whether you’re camping with the family, heading out to your local fishing spot, or towing your favorite toys, the Ram 1500 truck has everything you need for an outdoor adventure.
At Hoover Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, your local Charleston RAM dealer, we’re here to help you find the right RAM 1500 for your next adventure. Let us be your trusted new and used RAM dealer when you’re searching for a RAM 1500 for sale. Read on to learn more about how you can take the RAM 1500 outdoors and off roads.
Quick History of the RAM 1500
The RAM 1500 has been a trustworthy pickup truck for decades, going through many different variations before becoming the RAM 1500 truck we know and love today. The truck made its debut in 1981 as the “Dodge Ram 150” series, and this first generation of RAM trucks were offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive with 6.5-foot or 8-foot beds, plus the option of extended cab or crew cab.
The Dodge Ram 150 came equipped with the highly regarded Mopar 3.7-liter slant six engine and included a 5.2-liter V8 and 5.9-liter V8 as other engine options. For the transmission, drivers got to choose from a three-speed automatic, four-speed automatic, four-speed manual, or a five-speed manual.
In 1988, electronic fuel injection was included in the 5.2-liter V8, and the electronic fuel injected 3.9-liter V6 took the spot of the 3.7-liter slant-six engine. The biggest addition in 1988 was the introduction of the 5.9-liter Cummins inline-six turbodiesel into the lineup.
The second generation of Ram trucks came in 1994 with the introduction of the Dodge RAM 1500. This generation of Dodge Rams brought about the “big rig” styling, earning it the 1994 Motor Trend Truck of the Year Award. The 1994 release included an upgrading of the engine options that came about in 1993, with the 3.9-liter V6, 5.2-liter V8, and 5.9-liter V8 all having multi-port fuel injection and high-flow manifolds.
RAM 1500 drives also had the option of multiple trim levels: Work Special, LT, ST, and SLT. The SLT provided truck enthusiasts with a car-like interior atmosphere with powered windows, power locks, A/C, and an AM/FM radio with a cassette player.
In 2002, Dodge introduced the third generation of Dodge Ram trucks, now officially named the RAM 1500. This new generation included a few style tweaks, a new frame, suspension, and engine options. The RAM 1500 carried over the 3.7-liter V6 engine options but replaced the 5.2-liter V8 with a 4.7-liter V8. The third generation Hemi V8 option was now a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 instead of the original 5.9-liter Hemi V8 engine offered previously.
Now well established as the RAM 1500, the fourth-generation truck continued its iconic two-wheel- and all-wheel-drive options, offering a single or quad-cab layout. Depending on your cab choice, drivers have the option of a short 5.7-foot bed, 6.25-foot bed, or a long 8-foot bed. Comfort was a top priority for the fourth generation of RAM trucks, as they added features such as heated seats and power-adjustable floor pedals with stylish, comfortable interior.
The RAM 1500: A Versatile Truck for Outdoor Adventures
The 2023 RAM 1500 is built for purpose. For 2023, the RAM 1500 comes in a variety of available bold colors, and you can make your truck your own with exclusive Mopar® exterior accessories. Whatever you need to tackle your outdoor adventure, your 2023 RAM 1500 has it.
Take your RAM 1500 on your favorite nighttime trail ride with the available LED headlamps, taillamps, and fog lamps. The truck’s sleek grille design gives you a wide beam from the headlights to increase your visibility and help you easily navigate the trails. You and your passengers will be able to easily get in and out of your RAM 1500 with the available power running boards that work automatically when the door opens.
Easily load and unload your cargo with the available multifunction tailgate. The 60/40 split swing-away doors open a full 88 degrees, even while you’re pulling a trailer. The tailgate still opens traditionally to a flat 180 degrees for a level surface and can hold up to 2,000 pounds. Plus, you can enjoy the available power-release tailgate with key fob control and open your tailgate with ease from the cabin.
Hook up your trailer in the early hours of the morning for a head start or load up with ease at night after a day on the trails with the help of the new trailer hitch light. This feature helps you clearly see your trailer hitch when you’re loading up in dim lighting.
When you need storage during your adventures, the 2023 RAM 1500 has you covered. The available Class-Exclusive RamBox Cargo Management System helps you carry everything you need to be equipped outdoors by providing versatile, secured exterior storage. You can carry tools, equipment, or luggage, plus, the storage can turn into a cooler that is weatherproof, lockable, and drainable.
On the outside, you’ll notice the 2023 RAM 1500’s striking wheel options, including the available 22-inch aluminum wheels and the available 22-inch all-terrain tires that are new for 2023. Each trim level comes standard with its own unique set of aluminum or steel wheels, varying in hue and design.
Luxurious Interior
The 2023 RAM 1500 is designed for keeping you comfortable during your adventures. The interior is detailed with expert craftsmanship, with premium materials, distinct colors, and a spacious 45.2 inches of rear legroom.
For 2023, the RAM 1500 comes in six distinctive models with their own unique interior details:
- Limited: The interior of the Limited model includes Natura Plus Leather upholstery, coming in Black or available Indigo and Sea Salt interior.
- Limited Longhorn: This model includes Natura Plus Filigree Leather upholstery, with the interior coming in Black and Cattle Tan or Mountain Brown.
- Laramie: The Laramie model includes Bristol Leather Trim in Black.
- Rebel: This model comes in a Black leather trim or a Black and Ruby Red cloth and vinyl option.
- Big Horn: The Big Horn Model comes in Premium Cloth upholstery in Black or the Black and Diesel Gray color scheme.
- Tradesman: This model comes in work-grade Bristol Vinyl interior in Black and Diesel Gray or Black cloth interior.
Reduce your ambient sound and enjoy a nice quiet ride with the standard frame-mounted active-tuned mass modules and the available interior active noise cancellation system. With the quiet cabin, you can enjoy your music, podcasts, and audiobooks on the available 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Audio System.
As you travel to your next outdoor adventure, enjoy the sun, fresh air, and the sky on your ride with the available 10-sqft, dual-pane panoramic sunroof. Plus, you and your passengers can stow away their belongings in the upper and lower glove compartments, available reconfigurable center console, and the class exclusive available in-floor storage.
Loaded with Technology
The excitement of your outdoor adventure starts with the tech features that keep you going on the ride there. Enjoy the all-new available 12-inch digital cluster, providing necessary information right in your eye-line. The available reconfigurable Head-Up Display gives you real-time information, like your speed, incoming calls, and turn-by-turn navigation right where you can see it. You can easily see your vehicle stats with color-customization and full-color 3D graphics, so you always have your finger on the pulse of your RAM 1500.
The 12-inch touchscreen comes with the available Uconnect® 5 NAV which features a customizable home screen with split-screen capability, pinch-to-zoom technology, up to five driver profiles, connection for up to two phones, tow-specific navigation, and more. You’ll always have everything you need at your fingertips.
From your steering wheel, use the voice recognition button or simply say, “Wake Up Word,” to ask for directions, play music, change your media source, tune into your favorite radio station, or make calls with available hands-free calling. Plus, you can keep your phones, tablets, and laptops charged up with the convenient auxiliary ports, available wireless charging station, four ultra-fast USB-C charging ports, and three 115-volt outlets in the RAM 1500’s media center. Everyone can stay connected with the available built-in 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, making it easy to send emails, stream videos, or check your social media one last time before heading out on your adventure.
The available Digital Rearview Mirror features an LCD monitor, which provides a real-time video stream from the rear-facing camera when turned on, giving you the full scope of your surroundings. With the RAM 1500’s available keyless entry system, you’ll be able to easily unlock your RAM 1500 without taking your key fob out of your pocket. Your key fob also allows you to remote start, drop the tailgate, and lower the bed of the truck.
Last but Not Least: The 1500 Capability
The 2023 RAM 1500 is equipped with a towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds with the help of the available 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine with eTorque. The truck’s available Trailer Reverse Steering Control System helps you easily reverse and expertly hook up your trailer with the help of the Trailer Steering Knob.
In 2023, the RAM 1500 comes in four different engine options, all capable, powerful, and ready to perform.
- 5.7-liter Hemi V8: This engine option comes with the eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System provides efficient, performance enhancing technologies with an additional 130 pound-feet of torque.
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V6: This engine also comes with eTorque technology and provides wide-range variable valve timing and two-step variable valve lift, offering efficient power.
- 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6: This engine option provides the manufacturer’s longest estimated available 4x4 highway driving range in its class, delivering 950 miles on a single tank and a towing capacity of 9,600 pounds.
- 6.2-liter Supercharged Hemi V8: Only available on the RAM 1500 TRX model, this engine can achieve zero to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds and includes almost instantaneous torque, a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm, and can withstand nearly 20,000 pounds of force.
The RAM 1500 itself is made up of a 98% high-strength steel frame, providing durability and stiffness to deliver a maximum gas towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds and up to 2,300 pounds of maximum payload. The truck automatically reduces drag in a number of ways, including the automatically extending active front air dam, the available Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension, and its elevated hood and sculpted roof designed for optimal air deflection.
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