Well, after a year wait my RHO finally arrived in montana at my house! I think I am one of or the longest wait time on a single order and it has been painful but I can say so far it was worth it!
With all the doom and gloom of this forum the wait really has been fueled with anxiety, serious thoughts of just buying trx or another raptor but I can truly say I'm happy with my choice!
My review so far:
Mark dodge: Top Tier. I highly recommend them. Easiest vehicle purchase of my life and it was remote. Anthony kept me updated through the whole process and gave lots of wise guidance as far as ordering qualms. As mentioned before, Derek came in on his Sunday off to get the truck shipped out! So great. I ended up getting over $10,000 off sticker price between MD discount, truck month and tread lightly. Killer. One con: the truck arrived with a mark dodge sticker on the back window....10 minutes with a razor blade fixed it...but was told would not have that. No biggie at all!
Delivery: it was shipped from mark dodge on a two place hotshot. Arrived perfect. Super chill russian guy driving an f450. Didn't speak much English but he was funny as hell and nice as can be. Told me he got popped by montana DOT for being overweight while driving on the crow resevervation and had to leave the other truck at the dot station (it was a Sierra I think). I pray for that truck. Lol .
First Impressions: I was blown away, for real. I've owned and driven a lot of nice vehicles and this thing is very impressive. I love the interior, smells like an Italian leather shop. The fit and finish is impeccable, no imperfections . 10x nicer than raptors for sure.
I ordered a base trim and couldn't be happier. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Makes sense since it is essentially the trx level one interior from last year. Only thing it's missing for me is surround cameras and cooled seats but wasn't worth another $10k. The proximity sensors work excellent and rear camera has super wide view so I'm not worried about the surround cameras as much.
The exhaust note i really was expecting to dislike but honestly it's pleasant. Not too quiet, not loud. Stealth fighter fast.
First drive: The wife and I immediately took it for a drive once it was unloaded, it is so smooth. We hit some gravel beat up backroads and the suspension is on another level!!! I didn't even mess with the suspension modes but it rode like a dream on some of the most beat to heck roads there is. Literally like an interstate. Feels much more planted than the raptor , likely due to the extra weight. I am loving it!!!
I had a scary moment when I turned on the headlights and the main screen went black (so I thought) but come to find out it was only because I needed to turn the brightness dial up. Lol .
The wife loved it, she has been skeptical of the new truck since she loved my raptor but the second she sat down in the RHO she said "you are not getting rid of this truck". She's sold. Happy wife.
Long drive today: I took the puppy and hit some paved roads and broke 100 miles today and this truck continues to blow my mind! It truly drives incredibly , is so luxurious on the interior . Did I mention the seats?! Holy cow they are comfortable. Got up to around 60 mph and it's a Cadillac! Hit some rough pavement at speed and it was much more planted than the raptor.
Power: Havent been able to get on it yet due to being in break in mode but from the feel of it, this thing is going to rip!! Can't wait for 500 miles.
Inspection: i washed the truck and went through everything. Seems like the 3 months at the factory paid off and nothing was overlooked (yet). All fuses were seated, body panels aligned, shit just works. Thankfully. Tbd
Issues: I have only had one issue and it's the "service active dampening system" when I start the truck sometimes. Reading through the trx forums it's a common thing in New trucks and either a connector isn't seated properly or the dealer needs to lift it up and reset the dampening system. No biggie. I checked all connectors and were seated. Hasn't effected anything other than I don't think I can switch suspension modes until its fixed. Rides excellent tho. I will schedule a dealer appt.
Mods: i got the bulletpoint phone mount installed, its bad ass! Got the in bed molle panels installed and they work great! I did have to cut one for the power outlet. I'm still debating if I want to leave the bed tie down rails in on top of the molle since it takes up alot of space. I installed the Amazon weatherech knock off mud flaps and they are excellent so far!
Closing thoughts : I can't wait to put some more Miles on it this weekend. It's truly a joy to drive and so happy with my purchase!
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