Jun 25, 2019 as before, cab configurations for the ram hd include a 2door regular cab, 4door crew cab, and extendedwheelbase 4door mega cab, the longest and roomiest cab among fullsize pickups, according to ram. Mega cab configuration is the most expensive version of all three offers. Whats the difference between a quad, mega, and crew cab. For remarkable interior space, choose a mega cab model, which boasts bestin class interior storage disclosure5, 43 inches of rearseat legroom, 8 inches. The mega was a bench seat the same depth all the way accross. A comparison of the different cab styles of the ram 1500 st 4x2 140 in.
On the silverado, for example, the base model and the extended cab model come with a 6. Jun 07, 2019 the 2019 ram 2500 and 2019 ram 3500 share similar interior styles and body configurations with regular, crew cab, or mega cab configurations and bed lengths of 6 or 8 feet but each model. The quad cab features fullsized front doors and slightly smaller rear doors. There is one obvious thing that the crew cab offers over the quad cab and that is space.
Some models come with a set of front bucket seats dropping the seating capacity by one and a 6040splitfolding rear bench seat. The mega cab shown here was most likely built using the wheelbase of the ram 1500 crew cab with the 6foot 4inch cargo box, the mega cab looks to sub in a 5foot 7inch box in exchange for. While quad cab is a style name used only by dodge ram, crew cab is used by dodge and several other car manufacturers. Though quad cab pickups offer fullsized rear seats, there is less interior room when compared with the crew cab models. Pros and cons of long vs short bed and crew cab vs mega cab on the. The mega cab body style is available in 1500, 2500, and 3500 models in either mid or highlevel trim known as slt and laramietheres no entrylevel st as with other rams. As before, cab configurations for the ram hd include a 2door regular cab, 4door crew cab, and extendedwheelbase 4door mega cab, the longest and roomiest cab among fullsize pickups, according to ram. Nov 01, 2005 the mega cab body style is available in 1500, 2500, and 3500 models in either mid or highlevel trim known as slt and laramietheres no entrylevel st as with other rams.
When it comes to the ram brand, the crew cab offers the most interior space and all crew cab trucks come standard with a 5. However, the practicality of the vehicle can depend on. The old style quad cabs had rear doors that opened in the opposite direction. Jan, 2018 the 2018 ram 3500 hd offers three engines. All trucks have different cab and bed options, which can give you more legroom or cargo space. The seating is great for me even on very long road trips which i do quite a bit of as you know. Used dodge ram 3500 4 door extended crew cab for sale.
My mega cab i just converted to a long bed and a dually and in telling you i love it. With a rating of 383 horsepower and 400 poundfeet of torque, the base 5. For dodge ram, the crew cab has more seating space and a smaller cargo bed compared to the quad cab. Crew cab pickups offer the largest size cabs, featuring fullsized front. A lot of space, including more leg room and more comfortable seating.
I tow a 5th wheel, so the long bed would be preferred, which isnt available with the mega cab. The quad cab classic matches exclusively with the 6foot 4inch bed option. Limited edition of the last truck was the most expensive variation. The leg room is the same, but the extra room behind the back seats, as well as under the back seats, makes it feel like theres a ton more room. The 1500 has received the award for 12 years in a row. We look indepth at the upcoming 2020 ram heavy duty.
For dodge ram, the crew cab has more seating space and a smaller cargo bed compared. For dodge ram, the crew cab has more seating space and a smaller cargo bed. Besides the increased storage space, there are the reclining rear seats, making a ram with a mega cab a great choice for people who need to. Pickup trucks are available in different body styles. Some dodge pickup models, such as the ram 1500, are offered as a quad cab. Id be using the truck for day to day transportation, hunting, towing my snowmobile, motorcycle, and a boat. The truck itself weighed 7200 pounds, for a gross c. Here is another look at the upcoming 2017 ford super duty prototype, caught by a tfltruck viewer. Discussion in heavy duty started by twagg, jul 17, 2016.
Crew cab a person sitting in back with long legs will have room between their knees and the driver s seat mega cab 25003500 at 7 1 and 325 pounds, shaq one of those pompous nba stars can cross his legs while sitting in the back seat without killing the people in the front row with his size 23 boots. Quad cab the interior space in the quad cab is slightly smaller than the crew cab, but it is a more. Classexclusive forward foldflat rear seats that can recline up to 15. I have been wrestling between the two for some time now and need some guidance.
The ram 2500 and 3500 heavyduty pickup trucks are available in three cab styles. Crew cab models boast more rearseat legroom than any other fullsize pickup truck. Crew cab with 64 bedsame as megacab bed, the lengthwheel base difference is 11. Ram 3500 45005500 chassis cab specifications alternator standard 180amp with 6. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. I have decided on the laramie package i think but cant decide between the crew cab or the mega cab. This is the socalled mega cab version with an extension to the crew cab. I just went from a crew cab 1500 to a mega cab 3500 and loving every minute of it. I do not think there is a bit of difference in how far back the driver s seat goes back between the crew and the mega cab. The crew and quad cabs are two of the larger options. The crew cab is just the standard 4 door model in the newer ram trucks, and the mega cab is the 4 door crew cab with a longer cab body giving more rear seat room giving the rear seat the ability to slide forward, backward and recline if i remember. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2015 ram 2500 2wd crew cab 149 big horn. A full redesign in 2019 left a significant bit of tech on the table for the increasingly popular ram 1500.
Works with 19982001 dodge ram quadext cab 4 door short bed rocker panel chrome stainless steel body side moulding molding trim cover 8. The ram quad cab comes with a standard 6foot4inch bed, but when you move up to the crew cab, the bed drops down to 5foot7. The rear seats of the crew cab also have arm rests. The back seat difference on ram quad or crew cab by bill klassen 4162987600 ext 223 duration. The ram 2500 mega cab is a monstrous pickup truck that can handle plenty of tough tasks. So, the least expensive 2018 ram 2500 mega cab will be an slt 4. The quad cab was just an extended cab with the rear doors swinging open only with the front doors open. However, unlike the old ram 1500 mega cab, which borrowed its big brothers eightlug hubs, the 2019 version will be a true lightduty pickup, designed more for comfort and space than heavy. It boasts 410 hp and 429 lbft in the regular and crew cabs, but with the mega cab, its downgraded to 370 hp. Not only does the manual transmission give the driver total control, but it also. Why i didnt buy a long bed or mega cab 2017 ram 2500. Probably another non issue but i deal with a lot of plow trucks and the mega with a diesel is already by itself maxing out the weight for the front axle so they dont technically make a plow plate for them.
Just sold a quad cab dodge and the room sucked in it. Because of the cabs extraordinarily spacious interior, everyone will have more than enough room. Although the exact name differs from vehicle to vehicle, the names weve listed above crew cab, crewmax, supercrew and quad cab all refer to the same thing. The 2019 ram 2500 and 2019 ram 3500 share similar interior styles and body configurations with regular, crew cab, or mega cab configurations and bed lengths of 6 or 8 feet but each model. Additionally, the ram brand offers a crew cab with two different truck bed sizes, 64 and 57. The new 2007 dodge ram mega cab further solidifies the dodge. There isnt a supergiganto mega cab yet, but the rollsroycian 45. Dec 26, 2018 crew cab trucks like the one here get a nice bump in rear legroom, too. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2020 ram 2500 big horn 4x2 crew cab 64 box.
With the regular cab configuration, the 1500 classic offers a 2door layout with just one row of seating fit to accommodate 2 passengers. Mega cab long bed would be the only truck to havd hands down. Nov 11, 2005 the mega cab is designed to tow and haul, so we tested the cummins 3500 mega cab single rear wheel with trailer brakes by hauling an 11,200pound horse trailer using a gooseneck hitch. The 2019 ram 1500 crew cab has more rear legroom than a. Were now in a situation where the 2019 ram 1500 crew cabs 45. Next up on our list of the biggest crew cab trucks is a true monster, the 2016 ram 3500 mega cab. The 2020 ram 1500 has been named a consumer guide best buy. Jun 30, 2019 crew cab, crewmax, supercrew, quad cab. I think the mega cab looks lopsided because the cab is longer than the bed. Im looking to upgrade from my 2009 dodge ram 1500 crew cab to a 2014 or newer hopefully 2015 or newer ram 2500 cummins diesel in the near future. Yes they were both laramie, the crew cab had a deep seat on both sides but the center seat was cut in or notched and very rigid. The dodge ram mega cab is designed to be the flagship of the heavy haulers.
Focusing now on the new 2019 ram 1500, there are a total of six trims buyers can choose from featuring the dt redesign. As mentioned previously, the rear doors of the crew cab are full sized. Top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 ram 2500 mega cab the pros 1 capable base engine the 2016 ram 2500 mega cab comes standard with a hemi v8 engine. I doubt there is much to be gained with the mega cab probably more leg room than anything else and i believe the towing capacity and payload capacity is less with the mega also. Its packing a halfton of timber in the bed without feeling a. The 2020 ram 1500 comes standard with seating for six people and a folding rear bench seat. After examining the new trucks in spy photos, we have noticed several things.
Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Crewcab trucks like the one here get a nice bump in rear legroom, too. The 2016 ram 1500 is a powerful and versatile lightduty truck equally at home, at the worksite, or getting the kids to afterschool practice. With three cab styles regular cab, quad cab, crew cab plus three bed lengths 57, 64, 8, the 2019 ram 1500 classic offers a total of 5 cabbed combinations to choose from. Jan 12, 2007 with classleading interior room and comfort for six adult passengers and their gear, the dodge ram mega cab is in a class all its own. The 2020 ram 2500 mega cab laramie 4dr mega cab 4wd sb 6. The crew cab is pretty big inside, especially compared to a quad cab. Crew cab vs quad cab difference and comparison diffen. I was a mechanic at a dodgetoyota dealership for a year, not. Used dodge ram 3500 4 door extended crew cab for sale on. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2010 ram truck ram 3500 mega cab laramie 4wd. The ram quad cab comes with a standard 6foot4inch bed, but when you move up to the crew cab, the bed drops down to. The 2020 ram 1500 crew cab is available with the 5foot 7inch bed or the 6foot.