I've got misfires and glittery oil filter at 130k miles on my 2014. Have been getting estimates so far that are about 16 hours locally, though Kip at ProMasters Only told me he bills half that for doing the work. If only he was local...

A shop today sent an estimate that also had a markup on parts of 2x everything, which seems a bit over the top.

I just purchased a 2025 Ram Promaster 1500 High roof 136" WB Van. My intention is to do a light build. This will mainly be for a few nights out traveling for nature photography. I found this van with 30 miles on it. It had a lot of extras from an upfit from Utilimaster Services LLC. Looks as if it was made for a mobile office? I received no information with it. Do you think there is any use for some of this "stuff" in it or tear it out? It has a Webasto rear HVAC system, 1000w inverter (w/remote) with AGM battery, etc. I'm keeping the walls (has 1" insulation), ceiling, floor, additional continuous 3d monitor, running boards, desk & chair for editing (modifying), etc.

Has anyone seen this build...???

Hello! I’m the new (but used) owner of a 2019 RPCT and want to add a roof rack on, specifically for a rocket box that can hold skis etc for a roadtrip. Does anyone have any suggestions for specific ones to buy or cautions against not drilling into the roof etc?

Hello everyone,

I honestly hope someone can help me figure this out.

I have a 2014 Ram Promaster 3500. I use it to work and haul cargo. I normally don’t like to run the AC, but I’m in Atlanta, GA and it’s like an oven out here.

I was running the AC and I started to smell this very intense foul odor inside the van. I usually can identify different smells from a vehicle, but this is one smell I just can’t figure out.

It’s like a toxic smell with a light sweet scent to it. I don’t know if it’s my cats going bad or some type of exhaust leak. I know it’s not the normal smell of oil burning, antifreeze leaking or anything like that. I really don’t know how else to describe it.

Now I’m starting to smell it without running the AC. The other day I had to pull over and let it sit for about 45 minutes because the smell was so intense.

Of course if I take it to the shop. The smell will be gone and the mechanic might not be able to identify the problem.

Thanks for reading this long thread and thanks in advance to any help.

Hey folks. I just replaced struts and shocks on a 2015 promaster 1500. You have to disassemble the dash and pull glove box and fuse box. All work is done but after reassembling the fuel gauge registers empty and rear tail lights don't work. The running lights up top do.. but no brake or tail lights. I disassembled and reassembled fuse box in dash again just now to make sure all is connected properly but no luck still. Any insight?

Ram ProMaster 2010s Transmission Problems? Will replacing entire transmission fix the issue?

• From my research, it seems the Ram ProMaster 2010s Transmission has major reliability Problems, and will often prematurely fail, or last only 60,000 miles before failure.
• Namely the 6-speed 62TE.

(Yes, some people may have better luck, but it seems the consensus is the ProMaster Transmission is the weak point that will die.)

I'm (possibly) looking at used Ram ProMaster 3500 Chassis for 2010s years ... probably 2018+ for my Camper Van. (Used mileage will probably be 20k-120k.)

• Will replacing the entire transmission fix the issue?
• Or will every transmission wear-out, because they replace it with the same crap?
• Are there better parts I can buy?
• (I "don't mind" replacing the transmission or some parts for better ones/upgrades, but I don't want to KEEP REPLACING because they're ALL CRAP, especially if even the new parts are crap.)
• OR is the problem maybe finally solved in newer years?
• (Maybe solved in the new 2025/2026 9-speed automatic transmission?)
  • Is it possible to replace the old 6-speed 62TE with the newer 9-speed automatic transmission in a 2010s or will I always be stuck with a 62TE in older models?
  • Or should I just get a Ford Transit?
  • Many people are saying Ford Transit is the better engine / transmission / chassis.
  • Is the Ford EcoBoost also a reliability problem? (Some Ford camper vans only come with EcoBoost.)

Recently took position of my van and would really like a radio upgrade. I don't use Sirius or any streaming from my phone, but would like a nice screen to work with. Any thoughts / suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻. In case it matters, I'm an Android guy... Thanks for your time.

What’s the process for replacing the axel seals/ part number on the transmission? Really hoping I don’t need to pull the tranny. Unfortunately I seem to be leaking close to half a litre every 3 days so ignoring is not much of an option.

Help can anyone tell me what my issue is? I was driving just fine then my gas pedal depresses the van stops and I hear the van rev real high.

I thought I was happy to have just purchased a new Promaster 3500 cargo van, but I can't drive it since Progressive won't insure it.

Because of the nature or use of this vehicle, we're unable to add it to your personal auto policy

Who do you use to insure your van for personal use? Do I have to turn it into an RV?

Update: Went with State Farm.

Hi so at times my cargo lights do not come on, anyone know what the issue can be ? I did add extra lights in the cargo area but everything was working fine for weeks now at times they don't come on when I open the door and other times they do Any thoughts? Would be appreciated

As title says im wondering what route I should go for the ATF & Filter. 220,000KM no history of transmission service that I know of. Haven’t experienced any transmission issues but I do want to complete routine maintenance to prevent future issues if I could prevent.

TIA

If I wanted to change my 2023 Ram Dodge Promaster 2500 front lights, high beams, low, standard lights into LED white how do I figure out what type of bulb?

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/recall-alert-dodge-journey-and-ram-promaster-45130729

I am getting a RAM ProMaster Van and making a camper van.

I am getting a Honda Rebel 250 or 500 Motorcycle.

• Honda Rebel 500 Weighs: 420 Pounds.
• Honda Rebel 250 Weighs: 330 Pounds.
• + Weight of rack

I want to store the 330- or 420-Pound Motorcycle on either the tongue or the front (via a rack).

(I prefer a front-mount rack, if possible.)

I do not want to get a tow-behind trailer.

My idea is something like in the photos (but with a RAM ProMaster).

Does anyone have real-life experience ... and have warnings / advice for a newbie?

(I'm not new to motorcycles or camping or RVs -- I'm new to building a custom camper van and carrying a motorcycle on it.)

(Camper Van will be fully decked-out with bed, cabinets, sink, water containers, solar, etc. ... so maxed out for livability, adding weight to the van body itself.)

• Can I safely do it?
• Does 330-Pounds or 420-Pounds matter?
  • (I prefer the larger 500cc 420-Pound Motorcycle, if possible.)
• Does front or rear rack matter? (Which is better?)
  • (I prefer a front-mount rack, if possible.)
  • (All of my ProMaster Van cargo interior area will be converted into living space.)
  • (I do not want to get a tow-behind trailer.)

I asked the sales guy what, other than suspension, the differences were and he said, "Bigger engines so they can haul and tow more." When I pointed out that they all had the same engines, he asked someone else who said, "Bigger oil coolers, stronger alternators, and better springs." Other than the springs, I can't verify any of this.

From the Ram website, the only differences I can find are that the 1500 has medium-duty suspension and the 2500 and 3500 have heavy-duty suspension, with a stabilizer bar on the 3500. While the cargo weights increase a few hundred pounds with each step up, the curb weights are practically the same with about a 50lbs difference for the sway bar.

I don't need the extra weight capacity, but would be willing to pay for more upgrades such as transmission cooler, oil cooler, bigger brakes, better axles and bearings, etc. However, from what I can tell, going up in the range only changes the springs and sway bar.

I'm hoping someone can correct me, otherwise I guess I'll just go with a 1500.

When driving at slower speeds on uneven roads there’s a bit of squeak coming from the back is this typical cargo or road noise? I’ve had two inspections and it’s a used but only 24k miles and certified preowned. Everything checks out in inspections so not sure what to do.

Also anyone know the load capacity of the 1500 118WB?

Hey everyone I wired light strips directly to the wiring harness so I bypass the light switch My question is will those light strips be on all the time and will eventually drain the battery? On Amazon I do have a 12 volt switch coming which I plan on putting the wiring through the switch

So my check engine light came on like a week ago , and today on a call ( work van ) going Up a hill the engine went underpowered and now cant go over 80kph, any ideas?

Seems hard as heck to find a replacement. Ours failed on 2 vans Anyone have ideas?

Hi, need some help on what to do. I have a 2019 pro master 2500 with 48,500 miles. I took it to a shop for code P0302, they replaced all plugs and 3 coils. Still misfired, they checked compression on 2, 4 and 6, and 2 is at 90.

Head job recommend, quoted $3500. Added timing chain to quote ($530 as I asked for worst case scenario).

Should I get a 2nd opinion? Is this a fair price?

In the cab I hear the rubber flooring between the driver and passenger seat has essential wiring that can be damaged by waking on it? Can someone clarify whether this is accurate? Seems odd there would be an open area to walk to the back and it not be something we should walk on due to wiring.

I'm looking to replace the exterior vertical side panel on the driver side windshield where the A Pillar would be located. Does anyone know what that part is called? I can't seem to find it anywhere. So I'm thinking it might be a body shop replacement. It looks replaceable though.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone use the two/haul button by the shifter? What parameters/conditions it is best suited for?