2016 Rebel Road Trip

The wait was finally over! I took delivery of my 2016 Ram Rebel after placing the order the last week of September. I drove from Idaho to Alaska. Approximately 2,800 miles. No better way to break in a new truck than to cross through multiple climate zones, mountains, valleys, flat lands, dry roads, wet roads, snowy roads, icy roads, and all the elements from rain, snow, blizzards, freezing rain, and sunshine.

I LOVE the Rebel! The interior is Awesome! I owned a 2007 Ram 1500 with a hemi. This motor has a lot more power. Very smooth shifting with the 8 speed and better fuel economy. I averaged 16.5 mpg overall. I was averaging 18 until the last 1/3 of the drive I kept her in 4x4. There's plenty of times on the hwy I was averaging 20+ mpg for that tank of fuel, even while driving 75 mph or more. I love how it handles and the ride is a dream. I drove through a big winter storm in Canada. 450 miles of limited visibility, several inches on snow on the road and numerous places where the road was choked to one lane due to snow accumulation. I had a blast driving, but it was pretty slow and steady due to the crazy weather in that portion of the drive. She conquered everything. I drove through a couple parking lots that hadn't been plowed. 12 inches of snow or more in areas and no problems with maintaining my traction.

I'm so very glad to finally own my Rebel!