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2019 Ram 2500 — winch size and recovery points before accessories

RoadTripPilot788Community StarterOct 26, 20252019 Ram 2500 CumminsLas Vegas
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 88,500 miles. I am building a basic recovery setup and would rather get the fundamentals right than collect gear. How do you size a winch and evaluate factory versus aftermarket recovery points? If I figure it out I will update the thread.
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CityMom778Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 26, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2019 Ram 2500 in Las Vegas, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “winch size and recovery points before accessories,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. That's my plan before I call anyone.
RoadTripPilot788Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 27, 2025permalink
I parked the 2019 Ram 2500 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
BatteryDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterOct 27, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2019 Ram 2500, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
GarageDetailer721Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 27, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2019 Ram 2500 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
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