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This is the time of year Monroe Ram shoppers start looking for a great deal on a great truck to give them a jump start on spring and summer. Monroe Ram dealer, Rairdon Ram, has a great selection of 2011 Dodge Ram Trucks available for purchase right now.

The 2011 Ram 1500 comes in three cab styles a two-door regular cab, an extended-length Quad Cab with two small rear doors, and the longer Crew Cab body with four conventional doors. The regular cab rides a 120.5-inch wheelbase and offers cargo-bed lengths of 6.3 feet and 8 feet. The 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and Crew Cab use a 140.5-inch wheelbase. The Quad Cab has the 6.3-foot cargo box. The Crew Cab has a 5.6-foot box; all beds are wide enough to hold a 4×8 sheet laid flat.

The crew cab also features in-floor storage near the second-row seats. The Ram’s dual chrome-tipped exhaust is integrated into rear bumper, and an adjustable cargo-rail tie-down system available, as well as an optional spray-in bedliner.

Monroe Ram Truck Buyers Discover Unique Features

Two unique features on the 2011 Ram 1500 are the optional RamBox and the truck’s standard coil-spring rear suspension. RamBox is available only on the crew cab, and features integrated, lockable storage boxes on each side of the bed that can hold up to 240 12-ounce beverage cans. These boxes basically take up the awkward space around the wheel wells, leaving a clean, rectangular cargo bed.

For colder temperatures, the rear seat heating feature is available in the crew cab, as are power-adjustable pedals rearview camera, power-sliding rear window on the quad cab and an optional Garmin navigation system.

Variations for engines include:  a 215-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6, iron block/aluminum cylinder heads, single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder, 235 pounds-feet of torque; a 310-hp, 4.7-liter V-8, iron block/aluminum cylinder heads, single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder, 330 pounds-feet of torque; and a 380-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, iron block/aluminum cylinder heads, cam-in-block, two valves per cylinder, 404 pounds-feet of torque.

Safety is always on the mind of Monroe Ram shoppers, and the 2011 trucks deliver on all fronts.  The Ram 1500 also has a number of advanced safety features, including antilock brakes and an electronic stability system that reduces engine power if the system’s sensors detect a variance in the driver’s steering and the vehicle’s path. The Ram 1500 also offers trailer-sway control. Side curtain airbags are standard on quad and crew cabs.

The Ram 1500 is among class leaders in infotainment, with available satellite TV, voice-activated navigation with real-time traffic and weather, USB iPod and Bluetooth cell-phone interface, even mobile WiFi for the truck and its perimeter. Its available navigation system now includes software that’s supplied by GPS-industry leader Garmin.

Monroe Ram Outdoorsman

The Ram Outdoorsman has a package aimed at avid hunters, campers and fishermen. An optional fishing rod and rifle rack can also be added to trucks equipped with the optional RamBox cargo box. It also includes trailer-towing upgrades, interior and exterior convenience, lighting enhancements, all-terrain tires and underbody protection.

Edmunds.com says, “The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is a top pick in the full-size pickup truck segment thanks to its winning combination of strong performance, smooth ride and a classy cabin. Best-in-class ride quality; well-made interior; clever storage spaces; powerful V8; lots of interior space.”

Got really big tough loads to haul? Also available are the Dodge Ram 2500 3/4 ton and the one ton Ram 3500. The Ram 3500, for example, has a payload ceiling of 5,130 pounds and can tow up to 17,500 pounds.

Monroe Ram shoppers who would like more information on the 2011 Dodge Ram truck lineup can call Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Monroe at 888-517-6402.

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Seattle Dodge dealer Rairdon Dodge has some great news for Washington Dodge outdoor enthusiasts. Hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters of Washington will all love the latest edition to the Dodge family.

Seattle Dodge Ram Outdoorsman

The 2011 Dodge Ram Outdoorsman features the most useful traits of the outdoor lifestyle in one model: standard trailer-towing upgrades, interior and exterior lighting enhancements, all-terrain tires, and a rugged exterior appearance. Also, RamBox-equipped trucks have a “RamBox Holster” fishing rod and gun rack accessory option. Add in convenice, off-road capability and trailer towing hardware, and the Ram Outdoorsman is the perfect vehicle for any Washington resident looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

The idea for the 2011 Dodge Ram Outdoorsman was born simply from what Ram Heavy Duty owners illustrate: a passion for the outdoors. In fact, 62 percent of fullsize pickup truck owners say they hunt, fish or camp. Of the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty owners surveyed, 47 percent say they hunt, 57 percent fresh water fish, 33 percent salt water fish, 36 percent own power boats, and 37 percent tow camping trailers.

The overall design of the Ram Outdoorsman was also a passion project within the Dodge family. Ram Truck engineers – many of whom also count hunting, fishing, boating and camping among their hobbies – brought together features they felt would best meet the practical needs of Outdoorsman owners who will frequently travel on long, remote trips.

Specific features of the 2011 Dodge Ram Outdoorsman include:

• Standard Class IV receiver hitch for proper towing of campers, boats, ATVs and other trailers rated to vehicle’s max
• Available integrated trailer brake controller with driver adjustability and easy-to-see instrument panel readout
• Available rear backup camera to ease trailer hookups
• Tow hooks for retrieving disabled or immobile vehicles, clearing trails
• Power 10-way driver seat and lumbar adjust for comfort on long trips
• Rear 60 / 40 split folding seat for more flexibility in hauling passengers and cargo
• Remote start and security group adds alarm system and convenience of a comfortable cabin after a day in the field or on the water
• Standard fog lights and quad halogen headlamps for maximum visibility in remote areas
• Dash-mounted 115-volt auxiliary power outlet to charge batteries and electronic devices without the need for special DC car chargers
• Outdoorsman badge proudly announces owner’s passion
• RamBox (available on the Ram 1500), the ultimate place for outdoor enthusiasts to stow their gear; lockable and lit, RamBox frees up interior space for passengers

Perhaps the most novel of all the features in the 2011 Dodge Ram Outdoorsman is the Mopar RamBox Holster. Factory-designed to fit within the Ram’s two unique locked, lighted and sealed exterior storage bins, the Holster gently, yet securely cradles two rifles or shotguns, or can be rotated 90 degrees to hold up to six fishing rods. The RamBox Holster will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $205, and be available at Dodge dealers in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Officially unveiled recently at the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) conference, the 2011 Dodge Ram Outdoorsman is sure to be a hit with any fan of the outdoors. Before you hit the trail, stop by Washington Dodge dealer Rairdon Dodge to learn more about this rugged vehicle.

Rairdon has 4 Washington Dodge dealerships. Start viewing Seattle Dodge inventory at a Rairdon Dodge dealership in:

• Kirkland
• Monroe
• Smokey Point
• Bellingham