2001 Dodge Ram Van 1500

Sportsmobile conversion

By dromedary1 (VA) on Monday, April 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 190,000

Pros: "cruise control, overdrive"

Cons: "needs rear end body repair"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"propane stove, furnace, ac/dc large frig, double bed/sitting area, portipotti, cabinets, reverse front passenger seat, pop top w/screened and zipped plastic windows.Sink, water tank, water pump, waste water holding tank."

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only have one issue

By Refrigeration Company (FL) on Wednesday, September 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "in 2012 it still runs like new"

Cons: "a/c fan switch keeps going out"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"this van is great. i bought 2 of them NEW. the only problem i have over the years is a/c - heat pannel there's some kind of desing flaw on the fan switch, i replaced it a coucle of times but it would go out each time. what happens is the only setting that still works is full blast on high. you have no control over the ranges of the fan (full blown cold/heat). HOWEVER YOU CAN still switch from heat to cold."

7 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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The truck has great pickup and towing capabilities

By Barry (AZ) on Sunday, April 01, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 225,000

Pros: "Great for the highway, but easy to drive around to"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"5.9 is very popular engine that gives pretty good gas mileage without any loss of power or drivability. Overdrive automatic transmission shifts great and helps with highway gas mileage. Cruise control also helps with gas economy. Front and rear A/C are ice cold!"

9 people out of 11 found this review helpful

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work horse

By rideandfly (TX) on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 101,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Big ol gas guzzler that hauls a load and keeps on going. Nothing fancy, just does what a van should do."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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It was a good vehicle.

By Nick (MI) on Sunday, February 05, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Idler arm seperated from frame. - My approximate mileage is 166,236

Pros: "Comfortable, descent gas mileage, roomy."

Cons: "Heat and A/C never did that well, and frame rust."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I got it from my mom at 161000 miles, put a little over 5000 miles on it before I had a major issue, the frame rusts overtime and eventually the idler arm rips right out of the frame, which could be deadly luckily I was stopped when it happened. If you want to get one check to see how much its rusted before you purchase it, and the a/c drain drips right on to the frame, ingenious idea by dodge."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Excellent Traveling Van

By Bigubee (IL) on Thursday, December 15, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 74,400

Pros: "Economicaly priced, smooth rider, powerful engine"

Cons: "Shades,side screens tear. Plastic cup holder break"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

Looking pretty next to our two younger cars

"We bought it brand new for $28698 on November 1996.She was a showroom vehicle at Glenview Dodge in Glenview,Illinois. We bought it for our disabled son 3yrs old at the time, he is now 19. We equipped her with a handicapped lift, ramp and a DVD surround sound to entertain our family of 7 when we travel! The van has a powerful 5.4 Magnum V-8 engine that delivers a punch to the metal. We traveled into Mexico City twice in her lifetime. As a matter of fact we are leaving today for the third time to Mexico for the holidays. It is the reason I am here to get the van's value because we need to insure it for travel into Mexico. We love this van despite the fact she is getting old. It gives a comfortable ride and very quite sound proof interior. lots of luggage room in the back and not to mention has rack system for luggage on top! We hardly complained of any maintenance issues. The only major mechanical problems we had was power brakes,air conditioner, alternator and replaced the battery twice the whole time.Engine problems unheard of! I would never get rid of her as she will remain in our family for ages to come. Yes she is garaged kept and no rust! Many ask us if she ever will be for Sale, not a chance. She has a name, PRIMETIME and the name says it all!"

10 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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