July 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

Dodge Ram Chassis Cabs: Making Inroads in the Class 4-5 Markets

By Chad Simon

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Dodge Chassis Cabs Offer

New Ambulance Prep Package

Dodge now offers an ambulance prep package for its Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab models "We’ve done a lot of research with ambulance upfitters, did some on-site visits, and identified all the major needs to make it easier for our customers to convert our trucks into ambulances," said Brad Pugh, Dodge product planning manager.

Package features include taps and hoses for an HVAC system, which allows users to install an auxiliary cooling unit on the truck. The limited slip differential distributes power where needed for better traction on wet pavement, sand, and gravel. Air conditioning will become a standard feature, said Pugh.

"The best part about this package is the automatic voltage monitoring and idle-up control system, which watches the battery voltage," said Pugh. "Picture yourself at an accident scene. Lights are blazing, doors are open, and paramedics are scrambling around, drawing a lot of energy from the battery. To prevent the battery from draining to a point where it won’t restart, our system watches the battery voltage, and if it dips below a set threshold, it will automatically kick up the truck’s idle to help recharge the battery and ensure users can always drive away."

This feature is also available as a stand-alone option. The Laramie trim level, which includes leather, bucket, and heated seats, is available as an option on the ambulance prep package.

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