National Preparedness Month 2024: Your Guide to Vehicle Disaster Readiness

Towing capabilities can differ significantly depending on a truck's class, model, and manufacturer. Yet, with some straightforward tips, you can tow almost anything with confidence. Interested in what you can haul with the 2024 RAM 3500 HD’s remarkable 37,000 lb. towing capacity? Keep reading for vital towing advice and explore the exciting possibilities that come with your new truck! Towing Safety Towing safety begins with understanding your vehicle’s towing capacity, the maximum weight it can pull safely. This varies by configuration, load, and trailer weight distribution. Manufacturer-provided capacities often assume only the driver is in the vehicle, so adjust for extra passengers and cargo. To calculate towing capacity, know your vehicle’s gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and curb weight. Subtract curb weight from GCWR, maintaining a 10% safety margin for shifting loads and sudden stops. Understand the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which includes the vehicle’s weight with passengers, fuel, cargo, and tongue weight. Exceeding the GVWR risks mechanical failure and legal issues. Familiarize yourself with terms like braked vs. unbraked towing capacity, gross axle weight rating (GAWR), and payload capacity. Use your vehicle’s correct trailer hitch class and load for control and safety. Following these guidelines ensures a safe and efficient towing experience. What Will You Tow? With a top towing limit of 37,000 lbs., the 2024 3500 HD can tow almost anything! Camping and Travel For those passionate about the outdoors and the open road, the RAM 3500 HD can help you bring the best in comfort along for the ride. With its powerful tow limit, you’ll pull even the largest, heaviest RVs – practically a second home. Travel comfortably, easily towing 42’ RVs that can reach upwards of 12,000 base weight and plenty of room for all your belongings. Hobbies and Sports Fill your weekends with all your fun outdoor hobbies with the 2024 RAM 3500 HD. Whether you’re into motocross, equestrian sports, boating and sailing, or an exciting drive through the countryside on an ATV, you’ll tow it all. A four-horse gooseneck trailer weighs between 4,200 to 8,400 lbs empty. Add in a fully loaded stock with hay, horses, and gear, you’re looking at roughly 14,000lbs, with plenty of room to spare. On the other end of the heaviest towable vehicles, a cabin cruiser motorized boat in the medium can reach 35 feet and as high as 16,000 lbs. Those numbers are no match for your towing capacity and the Blind Spot Monitoring helps make the trip from home to your favorite shore smooth sailing. The Sky’s the Limit! After exploring some everyday towing scenarios, what bold towing venture will you consider next? How about towing a personal aircraft? Small planes typically weigh about 13,000 lbs. While you might need a wide load permit, weight isn’t the primary issue here. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you could even tow elephants, multiple pickup trucks, or construction equipment like small bulldozers and medium backhoes. The possibilities truly know no bounds! Choose a Truck that Goes the Extra Mile. Choose Dodge RAM Tow with confidence, letting nothing get in your way from this day forward with Dodge RAM’s 3500 HD. At Savage L&B we have a large variety of trucks in trims to fit your needs – whether you need a full-size high-power workhorse for heavy towing and payloads or something that’s more city-friendly but still gets the job done. Visit our dealership and test drive the 2024 RAM 1500 today! Contact our dealership to special order a 2024 RAM 3500 HD for all of your heavy duty jobs and we'll be happy to help you get into your dream car. Our team is eager to get you into the truck of your dreams with frighteningly good incentives and specials, unbeatable financing, and top-quality service!

The kids are home from school and the weather is great, what’s there to do in Reading? Plenty! Summer is festival season and it’s time to get out there and learn, eat, and experience something new! Liederkranz Wurst Fest Come honor German culture at Wurst Fest, serving any type of sausage from classic bratwurst to exotic varieties alongside pretzels, sauerkraut, strudels and more. Discover the largest assortment of bratwursts and German delights on June 8 th, 2024, from 5 pm to 10 pm at Reading Liederkranz. Entrance is free to members and $10 to non-members. Willkommen alles! Spring Fiesta Join us for a lively family fiesta showcasing Berks' finest tacos! Muhlenberg Township invites you to Spring Fiesta 2024 at Jim Dietrich Park on Saturday, June 8th, from 11 am to 9 pm. Delight in fantastic food, refreshing beverages, vendors, live music, and a variety of entertainment, including bull riding and piñatas! Admission is free, so bring the whole family for a day of fun and flavor! Art on the Avenue Marking its 30th anniversary, Art on the Avenue is back in West Reading on June 15th! This renowned event highlights the talent of local and regional artists, businesses, vendors, and musicians. Recognized as the largest gathering in West Reading, Art on the Avenue transforms four blocks of North 6th Avenue into a vibrant display of various art forms. With over 200 vendors participating, this free event aims to reunite the local community in celebration of music, art, and food. Rain or shine, join us from 11 am to 7 pm for an unforgettable experience! Berks Celtic Festival Brought to you by the Berks Irish American Fraternal Association, the 18 th Annual Berks Celtic Festival promises to bring great music, entertainment, and food. The BCIAFA promotes the Celtic Festival as a fundraiser to acquire their own site – until then, the Berks Celtic Festival takes place at the Reading Liederkranz from 11 am to 9 pm on June 29 th. Early bird tickets are $12 or $15 at the door! Festival Season in Style With so many festivals and events this summer, it’s important to arrive safely and in style! At Savage L&B, we have many great Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM vehicles to help you cruise around Reading and Berks County from festival to festival. Our 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee has great fuel efficiency and is a Top Safety Pick for a smooth and safe ride wherever you go. Visit or contact us today to see our entire stock of trusted Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM vehicles!

Exploring the world in a Jeep is an exhilarating experience that transcends the road itself. By becoming a Jeep owner, you join a close-knit community of off-road enthusiasts. Move over, Taylor Swift and her "Swifties" - the Jeep Club is the most coveted group to be associated with in 2024. Each year, nearly one million brand-new Jeeps are sold, demonstrating the lasting appeal of the brand. However, even after 80 years, there are still intriguing aspects of Jeep's history that continue to puzzle. At Savage L&B, we uncover the mysteries with five lesser-known Jeep facts. The Origins of Its Name Are Unclear It's not hard to deduce how Ford, the brainchild of Henry Ford himself, got its name. Likewise, Buick, Chevrolet, and other auto brand names derived from their founders' surnames. But the true origins of the name "Jeep" are still a bit mysterious. The prevailing theory proposes that it came from the phonetic rendition of "GP," short for "General Purpose." This was the term applied to World War II vehicles with no specific purpose. It's quite plausible that soldiers started referring to these vehicles as such, and the shorthand ultimately became the standard. But then, it’s just as possible that Jeep is named after a 1930’s Popeye comic strip character. Eugene the Jeep was Popeye's magical companion, bestowed with the ability to traverse any place at any time; maybe soldiers linked its spectacular mobility with their versatile, all-terrain general purpose vehicles? Regardless of how Jeep first became Jeep, the name has since become synonymous with automotive freedom. It also isn't going anywhere. They Were Used as Train Cars in WWII Jeep was founded in 1941, just as America was readying itself to enter World War II. As mentioned earlier, Jeeps were classified as "General Purpose" vehicles during the war. But was the Jeep designated as such because it lacked a specific purpose or identity? Or was it labeled as such because it possessed the versatility to handle a wide range of tasks? The military clearly believed the latter, as Jeeps became some of their most extensively utilized vehicles throughout the war. In fact, Jeep was bestowed with a Purple Heart for their contribution to the war effort. A notable advantage of Jeeps was their ability to travel on railroad tracks, allowing the formation of "Jeep trains." These converted railways enabled the transportation of up to 10 tons, ensuring smooth supply lines. The Jeeps' versatility in seamlessly transitioning between railway and conventional wheels made them an indispensable asset. The Seven-Slot Grille Once Had 13 Slots Jeep is widely recognized for its iconic seven-slot grille that has become synonymous with the brand. However, determining the optimal number of slots was a gradual process for the engineers. The 1940 Jeep boasted a grille with 13 slots, perhaps an homage to the original number of United States colonies. However, the designers quickly began reducing the slots in order to achieve a sleeker design. By 1943, the Jeep grille showcased a mere nine slots, eventually evolving into the iconic seven-slot grille that has become synonymous with the brand. This distinct design element became firmly established by the close of World War II in 1945. The Color of Jeep is Trash That’s not a knock – it's just very literal! The Anvil Jeep color took direct inspiration from a trash can in the Jeep design studio. It became such a hit that it was eventually used for the Jeep Wrangler JK. Take this to heart the next time someone calls your own work trash. It’s More Than a Vehicle Brand – It's a Family Sport In 1953, a man named Mark A. Smith organized the first Jeep trek across the Rubicon Trail. This became a tradition, eventually dubbed Jeep Jamborees. Fast-forward to today, where the spiritual successor to these Jamborees exists in the form of Jeeping, a modern term that involves using Jeeps for off-road sport. Exploring the great outdoors through Jeeping is an adventurous activity that the whole family can enjoy. Navigating cliff sides, tackling steep inclines, and conquering off-road trails enables you to fully experience the impressive power and capability of your Jeep. Plus, it's a fantastic opportunity to fill out the family photo album. Jump Into a Jeep Today Now that you've received your crash course in Jeep lore, there's only one thing standing in your way of becoming an true expert: the keys to your own Jeep vehicle. Pay us a visit at Savage L&B today and we’ll help change that. With our wide array of new and used Jeeps, from the 2024 Gladiator to the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, we'll help you get on the road... so you can go off it.