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As America celebrates its 250th Birthday, there's no better place to experience Independence Day than right here in Summersville, West Virginia. Whether you're planning to spend the holiday at Summersville Lake, camping with family, watching fireworks from the comfort of your truck bed, or towing your boat for a weekend on the water, a new RAM 1500 is built for every adventure. At Northside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT in Summersville, WV, we're proud to help drivers across Nicholas County, Fayette County, Braxton County, Webster County, Greenbrier County, and all of Central West Virginia find the perfect truck for America's biggest birthday celebration. Why a RAM 1500 Is Perfect for America's 250th Celebration Nothing says Fourth of July quite like loading up the family, packing the cooler, grabbing your lawn chairs, and heading out to celebrate. The RAM 1500 offers: Spacious rear seating for the entire family A comfortable ride for long holiday road trips Powerful towing capability for boats and campers Plenty of truck bed space for coolers, grills, chairs, and fireworks supplies Available premium sound systems for your favorite patriotic playlist Whether you're celebrating in Summersville, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Craigsville, Richwood, Sutton, or anywhere across Southern West Virginia, a RAM truck is ready for the holiday weekend. Best Places to Watch Fireworks Near Summersville, WV One of the best parts of celebrating America's 250th is finding the perfect place to watch the fireworks. Summersville Lake Bring your RAM 1500 down to Summersville Lake for an unforgettable evening. Many families spend the day boating before anchoring near the shoreline to enjoy fireworks reflecting off the water. Your RAM easily tows your fishing boat, pontoon, or wake boat so you can enjoy the celebration from the lake. Summersville Arena & Conference Center Many local Independence Day celebrations are held around Summersville. Pack up your chairs, snacks, and family in your RAM and enjoy the festivities with plenty of room for everyone. Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park Just minutes from Northside CDJR, this beautiful overlook provides breathtaking mountain scenery and makes a great place to spend the day before evening fireworks begin around the area. Campgrounds Around Summersville Lake Camping has become one of the most popular Fourth of July traditions in West Virginia. Your RAM truck has the towing capability to pull many travel trailers and campers, making it easy to enjoy a full holiday weekend under the stars before watching fireworks with family and friends. Watch Fireworks Comfortably From the Bed of Your RAM 1500 One of the best seats in the house may be sitting right in the bed of your truck. Throw in a blanket. Bring some pillows. Pack your cooler. Then relax comfortably in the back of your RAM 1500 while enjoying America's 250th celebration under the night sky. The spacious truck bed gives you room to stretch out while enjoying one of the most memorable Independence Day celebrations in our nation's history. Tow Your Boat to Summersville Lake This Fourth of July West Virginia summers are made for boating. The RAM 1500 delivers impressive towing capability that helps make hauling your boat simple and stress-free. Whether you're launching at Summersville Lake Marina or spending the weekend exploring the beautiful waters of Summersville Lake, your RAM is ready for every adventure. After a full day on the water, there's nothing better than watching fireworks reflect across the lake with friends and family. Explore West Virginia This Independence Day America's 250th is the perfect excuse for a road trip. Load up your RAM and explore some of West Virginia's most beautiful destinations: Summersville Lake New River Gorge Fayetteville Beckley Babcock State Park Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park Holly River State Park Sutton Lake From hiking and camping to boating and fishing, your RAM truck is ready for wherever the holiday takes you. Visit Northside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT in Summersville, WV If you're looking for a new RAM 1500 in Summersville, WV, stop by Northside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT just off Route 19. We proudly serve drivers from: Summersville Craigsville Richwood Sutton Webster Springs Beckley Oak Hill Fayetteville Lewisburg Birch River Nicholas County Fayette County Braxton County Webster County Greenbrier County Raleigh County Pocahontas County Whether you're shopping for a dependable work truck, a family pickup, or a truck ready for boating, camping, and holiday adventures, our team is here to help. Celebrate America's 250th Birthday behind the wheel of a new RAM 1500 and make this Fourth of July one to remember. Visit Northside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT in Summersville, WV, browse our selection of new RAM trucks, and find the perfect truck for all your West Virginia adventures.

Do you need a hefty pickup truck that can reliably accomplish the toughest jobs? If so, you should be looking at the 2021 RAM 2500. Here are five impressive features we love about this tough, reliable pickup truck. 1. Massive Towing Capabilities The sturdy RAM 2500 can tow up to 19,680 pounds. This is roughly 1,000 pounds more than similar pickup trucks can tow. You can tow this much reliably thanks to its powerful Turbo-Diesel motor. With this monster of a motor, you can expect an impressive 1,000 lb-ft of torque and 400 hp. There is very little you can't tow with this respectable capacity. For reference, a fishing boat with a trailer and motor only weighs up to 3,704 pounds. Additionally, a car carrier and three incredibly heavy motorcycles (like HD Ultra Classics) won't weigh more than 4,675. more 2. Durable Bed If you don't have a need to tow nearly 20,000 pounds, you can still get a lot out of this vehicle. With the V8 HEMI engine, you can carry 4,010 pounds. This is best-in-class carrying capacity. Furthermore, thanks to the Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension that is unique to the RAM 2500, your pickup truck will remain stable, even on bumpy roads. 3. Superior Handling The RAM 2500 is much easier to maneuver than similar vehicles, and it also provides much more traction. This makes driving this truck safe in slick conditions, and you can easily steer around potholes and other obstacles. You will feel confident driving this vehicle thanks to its very responsive handling. 4. Off-Road Ready This naturally rugged truck was built for harsh off-road conditions. All six trims allow for AWD capabilities so you won't get stuck in the mud while taking your reliable vehicle on an off-road adventure. Additionally, its high ground clearance means you can drive through swamps and flooded city roads alike. Furthermore, this rugged vehicle has no trouble driving over rocks. It is truly ideal for people who enjoy going on off-road adventures or work in a rural area. 5. Outstanding Safety Features Like most modern vehicles, the RAM 2500 features driver assistance technology. One of the most incredible safety features is the forward-collision warning, so you can check your mirrors for hazards behind you and be alerted to a possible collision ahead of you. This safety feature, in addition to forward-collision emergency braking and anti-lock brakes, comes standard on all vehicles. Other standard safety features include: Brake assist Traction control Tire pressure monitoring system Electronic Stability Control High-resolution rear-view camera The RAM 2500 has a greater towing capacity than you will probably ever need and a bed that can carry over 4,000 pounds without damaging the proprietary suspension. Its impressive standard safety features make it the perfect vehicle for driving your kids to school.  Are you ready to get into a truck that can rise to any occasion without breaking a sweat? If so, head on over to Northside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT, and ask for a test drive.

The Dodge Ram is a world-renowned iconic pickup truck that has more than stood the test of time. With such a high expectation to live up to, and such fierce competition in its weight class from rivals like the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado, does the 2021 Ram 1500 from Dodge live up to its name and expectations? The 2021 Ram 1500: A Masterclass in Luxury Dodge's entry into the Ram line for 2021 is an incredible example of how manufacturers can mix rugged power and total luxury. This is a full-size pickup truck that isn't afraid to remind you of its powerful and raw roots but is all too happy to show off how calm and comfortable the line has become as it's matured. With a smooth and relaxed ride, you'll be surprised at just how at-home this truck is, both on and off-road. The interior of this truck is a slick, upmarket leather affair, with very classy wooden highlights throughout at the higher trim levels. With deep and comfortable seats with what feels like miles of head and legroom, every passenger will find themselves relaxed and at home in this truck, even on long-distance journeys. But the luxury doesn't stop there, as the Ram 1500 can be fitted with a panoramic sunroof as well as ventilated and heated seats. more Pricing For 2021, Dodge is offering the Ram 1500 in a wide range of trim levels, catering to a good range of budgets and lifestyles and making the Ram you need affordable to you at a surprising number of price points. From the base level Tradesman at $32,500, through the Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel trims ($37,000, $41,800, and $45,700 respectively), to the Limited Longhorn and Limited trims at the high end ($52,000 and $56,000). Each of these levels come with increasing levels of luxury and creature comforts for passengers, but Dodge is also offering customers the ability to chop and change some of the packages and add-ons, allowing for you to buy in at the trim level you want and then add the features and components that you need meaning that you're not paying for features you won't use. You can also pay to upgrade the size of the bed and cab. New and Improved for 2021 As well as providing a fantastic ride and an incredibly powerful beast under the hood, the 2021 model of the Dodge Ram 1500 offers up a few new and very handy features. These new additions include high-tech assists for trailering (one of which is an amazing feature that helps control the steering when you're backing up, which is particularly useful), as well as safety assists like pedestrian detection and early-warning collision detection sensors on the front of the truck. All in all, the 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 is a pickup that really raises the bar for all other pickups, even iconic rivals like the F-150 from Ford. If you're in the market for a new full-size pickup truck, this is one that you can't miss out on. To book a test drive or discuss financing options, call Northside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT today!