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There are three ways a new Ram ends up in your driveway from Beadle's Chrysler Center: it's already on our lot when you walk in, it's coming in on factory allocation in the next few weeks, or you place a custom order and we build it from scratch. Each path makes sense for a different buyer, and knowing which one fits your situation can save you a month of shopping and a lot of compromise. This guide breaks down all three sourcing paths — what's actually different about each one, when to choose which, and how Beadle's allocates inventory across the three so the right truck shows up at the right time for the right customer. Search Available Ram Inventory Get Pre-Qualified On This Page The Three Ways Beadle's Sources Your New Ram Lot Stock: What's on the Ground Today Allocation: What's Coming in the Next 30 to 90 Days Custom Order: A Truck Built to Your Spec How Beadle's Decides What to Stock vs. Order Quick Reference: Which Sourcing Path Fits Your Plan? How to Pick the Right Sourcing Path Frequently Asked Questions What Are the Three Ways Beadle's Sources Your New Ram? Lot stock is the simplest: the truck is physically on our lot in Bowdle right now, you can drive it today, and you take delivery this week. Allocation is the middle path: the truck is built and shipping or scheduled for production, with a known arrival window, and you reserve it before it lands. Custom order is the patient path: we build the truck to your exact spec through the Stellantis configuration system, and you wait roughly 12 weeks for it to come together. Most metro dealers lean heavily on lot stock because their customer base wants same-week delivery on common configurations. Beadle's mixes all three because our customer base is split between "I need it now" lot-stock buyers and "I want exactly this" custom-order buyers, with allocation filling the middle of the schedule. When Does Lot Stock Make the Most Sense? Lot stock is the right answer when you need a truck this week, you're flexible on configuration, and what's on our lot already lines up with your spec. Most popular configurations — Ram 1500 Big Horn or Laramie crew cabs in common colors, Ram 2500 crew cabs with diesel and tow packages, Ram 3500 dually configurations — show up on our lot regularly because we know what our customers buy. If you walk in with a list of must-haves and we can match it to a truck on the ground, lot stock saves you 4 to 12 weeks compared to the other two paths. Pricing and incentives are applied at purchase, so what you see on the window sticker is what you sign. Trade-in evaluation happens the same day. You drive home in the truck. Where lot stock falls short is when you need a specific configuration that we don't currently stock. We can sometimes find it through a dealer trade — a swap with another Stellantis dealer who has your exact build — but that adds days or weeks and isn't always possible. If the configuration is unusual or the timing's tight, allocation or custom order is usually the better play. How Does Factory Allocation Work? Stellantis allocates new Ram production to dealers based on sales history, market demand, and a complex formula we don't fully control. We see our incoming allocation in 30-, 60-, and 90-day windows — meaning we know which trucks are scheduled for production and when they'll land at our lot. If a customer comes in looking for a configuration that's not on the lot today but matches an allocation truck coming in 4 to 6 weeks, we can reserve that allocation truck for you. You sign a reservation, lock in pricing at allocation time, and the truck is held for you when it arrives. Pricing on allocation reservations is locked at the date we assign the truck to you, not delivery. A Note on Allocation Visibility Allocation visibility goes out about 90 days, so we can usually tell you what's likely coming. The closer you are to your decision, the more confidently we can match you to a specific incoming truck. If you're 2 weeks away from a buying decision, allocation is often a stronger play than custom order. Allocation is best when your spec is common enough that one is already in production for our region — most Ram 1500 configurations, common 2500/3500 builds — but specific enough that we don't have it on the ground today. It's a middle path between "settle for what's here" and "wait 12 weeks for custom." Best for / Not ideal for Best for: buyers with a 4- to 12-week runway whose spec is common enough to be in Stellantis production for our region. Not ideal for: buyers needing a truck this week, or buyers with an unusual spec that production likely won't pick up — custom order is the cleaner path. Verify what's actually coming on Stellantis allocation by calling 605-460-6254 with your exact spec. When Is Custom Order the Right Path? Custom order is the right path when you've spec'd out exactly what you want, that spec doesn't appear in lot stock or allocation, and you're willing to wait roughly 12 weeks to get it built from scratch. Most custom orders we write are HD configurations with specific package combinations, unusual color and trim pairings, or 1500 builds with options that don't typically come through allocation. The order itself is a 60- to 90-minute appointment to build the configuration in the Stellantis system, lock in MSRP, and submit. From there, we send you status updates as the truck moves through order accepted, scheduled, in production, shipped, and ready for pickup. Pricing is locked at MSRP at order time; manufacturer rebates and incentives apply based on what's available at delivery. For the full custom-order workflow — including what to decide before you call us, the build window timeline, and what to expect on pickup day — read our complete guide to custom-ordering a new Ram from Beadle's. How Does Beadle's Decide What to Stock vs. Order? Our lot mix is built around what our customers actually buy, not a generic playbook. The configurations we stock most often are the ones that move quickly enough to justify keeping them on the ground: HD diesel crew cabs with tow packages, Ram 1500 Big Horn and Laramie crew cabs in popular colors, dually 3500s for ag and recreational tow buyers, and a steady rotation of 2500s in working configurations. For trims and options that don't move as fast — Tradesman work specs, special editions, low-volume color and option combinations — we lean on allocation and custom order rather than tying up lot inventory in a configuration that takes 90 days to sell. What most buyers overlook about sourcing The biggest mistake first-time Ram buyers make is assuming lot stock is always the best deal. For common configurations it usually is, because incentives often hit lot stock harder than custom orders. But for an unusual spec, fighting to find a lot truck that "almost" matches your needs typically costs more in compromises than the 4 to 12 weeks of waiting for allocation or custom would have. The right question isn't "what's in stock?" — it's "which path fits my actual spec and timeline?" Which Sourcing Path Fits Your Plan? Consideration Lot Stock Allocation Custom Order Time to truck Same week 4 to 12 weeks ~12 weeks Configuration match What's here Common builds in production Exactly your spec Price lock timing At purchase At allocation reservation At order submission Incentive timing At purchase At delivery At delivery Best fit Common configs, tight timeline Common spec, 4-12 week runway Specific spec, patient buyer Best for lot stock: buyers who need a truck this week and don't mind picking from what's here. Best for allocation: buyers with a 4- to 12-week runway who want a common configuration without compromise. Best for custom: buyers who know exactly what they want and won't settle for "close enough." How to Pick the Right Sourcing Path for Your Ram Picking the right sourcing path is mostly about answering three questions honestly. Here's the order to work through them. Define your spec: Model, trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, color, packages. The more specific, the easier each subsequent step gets. Set your timeline: This week, this month, in 4 to 6 weeks, in 3 months. Be honest with yourself — and with us — about when you actually need the truck. Call us: 605-460-6254. Tell us your spec and your timeline and we'll match you to the right path. If we have it on the lot, we'll tell you. If a 6-week allocation truck matches, we'll tell you. If only custom works, we'll tell you that too. Walk through the path: Lot stock means a same-day appointment. Allocation means a reservation paperwork sit-down. Custom means a 60-90 minute order appointment. Track the truck (if applicable): For allocation and custom, we send updates as your truck moves through the build and shipping stages. For lot stock, we just hand you the keys. Key Takeaways Beadle's sources new Rams three ways: lot stock (same-week), factory allocation (4 to 12 weeks), and custom order (~12 weeks). Lot stock is best for common configurations and tight timelines; allocation is best when your spec is common but not on the ground today; custom is best for specific builds you won't compromise on. Pricing locks at different times for each path: lot stock at purchase, allocation at reservation, custom at order submission. Incentives apply at delivery for allocation and custom. Our lot mix leans heavily on configurations our customers actually buy: HD diesel crew cabs, popular Ram 1500 trims, dually 3500s, working 2500s. Frequently Asked Questions What's the difference between lot stock, allocation, and custom order? Lot stock is on the ground at Beadle's right now and you can drive it home this week. Allocation is a truck Stellantis is building or shipping for our region — you reserve it 4 to 12 weeks before delivery. Custom order is a truck we build to your exact spec from scratch, with a roughly 12-week timeline from order to pickup. How far ahead can Beadle's see incoming Ram allocation? We have visibility into Stellantis allocation about 90 days out. The closer the truck is to delivery, the more confidently we can match you to a specific incoming unit. Call us with your spec and we'll tell you what's coming and when. Can I reserve an allocation truck before it arrives? Yes. If we have an allocation truck coming that matches your spec, we can reserve it for you with a paperwork sit-down. Pricing locks at allocation reservation, the truck is held for you when it arrives, and you take delivery the day it lands at our lot. Is lot stock always the best deal? Not always. Lot stock often gets the strongest current incentives, which makes it a great deal for common configurations. But if your spec doesn't match anything on the lot, fighting to find a "close enough" truck typically costs more in compromise than waiting for allocation or custom would. Match the path to your spec, not the other way around. Can I do a dealer trade if Beadle's doesn't have my spec on the lot? Sometimes. Dealer trades work when another Stellantis dealer has your exact spec and is willing to swap. They add days or weeks to the timeline and aren't always possible. We're happy to look — but for unusual specs, allocation or custom is usually the cleaner path. Do incentives differ between sourcing paths? Manufacturer rebates and incentives are applied at the time of delivery, regardless of sourcing path. For lot stock, that's the day you sign. For allocation and custom, that's the day your truck arrives at our lot. We track every stackable rebate you qualify for and apply them at delivery. My Take on Choosing the Right Sourcing Path The single most useful conversation I have with new Ram buyers is the sourcing-path conversation — usually 10 minutes on the phone, sometimes less. We talk through your spec, your timeline, and your appetite for waiting versus your willingness to compromise. By the end, you know whether you're a lot-stock buyer, an allocation buyer, or a custom-order buyer, and we both know what the next step looks like. For ag operators who already know their spec — Cummins crew cab with a specific tow package — we usually find allocation works best. The build is common enough to be in production for our region but specific enough that we don't always have it on the lot. For families shopping for a 1500, lot stock often wins because the popular trims rotate through quickly. For unusual specs and patient buyers, custom is the cleanest answer. If you'd like the broader picture of buying a new Ram from Beadle's — including custom orders in detail, what's currently in stock, and how cross-state buying works — read our complete guide to new Ram trucks for sale in South Dakota. And if you're ready for the sourcing conversation, give us a jingle at 605-460-6254. Search Available Ram Inventory Get Pre-Qualified Contact Beadle's Chrysler Center About the Author Lexy Tabbert — Beadle's Chrysler Center, Bowdle, SD Lexy Tabbert is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Beadle's Chrysler Center in Bowdle, South Dakota. She covers Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles — helping families, ranchers, and ag operators across the region find the right truck and configuration for their needs. Learn more about Lexy.

Drive to Bowdle from Fargo and you'll pass several Ram dealers along the way. Drive in from Bismarck and there are dealers in your own metro selling the same trucks Beadle's does. So why do ranchers, ag operators, and truck-buying families across the Northern Plains keep choosing the long drive to Beadle's Chrysler Center over the closer option? After 50+ years of family-owned business in Bowdle, the answer is more practical than sentimental. This guide unpacks what cross-border buyers actually mean when they say "Beadle's was worth the drive" — what's different about the inventory, the buying experience, the service after the sale, and the way Beadle's handles cross-state paperwork that closer dealers either don't or won't. Search Available Ram Inventory Get Pre-Qualified On This Page The Pattern: Driving Past Closer Dealers Why the Inventory Mix Looks Different at Beadle's What "Small-Town Buying Experience" Actually Means The Service Bay Most Customers Don't Talk About Until They Need It How Beadle's Handles Cross-State Paperwork When the Drive Is Worth It (and When It Isn't) How to Decide If Beadle's Is Right for Your Situation Frequently Asked Questions Why Do Northern Plains Ranchers Drive Past Closer Dealers to Buy from Beadle's? The pattern shows up most clearly in our Fargo customers. Fargo is a 5-hour drive from Bowdle, and there are a dozen Ram dealers in the Fargo metro alone. The Fargo customers who make the trip aren't doing it because they couldn't find a Ram closer — they're doing it because they couldn't find the right Ram, the right deal, or the right buying experience closer. The same story plays out from Bismarck (~2.5 hours), Mandan (~2.5 hours), Jamestown (~2.5 hours), and the eastern Montana side. Most of these buyers came to us once because someone they trust told them to, and they came back because the experience held up. Three things drive the pattern more than anything else: a different inventory mix on a small-town northern-plains lot, a different buying culture (small-town directness, no high-pressure tactics), and a service relationship that treats the truck as the start of the relationship rather than the end of the transaction. What's Different About Beadle's Ram Inventory? A small-town northern-plains Ram dealer stocks differently than a metro dealer. Our lot leans heavier on heavy-duty: more 2500s and 3500s, more Cummins-diesel crew cabs, more crew cabs with serious tow packages, more dually configurations. That's because that's what most of our customers actually buy — ranchers, farmers, ag operators, oil-and-gas tradesmen, and HD-towing recreational families. Metro dealers tend to allocate heavier toward 1500s with comfort packages because that's what their commuter and family-fleet markets buy. Both lots are right for their markets. The difference is what you find when you walk in: at Beadle's, the truck you came looking for is more likely already on the lot or already inbound. For working-ag buyers especially, the time saved by walking onto a lot that already stocks the configuration you need — instead of waiting on a trade or a dealer search — is often a bigger factor than the drive distance. Best for / Not ideal for Best for: buyers shopping for HD diesel, dually, or specific tow-package builds that don't always show up on a metro lot. Not ideal for: buyers who want a stripped-down 1500 work truck commodity-priced and on the lot today — those configurations are usually quicker-turn at metro stores. Verify your specific configuration is in stock by calling 605-460-6254 before you make the drive. What Does the "Small-Town Buying Experience" Actually Mean? "Small-town" is one of those phrases that's overused in marketing copy. Here's what it actually looks like in practice at Beadle's: the same person who answered your first phone call is the person you'll sit down with on the lot. The trade walk-around isn't handed off to a separate manager. The number you're quoted is the number you pay. The pickup-day appointment doesn't include a four-hour upsell loop. "Give us a jingle and we'll make a plan" isn't a slogan we put on a sign. It's how we run the calendar. We don't have a dozen deal-flow specialists each working a different segment of your purchase. We have salespeople and service writers who know the inventory, know the customers, and know each other's pricing. That's the part Fargo and Bismarck customers most often mention when they explain the drive. Not the drive itself — the absence of high-pressure tactics, surprise fees, or a 90-minute closing-table dance once they've decided. What's the Service Relationship Like After You Buy from Beadle's? A good number of Beadle's customers tell us the service relationship is what kept them coming back, even more than the original purchase. Our service department does Mopar oil changes, recall work, warranty repairs, and HD diesel work in-house in Bowdle. For routine maintenance between Bowdle visits, most cross-border buyers use a local Mopar service in their home town and bring the truck back to us for major work or warranty items. When you call our service department, you're talking to the same writers who've been here for years. They remember who you are, what you bought, and what you've had done. That's a small thing on paper and a real thing in practice — when something goes sideways at 6:00 a.m. on a branding morning, the difference between "let me look up your VIN" and "what's going on with the 3500 you got from us last spring" is most of the experience. What most cross-border buyers overlook The piece that surprises most first-time Beadle's buyers isn't the buying experience — it's how much easier the service relationship is over the long run when the dealer who sold you the truck is the same dealer who handles its warranty work. Customers who switch to us from a metro dealer tell us the difference shows up the first time they need a recall handled or a warranty claim escalated. How Does Beadle's Handle Cross-State Buyers Differently? Closer-to-the-border ND, MT, MN, and IA buyers pick us because we treat cross-state purchases as routine, not as a special case. Beadle's does not collect sales tax from out-of-state buyers — you pay your motor vehicle excise tax to your home state's DMV when you register. Title work is paperwork we handle on our side and submit to South Dakota; you transfer in your home state at registration. For trades, we handle title transfer paperwork between states ourselves. For financing, we work with a wide range of in-state and cross-border lenders, including most major ND banks and credit unions. Cross-state delivery is offered case by case, mostly at our expense for the right deal. Most metro dealers in border markets handle cross-state purchases too, but they don't structure their process around it the way we do. The smaller the dealer's cross-state customer base, the more "special case" each one becomes. Ours is normal Tuesday paperwork. When Is the Drive to Beadle's Worth It? Buyer Situation Beadle's Worth the Drive? HD diesel build, working ag Yes — our inventory mix favors this Cross-state buyer (ND, MT, MN, IA) Yes — tax handling and routine cross-border process Specific custom order spec Yes — order through us, pickup in Bowdle Looking for the buying experience Yes — small-town, no-pressure, family-owned Need a truck this week Maybe — call us first to confirm we have your config in stock All warranty service must be local Less ideal — plan around major-work trips to Bowdle Best for: buyers who already know what they want, value a small-town experience, and don't mind planning major service trips. Not ideal for: buyers who need same-week walk-in inventory in a specific configuration without calling ahead, or buyers who want all warranty work handled in their home metro. How to Decide If Beadle's Is Right for Your Situation A 30-minute phone call usually settles whether the drive to Bowdle is worth it for you. Here's how to make that call productive. List your spec: Model, trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, color, packages. The more specific you are, the faster we can tell you what we have or what we can get. Set your timeline: Need it this week, this month, in 3 months, or by branding season? That tells us whether you're a lot-stock buyer, an allocation buyer, or a custom-order buyer. Decide your trade and finance plan: Have a trade with a payoff? Pre-qualified with a lender? Cash? Each one changes the conversation. Call us: 605-460-6254 reaches our sales team. Tell us your spec, your timeline, your trade, and your plan. We'll give you a straight answer about whether we're the right fit. If we're the right fit: We'll book your appointment, give you a pre-trip ballpark, and confirm what to bring. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too. Key Takeaways Northern Plains buyers drive to Beadle's mainly for inventory mix, small-town buying experience, service relationship, and cross-state paperwork handling. The lot leans heavier on HD diesel, dually, and crew-cab tow-package builds than most metro dealers — that's our customer base. The same person you call first is the person you sit down with — no deal-flow handoffs. Cross-state purchases are routine, not a special case — tax, title, plates, and lender payoffs are all part of normal weekly paperwork. Frequently Asked Questions How long has Beadle's been in business? Beadle's Chrysler Center has been family-owned in Bowdle, South Dakota since 1975 — over 50 years of selling and servicing Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles for customers across the Northern Plains. Why do Fargo customers drive 5 hours to Beadle's? Fargo customers tell us the drive is worth it because the inventory mix is different on a northern-plains lot, the buying experience is direct and unpressured, and the service relationship is more personal. Most Fargo buyers came to us first because someone they trust pointed them our direction, and they came back because the experience matched what they were promised. What kind of inventory does Beadle's typically stock? Our lot leans heavier on HD trucks (Ram 2500 and 3500), Cummins-diesel crew cabs, and trucks built for serious towing and ag work. We also stock Ram 1500s with comfort and tow packages, and Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles. The mix reflects what our customers actually buy: mostly working-ag and recreational tow buyers across the Northern Plains. Does Beadle's service trucks bought somewhere else? Yes. Our certified service department works on Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles regardless of where they were purchased — including warranty work, recalls, scheduled maintenance, and Mopar parts. Cross-border customers often use a local Mopar service for routine maintenance and bring the truck back to us for major work. Is Beadle's only for ranchers and ag operators? No. We sell to families, recreational tow buyers, oil-and-gas tradesmen, government and fleet customers, and first-time truck buyers as well. The HD-heavy inventory reflects what our customer base buys most often, but a meaningful share of our 1500 sales are family and daily-driver buyers. How is the buying experience different from a metro dealer? The biggest practical differences customers mention: no deal-flow handoff between salespeople, no high-pressure closing tactics, no surprise fees, and no four-hour delivery loop. The same person you call first is the person you finalize paperwork with at pickup. That's the small-town experience our customers come back for. My Take on Why Customers Drive Past Closer Dealers The thing I hear most often from a new Fargo or Bismarck customer is some version of "my neighbor told me to come here." That's the only way a small-town dealer in Bowdle ends up with a regular flow of customers from cities five hours away. The reputation has to hold up, deal after deal, year after year, or that pipeline dries up fast. For our customers, "worth the drive" usually comes down to one of three things: they couldn't find the configuration they wanted closer; they got tired of the sales process at metro dealers; or they wanted a service relationship that would still be there when something went sideways years after the purchase. We try to deliver on all three. If you'd like the broader picture of buying a new Ram from Beadle's — including custom orders, allocation, and what's on the lot today — read our complete guide to new Ram trucks for sale in South Dakota. If you're already thinking about the drive and want to compare notes, give us a jingle at 605-460-6254 and we'll be straight with you about whether the trip is worth it for your situation. Search Available Ram Inventory Get Pre-Qualified Contact Beadle's Chrysler Center About the Author Lexy Tabbert — Beadle's Chrysler Center, Bowdle, SD Lexy Tabbert is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Beadle's Chrysler Center in Bowdle, South Dakota. She covers Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles — helping families, ranchers, and ag operators across the region find the right truck and configuration for their needs. Learn more about Lexy.

If the Ram you actually want isn't sitting on a lot anywhere within driving distance — wrong color, wrong cab, wrong trim, missing the option you need — custom ordering through Beadle's Chrysler Center is the cleanest way to end up with the truck you actually pictured. Roughly 12 weeks from order placement to your keys in Bowdle, no settling for "close enough." This guide walks through the whole Beadle's custom order process: the decisions to nail down before you call us, how the order itself works, what's locked in versus what can shift during the build, and what to expect on pickup day at our lot in Bowdle. Search Available Ram Inventory Get Pre-Qualified On This Page When Custom Order Is the Right Call What to Decide Before You Call Us The Custom Order Process at Beadle's The 12-Week Build Window How Pricing Works on a Custom Order Pickup Day at Beadle's Custom Order vs. Lot Stock: Which Fits Your Plan? How to Place a Custom Order with Beadle's Frequently Asked Questions When Is Custom Ordering the Right Call? Custom order makes sense when you've already decided exactly what you want and you can't find that combination on a lot — wrong cab length, wrong bed, wrong drivetrain, missing a tow package, missing a specific paint code, or you just don't want to compromise on the build. If you're flexible on configuration and just need a Ram on the next 30 days, lot stock is faster. If you want a specific build and you're willing to wait, custom is the cleaner answer than chasing trades or waiting for the perfect allocation truck to land. Best for / Not ideal for Best for: buyers who already know their exact spec, won't compromise on color or options, and have 12 weeks of runway. Not ideal for: buyers on a tight deadline, buyers who haven't decided between trims yet, or buyers who'd rather see and test the truck before committing. What Should You Decide Before You Call Us? A custom order conversation goes faster — and ends in a tighter build — when you've already nailed down the major decisions on your end. Here's what we'll need to know on the first call. Decision What to Bring Model and trim 1500 vs 2500 vs 3500, and the trim level you want (we'll point you to the model hubs if you're still deciding) Cab and bed Crew Cab, Quad Cab, or Regular Cab; 5'7" or 6'4" bed length Engine Gas, EcoDiesel, Cummins (HD), or Hurricane I-6 — verify availability for your trim Drivetrain 4x2 or 4x4 (most SD orders are 4x4) Color Exterior color and interior trim (look at OEM color cards or pick a color you've seen on the lot) Option packages Tow package, off-road group, level 2 equipment, sound system upgrades — we'll walk through what's on your trim Trade and finance plans Whether you're trading, financing, or paying cash — affects how we structure the order paperwork If you have a specific window sticker from a similar truck you've seen — at our store or someone else's — bring the photo. Working from a real-world reference build is faster than building from scratch through the option list. How Does the Custom Order Process Work at Beadle's? Once you've decided what you want, the order itself is a single sit-down — usually about 60 to 90 minutes start to finish — to walk through the option list, lock in the build code, run the numbers, and finalize paperwork. We pull up the Stellantis configuration system for your model year, build the exact spec, generate a written quote with MSRP and current incentive availability, and walk you through what's locked once we submit and what can flex during the build window. After you sign and the order is submitted to Stellantis, you get a build sequence number and an estimated delivery window. From there, we send you updates as your truck moves through the build stages — order accepted, scheduled for production, in production, shipped, in transit, and ready for pickup at our lot. How Long Does a Custom Ram Order Take? Most Beadle's custom Ram orders arrive in roughly 12 weeks from the day we submit the build to the day you pick up the keys in Bowdle. That's faster than the industry average for a full custom truck, and it's the timeline we plan all our customer expectations around. Why 12 Weeks Is Our Standard The build window can vary by trim, engine, and Stellantis production schedule. HD diesel builds and limited-production trims sometimes run longer; common 1500 builds sometimes run shorter. We give you a realistic estimate at order time and update you if anything shifts during the build. If you have a hard deadline — branding season, hunting trip, lease rollover — tell us at order time. We can tell you whether your spec is realistic for that window or whether you should look at allocation or lot stock instead. How Does Pricing Work on a Custom Order? When you place the order, we lock the MSRP at the price published by Stellantis on the day you sign. The price on your order paperwork is the price you pay at pickup — even if Stellantis raises prices on that model during your build window. Manufacturer rebates and incentives, on the other hand, are applied based on what's available at the time of delivery — not at order time. That usually works in your favor, since incentive programs tend to grow as the model year progresses, but it can occasionally work against you if a strong rebate ends before your truck arrives. We track all of that for you and apply every stackable rebate you qualify for at delivery. If you want the most current pricing window for your specific build before you commit, call us at 605-460-6254 and we'll walk through the math. What Should You Expect on Pickup Day? When your truck arrives at our lot in Bowdle, our service bay completes a pre-delivery inspection — full fluid check, tire pressure set, infotainment configured, cold-weather prep handled if it's the season, and a final wash and detail. We don't put a custom order in your hands until it's ready to drive home. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes at the dealership for paperwork, the walk-around, the feature orientation, and any final questions. We'll set up the infotainment with your phone, walk you through the towing systems if you ordered a tow package, and make sure the cold-weather features (block heater, remote start, heated seats) are all working before you leave. What most custom-order buyers overlook The pickup-day step buyers most often skip is the infotainment walk-through. UConnect, the towing camera setup, and the trailer brake controller all benefit from 10 minutes of hands-on with someone who knows the system. Take that time on pickup day instead of figuring it out in your driveway later. Custom Order vs. Lot Stock: Which Fits Your Plan? Consideration Custom Order Lot Stock Time to truck ~12 weeks Same day Configuration match Exactly what you want What's on the lot Pricing lock MSRP locked at order Today's MSRP and incentives Incentive timing Applied at delivery Applied at purchase Trade-in flexibility Trade evaluated at pickup Trade evaluated at purchase Custom is worth it if: You know exactly what you want, the configuration isn't on a lot, you have 12 weeks of runway, and you'd rather wait than compromise on the build. Lot stock is the better call if: You need a truck this month, you're flexible on color and trim, or you found a unit on our lot that already lines up with your spec. How to Place a Custom Order with Beadle's Chrysler Center A custom order is mostly a one-day decision once you've done the prep work. Here's the path from "I want to order one" to "the truck is on the way." Lock your spec: Decide model, trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, color, and packages before you call. Use the model hubs and OEM color cards as references. Call us: Reach Beadle's Chrysler Center at 605-460-6254 to schedule the order appointment. We'll confirm what's possible on your trim and book the time. Bring your trade and finance documents: Title or lender payoff info if you're trading; pre-qualification or lender choice if you're financing. Sit down with us: 60 to 90 minutes to build the order in the system, run the numbers, and sign the paperwork. Get your build sequence number: After submission, we give you the order number and the estimated delivery window so you can track progress. Watch the build: We send updates as the truck moves through order accepted, scheduled, in production, shipped, and ready for pickup. Pickup day in Bowdle: 60 to 90 minutes for paperwork and walk-around, and you drive home in the truck you ordered. Key Takeaways Custom Ram orders at Beadle's typically arrive in 12 weeks from order submission to keys in your hand in Bowdle. MSRP is locked at order time; manufacturer rebates and incentives are applied based on what's available at delivery. The order itself is a 60- to 90-minute appointment once you've decided model, trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, color, and packages. Pickup day includes a service-bay pre-delivery inspection and a feature orientation — plan 60 to 90 minutes in Bowdle for the walk-around. Frequently Asked Questions How long does a custom Ram order take to arrive at Beadle's? Most custom Ram orders take roughly 12 weeks from the day we submit the build to Stellantis to the day you pick up the keys in Bowdle. HD diesel and limited-production builds sometimes run longer; common 1500 builds sometimes run shorter. We give you a realistic estimate at order time. Is the price locked when I place a custom Ram order? MSRP is locked at order time, so the published Stellantis price the day you sign is the price you pay — even if Ram raises prices during your build window. Manufacturer rebates and incentives are applied based on what's available at delivery, not order time. What deposit do I need to place a Ram custom order? Deposit terms depend on the build and your finance plan. Call us at 605-460-6254 and we'll walk through what your specific order requires before you commit. Can I cancel or change my custom order after it's submitted? Once an order is submitted to Stellantis, change windows narrow as the build progresses. Most options can be adjusted before the truck is scheduled for production but not after. If you need to cancel, talk to us as early as possible — we'll work through what's possible based on the build stage. Can I custom-order a Ram from out of state at Beadle's? Yes. North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, and Iowa buyers custom-order Rams from us regularly. The order conversation can happen by phone or in person, and pickup happens at our lot in Bowdle. Same paperwork process as in-state buyers, plus the cross-state title and registration handling. When does my trade get evaluated on a custom order? Trade is evaluated at pickup, not at order time, since trade values shift over a 12-week window. We can give you a non-binding ballpark at order time so you can plan, but the firm trade number lands when your custom truck arrives in Bowdle. My Take on Custom-Ordering a Ram from Beadle's The custom-order buyers I sit down with at Beadle's are usually the customers who already know exactly what they want and have stopped trying to find it on used lots, on dealer trade lists, or on a competitor's allocation sheet. Once you've decided not to compromise, the math gets easy — wait 12 weeks, get the truck you actually pictured. For ranchers and ag operators, the most common custom orders we write are HD crew cabs with diesel and a tow package — the configurations you don't always find on regional lots. For families, it's a 1500 with a specific trim, color, and tow package combination they didn't see anywhere on a Saturday drive. Both groups walk in with their spec ready and walk out with a build sequence number 90 minutes later. If you want the broader picture of how new Ram buying works at Beadle's — including allocation, lot stock, and how we source trucks for our lot — read our complete guide to new Ram trucks for sale in South Dakota. And if you've already locked your spec and want to start the order, give us a jingle at 605-460-6254 and we'll book your appointment. Search Available Ram Inventory Get Pre-Qualified Contact Beadle's Chrysler Center About the Author Lexy Tabbert — Beadle's Chrysler Center, Bowdle, SD Lexy Tabbert is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Beadle's Chrysler Center in Bowdle, South Dakota. She covers Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles — helping families, ranchers, and ag operators across the region find the right truck and configuration for their needs. Learn more about Lexy.