Yep, I've done one oil change on my new '26 and saw this. I have a lift though (spoiled) so it was a little awkward reach up in there but I didn't find it too bad at all. MY old Ram 2500 cummins was way shittier to deal with.
Maybe, but my daily environment is not offroad....I won't be going offroad in serious places until much later when it has already earned some natural aging scars and bruises! :)
To do 5 tire you'll need a matching wheel and a TPMS sensor too. Not a bad idea since it would force you to lower your carrier and grease it up a little when needed, but I've only ever done 4-tire rotates. If your spare is full-size it will work with any other set of tires in an emergency.
Yes and yes. The hood lift kit from redline is awesome. Recommended. Mine was only 40k so I don't feel as cheated, I stay away from upper trim levels.
But yes all jokes aside, rear window connectors on cars are pretty much similar but they're always out of reach on a back window over a package...
Be open to the possibility it's not condensate as well, could be a windshield leak, etc. You might need to get under your dash with a strong light while someone aims a water hose with a medium pressure sprayer at several spots, holding it at each spot for a bit.