Considering switching to new 2019 Power Wagon from Ford Raptor

[Todd Turbo S]

Hi All, I’ve been lurking here for a couple of months now and just had my first opportunity to test drive a new PW. I really like the new body style and technology.

I recently sold my 2013 Ford Raptor Roush (590 HP/TRQ which I purchased new.

Now looking to replace with new PW. Couple questions, my only real concern, is the fit and finish on the PW. My Raptor had great fit and finish and zero rattles.

I’ve read and heard the PW and Ram trucks loosen up after 2-3 years and are rattle traps. I don’t off road or tow. I’m also going to be looking into softening the ride, haven’t figured that out yet. I have a 2018 G63, and after 2,000 miles, it’s starting to rattle. Drying me nuts!

This isn’t a DD, will probably put 2-5K miles a year, mostly traveling around town and to/from my lake house.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[BWL]

Well it's going to be a lot slower that's for sure. Couple guys out here have power wagons and all seems quiet apart from a few interior rattles over the bumps when I ride in them. Same interior as mine and I did full interior soundproofing as a result so now my cabin is quiet as can be. The front and rear lockers work well at low speeds for getting going, but it's still a heavy truck so high speed rough terrain is still more raptor territory. You want to tow your boat, go hunting in the back woods and slowly work your way into tough access areas power wagon. You want to fly down back roads and catch a little air. Raptor. I don't think the build quality is much different between the 2 brands overall IMHO. Power wagon already has a softer suspension giving it a lower payload capacity. I don't think you'd be able to make it ride much softer given its weight.

 

[56PW17]

2017 pw with 60500 miles. No rattles in or out from what I can tell. Only thing that annoys me is the a/c on low. I swear I can hear the motor turning the blower fan. My wife says I’m nuts.

Fit and finish to me is awesome for a 50-60k truck. Sounds like you might be used to higher end vehicles. My father is an S class driver for 25 years and prefers the inside of my truck to all of his Mercedes. Obviously you’re not going for speed if your name is turbo S and you have a G 63 so if you’re looking for off-road capability I really don’t think you can lose

also I bet you get more comments on the power wagon than you do your G wagon

 

[michael harpe]

I've got 10k miles on my 18 PW and dont have any rattles or creaks. I did add an aftermarket lift kit and wheels and tires and exhaust. But if anything does rattle I wont be able to tell cause of the subs and stereo upgrade lol. But I love my truck and I'm not concerned with being the first off the line. Personally you can't go wrong with a pwer wagon.

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[22hemi13]

2014 2500 115k tradesman. No rattles and she’s BEAT! Well other than the tailgate over bumps. But that’s another story can’t blame ram hahaha. My wife’s 2017 1500 big horn has a small rattle coming from the drawer under the radio. But a power wagon won’t have that anyways.

 

[392DevilDog]

2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman 125k no rattles, except the stupid aftermarket step rails...the passenger side took a hit and popped the nutserts out. It rattles when a I hit a bump going around a turn.

I have no complaints with mine at all, except I don't have 37s on it yet and that it is white, but it is growing on me.

 

[IRSmart]

A Ford is going to rattle a thousand times more than a ram. And that’s from someone with experience of thousands of each brand. Fit and finish ram wins hands down.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

Well it's going to be a lot slower that's for sure. Couple guys out here have power wagons and all seems quiet apart from a few interior rattles over the bumps when I ride in them. Same interior as mine and I did full interior soundproofing as a result so now my cabin is quiet as can be. The front and rear lockers work well at low speeds for getting going, but it's still a heavy truck so high speed rough terrain is still more raptor territory. You want to tow your boat, go hunting in the back woods and slowly work your way into tough access areas power wagon. You want to fly down back roads and catch a little air. Raptor. I don't think the build quality is much different between the 2 brands overall IMHO. Power wagon already has a softer suspension giving it a lower payload capacity. I don't think you'd be able to make it ride much softer given its weight.

Thanks for the feedback. I’m not to concerned with being slower than the Raptor and will not be taking it off road. Absolutely love the aggressive big presence the PW has over every other truck on the road, accept for some other Ram 2500 diesel. I’m still hopefully I can find some other type of shock set up to soften the ride a bit.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

2017 pw with 60500 miles. No rattles in or out from what I can tell. Only thing that annoys me is the a/c on low. I swear I can hear the motor turning the blower fan. My wife says I’m nuts.

Fit and finish to me is awesome for a 50-60k truck. Sounds like you might be used to higher end vehicles. My father is an S class driver for 25 years and prefers the inside of my truck to all of his Mercedes. Obviously you’re not going for speed if your name is turbo S and you have a G 63 so if you’re looking for off-road capability I really don’t think you can lose

also I bet you get more comments on the power wagon than you do your G wagon

Great feedback, I agree that the PW will gets more compliments. I personally have always gravitated towards Ram trucks, and this new PW just sings to me. Good to hear on the no rattle concern.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

I've got 10k miles on my 18 PW and dont have any rattles or creaks. I did add an aftermarket lift kit and wheels and tires and exhaust. But if anything does rattle I wont be able to tell cause of the subs and stereo upgrade lol. But I love my truck and I'm not concerned with being the first off the line. Personally you can't go wrong with a pwer wagon.

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Thanks for the response. I’ll be adding aftermarket exhaust wheels/tires as well, just reaching options now.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

2014 2500 115k tradesman. No rattles and she’s BEAT! Well other than the tailgate over bumps. But that’s another story can’t blame ram hahaha. My wife’s 2017 1500 big horn has a small rattle coming from the drawer under the radio. But a power wagon won’t have that anyways.

Wow, that’s a lot of mileage, seems as of the older models are holding up well, which is a great indicator for the new models.

 

[Todd Turbo S]

Thought I’d post pictures of my now sold Raptor

 

[michael harpe]

Thought I’d post pictures of my now sold Raptor

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Here is my build thread for one man's take on the power wagon.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/my-power-wagon-build-thread.150253/page-7

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[56PW17]

Thought I’d post pictures of my now sold Raptor

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Nice rig. You will want to do a light upgrade I’m sure. I can’t speak to how a 19s light perform but the stock ones on my 17 are just ok. Still figuring out which ones to putt in the fog pocket. I don’t care for square pods on this truck

 

[3TV]

I bought a 2018 Ford Super Duty. Nice truck, tows great, rides ok, but rattled badly in the cab. I ended up taking it in to the service department twice with complaints of rattles. The service manager rode with me and agreed it had several rattles. They tried to fix it twice, but were not able to stop the rattles. At the time I had the Super Duty Ford pickup, and a Chevy Colorado ZR2 for an off road truck. I decided that having two pickup trucks was a bit overkill, so I sold them both, and bought a Power Wagon to use as a truck and an off road vehicle, and it has worked great for both purposes. The Power Wagon is absolutely rattle free.

So, coming from someone that has owned both a 2018 Super Duty and a 2018 Power Wagon, it is the Super Duty that rattles, and not the Power Wagon. Fit and finish, and quality of materials inside the cab, is much better on the Ram.

 

[IRSmart]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m not to concerned with being slower than the Raptor and will not be taking it off road. Absolutely love the aggressive big presence the PW has over every other truck on the road, accept for some other Ram 2500 diesel. I’m still hopefully I can find some other type of shock set up to soften the ride a bit.

If you won’t be taking it offroad, you’re wasting a ton of money on the power wagon. Get a ram 2500 with the offroad package if you like the stance, you’ll save ten grand. You’re paying specifically for equipment you’re never going to use. It’s like the wrangler customers I see all the time who buy rubicons because of the tires. Save ten grand and buy a sport and put mud terrains on it.

 

[EODHorn]

If you won’t be taking it offroad, you’re wasting a ton of money on the power wagon. Get a ram 2500 with the offroad package if you like the stance, you’ll save ten grand. You’re paying specifically for equipment you’re never going to use. It’s like the wrangler customers I see all the time who buy rubicons because of the tires. Save ten grand and buy a sport and put mud terrains on it.

I went that route, and have put my sport through hell. Now wishing I had got a Rubicon. But I do know I will off-road more than expected and look forward to buying a PW late next year or ‘21. Fell in love with that truck these past few months.

 

[Trailmaker]

Rattle free with 10k on on the clock of my 19. I also traded up from a Raptor.
It is rare that you see a PW. They do option out well. There are 2 main suspension setups you will find here that will soften you ride up a little.

 

[Michael]

If you're just buying a truck for the looks, but want a softer ride a power wagon, or any 2500 or up, won't give you a softer ride. From what you've said I think you would be better off with a 1500 with some aftermarket parts would give you the look you want with the ride you want.

 

[Grand Mesa]

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