19 Wagon Revealed Today

[JB1]

I'm going to the Houston auto show this weekend, if they have a PW or HD I'll be glad to take a pic of anything special on the trucks if anyone wants, maybe something not shown clearly on the reviews etc.

 

[Meister]

The shifter isn't a big deal as long as the connections are good. What kind of wheeling do you guys do yo break electrical connections with a clip. Cant say I have ever done that, I have had jeeps, 2 power wagons, ram 1500s....the dial is whatever not a big deal. I dont try to ramp my truck like the clown on youtube who broke his back and destroyed his raptor....I think some folks get to hung up living in the past....I'd give it a shot. I like the new front end and infotainment center. Not enough to trade up. I think they need to make a pwagon with 35s and a few other mods such as purple cranium diff protection, dethloff skid plates etc...I think this is a progression of technology. I'm sure the 8speed also helps with the mpgs

 

[Meister]

To clarify what difference does it make, I shift into gear and go....the damn shifter sticks sometimes also. Only shift to neutral when going to 4l so I guess no difference to me

 

[Grand Mesa]

https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-chrysler-to-remove-rotary-dial-shifters-from-future-vehicles/

The bottom paragraph of this 2017 article does state that the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 will include the rotary dial shifter. No mention of the 2500.

 

[olyelr]

https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-chrysler-to-remove-rotary-dial-shifters-from-future-vehicles/

The bottom paragraph of this 2017 article does state that the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 will include the rotary dial shifter. No mention of the 2500.

Well, the 2500’s get it. Including the power wagon.

 

[22hemi13]

https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-chrysler-to-remove-rotary-dial-shifters-from-future-vehicles/

The bottom paragraph of this 2017 article does state that the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 will include the rotary dial shifter. No mention of the 2500.

The dial shifter is on the pw and had trucks that have the 6.4 and 8spd. The Cummins still has 6spd

 

[Grand Mesa]

I never stated or even intended to imply otherwise that the dial shifter isn't on the 2019 PW. The link of the article is about the FCA rotary dial shifter and the criticism of it from Consumer Reports and FCA US's response to the criticism. Consumer Reports even goes as far as to deduct their point ratings of vehicles which have it on 3 Chrysler models. Short article to read.

I have no opinions on Consumer Reports, FCA US, or the rotary dial shifter. I have used rotary dial shifters in FCA vehicles.

My posting of the bringing back the push button shifter was humor.

 

[Grand Mesa]

https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2019-ram-2500-tradesman-power-wagon-testing/

In some remote locations the function over the luxury in a pickup is all that what one needs. My 2016 PW Tradesman meets those requirements and the new 2019 PW Tradesman would too. Nothing more is better than that for getting back home.

 

[olyelr]

https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2019-ram-2500-tradesman-power-wagon-testing/

In some remote locations the function over the luxury in a pickup is all that what one needs. My 2016 PW Tradesman meets those requirements and the new 2019 PW Tradesman would too. Nothing more is better than that for getting back home.

Your tradesman does just as all the other ‘18 and unders do... but what makes you think the ‘19 tradesman doesnt?

 

[Grand Mesa]

But the 2019 does. ????? It's just as capable as the prior years. Even more so with the lower crawl speed with the 8 speed. Adding luxury items though doesn't make it any more capable.

 

[olyelr]

But the 2019 does. ????? It's just as capable as the prior years. Even more so with the lower crawl speed with the 8 speed. Adding luxury items though doesn't make it any more capable.

True. But the luxury items dont make it less capable either. They are all just as capable.

 

[Grand Mesa]

Glad that they still even offer a Base model.

 

[Reuben]

I tell ya, if I’d had known even as much as I love my truck, I would have waited for the 8 speed. I have seen how it completely changed the JL and if that’s any indication, it will be a game changer on this truck too.

 

[olyelr]

I tell ya, if I’d had known even as much as I love my truck, I would have waited for the 8 speed. I have seen how it completely changed the JL and if that’s any indication, it will be a game changer on this truck too.

It most certainly will. I switch back and forth between my half ton work truck with the 8 speed and my power wagon. The wagon is a complete **** in comparison.

While the 8 speed might not completely wake the pw up like the lighter half ton, I am fully convinced it will make it waaaaaaayyyyyyy better.

 

[Reuben]

A little off topic but I can’t believe how big the new Gladiator Jeep is. The PW is only 19” longer and the wheelbase is only a little over 11” longer. That’s kinda crazy. Anyway..... just thought that was a cool comparison.

 

[DVC]

A little off topic but I can’t believe how big the new Gladiator Jeep is. The PW is only 19” longer and the wheelbase is only a little over 11” longer. That’s kinda crazy. Anyway..... just thought that was a cool comparison.

Interesting... I wonder how much the difference in width is

 

[Reuben]

Interesting... I wonder how much the difference in width is

PW is 6” wider without mirrors

 

[DVC]

Not a huge amount, but considerable...

Slightly OT, but has anyone cross-shopped anything a bit smaller, like maybe a Colorado ZR2? Really not a fan of Chevy, but the slightly smaller package is interesting.

 

[Reuben]

Not a huge amount, but considerable...

Slightly OT, but has anyone cross-shopped anything a bit smaller, like maybe a Colorado ZR2? Really not a fan of Chevy, but the slightly smaller package is interesting.

Not really a fan but I’m sure it’s a great little truck. I’m a bit biased toward solid axles.

 

[DVC]

Not really a fan but I’m sure it’s a great little truck. I’m a bit biased toward solid axles.

Do you ever find your PW too big for trails in CO?