Power Wagon Owner!!

[Rgray]

Congratulations. I bought a 2018 tradesman with the power wagon package a couple weeks ago. I love it. My wife has a tough time getting in it. Checking out boards now. Tough decision without seeing them on actual truck first.

 

[sm10]

Finally got this beast back home! I flew from Phoenix to San Antonio to get it. I was pretty specific with what I wanted so there were not many options. I wanted a 2015 or 2016 (price reasons), white, and under 40k miles. So this was the perfect match. 2016 Power Wagon Tradesman with only 26k miles. It made for a nice little road trip driving it back home. I was really surprised how well it rides being a 3/4 ton, given the softer Power Wagon suspension. I love the way it drives for such a big truck. 6.4 Hemi feels great with the 4.10s. I can't compare it to my RC 1500 with 4.56s, but I am very happy with it. I have an off road trip to Crown King this Saturday and can not wait. If anyone here is from AZ, I'm sure you know about it as it's a very popular trail here.

 

[geezer336]

Congrats ! Nice rig for sure .

 

[Pull Ya]

Nice looking truck. You gotta love it when a plan comes together successfully.
Jay

 

[geezer336]

My son has a new 18 2500 cummins offroad , I have to say it is as fine a riding truck as any on the road and one reason I went back to look at Ram to replace my Tacoma .

 

[sm10]

My son has a new 18 2500 cummins offroad , I have to say it is as fine a riding truck as any on the road and one reason I went back to look at Ram to replace my Tacoma .

It seems like there are quite a few people on here that are making the switch to Ram for plenty of reasons, but I think I hear about the ride quality the most.

 

[geezer336]

I honestly was amazed at the ride of these trucks . But I have been in a midsize truck for over 30 years . Could not be happier with the ride of our 18 quad ram 4x4 .

 

[sm10]

Congratulations. I bought a 2018 tradesman with the power wagon package a couple weeks ago. I love it. My wife has a tough time getting in it. Checking out boards now. Tough decision without seeing them on actual truck first.

Thank you! Black looks great on these trucks, but I wouldn't be able to do it in Arizona. It's almost impossible to do some off roading and not get scratches (Arizona Pinstripe). That is the reason why I didn't get a dark red like my 1500. My gf is 4'9" so she has trouble as well. I'll eventually be getting White Knuckle sliders, for rocks, not to assist with getting in the vehicle. lol

 

[danielmid]

Finally got this beast back home! I flew from Phoenix to San Antonio to get it. I was pretty specific with what I wanted so there were not many options. I wanted a 2015 or 2016 (price reasons), white, and under 40k miles. So this was the perfect match. 2016 Power Wagon Tradesman with only 26k miles. It made for a nice little road trip driving it back home. I was really surprised how well it rides being a 3/4 ton, given the softer Power Wagon suspension. I love the way it drives for such a big truck. 6.4 Hemi feels great with the 4.10s. I can't compare it to my RC 1500 with 4.56s, but I am very happy with it. I have an off road trip to Crown King this Saturday and can not wait. If anyone here is from AZ, I'm sure you know about it as it's a very popular trail here.

Taking the back way in I assume? Is it doable with those tires? I haven't been through there in a few years and we had a lifted Jeep.

 

[sm10]

Taking the back way in I assume? Is it doable with those tires? I haven't been through there in a few years and we had a lifted Jeep.

Yes, from the back of Lake Pleasant. The tires on it are AT's. I don't think it will have a problem. I saw a video/test drive of a stock power wagon doing crown king with ease and they were trying some of the difficult routes instead of going around them.

 

[danielmid]

Going solo? Should be a hot one this weekend.

 

[sm10]

Going solo? Should be a hot one this weekend.

No, I'll be with at least one other guy with a Jeep.

 

[Bock]

Nice looking truck, enjoy your new ride.

 

[GsRAM]

Congrats! Looks good and glad it worked out

 

[danielmid]

No, I'll be with at least one other guy with a Jeep.

How did it do? Anything sketchy?

 

[sm10]

How did it do? Anything sketchy?

My buddy wasn't able to go so I went up to Sedona and did Broken Arrow Trail. Rated as a "difficult" trail, but the power wagon did it with ease all in 4 High. I didn't even get to play with the lockers or sway bar disconnect. There are a lot of big ledges to climb up on and I'm pretty sure I didn't get a single tire chirp. I was pretty amazed. Whenever I end up needing lockers and sway bar disconnect, I'm sure that's going to be a sketchy situation but looking forward to it. Hopefully I'll end up doing Crown King within the next few weeks.

 

[danielmid]

My buddy wasn't able to go so I went up to Sedona and did Broken Arrow Trail. Rated as a "difficult" trail, but the power wagon did it with ease all in 4 High. I didn't even get to play with the lockers or sway bar disconnect. There are a lot of big ledges to climb up on and I'm pretty sure I didn't get a single tire chirp. I was pretty amazed. Whenever I end up needing lockers and sway bar disconnect, I'm sure that's going to be a sketchy situation but looking forward to it. Hopefully I'll end up doing Crown King within the next few weeks.

Nice looking trail, and it's been on my list for awhile, just not brave enough to rock a stock height 1500 down it, I'll wait for the lift kit.

 

[sm10]

Nice looking trail, and it's been on my list for awhile, just not brave enough to rock a stock height 1500 down it, I'll wait for the lift kit.

You'll definitely need a decent size lift. These Power Wagons are sitting pretty high stock and the front bumper came very close to scraping, like an inch away on one of the ledges. Getting high centered is definitely a huge concern with a crew cab on this trail. I'm trying to decide whether I want to just level it out or BDS 4" lift. 37 MT's will be on either way.

 

[17RedSled]

what do you like the most about the new Power Wagon?

 

[Mazer]

Congrats on the Power Wagon! Loving mine! Glad to see you getting it in the dirt! I haven't gotten mine dirty yet....hopefully in the next few weeks!