2024 Ram AEV Prospector XL: When 37s Aren't Good Enough!

[@LPM84.]

Makes no sense to me that an 80k truck before, or after the AEV treatment doesn't come with a factory bed liner. Also, the lack of a locking rear or front diff is bewildering for that price.

[@MustafarRecRoom]

I agree but the TikTok Overlander bros don't know or care....

[@SrAMagistrado]

It's for posers. Most people that buy these won't even take it off the blacktop.

[@SwanOutdoors]

@@SrAMagistradoit’s not for posers. You just can’t afford it just like me. You don’t need the locking. You really don’t. ^ previous comment. Quite a few people trading in their smaller vehicles for these. It’s becoming a pattern. You don’t need that tiny jeep or whatever you use on 99% of trails. Trust me I love my 4 runner but my next move is this direction.

[@parsonsdiggsdefense7119]

Can you get a similar set up on a 1500?

[@AnthonyBennettKY]

@@parsonsdiggsdefense7119 Yes

[@smandbrown]

Sexy truck! I love it! $120,000 and no bedliner. Stop it Dodge.

[@--emt]

It's Ram not a Dodge

[@smandbrown]

​​@@--emt Same company, Fiat owns em all and you know it. Know it all. You are just being a contrarian.

[@--emt]

@smandbrown know it all is a good name ,I like that . Thanks bud.

[@scotthooper4170]

Dodge used the name ram in their truck line. I still call the Dodge too. Same- Same. But I prefer the name Dodge. They were originally the Dodge brothers. I liked their cars , trucks & SUV’s too. Plymouth made version of most of their vehicles too. Those were some great days!

[@josebercar4195]

@@smandbrown you mean *cuntrarian

[@motorhead_jt21]

I’m not even exaggerating when I say this but that is the best looking truck I’ve ever seen. It would likely be my first purchase if I ever win the lottery

[@slidewide1999]

The cool thing is you can alacarte the AEV parts for any Ram you want. I’ve had the AEV suspension, wheels/tires put in before delivery on a truck before and it rides and drives same as a Prospector, but without the added cost of bumpers, embroidered seats, etc.

[@James-lo5ne]

Everyone at my AA meetings will be jealous of me when i pull up.

[@Hengsha]

it should have a front and rear locker thats ridiculous, the bumpers look great but not 40k upcharge great haha

[@jjoey03]

explain diesel maintanance for those thinking of switching from gas to diesel

[@rundmm]

It ain't always fun unless you really need it for towing. Most people will never know that you need 15quarts of motor oil and change fuel filters routinely and hopefully your turbo or injectors never go out. If you use them for pulling, can be extremely useful but most don't.

[@gshell2520]

Then explain to them that if its deleted itll last passed 500k miles and you'll get 40mpg on the freeway

[@4x4ready]

Solid front / rear axle diesel HD but 1600# payload after the AEV upfitt is why it’s a good idea to consider 3500 if you need to use payload. A 3500 has 3000-3400# after the upfit but you get leafs and not a 5 link. The rebel has 1400# before AEV upfit, so under 1k with it (well under tacoma payload) 😬.

[@tfeltmat2903]

No 360 camera system is a deal killer for me. It's supposed to be an off-road truck, and it's bigger than your average light duty pickup, so knowing your side-to-side clearance and what's right in front of you is really critical. That's an inexcusable oversight IMO.

[@marcusdarby2854]

Always wondered why these are built off a Laramie and not a 2500 Rebel or Power Wagon?

[@Mkvine]

RAM is a REAL man’s truck!!

[@oneslackr]

Nice truck but not for $120K.

[@josebercar4195]

@@oneslackr it’s a 2500. So it pulls its price tag if you own a business.

[@tremoo5987]

Perfect for bumper-to-bumper commuting

[@VladyslavNovikovthepirate]

Why would they keep the standard size spare tire under the bed? Just to add some extra weight to load the rear axle? If so they could just make a custom low-profile weight to put there. That is a weird choice.

[@SuperTipsLLCs35]

This looks huge. This muscular truck is a beast

[@PeakDecline]

AEV will build you one on the Rebel, Ben. I've confirmed it! I also hope they start building that Grand Sierra concept they were showing on 40s.

[@johnmacias01]

I think most viewers on this platform. Would like to see a side by side comparison to Carli Suspension. Also include prices on suspension etc Thanks

[@joshualund4876]

Got a buddy with an older version of this truck , it’s a beast

[@guntherhectorceballosgomez4517]

Una pregunta ❔❓ cuáles son las especificaciones técnicas de está enorme, imponente poderosa y hermosa camioneta 🛻🛻 ben hardy saludos cordiales y bendiciones a granel pará todos ustedes allá désde Valledupar dpto del cesar Colombia 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴,ah otra cosa ésa llanta dé repuesto debieron colocarsela abajo dónde van todas las llantas de repuesto ahí dónde la pusieron ocupa mucho espacio,es una crítica constructiva de mi parte.

[@davidklein1565]

I saw it yesterday.. sweet ride!!

[@derekheuring2984]

I tow an off grid travel trailer with my truck. Any truck will tow a trailer down the interstate but when it comes to getting a travel trailer to that remote lake or stream only the Power Wagon will do. Lockers front and rear and a winch for the times you need it which isn't very often. Further, diesel isn't cheaper in the long run when you factor in oil changes, cost of fuel and DEF, and changing out your DPF when it's clogged. No thank you, my 2022 Carli King Power Wagon on 37's suits me perfectly.

[@scottbrawley407]

2024 Ram 2500HD Heavy-Duty Laramie AEV Prospector XL Bison 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Night Edition Crew Cab 4X4!

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

I'm not even a Dodge guy but this is one I'd have

[@marcoslopo7139]

Diff locker you need to say more about,front rear etc

[@dodgedude908]

Do the AEV prospector/xl packages include regearing the front and rear axles?

[@idaho_7407]

Let us know when it’s MSRP drops to $29,621.00

[@wiilli7685]

ZR2 Bison for me unless a Rebel AEV shows up.

[@randyking1715]

Ben I am in the process of comparing this truck against the F250 Shelby Super Baja to purchase one or the other. Would love to see a Super Baja review to get your opinion. You are right no lockers is not acceptable for this vehicle.

[@BenHardyCars]

I’ve reviewed one

[@randyking1715]

@@BenHardyCars great I will go through and find that review.

[@oneslackr]

@@BenHardyCars: Just an FYI, in the case of these Toyo Open Country M/T tires the M/T stands for 'maximum traction' instead of mud terrain. I guess that's Toyo's version of saying mud terrain as it's seems to be their most aggressive off-road tire short of their off-road competition tire.

[@robthegreat3216]

Sweet Truck. Price tag is outrageous tho

[@TexasHill]

I think you were driving around with the hazard lights on...

[@TW-pq3hn]

You need to do a side by side between Ram and GM AEV

[@AnthonyBennettKY]

It is not even close due to time. Couple of more years and the similar mods might be available for the GMC.

[@jonveee2959]

The should build this off a powerwagon.

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

That's what you call a fantastic dodge pickup I like it

[@mmeade9402]

Its not likely the power train struggling, its the gearing. Unless they changed out the gearing, going and sticking 40's on anything will make it feel sluggish.

[@livingthedream1392]

Turn on the exhaust brake

[@perryhenrickson7750]

Power Wagon is the truck to buy.

[@nachohernandez9491]

For 120 grand it should come with all the bells and whistles

[@justinsmith6566]

40s on stock gears! Heck no! I can install up to 4.88 gears on my 17 super duty and keep the power to the tires!

[@BibleSamurai]

120k!! might as well get a hummer ev

[@XxTheLostChaosxX]

XL needs to be built on a Power Wagon.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Let's go pan for gold😁

[@marcoslopo7139]

You review lot of off road cars and trucks.

[@JamesMoore-m5z]

Wiza Dam

[@Mapdotnowhere]

I must have one

[@LindaCross-w2j]

Marquardt Mountain

[@SwanOutdoors]

Is that a spare tire under there? 💀

[@VerneRon-l6h]

Trevion Shoal

[@KingsleyHulda]

Samanta Mount

[@RobertSkeeter-p6s]

Triston Isle

[@user-sp1mi6dt7i]

Sydnee Lakes

[@ChildeKama-v1c]

Jalyn Plains

[@LylaMonserrat-t8v]

Sauer Spring

[@AnnetteVasquez-n9k]

McGlynn Trafficway

[@AdahDiedrick-f7b]

Casper Fork

[@CorrinaChall-r7x]

Jakubowski Skyway

[@melmentereaudley6546]

640 Bo Island

[@FinnSigrid-i2l]

Jailyn Light

[@hockeycop10]

$40,000 extra ?!?!? There’s a reason why it’s been sitting there for two months… you shouldn’t have to win lottery to buy a truck $120 k is a house price. FCA wake up

[@WaterMalone42]

look, now you can get fresh lifted garbage on fat tires straight from the factory.

[@VincenzoLauth-b2y]

Reanna Crossing

[@brycehoffmann3237]

Bro needs some new penny loafers

[@KrystalAndrews-p5s]

Spinka Prairie

[@PerryConlisk-i5x]

Lesch Court

[@NormaJames-v3w]

Daisy Isle

[@MohamedCarlough-w6v]

Korey Mountains

[@texandy89]

would be cool to do AEV Edition off of the Power Wagon

[@JordanBrian-c6m]

Eileen Ranch

[@SeeYouDownTheRoad_]

$130K and no Surround-view Camera! So stupid....... Lol I have it on my Ram 2500 Rebel and it is a necessity for a big truck

[@JosephBrian-z7p]

Alexandro Plaza

[@michaelfields7967]

7:44 “it’s not that fast..” after you just said it’s a factory monster truck. Make up your mind dude 🙄 Of course it’s not gonna be fast with massive 40x13.5 tires

[@CrystalLong-f6b]

Willms Rapids

[@YiLave-o2b]

Streich Bypass

[@GladysGrieve-l1q]

Kallie Prairie

[@IsabelYves-n9o]

Laney Mountains

[@StevieMedcalf-c9l]

Arvid Mountains

[@ZenaidaZackery-x7g]

Batz Cove

[@WadeMilligan-c8z]

Ortiz Keys

[@Zennsey]

I’d rather get the cyber truck for the same price.

[@BenHardyCars]

Gross

[@oneslackr]

Good, then go buy one. What are you doing here?

[@AlbertAaron-y9z]

Quitzon Row

[@mcjogom]

🎉👍👍👍💖👍👍👍🎉

[@overlandvan8833]

LOL everyone @no bedliner, this like someone saying im not buying a house the interest rates are to high LMAO fear mongers

[@GrandPaRickOld]

North America all day long be like :

[@Skott62]

The first problem is that its a Dodge. LoL

[@johnnyfreeman1018]

120k?...they are smoking something.....another high priced You Tuber mobile to buy for "views"

[@LillieMatamoros-e7e]

Kling Stream

[@robertolopez9483]

Apocalipsis Truck

[@TamaraBurke-z4r]

Jackson Deborah Lewis Cynthia Taylor Mark

[@delfinlegaspi3816]

Zr2 Bison is way better.

[@deanblanton-fh3gq]

Over priced MALL CRAWLER!

[@texandy89]

AEV is stupid expensive and I'm assuming it loses a lot of payload and towing

[@ULTRAMAGADEPLORABLEcultmember]

No it doesn’t… that makes you an ass for assuming.

[@texandy89]

@@ULTRAMAGADEPLORABLEcultmember no it does not it's a fact that it's stupid over priced payload is crap.

[@billjakob2050]

Sorry but one of the worst reviews I’ve seen- maybe you should have done some homework about the AEV .