New Ram Rebel vs New Power Wagon: We Put Them Through a Battery Of Tests To Find Which One Is Best!

[@mckinneyguy]

When I bought my Power Wagon the dealer ensured me no one would bring a tape measure anywhere near me.

[@vegasxventures]

I came back to this video two years later, wanted to like this comment but I had already done it. Ha!

[@jasongarza3714]

Ram makes the most beautiful trucks 😍🤤🤤

[@nubbins70]

The fact that the PW is now available as an add-on package on trims as low as the Tradesman is amazing. You don't see the ZR2 or ZR2 Bison as a package on W/T, nor Raptor as a package on XL. If nothing else, RAM deserves credit for that move.

[@WilliamStewart1]

It's to appeal to governments which are big buyers of the PW's. All the forestry guys around me have them, I'm starting to see the MNR and even police buy them now too.

[@DragonKnightX12]

The ZR2 isn’t that much though specially after discounts. That’s basically what a Raptor is, a heavily customized XL. The extra $20,000 is with all the options dealerships order them with.

[@1234567890ZETA]

Were you born yesterday or something? LMAO. The Power Wagon has been offered as package for the Tradesman 2500 trucks since 2012 when the early versions still used 4.56 ratio and 5.7L HEMI rated at 383 horses. It's the incognito Power Wagon that the US government has been using and they have been customers since the truck was originally introduced in 2005, historically the US Gov't used different versions of the truck since 1946 and it's ancestor the WC-series trucks provided transportation needs for the GIs during World War 2.

[@magnacartasamadams8189]

@@1234567890ZETA Yeah When it was Dodge not Fiat🐑 lol Let's see it go through the Rubicon trail Without breaking something and then driving a long road trip And they can't cheat with an army of people stacking rocks No well 6 ZR2s conquered the Rubicon easily And they can be found for 37K new You could buy 2 and a 1/2 for a raptor or at least 2 ZR2s for the Fiat🐑 The money I saved I could make a Fiat Raptor slayer

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@magnacartasamadams8189 ok

[@lifes2good2]

I test drove an ‘18 6.4 2500 and ‘19 6.4 2500 back to back, and that new 8 speed transmission is a huge improvement. Between the new trans and weight loss on the HD it really wakes the 6.4 up.

[@WilliamStewart1]

That's exactly what I thought and is the prime reason I ordered a 19 to replace my 18. The dealer here is a friend of mine and let me have one for a day, I pulled the same dump trailer behind both, drove the same route, and to my surprise there was a 1.5 MPG difference and the 8 speed was so much better for pulling.

[@rmkscrambler]

From what I've seen. The 8 speeds makes the 3.6 faster than the 5.7 with the six speed

[@scottandrews4822]

@@rmkscrambler Doubtful. Hemi has much more HP and TQ. Was the Hemi pulling a 12K lb trailer?

[@rmkscrambler]

@@scottandrews4822 Yeah but if that power isn't getting to the wheels. It doesn't do much good. The 8 speed zf claims a 98% efficiency though all gears and speeds where any previous auto was only about 60% unless in direct or over and lockup where they could reach a theoretical 96%. So 60% of 395 is 237hp and 98% of 305 is 299hp those are top Of head numbers but should be close. Not to mention the v6 should be lighter and more gears allows the engine to stay in an optimal range. Around 2014 when the 8 speed was first put in the 1500 there were several videos of dragraces and the v6/8speed always won against the 6speed

[@scottandrews4822]

@@rmkscrambler Incorrect. Performance times care luttke about efficiency; what you are talking about is efficiency in a given 1:1 gear or overdrive. As you're drag racing, what is impirtant is a couple of things with the transmission, GIVEN an equal or very similar rear end diff ratio: how low first gear is, what the ratio spread is among the next set of gears, and how fast the transmission switches gears. This is also given equally skilled drivers with comparable 60 ft times too. There are a LOT of factors that determine the winner in a drag race

[@kenbing8]

My 2019 Power Wagon arrived at the dealer yesterday. I do not get home until Wednesday. I will be awake until after that

[@jeffisphree]

kenbing8 I pick mine up tomorrow morning. I’m on pins & needles.

[@tylermitchell4407]

Great video! Currently own a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 sport 5.7 Hemi , With 282 xxx on it. I am currently looking at a new Ram and this makes it very hard but great depth on the specifications thank you!

[@halp.3640]

242k on my 2007 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi

[@kflashcarr1992]

My is a 2006 with 140,000 mi

[@TheKillerMarine]

01 with 485k 360

[@canamxmr4760]

Those 3.92’s kill ya mpg.

[@nstv23]

if you had the money to get a new truck would you stay with the 1500 (rebel) or go to the 2005 (power wagon)

[@jaysson1151]

16.5 hwy mpg is awesome for the new PW! Just wish it had a larger fuel tank, 31 gallons ain’t a lot when off-roading or any kind of towing. That goes for the regular Ram 2500 as well.

[@donleamon8653]

Rick Tatorship - even if you only got 10mpg that’s 300 miles off-road. Plenty. I’m more concerned about how much water I’ve got with me in my PW.

[@TomazHilton]

you think 31 isnt enough? GM offers only 29 Gallon tank.

[@jaysson1151]

Tomaz Hilton in the crewcabs it’s 35-36. Ford currently has the same in the CCSBs. 31 is a little on the small side for a crewcab HD but other than that, I have no other complaints about the PW, it’s one of my top choices.

[@jaysson1151]

Don Leamon I don’t even think you can get that much, unless you try to keep your foot out of the throttle. But other than that, I agree

[@TomazHilton]

Rick Tatorship I’m talking 1500s not HDs

[@moose5.9]

That white power wagon is sexyyy

[@scout14j]

Racist.

[@brrrt7623]

I think that sounded better in your head

[@Sloimer]

Lol

[@thehayman7352]

Honestly I wouldn’t doubt there is an overlying crowd that buys power wagons and hd night vision goggles

[@DragonKnightX12]

William Vagabond I never got daytime running lights. If you can’t see another vehicle during the day time you shouldn’t be in the road.

[@fiddle24v]

William Vagabond That moment you’re wearing your PVS-14’s, but the asshole with his highbeams comes around the corner; And burns out your NODS

[@rxonmymind8362]

11pm...I see you. 😁

[@nathanlowery1141]

@@DragonKnightX12 its for insurance companies.

[@MrCN173]

Lol

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Would love that powerwagon sitting next to my 76 w200 440/4speed powerwagon

[@benjaminteeter3331]

The Rebel is a badass truck, it's a bull. Then you set it beside a rhinoceros and all of a sudden a bull looks real cute.

[@ramonpena3011]

Nice video. You guys basically don't say this one is better, there are people that like to compare a semi against a Corvette, but you guys just throw the real world testing and yes, often have the tendency to give your personal opinion and I am totally fine with that. Thank you guys for the hard work.

[@MrCaCaaaaaaaaa]

Lmao, nobody buys Hemi V8s for good gas mileage.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Yet, they manage to get better mpg than the Ford ecoboosts haha

[@davidmitchell5638]

@@mrvwbug4423 with my driving I average 9MPG in my 1500. Spirited drive 3.6MPG! it's crazy but I love it

[@Dreamscythe1]

@@davidmitchell5638 yup i have a 14 1500 outdoorsman with the 8 speed and i can get down to 8L per 100 KM on the highway, thats what like 28 mpg. i sit around 15L per 100 normally with wind and hills

[@ElijahGilio]

stfu,that comment really offends me soooo much.

[@Slipknot-ku4so]

My dad drives a 2003 Dodge ram 1500 and it gets an exact 6 miles per gallon in the city

[@sheepdog819]

I've been waiting for this video FOREVER!! Thank you!

[@groberts1980]

Honestly as a Jeep person I never see big trucks off road. They tend to be too big and too heavy. I mean I'm watching this video and obstacles that have to be taken SO SLOW would be a joke in a Jeep. Wranglers are king off road and the new Gladiator will be the first truck I really see off road. I off road in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah and that's been my experience. I do like the Rebel and I would probably get one if I needed a truck. Then again, I'd most likely get a Jeep since they have a truck now.

[@J.Young808]

You know that the EPA runs their MPG tests at 55 MPH. If you go 70mph you get fewer MPG’s

[@TomazHilton]

i wish they can test cars somewhere close to the East Coast. where some Speed Limits are 60MPH and at or below Sea level.

[@nukewiller4083]

No, you're way off. EPA doesn't test all these vehicles, the manufacturer's do. All the EPA does is provides guide lines and collects data from manufacturers that they use to formulate the window figures. Also, the tests have a range of speeds that goes up 80 mph, they don't set at one speed. www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fe_test_schedules.shtml

[@Jacob99174]

Another great review, gentlemen! Love the format and content

[@simoncutajar6757]

Hello from Australia. I have been watching these videos since ASV started importing and going RHD conversations on Rams. You don't know how lucky you are to have trucks like this available at such good prices. The best Oz has at the moment is the Ford ranger raptor with a 2 litre diesel pumping out 157 kW (210 bhp) for $75,000! I love the Rebel at the moment but if it ever gets to Oz it will be well over $100k 😭

[@adamkraner3408]

Cheaper to buy in the States and ship...???

[@cavscout678]

If only the Power Wagon came with the Cummins....

[@andrewrife6253]

It is a shame but I see why. The weight and size of the Cummins limits axle travel and flexibility due to spring rates and engine size, and the intercooler would force the relocation/removal of the winch. I think ram should make a diesel offroad package that is Similar to the power wagon but maybe toned down on offroad suspension to keep towing and payload (Ford is doing that with the tremor package). It would still be hugely capable but maybe call it the "work wagon" and make it a package for diesel 2500 and 3500 trucks. (Same tires, lift, skid plates, and lockers but give higher towing and payload) unfortunately their would have to be compromises made

[@zxej6879]

The Cummins that does come in a 2500 4wd. Needs to have 4.10 gears for 35" tires, 4.56 gears for 37's. The stock 3.42 ratio will pull great. But the throttle sensitivity is poor at low speed. 3.73 rato would be okay with 33" tires. If the transfer case had a 4.1 low range. Rock crawling could work with the taller 3.42 gears. My wife has a 2018 Ram 2500 Crewcab Tradesman 4wd 6.7L Cummins 3.42 ratio. The payload is 2500 lbs, tow rating of 17,000 lbs. The Cummins is a beast. I have a modified 2016 Ram Quadcab Tradesman 4wd 3.0 Ecodiesel 3.92 ratio. It has a 4" lift, and is nicer to go Overlanding in. A Power Wagon with the Ecodiesel would surprise people. But the 4.1 low range from the Jeep Rubicon would be highly desireable. The weak link of my 1500 is the frony control arms. I have replaced the uppers, with Ready Lift pieces. And will soon replace the lowers with Mevotech TTX units. Use Bilstein 5100 shocks set at the max on the front.

[@jeffreyconforti4689]

Andrew Rife : The small 3.0 oil burner would be perfect. More torque than the 6.4 and better mileage.

[@Ulfstigandr]

If only it came in a stdcab

[@danhambrick6331]

Power Wagon just dont care...

[@andrewrife6253]

My big thing with the power wagon towing numbers is three-part... 1. How much more confidence can you have towing the maximum weight with each? Being a heavy duty, the power wagon must stop better and sway less (at least hypothetically). 2. Like a 2.5 ton military truck (5 tons on road and 2.5 off road) how is the off road handling with a full payload/trailer? With a lot of off road trailers coming to market it has to be said that they can make a huge impact. 3. Has anyone looked up what 10000lbs looks like on a trailer? I know it's not the 30000lbs a 3500 diesel can tow but most of your tandem axle campers, livestock, and car trailers (most twin axle, bumper-hitch trailers with single wheels) will be pulled by the power wagon. I know there's an argument with both but the bed length and confidence of the power wagon due to being over-built for its ratings I still see a lot of utility. It's a 3/4 ton truck in all aspects but it can take that 3/4 tons with it to moab or just about any job site or campground. It does keep stuff In the bed while still towing a trailer too whereas the jeep may have a single axle overland trailer you sleep next to but cant haul much more in a Rubicon. The rebel seems more like a raptor fighter for going fast offroad or on really terrible roads that rallies would happen on (where independent front suspension really shines).

[@FloridaRaised1]

Awesome comparison! I just got my ram rebel and I love it!! This 3.92 gear ratio is snappy!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

I'm with Nathan. Power Wagon all the way.

[@jnmaher1967]

A power wagon with a regular cab would be great.

[@kasmanien]

2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn North Edition ,I discovered that around town or combined driving I get 16.5 mpg no matter what gas I use. On road trips though,my MPG goes up to 21mpg if I stick to 89 Octane . Running the stock 3:21 gears.

[@DrunkenChewbacca]

Where I live, the Rebel is more expensive then the Power Wagon. Id go for the Power Wagon hands down.

[@masonsheltrown2927]

Powerwagon wins every time! I have a 17 tradesman powerwagon that doesn't care what's in front of it!

[@wildandliving]

Yes it cares. It does terrible for a truck in a crash. Almost all the ram trucks are death traps in an accident

[@WilliamStewart1]

@@wildandliving Again, the Power Wagon doesn't care about anything, including your feelings.

[@DragonKnightX12]

WildandLiving Ever seen a real world accident? Most scenarios a HD Ram will drive off with maybe a little dent.

[@fiddle24v]

WildandLiving As most pickup trucks are, what even is your point? Don’t think this guy plans on crashing his truck honestly.

[@NOMADXVENTURES]

@@wildandliving I'm not sure this is true. Accident #1, in my Tundra 4x4, hit at +50 mph from behind at full stop (red light). Totaled the Nissan Rogue that hit me. Had to replace my rear bumper and tailgate and associated lights/etc. Accident #2, in my Ram 2500 4x4, complete side hit at +45mph by a Tacoma. Massive front end damage to Taco, Had to replace my hood, left the front wheel, strut, left fender and drivers door/window/mechanicals. No damage to either driver. My point is, I feel if either of us were in cars the damage would have been much higher w/more chance for injury. Just my $.02

[@ddddsd20]

Excellent review, thanks guys.

[@TheSabrehawk]

I am super stoked to have seen this video. I've been going back and forth over a rebel and power wagon and one of my big questions was the fuel economy and towing capacity of the new power wagon. I've also been trying to determine if opting for a 2019 / 2018 it's worth it and to me I think I'm much more likely to go with the new power wagon. Thanks for the great comparison and review. Well done!

[@pjasyl]

I am in the same situation as you having the same questions. The tradesman power wagon option best buy for me for off road use especially the beefed up tires.plus with the power wagon package off road use the same as the much more expensive loaded power wagon at a MUCH LOWER PRICE !

[@Magnum74]

The 8-speed makes a world of difference behind the '19 6.4 I wouldn't touch an '18 6.4 with a stick regardless of price.

[@nucl3arfamily906]

Bart Macmanus I tow and haul with mine. Zero problemo. But I did add Airlift bags in Daystar cradles with an Airlift compressor. With that Towing is a breeze and no sacrifice on off road capabilities. 👍

[@Deeznuts-eq4qq]

I like those blue blockers glasses I remember those in the 80s

[@JsGarage]

Nice that the transmission is an 8 speed now in the power wagon/HD gas Rams.

[@jonmaciel4696]

Both are fantastic trucks for off-roading and towing but for heavy off-road like rocks a lot of twisting involving big gaps and big dips I’d choose the power wagon only because of the bumper clearance of course both solid front axles and both locking rear and front diffs plus discounted sway bar but the rebel is still a beast Thoe at off-road

[@raider7265]

I don’t have a Power Wagon, but I do have a 2019 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab. Let me just say, it’s AWESOME.

[@Clark3406]

Exactly what iv been waiting for!! Power wagon true mpg. Thanks guys. New power wagon it is!!

[@andres93b]

i love the power wagon, basically my favorite truck. but a single rear weel ram 3500 with off road pacage ( under carriage protection and tunned up suspension) is a better truck in payload and towing numbers pluss the cummins diesel option and being the only heavy duty truck with manual transmission ( the other ones are tacoma, navarra and the new jeep gladiator ) that one is a basic and reliable configuration

[@1234567890ZETA]

I got 16.5 MPG off my 2018 Power Wagon on it's last road trip from TX to CA and back to TX. I run mine on slightly taller tires (35" MTs). I like the 2019s but that abominable rotary shifter I will always question why? The column shifter is way better and they could've easily hooked that new transmission with the HEMI but NO they went with rotary.

[@WilliamStewart1]

Those are some great numbers, after leveling and putting 35's on my 18 I average around 13 MPG. I only run ethanol free 91 as well. I just test drove a 19 for a day and was getting noticeably better fuel economy, it towed my dump trailer so much better as well. The 6 speed in the PW's has horrible ratios for the gas engine in my opinion. My 19 should be here mid May, can't wait to put her to work.

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@WilliamStewart1 I think their just fine on mine, I also have a calibrator for my 18 so that kind off takes care of it. I like the 19 but I just can never get past the stupid knob shifter.

[@WilliamStewart1]

@@1234567890ZETA Yeah it was driving me nuts everytime I got in it and kept reaching for the handle ha ha. Small price to pay for the transmission though, literally night and day. Pulls way better, accelerates way better, gets 1.5 MPG more during my test, and the crawl ratio when I put it in 4 LO was insane.

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@WilliamStewart1 IDK man, I love the Power Wagon in general well its a love hate thing. I love it just because of it's burliness and it has that commanding presence, the 6.4 HEMI is by far the best engine I've driven given I've spent time testing every truck I can get my hands on before I settled with a 3/4-ton pickup. I hate it that Ram didn't put a nice exhaust note for this particular model but well marketing it as such it's still a work truck after all the cool 4x4 hardware it packs. I thought of getting a 2019 TBH but it's just not worth trading a vehicle that basically has the same shape and only got fancier items, its a truck not a luxury car and I'd be goddamned the day it goes away with manual transfer case. I'm keeping my 2018 for sure since it's the last Ram HD to feature the traditional "big rig" styling. It actually would have been nice if Ram trucks started going with 8-speed when they did the 2014 update, oh I also hate that they went away with 4.56 ratio and went to 4.10s another thing that I want to upgrade down the road.

[@CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

Paulo Abesamis what’s the calibrator do and who makes it?

[@mountie816]

I have the 2015 Power Wagon. I've owned Fords and Chevs and they treated me well. I love my Power Wagon. I don't offroad as much anymore but it sure is nice buying the truck with all the goodies already installed. The lockers have come in handy twice in the mud and twice in snow. And it pulls a trailer with little effort. I only have 50 thousand miles on it so I plan to keep it for awhile. The only downside is the cost. It would be nice to see a diesel version though.

[@hunterbrock2347]

I am going to put out there that the results of the drag race had more to do with the different gear ratios more than the weight and power output. The Rebel with the 3: 90 something gearing intended more for normal daily driving where the Power Wagon probably has 4:10 or 4:56 gearing that's intended more for hauling. Also as far as the ground clearance goes, the Rebel had more but how much bigger could you go with the tires, even with additional lift before stuff starts breaking? The Power Wagon with big beefy solid axles is easier to apply a lift to and will do much better with larger tires, therefore I declare the Power Wagon has better ground clearance capability.

[@davidtaylor5811]

Power Wagon would be the first vehicle I'd buy after winning Lotto! The MPG numbers are impressive. My 2003 Silverado doesn't come close.

[@1972mercurycougar]

Remember '70s Dodge Power Wagon, like on Simon and Simon, Rick or A.J., had one. Single Cab!! Wheelbase wasn't so darn long. LA series V8, gear reduction chrysler starter!! Loved them!! Ok, done crying now. It's a fricking 5th Avenue, with a bed!! New ones!! Ok, I do love the new ones!

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Chris Baumann I sure do. I’m currently looking at my 76

[@kabloosh699]

The rebel looks to be much more daily livable compared to the power wagon which feels like has a niche role no other vehicle on the market has. That being said for a heavy duty vehicle I'd rather have something with a diesel.

[@WilliamStewart1]

Exactly, I tell everyone that looks at my truck and loves it that it's not for everyone. They don't ride that great and get horrible fuel economy, if you don't need one I don't recomend them. That being said I don't think I'll ever own anything else until I retire.

[@neitzp]

I always wanted to see this comparison. Thank you for doing this! Now I know which one I want to get.

[@MyTubeUser321]

Ram should make a 3500 Power Wagon-like truck on 37s, a Cummins, a winch and a cantilever rear suspension, and call it the FACTORY WAGON 😋

[@samishukrallah1646]

And the 6 speed manual as an option 😍

[@mpsangha]

The winch won't fit with the intercooler, that's why the power wagon is gas only.

[@MyTubeUser321]

@@mpsangha that's if they use the standard bumper. AEV makes a larger bumper that is able to fit a winch on a Cummins-powered Ram. I'm really interested to see what AEV has in store for the 2019 Ram HDs...

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

I agree

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

It would be super heavy.

[@redspain349]

I bought a 2020 power wagon identical to this one. And I got it for 44,000 new. I think it was a great deal.

[@QuickShifts]

Great job on the video. Side by side comparison hit the mark. You guys do a great job. Love watching your videos. Power Wagon don’t care! 👍

[@goldpc72]

I love my Ram Rebel but highway MPG I am pretty sure the EPA measures at 55 MPH.

[@VFio689]

I have been waiting for this mpg test on the 19 2500 for a while

[@2x4barrels40]

I run 93 octane and get get a big increase in gas mileage over 87 octane . It cost LESS to run the better fuel it shocked me of how much less it cost to run .

[@matthewguarino7780]

Granny HD vision glasses! I always wanted one of those...

[@CopCat34]

I would take the Rebel. Off road for both is great and granted the Power Wagon rocks! But i have a family to haul around and the Rebel shines here. Daily working or hauling plywood and 18 gauge steel would work for both trucks. Thanks for the video.

[@redspain349]

I love y’all’s channel very entertaining and informing. I bought a 2020 power wagon identical to the one that y’all test drive

[@chriscalomino5229]

Great to see the 8 speed helping the 6.4l mpg. Could you please try a regular 4x4 2500 6.4 with less aggressive tires to see how much more mpg it could pick up for us work truck folks

[@gstubbz]

Yes! A 4x4 crew cab short bed would be the truck I'd be after for myself if I upgrade from my 03 QCSB 4x4 2500 hemi truck

[@Magnum74]

Plus lose the 2" lift and 500lbs of PW equipment a volume crew 4x4 will be a major improvement in performance and economy. This is exactly what the 6.4 needed.

[@williamdoyle5234]

I just got a 2021 ram rebel and I absolutely love it.

[@SegoMan]

6:58 The Ram Tough Bumper withstood the impact of a tumbleweed!

[@billbingham9412]

Great job comparing guys, been wanting to see some real life results between those two. Thumbs up to this one! I was surprised at the PW MPG.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

If i remember correctly, power wagon did care on Cliff hanger 2.0... Cared a whole lot

[@johnnyringo4463]

Well in Nathan's words.... It cared a little bit. Lol

[@andrewabbott2656]

I mean it looked like diver error to me.

[@joelspaulding5964]

Power Wagon, most decidedly is ambivalent about all concerns.

[@natetoland7537]

I like that power wagon, I'd like to get one of them

[@nucl3arfamily906]

Nate it’s a flat out awesome rig. Worth every penny. Good luck! 👍

[@WilliamStewart1]

@mike a Maybe useless for you, the only tool for the job for me.

[@natetoland7537]

@@nucl3arfamily906 thanks!

[@aetfggdgdfgret]

you guys are the best auto show in the world. You are just awesome.

[@kingpin3919]

Love the work you guys do. Both trucks look great.

[@bravo9890]

This review makes me want to go with the rebel. Yes not as hard core off roading but the real world truck use such as towing and fuel economy make the choice for me clear.

[@pspicer777]

Man, I love that front camera. Both very capable.

[@bosmls]

I wanted to “Limited”, until my wife got me the “Rebel”. She said the Limited is too girly with all the chrome. I’m glad she got me the Rebel, I’m not disappointed. 😊 ❤️

[@UtahBigfoothunter]

Another great video. Both the Rebel and the Power Wagon are excellent off road vehicles, but the Power Wagon being a 3/4 ton with solid Dana axles, two lockers, sway bar disconnect and the winch clinches it for me as a solid purchase.

[@patrickforeman5072]

The axles are AAM. Ram hasn't used Dana in years except on dullys.

[@s_android]

My 2006 Chrysler Town and Country gets that gas mileage. Time for a trade-in. The Rebel is one heck of a truck! The only thing is lacks is the front locker, factory winch and the heavier axles.

[@jackbauer9077]

Power wagon is amazing! Can’t beat the price with tradesman with those options

[@zxej6879]

The Heavy Duty truck is the 3500. The power Wagon would do just fine with the Ecodiesel. And maybe 4.56 gears to compliment 35" tires. The solid axles will last at least 5 replacements of the Rebel front control arms.

[@bradleyp33]

RAM Power Wagon is more badass than the just the rebel. BUT..... The new RAM Rebel TRX Concept looks like the Raptor version of the RAM

[@mr.william1913]

I greatly appreciate this review, I've been on the fence between these 2. I'll go with the diesel Rebel for better over the road MPG and occasional offroad experience. Keep the videos coming guys, you rock!!

[@alfonzonunez9619]

Hennessey Performance Power Wagon 6*6 Hellephant 1200 HP. Go John.

[@nucl3arfamily906]

Fun video guys! My 18 Power Wagon has been my most favorite truck I’ve ever owned. I daily drive it, travel in it, tow with it and haul with it. It’s a beast and does everything well. Love the newest PW but I’m waiting for the PW in the next generation build. Interestingly my “old” 18 Power Wagon gets identical hwy MPG. But I do run 89 octane with non-ethanol gas. I’m sure that is why. I’d like to see how the 6.4 with 8spd does with 89 non ethanol. 👍 Just to add, towing and hauling is a non issue with mine. Zero problemo. But I did add Airlift bags in Daystar cradles with an Airlift compressor. With that Towing is a breeze and no sacrifice on off road capabilities. I have also been smart about my mods. I don’t add unnecessary weight and I’ve actually saved around 150lbs with an AFE exhaust and going with a synthetic cable. That just adds back in to my payload capacity. 👍

[@coreykonkin5917]

How do you lik the AFE Exhaust?

[@rosswallace2969]

NEVER CLICKED SO FAST IN MY LIFE!

[@rosswallace2969]

B J actually it’s only about 4 hours old. Lol troll

[@hewlett260]

Love the comparison video. Would love a Power Wagon but for me I "settled" for a quad cab Rebel. Love it so far

[@speedracer5529]

I love these reviews it's good knowledge to have when you get into a truck arguement so u dont get yourself into a corner😂 Also I'm not a dodge person but I'd take the rebel

[@Poseynicholas125]

The power is the best truck you can buy from the factory for off road! They are a awesome truck!! 👍👍

[@txGarage]

The new Power Wagon looks great and if you're going for off-road and money doesn't really matter, the Power Wagon is the way to go... for the most part. Love the Rebel for day to day driving though.

[@eichler721]

Both are good trucks, However I would take the Powerwagon for sure.

[@smokeythehuman3596]

5:25 yea those cameras are nice but if you know your truck and can see stuff before going over the hill it's not needed, I have a ram myself but it's an 01 318 no where near this new, these new trucks are nice and all but I'd rather have a truck even older than what I have now so there wouldn't be all these electrical problems to deal with

[@Tedkelvin]

No excuse in not offering a diesel PW. There is a Cummins ISB4.5 TD 4cyl, which is a 6.7 minus 2cyl. (Thus more room upfront for a winch). A Seriously strong engine that can easily get 300hp/600lbFt/25mpg plus an exhaust brake. The lumpy 4cyl torque would be Great coupled with Dual transfers like it's distant cousin the Iveco Daily 4x4. Offer it in tradesman trim with a Manual only. The only tradeoff will lack of that V8 sound and the 4.5 is still much heavier than the Hemi.

[@danieltorquemadajr5395]

Ram needs to bump up the power of the power wagon to at least 450hp to do justice to that 6.4L

[@m1abrams1776]

It needs a Cummins or hellcat engine

[@MrComputerCoder]

@@m1abrams1776 A Cummins won't fit.

[@TomazHilton]

Its a Torque Motor, thats why its been Tuned that way cause your moving about 7,000 lbs vs 5,000. in the world of Off Roading (not Pre Running), HP isnt important.

[@WilliamStewart1]

It's got more than enough power, if you want more then put a supercharger on it.

[@saadmujibe7941]

This show is great

[@shawnmccurdy5406]

I love my 2006 Power Wagon... 4.56 gears with the 5.7 hemi 👍

[@mcwendel8066]

Wow shocking, smaller axle and same size tires has more clearance...mind blown!

[@splewy]

Chris McLaughlin I never understood why they still only put 33”s on the power wagon. I’ve seen people fitting 37”s on those with just a leveling kit, so I feel like they should be able to fit 35”s from the factory.

[@Michael_ryan91]

@@splewy its gotta be just saving money and fuel economy. 35s from the factory would be perfect. I feel the 33s actually look small on that truck.

[@mcwendel8066]

splewy i put 35s on mine with no mods, no problem . Definitely should come that way!

[@williamfrancis402]

@@splewy It makes the center of gravity too high for the Gov. safety sally.

[@splewy]

@@williamfrancis402 I'm pretty sure it's not that. Safety requirements for 3/4 ton trucks are pretty minimal. The government considers anything over 8400lb GVWR to be a commercial vehicle. There's plenty of commercial vehicles that have a way higher COG than the Power Wagon. I believe the issue of cost that someone else brought up is the best explanation. A set of 35" 315/70-17s cost a few hundred bucks more than some 33" 285/70-17s.

[@rickatick6737]

Subscribed because of minimal commercials. Thank you for that.

[@1283Stevo]

You guys are awesome and it makes me sad I moved to California from Colorado. I’m a huge fan of you guys!

[@keithkornatoski9162]

well that explains part of your poor MPG ... I have a 2019 RAM Bighorn / North Crewcab 4x4 with non-etorque 5.7L and 3.21 gears... noticed in the MPG segment the Rebel was turning 1900-2000 at 70MPH ... mine with 3.21 spins about 1600-1700 at indicated 70mpg ... my past EcoDiesel which did have 3.92 gears did seem to take a toll on the MPG

[@DragonKnightX12]

It's basically MPG or Power for acceleration and towing.

[@waynerhea6649]

Everyone showing all the love to the power wagon but the rebel is my choice not only is it way more refined it also looks better in my opinion and the size is just right that 2500 is a but to much. Considering that the 2500 is meant for towing it's pretty surprising that the revel tows more and not to mention the rebel is over 1500 pounds lighter and has a better on road feel.

[@brandonorozco8358]

Amazed by the improvment on thr powerwagons compared to last year. Probs to RAM

[@1500Overland]

After living with and offroading a lifted 2019 RAM 1500 now for a few months, I believe they really need a front solid axle version of the 1500. I'd snatch that up in a second. I haven't run into a trail too skinny for me yet, but I've had some tight squeezes where I'm wondering if the powerwagon could have made it through.

[@DragonKnightX12]

They should of made the Rebel a mini Power Wagon

[@jamespenner1412]

Surprised you guys didnt mention that yhe new powa wagon sounds much better then the old one did.

[@backlash660]

The 0-60 times of these trucks are really impressive when you compare them to the dark days of horsepower , the 1980 ford mustang 0-60 was 10.8 and the 1982 corvette was 9.1 . Oh how times have changed .

[@billjamison2877]

If you want better mileage and overall performance, use the 91 octane not the 87. I've noticed in my Rebel that if I use 89 or 91 octane over the 87, mileage is better. It might be different for other people but this has been my experience using higher octane fuel. This is by no means scientific, just what I observed.

[@alfonzonunez9619]

Power Wagon feel more Power in the 0 to 60 Start. Sound better.

[@TruckerSteveUK]

I wouldn’t mind a Power Wagon, unfortunately those are never available in the UK. Great video, you certainly give me ideas for my next vlog. Cheers

[@oleh.naumenko]

Trucker Steve why not?

[@TruckerSteveUK]

Олег Науменко A model not available. Probably too big for the UK.

[@oleh.naumenko]

Trucker Steve bring it from USA by your own

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Олег Науменко that would cost a fortune!

[@oleh.naumenko]

I’m bring my to Ukraine . It costs me 15k $

[@samjohnson9894]

Late to the party I know, but the capability gained solid axles AND coils all around cannot be over-emphasized. They are the best foundation for any true off-roader.

[@jeffchamberlin6702]

I'd love to see this done with the Gladiator, Rebel, and Power Wagon. To see Money Vs Capability. Being a Mopar lover, those are my three trucks I'm looking at currently.

[@johnpickering2627]

The Rebel did not have a truck bed cover and the Power Wagon did..... that helps with highway MPG

[@mjg6377]

A) I’d like to see a more direct comparison of the two, for example on the same trail, not just an older video of the Rebel on a different trail. B) Can you please do a comparison of the old Rebel vs the new Rebel? Is it worth the upgrade? Thanks for your awesome, hard work!

[@americanparser]

2:48 "Brakeover angle?" Is that when I go over something bumpy too fast and I have to slow down?

[@jb34304]

When doing the mileage test, traffic/windage is a significant factor you are not taking into account. Doing this test at night when there is little/no traffic would give a much more accurate result.