Overland Beast - Stock Dodge Power Wagon

[@OffroadTreks]

The Power Wagon is an excellent platform. Our community continues to grow. And like the Jeep community, Power Wagons come with a built-in community and a huge event every year for Power Wagon owners, Power Wagons in Moab, every May.

[@-ouv]

I wish I got one 3 years ago before I went with something cheaper because I was in a pinch, I mean it's still a 2012 Ram 1500 and I've done some mods and did a big cam swap and all new top end myself. I loved my 03 2500 Hemi I had. Maybe one day I'll get one but then again I can just change my 1500 since it's paid off in 3 months.

[@gelarden1]

Picked up my Power Wagon on Saturday. Thing is an absolute beast.

[@iradangelo2637]

InstaBlaster

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

you don't know how hard I've searched for a video like this

[@fourwheeltravel]

Thanks for hosting the walk-around Michael - the video turned out awesome!! Glad to answer any questions that come up in the comments here.

[@rolandolopez8340]

Can you please send me the link for the Ram mount, thanks

[@Steve_Farwalker]

I like your interview style. You make it all about your guests and keep the attention on them.

[@donleamon8653]

I have a '16 Power Wagon with a Four Wheel Camper and a LX450 80 Series. Best of both locked worlds and yes, the RAM does get better MPG even with the FWC.

[@fourwheeltravel]

We're looking closely at the Project M from FWC for this truck.

[@jasonglaze7874]

What is FWC ? Thanks.

[@fourwheeltravel]

@@jasonglaze7874 Four Wheel Campers, manufacturer of popup campers for truck beds.

[@shawnriddle3018]

I use my 2015 Prospector power wagon to tow my 25 foot toy hauler with generator microwave stove oven heating cooling 100 gallons of water with water heater. I luv the way it tows off road in soft dune sand and beach sand. once i set up camp i take it on the trails. Day or night.

[@ordinarygamer1353]

I am looking at a similar setup, and I think I may want a toy hauler for future toys or just get something with more living space

[@greysandman940]

I traded my Tundra for a 2018 power wagon. Tundra rode a little better on road. Gas mileage was better with the tundra. PW comes with the winch and locking diffs. I love the PW! But it is a personal choice, I have no regrets.

[@codkiller8206]

Lamar Legal it will ride like crap because it has straight axles front and back

[@lylejohnson2360]

The tundra doesn't compare to the power wagon.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

@@jc7435 Very true. It starts off with being a 2500 chassis and running gear, so no independent front junk, both solid axles. Very different beast to compare others to.

[@mpuuloa]

19 PW owner , this truck is an beast. I've own alot of trucks. This 1 here is my best truck. Capable of doing what ever i want it to do. Thinking about buying another for work. 🤙👍💪💪💪

[@mtbiker64]

They forgot to mention the 4:10 ring and pinion gearing that is stock on the Power Wagon. Very important for off roading, especially with the taller tires.

[@fourwheeltravel]

You're correct. Thx for mentioning!

[@brandonkaufman9307]

I loved my 2012 Powerwagon, but I tow more often than I used my truck off-road so I traded it for a 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Megacab with the Cummins diesel. Personally I’d rather tow my toys to the trail than risk damaging my daily driver but not everyone has that option or preference. I have no regrets from owning my Powerwagon. The powerwagon may be slightly limited because of its size but the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you aren’t overloading or overworking ANY of the factory components is well worth the trade off in my opinion. My fully loaded Powerwagon was still well under the factory payload and I would feel confident that it would last as long as most of the modified Toyota’s etc you see running around 1500 lbs above the vehicles max gvwr. If you really run the numbers you could build a powerwagon cheaper than a equally capable Tacoma because you don’t have to touch the suspension or the axles. The factory wheels are even stronger than most so you can literally throw a set of tires on it, load you’re stuff, and hit the trails. I would recommend a set of white knuckle rocksliders tho because the biggest limitation I found was the breakover angle because the wheel base is relatively long. I’m glad to see the powerwagon is starting to gain some popularity in the overland world. It is a great platform and an exceptional value it you really consider all that it offers. Yes it has a large buy in, but it includes almost everything you need, the bank will finance it, and you don’t spend a ton out a pocket buying and installing accessories that you won’t see an extra penny for when you go to resell the vehicle.

[@The_BEXpedition]

My dream overlanding rig!! Such an awesome setup and truck.

[@PNW_Rodeo]

I started building my 2018 Ram 3500 cclb diesel about a year ago and have been amazed at how capable it is for the size. I see quite a few folks switching over to the Ram platform recently and I'm excited for aftermarket to catch up. I'm glad to see full-size trucks getting down and dirty. See you on the trail...

[@donewhiskey]

I am not a fan of full size rigs, but I do like this one.

[@alessandropaolini1258]

Great walk around. Picking up a Power Wagon in the next couple of weeks. Very excited, and can't wait to go on some adventures with it.

[@exoplanetnomad]

That power wagon is a BEAST!!!! I wish AEV would do a Power Wagon build instead of their Prospector AEV Diesel build! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@JedixEpicEwok]

They do though?

[@k3iler05]

You can get an AEV with the Hemi... If i had the budget I'd go AEV instead of PW lol. The prospector XL is a nice dream truck. Brand new is like 100k though

[@terratechoffroad9665]

I did the AEV lift on my Power Wagon and love it. With their kit they replace the PW coils with factory 3/4 ton springs. While this only nets a 1 inch lift over a stock PW I now have the payload and towing of a standard 3/4 ton with all of the Power Wagons off road prowess! This set up allows you to run 37’s with no rubbing even with the sway bar disconnected with a minor bumper trim. This truck has been my daily driver for 2 years, tow pig and weekend adventure vehicle. It averages 12mpg, and I have recorded as high as 14 on long drives and 9mpg towing our 20 foot toy hauler. It just does everything well, other than narrow trails, she’s a bit big boned!

[@alexkoutdoor]

My dream truck.

[@wyattoneable]

Lots of options from the factory, that's pretty cool. Nicely done.

[@dogmanusp45]

The mount looks like a Bayou Goat Mount. I have the same one in my Power Wagon. Great piece of kit.

[@fourwheeltravel]

Yes! That's the one. I was scanning my email before the video looking for the order so I could remember the name. Thanks for this!

[@williamholder1249]

Don't forget the crawl ratio. 51:1 in the newer model with the 8spd transmission.

[@mikemiller4169]

and 50mph in 4 low

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

Nice, helpful description. Thanks. Looks like old Patterson Pass road after an early rain.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Love my Power Wagon. It's older than his but still awesome. Mine doesn't have the fold flat floor which was disappointing but that's because it has the subwoofer back there. I just made block with a platform. Works great to put the dog's soft kennel. Looking to do some overlanding this coming summer. Might even join the Overland Bound crew. (PS Don't forget that those front and rear diffs are Dana 60's! Serious hardware.)

[@watchingvideos4309]

👍 FOR THE SOFTOPPER. I have a 12 Cummins long bed with a black Softopper.

[@usr1036]

Very nice rig. I like the 3/4 ton rigs. They are beasts but very cool. Nice truck buddy

[@MV-Dan]

Toyota better step it up on the next tundra or I’m going ram

[@tronaboron_99]

What are you smoking? Toyota trucks will outlast Rams all day and all night! It's already been proven, will continue to be proven world wide, from Columbia to Madagascar to Australia! You don't see "Rams" world wide..😂🤜🤦

[@sothickitssickk]

TRONA BORON just needs a rear locker on tundra and the truck is unstoppable

[@chrism1966]

Daniel Mulvaney I love both my rams my first is a 2003 Cummins with 260000 miles on it I use for pulling. My 2016 power wagon is unstoppable off road though I wish the mpg was better. So far I’ve only done oil changes on it and has 40000 miles.

[@jackz4149]

@@tronaboron_99 needless to mention, TRD Pro can tow and carry as much as the power wagon, and more agile

[@Georgia4Low]

my next overland truck for sure...

[@eddiethedodgeman6758]

Beautiful Truck

[@jackwalsh1468]

Hey Mikey, I liked it! I Liked it a lot. A great review and cheers, Mate.

[@Everything.On.Wheels519]

I love my power wagon. Great information here. The swing gate tire carrier is awesome I'm going to look into that!

[@expert244]

Steve sounds like Elon Musk. Nice truck BTW.

[@orbea4]

Great video on the Power Wagon. Great film spot. Looks like somewhere Livermore hills.

[@OverlandBound]

Indeed!

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Awesome video Michael! Not really a sleeper though. Power Wagon is one of the most popular brands in the North American off road world. Love the Method wheels!

[@fishingwiththomas]

I love both of his trucks👍

[@docmillerjd]

I love my power wagon!!!

[@masonnorth4408]

Awesome content

[@mikemiller4169]

I looked at Jeep Rubicons, too small. So I figured I would trade my 2015 F150 in and get the 2019 Wagon. Best of both worlds with this truck. Outside of the many things this truck has on the others, is the 50 MPH speed in 4 Low. I have gone up to 40 so far, awesome truck.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Thanks for the video

[@Konformation07]

Man full size rigs are so big

[@adamw4469]

The internet: "The 4Runner is the ultimate overland rig..." *XOverland and Fotornr etc. buy Prospectors* The internet: "The full size Dodge is the ultimate overland rig..."

[@corrielenn]

Adam Wood Nah. Still the FZJ80.

[@wsigona]

That was my exact thinking when I traded my 2016 Unlimited Rubicon for my 2018 Power Wagon.

[@DonZaloog88]

Two entirely different platforms. The Rubicon is superior to the PW in many ways.

[@heathpalmer4283]

I just bought a ‘22 PW, but couldn’t bring myself to trade in my ‘16 4 door Rubicon (JKUR) … I may sell it but I don’t have the heart to get rid of it, yet. I put lots of work into it. I’ll see what happens. I may need to sell the JKUR just to afford all the upgrades I may want to do to the PW.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

I would have liked to see some links or at least notes in the description about the few mods he has. Michael, I believe you mentioned you would do that.

[@abelflexes2]

Cool truck!

[@4X4DMAN]

Awesome

[@bquade70]

Yes.

[@n0bly_hades]

Im deciding to get a Rebel or a Power Wagon! I dont know which one, mainly for off roading

[@oldelibertystructures5401]

Where did he get the tire rack from again?

[@Gizmo0331]

I know it wasn't mentioned nor does it say in the links but does the truck have a leveling kit installed or is the suspension absolutely bone stock. I have a 2017 Power Wagon and I'm looking to roll some 35's under it.

[@fourwheeltravel]

Sean Corvino stock suspension. My Method rims are 0 offset which pushes the tires out an inch or so, but as far as I know 35’s are fine on stock rims.

[@seancorvino7593]

@@fourwheeltravel last question, is there any tire rub with the 0 offset wheels?

[@fourwheeltravel]

@@seancorvino7593 Nope!

[@seancorvino7593]

@@fourwheeltravel awesome! Thank you!!

[@dalecarey64]

Can you tell me who makes that soft camper shell?

[@OverlandBound]

www.softopper.com/

[@built4xploration253]

Well I may be biased, but I love it. I really like the swing out. Thanks for sharing. OB#3030 PNW EXPLR

[@SGFAdventures]

Very nice.

[@toddmayta7615]

Where are they measuring ground clearance at to get 14"? The PW I looked at had less than 9" of clearance at the pumpkin.

[@kingstonsean]

That's at the floor. It's total BS. No one measures ground clearance at the floor.

[@jimrice4699]

Call it an "exaggeration" by the manufacturer that has received legs by uninformed or biased KZbinrs. It's a bogus number. Anyone who quotes it is either uninformed or intellectually dishonest.

[@jesusm2159]

How about installing a thick rear n front ram steel bumper

[@gunfreak1911]

I love my Ram 2500! Needed the Cummins so Power Wagon was not an option for me. Tell your guest to get the AlfaOBD app in Google play store and he can fix his speedo 👍

[@fourwheeltravel]

Nice, will check. The dealership wanted $175, which I paid, but it didn't work. So they refunded.

[@brandonkaufman9307]

Travel4x4TV I have the AEV Procal in my 2017 2500 Cummins on 35’s and the Speedo is perfect as well as being able to reprogram the TPMS sensors. I would have had it on my 2012 Powerwagon also but it was not available for trucks older than 2014. Definitely worth the money and it will not affect the factory warranty since it does not change any of the engine parameters. I purchased it directly from my local Ram dealer which is also and AEV retailer and both confirmed it did not affect the warranty

[@MrLvgsprit]

What year is that Ram

[@fourwheeltravel]

2017

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I think this is great because it's the same price as a Jeep Gladiator...go figure. The only downside is the weight capacity. Only 1600 pounds. But it's got a soft suspension, so I get it. Tempting.

[@stevesteve447]

Switched to 2019 Power Wagon from a modded Subaru Outback. Loved that Subaru, but it has nothing on the Power Wagon.

[@blueduck9409]

Did you trade your berkenstock sandals in for cowboy boots when you traded your subaru for the power wagon? 😉

[@HyperBlueZYZ]

Blue Duck 5.10 Camp Tennies, or Vibram fivefingers regardless of vehicle, (but every Okie has a pair of ropers).

[@blueduck9409]

@@HyperBlueZYZ Im a fellow okie. Lota family there!

[@zacharymcmannis]

I’d be scared of the transmission going. Haven’t seen a dodge that hasn’t had problems in that dept. Had a 2500 Cummins at work. 6500 miles on it and it was on its 2nd transmission. Then it went out on me attempting to clim a hill with loose dirt that fords made short work of. I’d be scared to rely on it in a ruff situation where you’d need to put the pedal down.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Which one it have? Ram HD are now pack the ZF 8-speed.

[@starmc26]

The transmissions haven't been a problem since the 4th gens came along with ZF... New power wagons have ZF 8 speed.

[@justinhamrick384]

Do you have a link for the phone mount shown, and for the rear tower swing mount?

[@Searchman212]

The phone. It's a ram mount. Amazon it.

[@fourwheeltravel]

The mount is from www.bayougoatmounts.com/products.html The swing mount is from www.rigdsupply.com/products/

[@justinhamrick384]

The UltraSwing hitch carrier mega fit from RIGd. www.rigdsupply.com/products/rigd-ultraswing-hitch-carrier-mega-fit

[@justinhamrick384]

@@Searchman212 Looking for the plate that the phone holder is sitting on.

[@OH-qp1fk]

Nice 👍

[@bah5310]

Trying to decide between the Gladiator or the Ram tradsman with the Power Wagon package. The Ram about 52K the Rubicon Gladiator 46,580. The Jeep has more creature comforts.

[@OffroadTreks]

Power Wagon all the way, you'll still be able to do all the Jeep stuff, don't believe me, check out my youtube channel, you'll see it.

[@MrJamesLuz]

Are you looking at a manual transmission Gladiator? Because if you wanted a manual the Gladiator is the way to go. Of course for your quoted price you probably were looking at manual, as soon as you add the auto trans ($2000) the Gladiator costs almost as much as the tradesman with the power wagon package.

[@tomar646]

What's the spec of the wheels you running, like the look of it

[@fourwheeltravel]

They are Method 307 | Hole | Matte Black 17"

[@Jack_Rabbit_Ranch]

Busy road

[@emilcaruso3088]

power wagon or 2020 ford tremor?

[@lylejohnson2360]

Any power wagon 100%

[@DragonKnightX12]

@Robert Condon Tremor is not quite as hardcore as the PW. But it will give you the off-road look for sure.

[@Vendeevictores]

Ram offers so many options for just about everything and then they leave you no choice for a shifter except the lame knob.

[@josephscarfo793]

Stop talking about them Power wagon prices will now skyrocket

[@Riki-eu1zt]

Is that Steve Bishop? WCW NWO wrestling

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Just curious, what’s the logic behind fitting the Hemi gas engine instead of a big diesel engine?

[@fourwheeltravel]

Weight and space AFAIK. Supposedly interferes w/the winch, mounted as it is in the "stealth" position.

[@phattygoodness7347]

@@fourwheeltravel Are you serious? The only thing inhibiting Ram from offering the Powerwagon in diesel, is the winch? C'mon.... Just design a better front bumper OR contract with an existing manufacturer to provide an adequate bumper that will afford enough room for the diesel and winch. I don't believe it. If they offered the Powerwagon in the diesel they wouldn't be able keep up with sales. They have to know this. There must be other reasons. Weight issues?? Ford offers their Tremor in the gas or diesel, and 250 or 350.

[@fourwheeltravel]

@@phattygoodness7347 🤷‍♂️ that's the word, weight and fit. Plenty aftermarket winch bumpers for diesels, but that does not avoid the weight issue and they'll prob stick out some. I'm not FCA though, this is only what I have heard.

[@phattygoodness7347]

@@fourwheeltravel Just seems so trivial. They could increase sales immensely. They already have countless spring combinations and ratings for the different models. Can't imagine that they can't find a spring or components to accommodate the weight of the diesel. I mean...they offer a heavy duty front end service package and a snow plow package with rated springs. Anyway...just seems like lost opportunity.

[@ryanhammerel2654]

The diesel oil pan is also much deeper, hanging lower and reducing up travel and being more vulnerable. The weight difference when you consider the diesel engine and maintaining having the winch is significant. The 6.4L Hemi has plenty of torque with the 4.10 gearing. Especially with the new 8 speed tranny. The Cummins torque is unnecessary overkill. The Power Wagons purpose is not to haul or tow extreme loads. That extra weight bias forward also is not ideal for off-road suspension dynamics. The engineers and Ram corporate are well aware of the constant chatter about a diesel Power Wagon and still don't do it. Obviously it isn't because they don't want to make money. It is not the ideal configuration for the goals of the truck. The Ford Tremor isn't bad but it still isn't the complete package of a Power Wagon. Make no mistake, it does not have the off the lot capability of a Power Wagon. It all just depends what your true goals for your truck are.

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

I want it

[@tronaboron_99]

That's a beauty of a trick-just to big for my taste...

[@tronaboron_99]

Correction-truck!👍

[@kingstonsean]

It doesn't have 14" of ground clearance at the diff.

[@SUVTouring]

I know that guy.....

[@fourwheeltravel]

"The rain never makes it this far up Leslie Dam" :)

[@SUVTouring]

@@fourwheeltravel .....lol

[@codkiller8206]

Sorry to burst the bubble but I have had a power wagon and that’s not “stock”

[@fourwheeltravel]

It's stock other than the items called out in the video.

[@justinhamrick384]

@@fourwheeltravel Stock on a PW is 33" tires, not 35".

[@justinhamrick384]

@@SteveWetherill I was going off the stock feature set towards the end of the video when they list the tires. I missed them calling out the different wheels at the start of the video.

[@fourwheeltravel]

Justin Hamrick (replied on wrong account before). Yes, in that case you are correct. Stock is 33” Duratracs, I switched wheels and larger tires -> 35” Toyo MTs. 35’s fit easily on Stock PW w/no other mods but 33’s are stock.

[@justinhamrick384]

@@fourwheeltravel Enjoyed the video, wish 35" was stock (don't know why they are not). The new tremor from Ford is stock 35", so maybe the PW redesign will go that size.

[@dinardalvi2010]

The issue is with Ram quality, very scared to take it out In middle of nowhere

[@gpaje]

But you're fine with his Land Rover?

[@KamikazeGrunt063]

You realize Ram has come a LONG way since they separated from Dodge back in 2010 and became their own brand right ? The growth the company has made is outstanding and is continuing to sky rocket. You don't just do that with poor quality.

[@nathanlowery1141]

Yeah have a ram (diesel) 450 k miles on it.... minor expected repairs only

[@starmc26]

You gotta be kidding

[@dinardalvi2010]

@@starmc26 Glad to hear that, thanks. i am considering Power Wagon but scared of quality.

[@44Dell]

Geez and people say my H2 is too big for the trails. Should have gotten the front camera too. In term of color, wasn't Dodge offering the "purple passion?" Just too easy to confuse for a Calfire brush unit. Nice truck but that's a lot of red paint to leave on the rock.

[@TheActiveAssault]

1 reason to ever get a Dodge... the Cummins. This doesn't have that. 13mpg + 6% = 13mpg

[@fourwheeltravel]

13.78 :)

[@niclucca7104]

1st ✋

[@OverlandBound]

BOOM!

[@masonnorth4408]

I was Nick !

[@Patrick-nr7sw]

First

[@2BAsh1]

If you close your eyes, I would almost bet $ that's Elon Musk talking. Very similar

[@fourwheeltravel]

Wonder if I could monetize that. :)

[@2BAsh1]

Dodge Cybertruck

[@JimmyShot]

Travel4x4TV or weaponize! 😂

[@lordtrini]

Why does he sound like Elon Musk?

[@fourwheeltravel]

Assuming "he" means me, Elon's from South Africa, I'm from the UK. So I guess we both have mingled accents. :)

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Retsel Yawning I kept trying to guess his accent the entire video 😂 He sounds South African + Canadian + British + American

[@jonc7371]

Does everyone from SA sound like this, you could’ve told me this was an Elon Musk voiceover lol

[@dulcimer16]

Dude sounds like Elon Musk

[@michaeloconnor4]

Guys you do know that is a Fiat truck...?

[@donleamon8653]

Fiat is the majority owner of the company. And?

[@phattygoodness7347]

@@kg2995 Yeah, cause we all know that Italian cars suck really bad, right? Damn...those Ferraris and Lambos are such shit, lol.

[@donleamon8653]

@guy proulx - so that means it is 100% designed, tested and built in Italy of Italian sourced parts? Right, I thought so.

[@donleamon8653]

guy proulx - so what bearing does financial ownership have then?

[@donleamon8653]

@guy proulx - The OP implied that Fiat financial ownership has some negative connotation. Assume you feel the same?

[@Wilett614]

REAL Dodge POWER WAGONS Have FLAT Fenders and FLAT head 6 cylinder Engines , and PTO driven Winches : )) lol