Dodge Ram 2500 review, Modified Episode 71

[@donfinch862]

Bloody interesting review. I was impressed at how Aussies are pioneering ute setups, and supplying overseas. Thanks Ronny

[@stolikat]

Be proud of that because you Aussies make some amazing kit. We Americans have been sleeping in shitty ground tents for too long. It is much needed innovation to the US market.

[@dietrich-7]

Oi boys we got you covered 😉

[@qeva_]

The 37" look like 33" this truck is huge

[@unknowndayglo7455]

just ordered a set of 40" geolander x-mt's for mine.. over the top hahaha

[@seansutherland6270]

46s on a 3/4 or 1 ton look like 37s on most mid size or mini trucks

[@billroach2393]

Ronny, if you want stuff from Amazon USA (or any other US seller that doesn't export), you just need to set-up a Australia Post account that shows your address is in the USA. The gear gets sent to Portland Oregan and Aussie Post send it on to you.

[@JesseePDX]

Only Roaches live in Portland, OR

[@bcb2585]

I think it's awesome that you came to the U.S to check out our scene!

[@gerardargao921]

That is an awesome overland rig. Coolest RAM I have ever seen. Great build!

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Yes, at least some states have lighting requirements. PA has a laundry list of regulations (some pretty convoluted). This is the excerpt covering rollbar mounted auxiliary lights:. In accordance with 75 Pa.C.S. § 4303(f) (relating to general lighting requirements), roof or roll bar mounted off-road lights may be installed if they are not used on a highway or trafficway and are covered with an opaque covering at all times while operating on the highway or trafficway. Vehicles equipped with roof or roll bar mounted off-road lights shall have a switch that indicates to the driver, through the use of a pilot light, that the lights are on when so switched.

[@AP-lh1bq]

This is a fantastic build. Great video. Love this truck. Great to see Ronny on US soil.

[@peterbertossa2455]

Ronny, in the last 2 years or more there's been an explosion in sales of American trucks and an elaborate industry in modifying these trucks for camping and off-roading. Can you do another review of a RAM 2500 based in Australia showing what Aussies are doing with RAM's these days and which businesses are doing the work. Thanks

[@paperkiller25]

Two batteries are for the Grid heater to warm the air on cold days not cranking. One battery will turn the cummins over no problem.

[@thatdudeinblackshoes]

on a warm day yes but sub zero temperatures will kill a single battery setup in no time.

[@amolinari9]

“That’s just sugar on a roll.” “Perfect.” 😂

[@nosnerd1967]

Saw you guys had a great time out there ... great Vids ! It’s a pleasure to see you on the side of the pond 🇨🇦

[@zjenji]

One of the coolest 2500’s I’ve ever seen. AEV are the gold standard here in the states.

[@zjenji]

Also, I’m impressed that you didn’t ding your intercooler or sidesteps on the Moab trip!

[@donleamon8653]

AEV is not the gold suspension standard for RAMs. 🤢

[@garthhayward9581]

AEV are respected internationally for their quality products. Just wish they had more products available

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Um, Thuren or Carli.

[@sweethome7374]

Ronny Dahl... great interview. Amazing set up!

[@mrtittles3929]

Good to see a review from overseas with the PCOR setup and their perspective on what they think with the ute set ups we have. Love that overhead set up though, looks way more professional than the set ups ive seen in most utes back here. Ill keep that Idea in mind. Still too big to drive around town, I'd def purchase a hilux or 79series. Also just seen PCORs new left hand drive set up for overseas buyers! :O Good review Ronny.

[@jonathanpalmer228]

Land cruisers utes are 1970 mm (77.5 inches) while a dodge is 2021 mm or 79.6 inches so not a big difference.

[@THeSPARTEnMORTER21]

well ill be damnnned, I, like many others said the power wagon would never work with the 6.7 diesel engine because its so heavy but this monster proves everyone wrong. obviously this isnt a powerwagon but its a modified 2500 its the same truck. Fantastic build.

[@poisonedsugar2012]

The power wagon doesn't work with a Diesel because the winch would interfere with the intercooler. He had an aftermarket winch in what's probably a different location than a stock power wagon winch, and the intercooler is in a different place than in a stock diesel Ram

[@1234567890ZETA]

There's a reason why it's not a diesel. You have to do a lot of work before you can even make the diesel work in a Power Wagon.

[@Tedkelvin]

Lazy marketing/engineering dept coupled with neurotic bean counters at FCA. Heavy diesel offroad trucks are everywhere and are the best work trucks bar none. Unless the Ram PW targets only the recreational crowd. The PW diesel should be pitched at utilities, extraction industries, military, and over landing. The Ford TREMOR is now reaping the benefits.

[@Hoeskiesvideos]

@@Tedkelvin The Tremor doesn't touch the PW in off-road capabilities. It by far is the best HD truck for off-road.

[@jonathanpalmer228]

@@1234567890ZETA they offer a diesel tho now

[@mnsquatch1900]

So where is the Black Rifle mount? Got a passenger side universal mount holster myself. Should be factory, to go along with every cupholder.

[@simonvance8054]

Love the Ram 2500... also check out Mike Glover's video on how he fitted his with a long range fuel tank..and gets 2000 miles out of a single fillup.. Colorado to Vancouver and back..awesome capability for SHTF...

[@Marco-fi6gv]

Awesome video Ronny, as always! Glad u made it over here. So when are you getting your full-size rig? Lol Keep up the good work!

[@handle.2558]

Second 1 > love it!! And then when you appeared, what a beast it is!! Huge!! (The car.. ;))

[@russellbroome8796]

The fuel figures are not accurate. We are doing 18.7ltr/per 100 at 7.9 tons (22'6" van on the back) on the Eastern seaboard M1. Climbing the Great Divide and some hills saw us do 21.7 ltr/per 100. Just today empty into Cairns and back from Atherton 13.1 per 100. On the flats and no stop start, I've done 11.4 ltr/per 100. I'll get in touch when I get over to WA, you can see for yourself. Keep up the vids.

[@calevel]

... is that a 9mm? no that's a .45 then a 9mm, we dont play around here... No road rage around here, that's quite pleasant LOL that was Epic. I love my USA.

[@PrecisionDan]

Don't forget the 40 he also had in there.

[@navyguy3341]

Love the truck but in oz its a 200k truck and way wide to do our tracks, kick ass outback tourer tho.

[@seanyc86]

navy Guy that truck was at Melbourne Camping 4x4 expo 2 years ago. It was 250k rrp without the extras.

[@mark2073]

wow

[@robertlee9395]

Too wide? Carry a chainsaw!

[@thebob3712]

@@robertlee9395 pretty sure he meant wheel track is too wide for average bush tracks, and I doubt one of these has ever seen the beach, but if it were to venture there it is easier to follow someone elses tracks than have to make your own through soft sand

[@bluecollarstudio8513]

You can get a stock, used RAM for USD $7k-$15k all day on Craigslist (our version of GumTree) that's never been off road.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Great setup. He's right we don't really see these tray with canopy set up here in the States

[@shawnriddle3018]

Ronny, Ram was the first 4x4 way back in 1934 u.s calvary. Power wagon. Yes before jeep was born or toyota. lol Dodge was the first military vehicle from horseback.

[@c4onmylip]

Wrong, Porsche designed one back in 1900 but wasn't really considered a real one because it didn't have a transfer case, so alot of people agree that Spyker was the first real 4x4 a few years later. The First American 4x4 was Oshkosh back in 1911, they designed trucks for military use.

[@wolfman5494]

Straight from a Warn representative, the cables on those 16.5k winches are hardly stronger than the winch itself. Hoists on the other hand have a 4x safety factor

[@RealEyezRealLiez]

Proof that a truck can be super capable with only a small suspension lift.

[@Camhin1]

It's still on 37s and it's got high ground clearance from factory.

[@RealEyezRealLiez]

Camhin1 Completely true. I’m just saying a lift over 4” isn’t necessary for these trucks. I would also say 37” tires is the minimum for good departure angles.

[@mylt1z28]

with just a leveling kit you can fit 35"s on these trucks.

[@noneyacabbage]

They NEED to offer the Power Wagon with a 6.7!!! That would be the right vehicle to start this build with (winch/lockers/sway bars)! I love the PCOR systems (have been looking in to them for about a year) but they are just not economically available here.

[@jonathanpalmer228]

They do haha

[@advNORTH]

no it doesnt come with winch or front locker and a diesel. cumins is too heavy for front locker anf factory bumper has no room for winch with the intercooler.@@jonathanpalmer228

[@bartwesselius1900]

Nice Rig. Gmrs radios do need a licence. $70 for 10 years and the whole family is covered. FRS do not. Yes the frequencies do over lap.

[@PatrickRich]

1220 nm of torque and 261 kw if you are wondering

[@mohandasghandi3441]

This car must be best friend with gas station lol

[@PatrickRich]

@@mohandasghandi3441 I'm surprised consumption is so high. i was expecting low teens for mpg

[@act2.533]

@@PatrickRich I have a '17 and almost never see less than 12mpg even towing 10,000 pound campers. Empty I'm around 20mpg. I think it has more to do with his gearing. Everyone loves to gear way down, even though the Cummins has more than enough power to turn 37's. Autos don't need super low gears!

[@k2svpete]

That torque!

[@bcexplorer3478]

@@mohandasghandi3441 It's an inline 6 cylinder diesel. 18-22 mpg stock. 10 us gallon to 8.33 imperial gallon.

[@robfearnley9749]

VERY COOL RIG !!! Love It !!!

[@lonniet.2816]

Great build! Now if i only had the money.....

[@Shakshuka69]

My dream build is one of these bad boys in regular cab on 40s.

[@TheMadMagician87]

There's a bloke in Sydney running one of those. Pretty much custom built the entire suspension design, other than the King's that are in it. It's a pretty mean bit of kit! In this vid it's on 37s, but it's on 40s now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS0qJaPi7J_pKs

[@xTinBenderX]

@@TheMadMagician87 Would love to see a Modified with Dodge Ram Projects rig

[@coopsnz1]

@@TheMadMagician87 trucks n toys in middle dual

[@JesseePDX]

I have this truck with a diesel same tires same lift... love it but man its rough on the trials...theres a reason the Powerwagons dont come in disels...love my jeep for offroad..thanks for representing my trucks!!

[@JeepCherokeeful]

vadimxp not a good reason for no diesels, majority of customers don’t go off Road anyway

[@1234567890ZETA]

Finally someone who understands why the Power Wagon isn't diesel.

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@JeepCherokeeful have you seen the gathering in Moab every last week of April?

[@JeepCherokeeful]

That’s not the reason, the winch is in the way of the intercooler.

[@1234567890ZETA]

@@JeepCherokeeful I know the intercooler gets in the way the winch is located and also it's a 900+ lbs ground anchor that's not gonna work for the stock setup of the Power Wagon.

[@Camhin1]

Now that American trucks are coming to Australia. They look sooooo much better as tray backs.

[@tjoiner2366]

Top ten small build to date easily.

[@scottgibson9400]

that PCOR system is badass, already on the website

[@Jeep79]

Yo ronny in the USA 🇺🇸 cheers brother

[@Thedogbond]

Jesus that's 27L/100km!?!? My cars get 6.1L/100km and 10.1L/100km that's insane. EDIT: I just did some research and 10mpg is actually 23.5L/100km, and his 16mpg is 14.7L/100km which is actually not that bad!

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

The 6.7 has a bunch of emissions stuff that reduces the MPGS. The 5.9 common rail has been known to get 18-20MPG (13L/100KM - 11L/100KM) fairly regularly

[@jacobmoses3712]

Road rage is a city phenomenon

[@thewhiskeycowboy-official]

I love that truck. But I did have to laugh when he said in the US we don't do the "tray" thing, but in AU it was pointed out to him that one was a plumber another an electrician, and so on.... um.... yeah, but no. We have the same thing in the US too. Our trade and work trucks are outfitted much the same and have been for a long time. They just don't have the angled back/lower compartments (they are squared of) because departure angles are not an issue for a work truck. Just google "work trucks" or similar and you will find them. It isn't a new concept nor unseen in the US.... it just hasn't been seen for offroading or ocverlanding until recently.

[@jonathanpalmer228]

You don’t see canopy trays tho, only flat bed or service bodies.

[@clancyswan6269]

That was some good eye candy

[@heytherebato]

Now thats a long wheelbase

[@RealEyezRealLiez]

AMed And it’s not even a long bed

[@davidbarfield3489]

I’m on the fence about getting a Ram 2500 or Ford 250? Why did you go with Ram instead a Ford?

[@SLICKW1993]

2500 has a coil spring suspension in the rear, Ford has leaf springs. Better for articulation than the leaf spring setup. It’s basically like a Jeep suspension but HD. Ford has more payload capacity if you’re looking to tow.

[@toddmayta7615]

That is a BEAST!

[@offclan2141]

Just casually stored 45mm 9mm in the center console 😂😂

[@buffalobmf]

common thing in the u.s for us. keep one in your truck and on your person.

[@robertlee9395]

America!

[@jessepitt]

Yup, that’s standard

[@cumminschris8166]

That’s the way it should be done

[@FinallyMe78]

The patches on the ceiling gave them away.

[@hannesmeseck1437]

Dreamtruck

[@davidjackson736]

Good looking truck, yes personal perseverance but the tray hasn't had the LHD conversion, usually the kitchen is on the kerb side for lunch stops.

[@chrisbrennan2208]

The Rams are a beast. I am looking at the Powerwagon. They are very capable vehicles.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

chris brennan you won’t be adventuring far from a gas station!

[@duane4972]

GREAT BUILD !! I got some good ideas for my next truck, thanks heaps

[@alfredenciso3026]

Aw man so glad you did this truck while you were here in the US! So you like the USA while you were here? We got some amazing trails, you gotta do the Rubicon trail next! Or go on Ultimate Adventure here with the Motor Trend guys! Hit up Fred Williams from Dirt Everyday!

[@m3chgeek470]

I'm very surprised well that didn't start out as a power wagon still looks really nice and functions great I bet wonder if Patriot has anything for a long bed application

[@joedoyle6169]

Probably because the power wagon is not available with a diesel motor.

[@pilbara7980]

I think he's talking US gallons. Worst 10mpg (US) = 23l/100km Av. towing 12.5mpg = 18.8l/100km Best 16mpg = 14.7l/100km

[@journey_boundYT]

around what my 80 series uses

[@bcexplorer3478]

you are correct he is using US gallons.

[@devilsgarage7726]

damn... my ve 6.0 ute is lucky to get 15l/100km :)

[@brianboys9015]

FANTASTIC

[@ULTIMATERUBICON]

My retirement truck, - the diesel to go with my 2012 JKU 37” 3.5 lift

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

Need more deets on the headliner and roof console. Need this for my 07 ram

[@michow.buecher7290]

i recommend a modified of the international scout. most def.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Yes that would be awesome

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

Fun to watch how it is going to come together. George.

[@koczownicymuzykanty]

Very cool . I think Ronny found a future replacement for his Toyota:-)

[@oahu_mopar]

Looking for more info on the extra fuel cell please. Thank you

[@dustinwilkerson6951]

Oklahoma .. that's where I'm from. I'll have to check them out..

[@joey3908]

I'm married to your sister

[@Kevin93til]

I'd like to see how Australia receives a Ram 1500 with a Hemi.

[@coopsnz1]

The price??

[@Riki-eu1zt]

Nice truck

[@kcole2990]

Great looking truck

[@michaelmiviri4125]

Episode 71. Awesome!

[@turbotj99]

That intercooler looks pretty vulnerable...

[@lifescansdarkly]

AEV makes an intercooler skid now

[@Edio47]

I wonder why the short bed regular cabs are not popular in the US. They are popular in the Middle East just like the Jeeps and land cruisers.

[@heytherebato]

makes for a much more capable offroader. This one right here is way too long for anything

[@bigdogford1]

You can't get a short bed in a 2500, and in the 1500 market ford is the only American company to offer a single cab truck

[@TerraFirmaX]

Is this the same as TY Fenwick's MITT's system?

[@brandonspain3483]

Awesome Ronny

[@ericramos3416]

For scale: Semi trucks, regardless of gearbox, get around 8 miles per gallon of diesel. That Cummins is capable of way more...

[@Quadro09]

Does old mate need a step to see what he is cooking? 😂

[@888johnmac]

yeah, he said he has a step - stool

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

“American service” for the right money we can put the truck on a plane, wish Aus had the same mentality.

[@freedomrider266]

What good would it do us here? We aren't allowed to have any of the vehicles they use (LC 79, Troopy, Hilux, etc)...I would LOVE to have an LC 79, double cab like PCOR produces...Not happening anytime soon...

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

Freedom Rider well you can import it come over for a trip, buy one and take it back with you, I’am thinking of bringing one over to America anyways

[@paulp3814]

Thats a PATRIOT CAMPERS Vehicle

[@omerbayrak1808]

I want this.

[@patrilr]

Unfortunately this truck does not have 350 plus HP and 900 lb/ft of torque unless he went through and tuned on it. That is why I don't respect Ram as much as GM or Ford. Ram advertises those numbers, but the only trucks produced with those numbers are dually 3500s with the max towing options including the Aisin transmission. No 2500 has ever left the factory with those numbers. This truck is detuned to around 800 lb/ft.

[@48956l]

jesus that looks expensive

[@zerodefects-ceramiccoating23]

What’s a swag tent?

[@frankjaegar1805]

Not my cup of tea this rig, but it's still awesome 👌 I'll keep my 79 series cruiser 👌

[@thatdudeinblackshoes]

there is a reason why when you look at RAM Australia they're all remanufactured. You might be able to buy one or maybe even seen full sized pick-ups (not a ute) but you definitely are paying more as a result of importing fees and "remanufacturing"🤣

[@bryanmertz2767]

AEV is headquartered in Michigan, not Montana! Nice rig.

[@thawk1435]

AEV has offices in Mich but originally started up in Montana and I think still have most of their factory and development there.

[@kpd174]

USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jase6827]

Thats a Camp King Custom RTT right. Good Purchase.

[@eirikberg]

There´s just something so familiar about your name... Anyway, nice channel you got here, I have enjoyed watching a couple of your reviews/interviews :)

[@Steve-yu6pq]

Here in the States, we have a term for small men with big trucks...

[@wsigona]

Do you think you will be back for 2020 Expo West?

[@RJ-hv6fr]

5TH - that truck works well!

[@zachariahatkinson9379]

It is just way too expensive to get these in Aus. I moved to America and have a ram 1500, its bloody awesome. If these were more accessible in Aus they would sell like hotcakes

[@coopsnz1]

We don't sell v6 rwd in Australia , I know in USA the $10000aud cheaper ,plus USA doesn't have federal consumption tax

[@zachariahatkinson9379]

@@coopsnz1 Yeh and they dont make a right hand drive version (as far as Im aware) so there is an added cost of conversion.

[@coopsnz1]

@@zachariahatkinson9379I import f trucks , after government takes there share , pay workers add car taxes lucky to make $10000 profit off a f150 platinum in Australia

[@zachariahatkinson9379]

@@coopsnz1 Yeh thats pretty low profit, its normally 20% of purchase price is the standard. I remember seeing early 2000's F150's for like $40k. They are like $5k here

[@coopsnz1]

@@zachariahatkinson9379 20% turnover on a pick up truck in USA , then government takes there share of the profit aawell , there isn't $10000 net profit I a new pick up truck and worse for Dealerships in sales tax states in USA the government profits the most off new cars sold I've talk to many Dealership owner in USA

[@chir0pter]

Just as Ronny gets done telling us not to overweigh an off-roader... a RAM 3/4 ton overlander. Wonder what the Australians will think of this when they wake up lol

[@Ronny_Dahl]

It about GVM not the weight in general. These are rated to tow and carry far more. This is what should be towing big caravans and not 200 and 79 series.

[@chir0pter]

@@Ronny_Dahl Yeah, to be sure. However, also going heavy seems like it would work better in the US, as there isn't as much deep sand or steep, rutted mud tracks in the western US as in Australia from what I've seen, tracks in western US tend to be rocky, and also not as much beach driving. I'd be interested to see a video comparing between the two regions though!

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@chir0pter Do you think a overlanding(with light wieght componants) 5th gen Ram 2500 on 37x13.5r18 and 18x9 wheels would be worse than Ronny's Toyota 79 series on 315/75r16 and 16x8 wheels when going through deep sand or steep, rutted mud tracks. Just asking for a friend 😁

[@chir0pter]

​@@gen1c8rs88 I dunno man, all I know is mass scales with a cubed power of length. Is 13.5 a cube of 8, or at least, is the difference in mass of the two trucks a cube of the difference between 13.5 and 8? Also, Ronny can add bigger tires with relative ease, it becomes increasingly impractical to achieve the same effect with a 3/4 ton truck.

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@Ronny_Dahl What do you think of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with the 3L V6 diesel (194 kW 651NM) especially if it gets a higher payload/tow rating than the petrol versions(I don't know when the diesel ratings will be available).

[@feellnfroggy]

If you had an American address, for payment purposes, you could buy things on amazon and have them shipped to australia. billing address vs. shipping address, most things are shipped from China anyways, just not worth your money for amazon prime, except tv maybe.

[@RealEyezRealLiez]

Isn’t the factory fuel tank size 35 gallons?

[@PrecisionDan]

31.

[@RealEyezRealLiez]

PrecisionDan Dam, you’re right. My old 2007 used to hold 35 gallons. I just assumed they kept it the same. 🤨

[@PrecisionDan]

@@RealEyezRealLiez that would have been better than 31 but really I wish they held as much as the Fords and Chevys. Why I'm looking at getting an auxiliary fuel tank and tool box combo.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Awesome vehicle!

[@jacob3ttoutdoors372]

how do we follow this guys truck build

[@azizazizi6671]

I transport these cars on my truck everyday and they only good for the outback. I wouldn't spend any more money then what they are worth. It would be a over kill to be honest.

[@miketyler4536]

Actually 23 Zero in SLC Utah has the Swags in double and singles

[@OCSPARKY1]

Hello we're do you get one of those roof top tents , pcor canopy

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Patriot campers goggle them

[@travelandadventurewith4x4]

You can buy from Amazon oz and a lot of stuff from Amazon us as well they don’t all ship to us but many do +10%GST

[@matt87888]

Needs to prove itself on beaches here

[@Goodsxp]

Going off-road exploring, where do you sleep with a rig like that ?

[@henrent]

roof-top tent

[@KaizenOz]

The US Guys aren't using the awnings yet?

[@ryanmartinage]

Some of us do. Personal preference I guess.

[@zoezoe610]

Would like one of those.

[@RSE328]

Overhead console is great! I need this for my ram. Can you share anymore information on the setup? Brand and model number maybe? I know I will need to fab some brackets but what else can you share?

[@nopressure4967]

It looks great. I just don't know how a normal person is going to get a 37" spare tyre off, or worse the punctured tyre on the back again of such a setup.

[@alabastardmasterson]

Mocke if you can't figured out how to lift a relatively light item that's round, you shouldn't be 4wheeling

[@freedomrider266]

They make little jib hoists and other things to lift up to 250 lbs with no problem.

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@freedomrider266 if you're not handicapped and add a jib hoist for a 100lbs tire/rim combo that rolls (even when flat), you shouldn't be allowed to drive a vehicle