We Got 8000lbs of Ram Power Wagon Bogged Down In DEEP Mud: Will It Make It | Taming Tumbleweed Ep.17

[@JustinKingOffroad]

this was an absolute blast guys! thanks a ton for having me out! you've done an amazing job building that test track! oh and the end was hilarious!

[@trailrunnah8886]

That's a great truck you have! It sounds amazing, and it was really impressive watching you drive. I noticed the first time you got stuck, you didn't spin tires, when you lost momentum and it got sketchy, you had the good sense to call it and pull cable. That's a great lesson, I hope a lot of other people pick up on that.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@trailrunnah8886 body damage is extremely expensive to fix. Sometimes the skinny pedal is not your friend.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@JustinKingOffroad absolutely!

[@thinde88]

I always wondered about the cable strength when using pulleys. Even the one you had would technically be sketchy when using pulleys under full load right?

[@mikefoehr235]

You talked about some issues with your RAM...I think this hilites a belief i have of NEVER buying an all new version of anything. I learned my lesson in 1988 when GMC redesigned their K series trucks. Now it is the Tundra. I am a Toyota guy but even Toyota has had some teething issues with the new Tundra. I contrast that with my 20 TUNDRA TRD OR and have had only 2 minor issues...a bad battery and a cracked windshield. The Tundra being in production for well over a decade was nearly problem free. I found it interesting about the rotary dial gear selector and you feeling it is stupid...again look at the New Tundra...NO TOW HOOKS...LIKE WTF. I would take a dial gear selector if it meant having tow hooks 🪝. BTW...your power wagon is no slouch.

[@03centgt_]

In Nathan’s words, “Power Wagon don’t care!” This video proved it! Well done 👍🏾

[@billredding2000]

Well, the Power Wagons SOMETIMES cares...he said that also. -- BR

[@krane15]

Assuming a capable driver.

[@bobhesselveld3976]

Justin is my kind of driver, going as slow as possible and not ramming it trough the obstacles, and taking care of his ride.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

vehicles are too expensive to fix with lead foot syndrome all the time haha

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Till it gets stuck

[@Kanakid]

I agree. Respect for machinery is important.

[@NWI_Steel]

Kinda forgot about how capable the power wagon is with all of the press being about raptor/tremor/trx/rebel/zr2/traiboss the last 2 yrs

[@Welcometofacsistube]

They've been the most capable since WW2

[@mikefoehr235]

That truck is not wimpy by any stretch

[@simrantoor85]

And considering the price in comparison, it’s a great truck

[@arielmillanao2441]

Power wagon don't care

[@NWI_Steel]

@@arielmillanao2441 that was actually in my head the whole time I was watching 😆

[@trailrunnah8886]

This was great! Justin is a really good example of exactly how to drive. I was impressed when he got stuck the first time, he didn't floor it and spin tires, he just realized it was time to pull cable. That's a great way of preserving both the vehicle and the trail.

[@krane15]

The value of experience. It really means he's been down that path before.

[@DougVandegrift]

Dodge really knocked it out of the park with the design on this ram. I think it's the best looking pickup from an exterior perspective. Maybe I'm crazy

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Kase as the straight man and Tommy as the comic relief is vastly underrated on this channel. More of these 2 together please...

[@khakiswag]

Tumbleweed made the Power Wagon care a little bit. Great video guys.

[@AkioWasRight]

The Power Wagon just thought the mud pits weren't deep enough, that's all.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

hahaha, yes it cared just a tiny bit!

[@jameshall4292]

He could have gotten his self out of the first obstacle without the winch if he would have rocked her for a bit

[@anthonysandoval9275]

Finally a great power wagon video, that wasn’t all talk, or through the front window, where all you see is dash. Thank you so much!!! 👍👍👍

[@Weatherby406]

As a power wagon owner I can say just about everything he says is true.The power wagon does everything very well except fuel economy. When you hammer on It off road they just go to work. Best sound ever.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

AMEN!!

[@Weatherby406]

One thing I left out..don’t open the doors while in gear or it will go into park automatically… and doesn’t wanna come out. Makes you look like an idiot if people are behind you.

[@wirebrush]

I completely agree. I have got as high as 18mpg on multiple tanks with mine. I also noticed zero change in fuel Mileage going to 37" KO2s. The factory Wranglers are terrible for mileage. I swapped to 37" Kanati Trail Hogs which are exactly the same tread pattern as the factory Wranglers and I lost about 15%.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@Weatherby406 the tazer ram module will defeat autopark. I do have that on here.

[@RamCruiserOverland]

my 22 Rebel doesn't do any better on fuel economy...

[@qo2rj]

In an effort to help the viewers understand how steep some of the obstacles are, maybe consider setting up some brightly colored poles / markers / things which are perfectly vertical. Then, by including those in some of the shots, it would get easier to see just how steep things are

[@ThatSallyChick]

Nathan must have been jealous that Tommy got to spend time in the Power Wagon 😉

[@NathanDAdlen]

Yep

[@smokeysmith1282]

Jealous doesn’t touch it, bitter does!!!

[@99unclebob]

Great video guys Justin sure knows the capabilities of his Power Wagon and was awesome to see him put the winch to work, and TFL now has a Seafaring family member Seaman 1st class Tommi Mica 😎

[@ramrider1453]

I agree 👍👍👍. Well done.

[@chrisgleeton6823]

I saw the truck, and before I saw Justin King, my first thought was 'That looks like Justin King's truck'. And then there he was. Awesome!!!!

[@bostondan77]

Love how Tommy took the responsibility to go get the cushions at the end, my son wouldn't have batted an eye and just left them.

[@wade7959]

So glad I stayed till the end! 🤣😂😆 Tommy: You don't have to film this part. Case's inner monologue: Oh, yes I do.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Relatively speaking, the mileage of this truck is actually pretty good. A Tacoma on 35s is getting in the 13 to 15 MPG range, and when I was a kid I had a regular cab short bed Chevy squarebody with a 350 that only managed to get 8mpg. Considering the size, power, and capability of this truck, 13-15 is actually quite good.

[@brandonbireley1690]

That’s a really good point.

[@agdoor]

I'm a little jealous of the mileage. I have an 03 dodge 2500 two wheel drive. I'm lucky to get 12mpg on the highway, with a 5 speed and a 5.7 hemi. Unless I run the AC. Lol

[@wirebrush]

I get exactly the same average mileage in my 16 Power Wagon on 37" KO2s that I used to get in my bone stock 04 Tundra on all season tires.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@wirebrush that's crazy, haha. Toyota trucks are good at a lot of things, but fuel economy is not one of them. It is pretty impressive how far Dodge has come in that regard, my dad had a 98 Ram half ton 4wd with a 318 that barely got 12 on stock tires.

[@edgarpaz5219]

My colorado zr2 averages 13mpg on 33” a/t tires

[@Dwealdric]

I think this is my favourite TFL video ever. Especially the end bit. LAND HOY!

[@tanner_ij]

As a 6.4L owner, there is no better sound 😍

[@wanterman5641]

This guy just kept it cool from the beginning to the end, you know he’s done it a bunch!!

[@wrench8149]

I’ve watched a ton of power wagon videos and I’ve never heard a power wagon rev like that, sounds absolutely amazing. Makes me jealous.

[@mak450]

Tumbleweed has been a gold mine of content for you guys. I was unsure at first but all the videos from it have been good to great so far.

[@CautiousDavid]

That’s an awesome truck, and Justin has fantastic confidence and control, great to watch!

[@JB-uk8hw]

This was a great episode. That power wagon was awesome and Justin shows he can drive.

[@ronbrosseau9790]

What a fantastic truck. Well done Ram

[@personator907]

That Power Wagon was an animal through the course! Totally awesome!

[@quintili1]

Power Wagon's are just so sweet. Taht looked like a fun time.

[@Legendary-2024]

Dude that was absolutely insane!! When that power wagon stayed in first and red lined that beautiful hemi to the max outta that hole! Heck yes

[@stevenmstrom305]

TFL should hire this guy to train there cameras guys how to truly off road Trucks. Good job guy.

[@EastCoastATV]

That's one nice looking, and very capable truck. Great video guys!

[@anzew88]

Tommy and Case have such great chemistry on cam!

[@kimthompson1618]

The last 5 minutes of this video were gold.

[@oglanceparsons]

it's the lockers!!! all lockers!!!!

[@l042987]

19 wagon owner here... No issues at all 90k miles now.. Offroadung is impressive buried it good once.. Took 2 winches and 4 trucks to get me out lol

[@COddietsch]

I have been driving a 2015 Kia Optima getting 24-28 mpg, I have been researching the F Lineup, Bronco, Denali, Silverado, and the Jeeps. I have literally researched everything and have decided if I am going to give up my gas mileage, I am definitely going with the Power Wagon. The only ONLY downside is that I am a contracted delivery driver and at 11-13 city mpg (holy cow)... oh, well. Guess I better get a side gig pulling cars out of ditches during the winter months.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

I always learn so much watching Justin, a wealth of knowledge

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Awesome video - thanks for getting a PW on the course! Thanks to Justin and Tommy!

[@JasonWh]

I have a 2022 PowerWagon 75th anniversary and he's right about gremlins. I've had absolutely zero issues whatsoever.

[@oinn8003]

PW are the best heavy duty off road trucks, still the kings since 1940’s

[@deadeye1jm]

Love the taming tumbleweed series. The powewagon is awesome. Also, haven't laughed so hard in a while... The ending with Tommy out on the Huck Finn raft 🤣

[@turbotj99]

14:20 - pulling back to yourself does not increase the tension in the line. You just have twice as much line with the same tension so twice the force (with a pulley at the tree)

[@ronsmith9251]

Crazy considering that truck had street tires.

[@krane15]

Well, not exactly.

[@Jtwizzle]

Wildpeaks are some of the best A/T tires out there but yeah mud terrains would be much better in that stuff.

[@selfcarefordudes]

It don’t care! More Power Wagon content please 🔥🙌

[@danielsweeney6742]

Awesome color on that Ram!

[@jimsiggy]

With those not very off-road tires and being a large and heavyweight truck, that thing did fairly well.

[@handyvan3422]

thats y hes got a winch - those tires are basically street tires in the mud lol

[@Jtwizzle]

They are some of the better all terrains out there and not everyone wants a mud terrain especially in colorado.

[@CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

Land Rover have street tires and still do well enuff

[@echo_94]

@@handyvan3422winch comes stock

[@Weatherby406]

Iv owned 8 different new trucks in the last 10 years..Trust me there is no better feeling than holding a power wagon to the floorboard.. they just get shit done! We buried mine to the grill in a blizzard and had to shovel to get it moving again.. but when we sent it everyone was like we aren’t gonna make it and it just tore it up pushing snow over the hood in the mountains!

[@chrisclark3801]

lol - "We're sliding closer to the tree." - "That's not ideal is it?"

[@joewalters16]

Power wagon vs ZR2 would be an amazing video

[@JamesSmullins]

That was my first thought, this would have been the perfect opportunity to run that zr2 against the power wagon.

[@radseven89]

Power wagon is still the king of offroad.

[@FlatoutFord300]

I love power wagons, this is an awesome vid

[@privateer9181]

A good mud tire is hard to underestimate …..those tires wouldnt be the best for this kinda thing

[@h2rescue]

As a powerwagon owner myself, I was skeptical seeing the tires that are shod on this guy. Well done.

[@l042987]

Yeah I run toyo rts.. Would perform better off road

[@kyledexter485]

The ending with Tommy and Kase, very funny. We need more of these too.

[@ryzen397]

ah man the sound that engine makes is glorious!

[@the_jarmel]

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE

[@abouttime7316]

Really enjoyed this video. Justin was a blast and great Jaws reference from Case.

[@hibiki54]

I believe a couple years ago TFL had established that "Power Wagon doesn't care!"

[@kcp7042]

You guys need to find some 8ft row boat to restore and put out there. Next time on tumbleweed ranch!!

[@henryford2736]

So far the ZR2 did best and is the leader for now. Completed all obstacles.

[@chappo4845]

Thanks for the channel recommendation team.

[@briancandreva521]

I went from a wrangler JK rubicon to the power wagon similar equipped I had to purchase a winch for the jeep should come OEM! I live in North west SC and the clay is very slippery when wet had to recover a few times glad I had anchoring options made it easy. I needed the extra pulling and storage that my Jeep could not, I still have the jeep and you can’t beet the agility it has on the switch back trails!!! Thanks for the video

[@DD206]

Great to see the Power Wagon living up to its name. However, the final pond scene stole the show and had me cracking up. You guys may need to put a comedic out take episode up some day.

[@trcass1]

this was a great episode. loved watching justin and the power wagon go through the course. it is certainly a beast. i almost got one recently but couldnt justify the purchase so i got a ram echo diesel instead. keep it up guys, run those trucks through the paces....

[@mario-sl6cz]

The ending was great and you gotta get a 250 tremor out there

[@mario-sl6cz]

@@C10sRule oh I agree the power wagon is amazing I just like the tremor too and curious of how it would do

[@marvinheadrick3511]

Both absolutely awesome trucks and have their own strengths.

[@mario-sl6cz]

@@C10sRule I’m a ford guy too but a drive a tundra 🤣 but always loved the fords

[@do114]

@@C10sRule The F250 Tremor has a limited slip in the front that locks up in 4x4 when needed

[@Alex.AL_26]

would love to see a F250 out there

[@seanmitchell3782]

Sounds so good!

[@SPACEMIKEB]

Thanks to Justin and the TFL team for the great video! I really like my 2022 PW, but when it comes to engine noise, quieter is better. I like my neighbors, I don't want to wake them up every morning when I leave for work.

[@LotsOfPaypa]

What you do is have beater truck for work

[@marvinheadrick3511]

I got an E cut out so I can close it an make it stock or loud at anytime.

[@SPACEMIKEB]

@@LotsOfPaypa My PW is my beater truck. I use it for recoveries at work. If I want it louder, I guess I could just turn my hearing aids up. LOL!

[@SPACEMIKEB]

@@marvinheadrick3511 Still don't understand why you would ever want it to be loud.

[@marvinheadrick3511]

@@SPACEMIKEB millions agree V8s sound awesome, that’s why. And like I said, flip a switch and it’s stock.

[@jbeaty6375]

I totally agree when it comes to the shift knob/dial. Do you know how hard it is to rock a truck back and forth with that dial when your stuck.

[@Its_Me0000]

Great video Tommy. Always fun to watch you and any bloopers.

[@neilmurphy845]

That ending is hilarious 🤣🤣

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Truck Ahoy! That power wagon sounded very cool. Great driving. Your Masterful driving made it look much easier than it really is.

[@squid64420]

The weekend release is great ! Love the content !

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

PW is a Beast 👌😁

[@KEYWESTDAVE]

What brand of Side steps are those?

[@toobalicious]

That truck really earns the name “Power Wagon”! Great video - thanks.

[@kcp7042]

I drive a 2020 Ram 1500, and yes, you have to take your eyes off the road to see which dial you are turning!! Not like an old truck that had buttons, dials, levers, and a proper gear shifter so you knew what you were doing without taking your eyes off the road!!

[@kirk0respite]

Let me try crawling through mud oh no I’m stuck. FLOOR IT ITS A HEMI

[@FEGTTTSDH]

What a beast and the owner is a genius... the difference with F/R lockers is insane.

[@carloseduardoleivasalazar3657]

RAM es RAM .... Excelente Camioneta esa Power wagon su estilo es brutal

[@bryanboelter]

That RAM sounds so good!

[@CraigSmith568]

Makes you smile all the way to the gas station.

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

Wow, that truck did great! Glad you put the pond adventure in.

[@chownzi2461]

This guy was so chill

[@RAD_DAD_86]

What a fun video. Power Wagons are very underrated but totally badass.

[@carlmoore5521]

Oh snap, that’s Justin King!

[@mikeshuck2760]

Ordered my PW Yesterday. Can hardly wait.

[@mrsteve4313]

Really wish Ram would offer the Power Wagon with Regular cab, short box again!!!

[@NoVaRedacted]

That’s why I’m torn on getting one. I want a capable truck but how half tons cost as much as this truck for comparable features when that’s the size I want makes me want a power wagon. But then factor in that damn forced bed size and I don’t want the power wagon.

[@joetool4016]

I love that y'all are opening up this land for others! It's been a while since I heard about my dream truck! Dope!

[@dannymagana5328]

Great video showcasing the capabilities of the PW!

[@caseyboone6768]

When is tumbleweed open to the public I wanna book my next vacation there 😂 LOVE seeing RAM own the trail, and I agree with one of the other comments more Kase and Tommy 🤷‍♂️😁

[@Mursedave]

Great video guys! That Power Wagon is a beast!!

[@Flying_Dollar_Motorsports]

You guys need to see how an Xterra on 35s will do on the track too. I just happen to have one down here in Colorado Springs!

[@rcjg24]

Coolest vehicle through the course so far. God that thing sounds good

[@mitchelllong5848]

Great video, the Power Wagon is such a beast!! Hey TFL y’all should consider getting a long term Power Wagon one day , it would be awesome.

[@americanrambler4972]

My opinion is the Ram Power Wagon is the sweet spot for the Ram super trucks. It’s the calm super capable everywhere guy where the TRX is the loud boisterous, obnoxious and messy clumsy brother. Everyone notices the entertaining TRX brother who is a very obviously misbehaving party boy whilst the capable Power Wagon brother just goes about and gets the job done well and proves to be the good confident enjoyable companion and friend to spend time with. Go Power Wagon.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

One of the best episodes ever, thank you men.

[@thomasdebord1144]

These city slickers crack me up. He said the hemi "sounds gorgeous" Uhhmm???? lol 🤣🤣

[@IKnewMickey]

Next on Taming Tumbleweed. David tethers couches and Tommy tests out his new chest waders.

[@texandy89]

I would like to see a tremor F-250 go through the course would be awesome to see

[@williamfedyk7093]

I'd take my Tremor through it

[@DJwessling]

The end of this video was hilarious.

[@bryanlewis8891]

Great video of the Power Wagon and Justin's skills. I want to take my PW out and do PW appropriate trails. Love my Power Wagon !!

[@donleamon8653]

I just got back from another week off-roading in southern Utah in my ‘16 PW with a Four Wheel Camper on the back. I’ve got 93k on her now and have zero issues. I just replaced the front balljoints and kingpins with Dynatrac’s and EBC yellowstuff pads. My only real wish is that it had the ZF instead of the 66RFE and maybe a forward facing cam.

[@wirebrush]

Only thing I wish my 16 had is the 8 speed as well. 71k miles with tons of nasty off road and I just had my first issue last week when the transmission went into limp mode. It's getting a new solenoid pack today.

[@donleamon8653]

@@wirebrush - Yeah, my biggest fear. Especially after coming from a Cummins with a 48RFE. So if you were 100 miles into BFE Utah like I was last week, would limp mode get you back to pavement? (This would be needing 4lo in places...)

[@wirebrush]

@@donleamon8653 I suspect It probably would get you to civilization unless you had to ascend some very steep hill or cross some exceptionally rough technical sections of trail. You might have to run in low range and keep a close eye on the transmission temps though.