Did I make a mistake buying a Power Wagon?!

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Жыл бұрын

Almost 6 months to the day I bought a Ram Power Wagon. And I can tell you I LOVE THIS TRUCK! I cannot recommend this truck enough if you have the means to buy one.
The gas mileage is bad, but my joy far outweighs that cost to me. Smiles Per Gallon.
I am not sponsored or affiliated with Ram or a dealership. This is my personal daily driver truck.

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@curtgrohs 3 ай бұрын

I just purchased one, it’s almost to much for what I really need I love it 100%

@freeze101man Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the honest review, upgrading from a Toyota Tundra, to a PW, for driving and towing too.

@billjamison2877 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Rebel and absolutely love it!

@johnraygun9868 11 ай бұрын

Gas is always a battle but I wouldn't trade my PW, well worth it to me, she does everything i ask! ❤ mine is a 2019, first year of the 8 speed in them, she is on 37s, has Octane high clearance bumpers and put some Thuren Fabrication upgrades on the suspension mainly to have grease points where the stock parts don't and i will run this thing until i croak

@k9agent785 Ай бұрын

Work gave me a new 2020 Tradesman w 6.4L. I have 60k+ and over 1100 idle hours. Truck weighs 9000lb everyday. Not a single issue. I can’t wait to get one personally. I’m a 30 year GM guy and it’s over. RAM 100%

@bothfeetinadventures1962 Жыл бұрын

Good content, happy you’re satisfied with the truck. If you’re happy with it the way you’ve been using it, wait until you see this beast perform off-road. I have a 2022 level III PW I picked up Aug. 2022. Have taken it as is, stock, on some gnarly off-roading from WA, UT, AZ & NV & it is truly impressive for a stock off-road truck. Have a 6000# off-road trailer & the PW tows it around with zero issues. Will be upgrading the PW with the Prospector package from AEV soon, they have the best upgrades for this platform in my opinion. Cheers & enjoy that PW!

@muskaman2k Жыл бұрын

I thought about doing the same, but did you know that their suspension upgrade is based on the normal 2500 platform? You would be converting the suspension back to a regular 2500 just to use their dual sport suspension lift. You will lose some of the articulation but still gonna have all the offroad goodies like lockers and sway bar dc. Just in case you didnt know…

@medicchester 11 ай бұрын

Use it as at should be used. ❤ Carli and Fox eliminator 3.0 or extreme series suspension 3.0 updates are required. Seen the PW handling so much improved from the Carli lift kits and before and after videos. Smoothes regular roads, plus offers more wheel well travel and softened handling at the same time.

@selfcarefordudes Жыл бұрын

These Power Wagons are second to non in the off-road pickup world 🙌

@muskaman2k Жыл бұрын

Im in the same boat. Got my 2022 pw earlier this year and have driven it nearly 18000 miles since. It had only 40 when i drove it off the lot. Same issues, but i love my truck and have the same experiences. Cheers from southern cali!

@johndosta5261 4 ай бұрын

Im from OC! Yeah, I love my '22 PW! Its a beast and not everyone has one.

@bernardmiddleton8667 Жыл бұрын

I also have a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon and I do agree with you. A very powerful truck . I also have it a little over 6 months.

@xanitrucker9946 Жыл бұрын

Videos like yours make me want to buy that 2023 Power Wagon i've been aiming at even more. I'm so close to buying it, but I'm still not entirely sure, although I'm a Ram person, and will forever be one.

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

You won’t regret it. We are getting ready to this camping. Will post a video update during and after the trip

@robertgoodrich8953 Жыл бұрын

Complaint about 13-14 mpg? Mine (2022 PW)gets 9.2 mpg in town. Towing on the highway is 11 mpg. I am looking forward to a non-tow test on the highway. Because I live in the desert I always have a/c on. I also don’t have a tonneau cover, yet. Hopefully 😮it will do better in the winter or long distance.

@rjmoose8918 6 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2023 RAM PW. I currently have a 2013 RAM 1500 Sport 4x4. I'm not concerned about gas mileage in the PW.. all I get currently from my 1500 is about 13 - 14 like/gallon

@user-rk2ww2cm4v Жыл бұрын

I put BFG KO2 37x12.50x17 on mine (stock suspension). Looks badass, but a little spongy on the ride. 35s are probably more practical, but I'll take badass over practical. I also have a SoftTopper on mine and that is my "roof top tent" when I sleep in the bed on camping trips. Very happy with 6.4 Hemi and 8-speed tranny. Great off road and on long freeway trips as well.

@jkeithv65 Жыл бұрын

Are those on the stock wheels, or aftermarket? If aftermarket, different offset? Do they rub at all?

@user-rk2ww2cm4v Жыл бұрын

@@jkeithv65 Yes on stock wheels. It does rub on hard turns on the control arms and sway bar so no biggie to me and I just adjust my turning. My next set of tires will probably 35s MTs... or new wheels with 37s. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atNnrbyfzqvKhGQ.html

@klausberne4574 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Best Truck ever.

@chrisrhudy2000 Жыл бұрын

I have had that same infotainment system issue with my ram and the solution i found is shut off the bluetooth on your phone open the sink menu in the infotainment system and turn your bluetooth back on then sink it up again. it seems to be an instance issue where the infotainment system thinks too many instances of the same device being ran mess it up.

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

Good to know. Will try that, thank you

@redbeastadventures 19 күн бұрын

Love my PW. It is an absolute beast offroad and climbs like a mountain goat.

@SirpandaMicrowave Жыл бұрын

I love your Channel so Much. Keep up the GREAT work you are very underrated. You have my support till the end. ❤❤❤ (also on a scale from 1 to 10 what do you rate your Power Wagon)

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

It is an absolute 10! Thank you for the support!

@SirpandaMicrowave Жыл бұрын

@@sa3key No problem I believe your going to be a great online entertainer and influencer your content is so Entertaining and cool. Hope your having a good day

@nal7224 11 күн бұрын

The CarPlay syncing issue is a maybe a software issue. I’ve had 5 dodges for work and they all do it

@ubeuonly Жыл бұрын

As though several Ram owner I am one hundred percent agreement with you except when you mention that people will buy what's within their means. Oh, that's not the case at all because they buy more than they can afford and more Truck than they need because of social media.. but being number one and reliability in light-duty trucks for 3 years in a row Ram is doing a fine job and everyone still trying to catch up to their interior

@derekheuring2984 Ай бұрын

Well, I've owned my lightly used (16,000 miles) 2022 PW now for 12 days and I love it! No surprises on the mileage since I traded a 2012 Laramie 2X4 with the 5.7 that only got 15 mpg so anything over 13 with the PW is good enough for me. I bought the truck as a retirement gift to myself to tow an off grid travel trailer around the country. I plan to find some remote lakes and streams to fish and I want to make sure that I can not only get in to them but I can get out also. In between fishing days I'll unhook the trailer and do a little off-roading so it's a PW for me!

@antonywashington1298 Жыл бұрын

With those baby tires!!! Truck looks like a body builder that skips leg day 😂

@Cmoredebris 5 ай бұрын

We got our PW in 2006. Best truck we've ever owned, except our 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon.

@sniper60605 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 2019 and at first I wasn’t sure I made the right decision, but the longer I own it and use it the more I love it. Yeah, I like someone else said you might just need a software update for your infotainment. Mine will glitch every once in a while, but very rarely.

@Multipotentialitis Жыл бұрын

We're you able to get the front and side cameras? If not, do you wish you had them?

@sniper60605 Жыл бұрын

@@Multipotentialitis I do have the front and side cameras yes. I like them and I do use them quite a bit even for just parking in the garage.

@ubeuonly Жыл бұрын

Apple products cause issues in Ford RAM and Chevy

@rjmlakota 8 ай бұрын

I'm in the market now for one. Just waiting to get a deal on one. I have a 2013 1500 and all I get is 12-14 now....

@sa3key 8 ай бұрын

It’s close that end of year sales! Good luck!

@user-vd3gi5wt5z Жыл бұрын

I have 2018 PW which I bought mainly for offroading. These are the best stock offroading trucks on the market. Towing capacity is approximately 10k which compared to other 2500s is a disadvantage but I was told PWs arent designed for towing. Hence the small tires which another negative. I get 16 mpg on hwy with topper. Thinking of getting bigger tires but will effect mpg. Gas needs to be cheaper. We all know who to thank on that!

@muskaman2k Жыл бұрын

So from my research and from a few other videos ive seen about the pw, its payload and tow rating are only lower because of the soft suspension making it unsafe to drive under the load ratings given. People say adding a ln air suspension to assist the springs will fixe that and you can tow closer to a regular 2500. But thats up to you to take the risk.

@RickySlatton 11 ай бұрын

Yeps thanks to Joe Biden lol.

@seeharvester Жыл бұрын

I always wanted a Power Wagon. But as a 3500 with leaf springs and diesel. Guess I'll have to build it myself.

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the HD Rebel w/Cummins?

@mikeyp4404 Жыл бұрын

Good review 👍 Just sold my 19 PW Started to leak water badly when it rains. From clearance lights or shark fin. But an awesome truck.

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

Seals go bad around the windows or doors?

@mikeyp4404 Жыл бұрын

Headliner was soak and front driver grab bar was dripping water I was done after that. Was still under warranty. Koons wanted to keep for 2weeks lol

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

@@mikeyp4404 I know Koons. They sold me my CPO Chevy that I had issues with before I upgraded to the PW. Sorry to hear about your issues. I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for that.

@mikeyp4404 Жыл бұрын

@@sa3key yes, definitely keep an eye on it. Beautiful truck 👍

@ajantics 6 ай бұрын

Thats a bummer to hear about your PW leaking. I had the same Problem with my Silverado. Apparently it’s a common problem on all GM trucks and SUV’s. GM used a shark fin antenna with a design flaw. There is a little gap at the back of the antenna on the base of it. Water builds up inside the antenna and eventually just eats away the foam then you have water everywhere in the interior. There is also a problem with the 3rd brake light leaking and water coming through the cab.

@juanitomaxxcarnaje3877 7 ай бұрын

What are your motives behind buying this truck do you haul mulch? Are you a plumber or a general contractor when I see someone driving this truck I figure they have a specific trade after a while so they own something that’s large and heavy. Please don’t tell me to because you look cool in it.

@tristanconnolly5675 3 ай бұрын

It can do all you asked and then some. And the off-road capabilities are why I got mine…

@paulbare6371 11 ай бұрын

it seems your infotainment/dash board is shaking constantly? Is that normal? ty sir

@sa3key 11 ай бұрын

It was my phone shaking. I had it set up on a tripod on the floor in front of the passenger seat. I use my phone for the videos. No GoPro (yet). So the quality of a lot of my videos are average at best.

@fenrir4592 27 күн бұрын

It’s a Chrysler thing the infotainment problems Have a 2024 ram 3500 and a 2023 Pacifica and the infotainment issues are weekly Also cruise control on the ram stopped working 5 minutes after leaving dealership

@quicktoevil Жыл бұрын

My 1500 Classic SXT is big enough. It sits tall on 20" wheels and barely fits in the garage. Parking and climbing in and out is a chore. Can't imagine daily driving a PW.

@MissleT0E Жыл бұрын

Running boards 😂

@russelldawnspencer9999 6 ай бұрын

I’ve had my power wagon almost 18 years now first year back 2005 and I still have it and love it but you are right they are a B on gas lol

@paulbare6371 11 ай бұрын

ok thank you

@MrCN173 11 ай бұрын

Love my PW!

@dakotahensen5759 7 ай бұрын

I am thinking of getting a pw but im curious if it will be better then what i have now. Im in a 07 ram 1500 ( 2500) laramie mega cab 4x4 with the 5.7 hemi getting about 10 mpg I have a family of 5 So, so far better gas, newer, lower mileage, should have more hp and tq. Better off road. Im just worried about everyone fitting in it and the towing and hauling capabilities. Thoughts, thanks Im thinking a 2016 ram 2500 pw laramie if not a new one.

@sa3key 7 ай бұрын

If you’re towing more than 10,000 lbs plus people in the cab go with the Laramie. The interior space is amazing. I’m 6’2 and I would be comfortable in the back seat on a long drive. Just me, but I’ve had bad luck with used vehicles. The last 2 I bought were CPO (Chevy and VW) and I had both for less than a year and bought new. This RAM is what replaced the Chevy. And 1 year in, I still love the truck and have had no issues. I will be doing a 1 year update video soon.

@dakotahensen5759 7 ай бұрын

@sa3key awesome thank you. Yeah don't think I'm that heavy. Mainly like 4 wheeler in bed, then flat bed trailer with camping gear and supplies then the family. Other times are towing my derby car around and just tow or haul farming stuff around when not the tractor. I'm sure the pw would handle that just fine and probably do better in the wet muddy fields. Thanks again

@mikekenner9218 9 ай бұрын

I am looking at a PW and I also love everything about it. What is your payload? Since these trucks have a lot on them, I'm reading the payload is horrible, like 1100 lbs, Sounds like your hitch weight on your camper is ~750 lbs then add on gear and people, I think you would be way over payload. Have you ever thought about that? TIA!!

@sa3key 9 ай бұрын

Mine is right around 1,100 pounds. It depends on the trim package you have with the truck. I have the Level 3, so it is pretty loaded which drops the payload capacity. I have though about the people and gear when towing. When we went camping a month or so ago, the truck handled fine with wife, 2 kids, and loaded camper. My fresh, grey, and black tanks were empty though. So I wasn’t even close to my max. I should take it to a scale next time I go camping just to see.

@tkendr01 Жыл бұрын

My 2022 RAM 2500 4x4 Hemi gets similar MPG. About 11-12 in the city with 14-18 highway. Daily driver. I don't tow and I don't haul.

@BADBOYM109R Жыл бұрын

Ram makes a step have one on my Trx

@matthewtubbs9624 8 күн бұрын

Does yours have the 6.4l squeak ?

@sa3key 8 күн бұрын

No squeaks. Getting close to needing new tires though.

@edsonroadmoto Жыл бұрын

Most people who buy 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton trucks don’t do it for the mpg. Honda and Toyota gets those niches respectively. 😅

@poorboyz888 22 күн бұрын

yes...so did i....and then a rebel.....

@johnkarlson8692 4 ай бұрын

Will it tow an AirStream Classic 30?

@sa3key 4 ай бұрын

A Quick Look at the stats…it will as long as long as it is not at max gvwr of 10,000 lbs. NOW, if you get a lower trim level Power Wagon, it will be able to tow it due to a higher payload and towing capacity. But you will have to look at your vehicle payload I’m sure. May want to look at the Rebel HD. That truck will tow it easily with room to spare.

@ChillinWithCE 5 ай бұрын

What year is your Power Wagon.

@sa3key 5 ай бұрын

2022

@warchild5885 5 ай бұрын

Got a 2020

@Grateful.For.Everything 11 ай бұрын

Nice to know I can throw a bike inside, that’s gonna super nice.

@klausberne4574 Жыл бұрын

35s are perfect.

@jasonproulx268 7 ай бұрын

Love my Power Wagon! It dont care!

@adamvanderbur6731 4 ай бұрын

yes sir I am getting one soon 2022 supper nice! love them too

@edwardmorgan3851 2 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@medicchester 11 ай бұрын

This is a good truck, low gas MPG in modern times. My 2002 Z28 chevy Camaro got 9 MPG average. The 2500 Dodge engines in 2001 used 5-8 MPG unloaded, 1 driver. Loaded its 5 MPG HWY miles. Having 11-13 MPG moving 4-5 tons on modern 2500 HD is up to handle any road and disaster. I used this truck to get the best Fire Works 4th of July spots off road. Handles the best of anyoff road vehicle ever. My own MPG is 9.5 MPG CITY driving, 15 MPG HWY. So13 is average MPG.

@markadams3858 11 ай бұрын

For a gas truck. Not on hyw your getting pretty good mileage. With the duratracks that truck is really quite. And for your stupid bike. Put it in the "cargo area" and lock it with a cable you have to be tearing your rear seats up. Love the power wagon especially for up hunting with lockers that truck is bad ass

@dezmod1644 29 күн бұрын

I have a 2011 1500 st, has a better payload, cost 20k canadian, paid it off in 3 years Definitely not as cool looking

@Golden_writes550 Ай бұрын

If paid 90grand way to much

@dannyhoward3437 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you like spending time at the dealer getting major repairs….Ford all day, bro….nah, just kidding…I’m on my third Ram heavy duty and love these trucks. No issues at all, and highly recommend.

@houstonbrown3450 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever pull a gooseneck trailer,

@dannyhoward3437 Жыл бұрын

@@houstonbrown3450 every day.

@ubeuonly Жыл бұрын

Smoother quieter and not a square box on wheels. And less recalls

@jeremywillson3497 10 ай бұрын

I love my Dodge Power Wagon . It’s the best truck I have ever owned period.

@xGR1MxREAPERx 2 ай бұрын

It sucks because these trucks look soo cool… but you will literally use the winch 2-3 times in 10 years, all the off-road stuff maybe 3-4 times a year and it gets horrible gas mileage and it’s towing and payload are like 1/2 ton numbers. It just doesn’t make sense… if your buying to go off-road a lot then maybe it’s worth it but other then that it is just a useless truck. Sadly. It looks cool as hell.

@wallbangerzsports Ай бұрын

Yeah it looks badass and that’s really all that matters

@mikepodrasky9405 21 күн бұрын

You guys crack me up. You spend all this money on these rigs and cry about the price of gas. I've heard from boat owners motor home owners all singing the same tune. Get over it

@db2474 6 ай бұрын

You live in a housing edition and your truck is a pavement princess...what a waste!

@antonywashington1298 Жыл бұрын

Nah... you made a mistake. Should've gotten a Bronco!!!

@sa3key Жыл бұрын

Um, you missed the part about towing an RV. Your Bronco can’t do that.

@jakey20022 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@robertgoodrich8953 Жыл бұрын

Bronco is pricey for what you get.

@jasonproulx268 7 ай бұрын

Lmfao

@jaycochrane4322 3 ай бұрын

I owned my '21 powerwagon for nearly 6 months before somebody pointed out the hidden step to help get up into the box...maybe check underneath the rear driver side🫣😎

@sa3key 3 ай бұрын

I’ve looked. It’s an option I still want to buy and install