You're one of the few who get it....We see Jeeps and 80 Series as the definition of ubiquitous....Off roading with a big boy brings a whole new perspective...
I invited them to meet me at Heart Attack Hill (Kelley flats) at a time convenient for them, for a climb challenge, between their Tremor and my 16 PW. No response.
Wife, he needs one of these...If he doesn't get one, he could be in serious jeopardy of losing his "Man Card." And you don't want to be married to a man that's been beaten down by the world because he could not express his natural manliness due to having an inadequate vehicle....Think of the shame that will be visited on you by your women friends because your husband has been "wife-a-fried." Thank you in advance for doing the right thing dear woman....
Yeah, High Dive is for experienced drives on 37's. Only two people did it this year. We do easy and difficult trails with obstacles you can bypass. I've done most of the trails in Moab in our Power Wagon stock. Hell's Revenge, Fins & Things, Top of the World, Elephant Hill, Poison Spider Mesa, and others.
What's your guys honest take on the lifter failures that seem to be plaguing the 5.7 and 6.4 hemis? Any high mileage powerwagons in the group? Awesome video btw...
Personal opinion, overblown by owners. I'm at 94K, and I drive this truck all over the country. Two thoughts on the subject, one, the MDS lifters naturally have this tick due to oil pressure at idle. Lots of people complain about the Hemi tick, and all the videos are in their driveway. Second, Ram's are cheaper to own, and their owners tend to be cheap. Just today, a guy on Facebook was talking about how he has 36k and thinks he needs to replace the lifters. A few details he mentions, he runs 87 instead of the recommended 89 and doesn't use the correct oil. I see this a bunch. Then again, I suspect some people do have issues. But I think a lot of the hemi tick stuff is overblown by people who don't know how MDS lifters work. Or are abusing the truck and haul it into the dealer and then bitch online. Lots of high milage guys in our group with no issues.
@@OffroadTreks Im currently at 37,000 miles on my '17 6.4 and it's developed a cold start knock/slap- lasts around 3min. Thought it was snapped manifold bolts but they're all are snug. Always serviced my truck with the recommended PUP 0w40 and wix filters. Recently switched to Redline with the hopes of quieting it down, no luck after 900 miles. Frustrating... Anyways, thanks for the reply. Good to know the Ram has been treating you right.
92000 miles on my 2016 and i just tore off my right head because of a lifter that was collapsed. I was on the interstate passing a big truck while going up a long hill, revving North of 6 thousand, while pulling a 4,000 lb dump trailer loaded with an 8300 lb excavator when i noticed a loss in power. Pulled over when it was safe to do so and had a friend help me get it pulled back to my shop. I found that the roller didn't fail, as I'd expected to find, but it was just collapsed, causing the misfire. Found 2 push tubes with the ends worn and their mating rocker arm sockets were also galled. So I bought the one lifter, 2 push tubes (all the tubes and rockers on the left side were fine ), the assembly with the intake rockers, and a head gasket from Ram parts. Prolly $300 or less, can't remember exact cost, but tech said that i could reuse the "torque to yield" head bolts, and so viola, it's back running great . I think the lifter was due to the fact that i am TERRIBLE about going over on my oil changes and also I was running regular old 10w40. ByGod i won't be doing that again. From now on I will run 0w40 synthetic and do oil change every 3k.
I love my 5.7 , 4:56 factory rear end power wagon !! As I understand it , these 5.7’s don’t have that spark canceling thing. Not on the heavy duties. Either way , change oil and should be fine.
Check out Nena Barlow's courses in Moab, Arizona and Northern Cali...She offers classes on how to drive your Power Wagon...I believe it's Barlow Adventures.com? Something like that.
Most of them yes. Usually with slower progression and more spotting. We had put trucks on 33's up Moab Rim before, but they were the slowest of the bunch and required the MOST spotting to keep rocker panels safe. So doable, yes. But for a group, we needed to limit some trails to certain tire sizes, just to keep the group moving at a steady pace.
Only problem with stock is the 33" tires....They look COMPLETELY out of place...Other than that, you can take this baby almost anywhere stock...Good question....
Well, the Dakota's coming out for 2021, but as long (frustratingly) as it's taken RAM to get the RAM TRX out, don't hold your breath for one anytime soon....
No, and most agree we probably never will....However, minus the articulink and electronic disconnecting swaybar, you can take a regular 2500/3500 and put an AEV DualSport suspension (Prospector Package) on, and you will have a diesel version that is VERY close to a PW clone...Many have done this.
Honestly, it would be like explaining the joy of sky diving....You're not trying to beat them up, and most modify the Hades out of them....But, they do their own wrenching and what's the point of having an off road vehicle that you don't take off road? Forget price, the Power Wagon is an off roader that just happens to also be street legal....But I understand your question.
It's all about adventure and exploring but doing it with the PowerWagon takes it to another level of confidence and fun because with it's inherent capabilities you can load up the family, hitch up the camper, or just carry the roof top tent, and go explore places inaccessible by most "Griswold" family truckster vehicles. And if you or someone else happens to get in trouble, the winch can usually provide ability for self rescue. Crawling around at Moab is one of the coolest things you may ever do. Spectacular views and otherworldly scenery to check out! 😃
I'm a old school yota guy, but it's cool to see some full size rigs on the trails.
I live in Utah and its cool too see people come from all over to see Moab and other good 4x4 places
Mecca for rock crawlers, hands down!
Man I love seeing all those Rams together!
Damn!!!!! Please Santa I have been really good this year!!!! I have been waiting for a Power Wagon since 2004!!!!!!
Man I really want one of these. Such a bad ass truck.
That view at 1:05 is mind blowing, Moab looks like it's on another planet.
That's one reason I love it!
A PW is next on the list!
Not a Dodge guy but there's some good looking rigs
So nice to see a full size and not a toy for once
You're one of the few who get it....We see Jeeps and 80 Series as the definition of ubiquitous....Off roading with a big boy brings a whole new perspective...
Will someone please invite the TFL guys to bring out their Tremor and AT4 to PWIM so they will shut the hell up about them being competitors?
Tony Frasher we invited them last year and they backed out. Folks are just gonna have to keep leaving comments. LOL
Ford PoweStroke Tremor Dominates the competition! Especially the baby 6 cylinder gas saving slow old dog of a Cummins!
That really would be nice. They always make treks up there but Roman is a Ford fanboy.
I invited them to meet me at Heart Attack Hill (Kelley flats) at a time convenient for them, for a climb challenge, between their Tremor and my 16 PW. No response.
@@bobvincent4841 because they probably know the Power Wagon will chew the Tremor alive still.
That was awesome to watch, I just bought a PW and would love to take it to Moab someday.
Good job Mike!
That was great
Sweet and neat vid guys. You make me cringe driving in that terrain. I’m to chicken to risk banging up my new Ram. Lol. Well done guys.
BADASS!!
Can’t wait for 2020, my first of many years attending hopefully 🤘😝🤘
Oh Yeah 🤟
Well done.
Someone please tell my wife I need one of these
Wife, he needs one of these...If he doesn't get one, he could be in serious jeopardy of losing his "Man Card." And you don't want to be married to a man that's been beaten down by the world because he could not express his natural manliness due to having an inadequate vehicle....Think of the shame that will be visited on you by your women friends because your husband has been "wife-a-fried." Thank you in advance for doing the right thing dear woman....
3:11 NOPE. Lol.
But the overall vibe sounds like fun. Hopefully they have beginners trails for newbies?
Yeah, High Dive is for experienced drives on 37's. Only two people did it this year. We do easy and difficult trails with obstacles you can bypass. I've done most of the trails in Moab in our Power Wagon stock. Hell's Revenge, Fins & Things, Top of the World, Elephant Hill, Poison Spider Mesa, and others.
Moab has everything from mild to insane. It’s a place like no other.
@@OffroadTreks just purchased a 2020. Would love to be there
How many miles is the trip, and is there a gas station on the trail ?
WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF THIS!!!!???? My invote must have been lost in the mail. :(
Highlites let’s see the whole story
When is this event and how do we become part?
Lake Havasu-
Ram 1500
Today is the last day of the event in Moab for 2020. We haven't released 2021 dates yet.
What's your guys honest take on the lifter failures that seem to be plaguing the 5.7 and 6.4 hemis? Any high mileage powerwagons in the group?
Awesome video btw...
Personal opinion, overblown by owners. I'm at 94K, and I drive this truck all over the country.
Two thoughts on the subject, one, the MDS lifters naturally have this tick due to oil pressure at idle. Lots of people complain about the Hemi tick, and all the videos are in their driveway.
Second, Ram's are cheaper to own, and their owners tend to be cheap. Just today, a guy on Facebook was talking about how he has 36k and thinks he needs to replace the lifters. A few details he mentions, he runs 87 instead of the recommended 89 and doesn't use the correct oil. I see this a bunch.
Then again, I suspect some people do have issues. But I think a lot of the hemi tick stuff is overblown by people who don't know how MDS lifters work. Or are abusing the truck and haul it into the dealer and then bitch online.
Lots of high milage guys in our group with no issues.
@@OffroadTreks Im currently at 37,000 miles on my '17 6.4 and it's developed a cold start knock/slap- lasts around 3min. Thought it was snapped manifold bolts but they're all are snug. Always serviced my truck with the recommended PUP 0w40 and wix filters. Recently switched to Redline with the hopes of quieting it down, no luck after 900 miles. Frustrating...
Anyways, thanks for the reply. Good to know the Ram has been treating you right.
92000 miles on my 2016 and i just tore off my right head because of a lifter that was collapsed. I was on the interstate passing a big truck while going up a long hill, revving North of 6 thousand, while pulling a 4,000 lb dump trailer loaded with an 8300 lb excavator when i noticed a loss in power. Pulled over when it was safe to do so and had a friend help me get it pulled back to my shop. I found that the roller didn't fail, as I'd expected to find, but it was just collapsed, causing the misfire. Found 2 push tubes with the ends worn and their mating rocker arm sockets were also galled. So I bought the one lifter, 2 push tubes (all the tubes and rockers on the left side were fine ), the assembly with the intake rockers, and a head gasket from Ram parts. Prolly $300 or less, can't remember exact cost, but tech said that i could reuse the "torque to yield" head bolts, and so viola, it's back running great . I think the lifter was due to the fact that i am TERRIBLE about going over on my oil changes and also I was running regular old 10w40. ByGod i won't be doing that again. From now on I will run 0w40 synthetic and do oil change every 3k.
I love my 5.7 , 4:56 factory rear end power wagon !! As I understand it , these 5.7’s don’t have that spark canceling thing. Not on the heavy duties. Either way , change oil and should be fine.
Web site is down, even you putting this event on? Love my Wagon, would like to learn how to utilize more efficiently.
Think that's on your end.
@@OffroadTreks when is that moab event going to take place?
@@derrick1125 Sept 21st-25th this year.
Check out Nena Barlow's courses in Moab, Arizona and Northern Cali...She offers classes on how to drive your Power Wagon...I believe it's Barlow Adventures.com? Something like that.
Do stock truck do the same hard trails as non-stock ones?
Most of them yes. Usually with slower progression and more spotting. We had put trucks on 33's up Moab Rim before, but they were the slowest of the bunch and required the MOST spotting to keep rocker panels safe. So doable, yes. But for a group, we needed to limit some trails to certain tire sizes, just to keep the group moving at a steady pace.
@@OffroadTreks What size were suggested? Can you throw larger tires on the PW and be good to go?
😍😍👍!
Are there any stock?
doug price lots of stock ones come out. We’ve run most of Moab stock.
Only problem with stock is the 33" tires....They look COMPLETELY out of place...Other than that, you can take this baby almost anywhere stock...Good question....
Kick ass, I'd like to see a ram Dakota power wagon some day offered by Ram
@A 1 That would be the shit, another mid size straight axle truck.
Well, the Dakota's coming out for 2021, but as long (frustratingly) as it's taken RAM to get the RAM TRX out, don't hold your breath for one anytime soon....
What brand bumper is the synergy mfg ram running?
It's built by Mercenary Offroad >>> mercenaryoffroad.com/components/bumpers/dodge-bumpers/dodge-fourth-generation-front-bumper.html
All Dodge Ram needs to add is a manual transmission on the PW.💪
Can I get a PW with a diesel?
No, and most agree we probably never will....However, minus the articulink and electronic disconnecting swaybar, you can take a regular 2500/3500 and put an AEV DualSport suspension (Prospector Package) on, and you will have a diesel version that is VERY close to a PW clone...Many have done this.
Don't know how I came across this video but can someone explain the point of rock crawling. Cool vehicles but why beat them up?
Honestly, it would be like explaining the joy of sky diving....You're not trying to beat them up, and most modify the Hades out of them....But, they do their own wrenching and what's the point of having an off road vehicle that you don't take off road? Forget price, the Power Wagon is an off roader that just happens to also be street legal....But I understand your question.
It's all about adventure and exploring but doing it with the PowerWagon takes it to another level of confidence and fun because with it's inherent capabilities you can load up the family, hitch up the camper, or just carry the roof top tent, and go explore places inaccessible by most "Griswold" family truckster vehicles. And if you or someone else happens to get in trouble, the winch can usually provide ability for self rescue. Crawling around at Moab is one of the coolest things you may ever do. Spectacular views and otherworldly scenery to check out! 😃