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[Jstpssng]

The neighbors 2016 Super Ram 2500 averaged 20mpg from Idaho back to Alaska last month. The roads were bad with snow and ice and some of that was in 4wd. The Ranger averages 20 mph in 2wd on a good day. The Jeep averages 17mpg year around. The big Dodges are more than twice the weight so, the 20 mpg looks impressive to me.

My Ranger gets 17 on a good day and rides like an 8N Ford. It's also the first truck I've ever owned that I wish had a tilt steering wheel. I think that he'll like his Dodge.

 

[dnw64]

BTW, Even though the Hemi is a bigger motor than my 5.3, it's not any faster and won't pull a loaded trailer any better, at least that's the case between my new Chev and my brothers new Hemi.

That may well be true. But for everyday drivability, the Hemi is way better IMO. In fact I sold my '14 GMC 5.3 with 4k miles on it because I hated it so much and got the 5.7 Ram. Yes, it had power, but it was like poking a stick at a bear. It wanted to live at 1200 RPM where there is almost mo torque. And then when you wanted just a little bit more it would downshift two gears and rev out to get the power you wanted. The Hemi shifts to stay above 1500 RPM, and when you want a little more it may have it, or it will drop one gear and then you are well into the torque curve. Plus, it sounds way better

 

[oosik]

Easy guys, easy. If I have the NEED FOR SPEED, I have my BMW R1200GSA. All I'm looking for in the Ram Power Wagon is a nice vehicle. It will never carry a heavy load nor pull anything heavy. It DOES have the ground clearance to get most anywhere on my property and up/down my gravel driveway.

A good friend came out one day to show me his new Porsche. I could see when I greeted him at the door, he was upset.... There was a small mud puddle and several fresh "steamers" in the driveway that he couldn't avoid. He was MOST upset because while we immediately hosed his prize off - he still had to return the same way.

If I needed to haul or tow - I'd be getting something like a flat bed F-450 or F-550.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

That may well be true. But for everyday drivability, the Hemi is way better IMO. In fact I sold my '14 GMC 5.3 with 4k miles on it because I hated it so much and got the 5.7 Ram. Yes, it had power, but it was like poking a stick at a bear. It wanted to live at 1200 RPM where there is almost mo torque. And then when you wanted just a little bit more it would downshift two gears and rev out to get the power you wanted. The Hemi shifts to stay above 1500 RPM, and when you want a little more it may have it, or it will drop one gear and then you are well into the torque curve. Plus, it sounds way better

I can't say I've had those problems, perhaps yours could have used a bit lower rear end gears?

I use to have a Chesapeake Bay retriever, he would pee on any car wheel that came over... I had one friend who had a sports car, drove in and my dog walked up and started peeing on his wheel, the guy nearly went NUTS!

He wanted me to beat the dog for doing it! lol I told him, "you are welcome to TRY that, if you want"...

He just looked at me like it was MY fault, and said, "from now on, I'll park at the road and walk in!!"

I guess my dog was just like me, no manners at all! lol

SR

 

[oosik]

Long ago I saw a similar video on the internet. Hard to believe it wasn't "doctored" in some way. It was a Great Dane - some brand of convertible sports car and the "job" was done MUCH higher. If it was real - hope the sports car didn't have leather seats.

Exactly Sawyer Rob - if you don't like my dog - - do you need help finding your way back OUT my driveway.

My place - my rules - few exceptions.

 

[oosik]

218 ram 25 power wagon videos - Bing video


Ok - this is a corporate video of the 2018 PW. Shows the RamBox Cargo system, the bed cargo divider extender, an engine splattered with muddy water and one cheesy actor fellow. And another fellow trying his darnedest to keep it all straight.

It also shows a tonneau cover that looks like the Truxedo on my F-150.

 

[Garandman]

 

[Jstpssng]

That's NICE! When I was in HS the assistant principal had one of those. He never drove it to school, but lived down the road from me and I used to eyeball it every time I went past it.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I saw your list of options BUT I don't see the Macho Package!

I can't believe that it was an option in the 80s. The Power Wagon on Simon and Simon had that! But I thought they had something even more interesting. A hot Blonde! I searched and searched but it seems I was confused and that was Heather Thomas, in Fall Guy. Apparently GMC gave them all their trucks and had to put the engine under the seat to move the centre of balance for the jumps!

Taken off the Internet:

Interesting Facts about Rick’s Dodge Power Wagon

This truck wasn’t just any Dodge Power Wagon – it came with the Macho Package, which included a roll bar, big tires and a trick paint scheme.

The Macho Package, made only between the years 1977 and 1981, was part of Dodge’s “Adult Toy” campaign to appeal to a younger crowd.

The original truck used in Simon and Simon was a 1979 model long-bed, sierra red in color, with the iconic Macho paint job and decals. Halfway through the first season, they decided to also use a stand-in 1980 Dodge long bed 4×4, made to look like the original ‘79 model.

 

[oosik]

Garandman - - THANK YOU, so very much.