2019 Ram Power Wagon

[Buliwyf]

I just don't get the hate for the dial. The column shifter is simply a foot long electric switch anyway. Sure, maybe it's a little slower to shift in close quarters back and forth stuff but is it really that big a deal?

Yes it is. But on the Ford your overdrive lockout +/- button is there, as well as the tow/haul mode button. And those we do need to fiddle with without taking hands off of the wheel.

The only better option that I can think of, is Raptor paddle shifters, with the +/- buttons added onto the steering wheel.

There are rumors that a Ford ''highboy'' is coming back. In the meantime, adding a front autolocker is cake.

 

[Bayou Boy]

Yes it is. But on the Ford your overdrive lockout +/- button is there, as well as the tow/haul mode button. And those we do need to fiddle with without taking hands off of the wheel.

The only better option that I can think of, is Raptor paddle shifters, with the +/- buttons added onto the steering wheel.

There are rumors that a Ford ''highboy'' is coming back. In the meantime, adding a front autolocker is cake.

Again, you hit tow/haul when you start the engine and then never again for that trip. Overdrive lockout-same thing. And BTW the gear shift up/down buttons are now right on the steering wheel. Even more accessible.

If this is the only thing you guys can complain about with this truck, I'd say it's a home run.

 

[Buliwyf]

No, I use the lockouts often. I'll lock out at a stop sign, all the way down to 3, to reduce one upshift, and subsequent downshift on the upcoming hill climb. And tow haul often needs turned off in slick conditions.

I always lockout both overdrives in city driving. It the trans shifting up too high that makes the truck feel lazy.

I don't think that I ever use manual mode. Just the lockouts.

Control ergo's are critical to me. I used to have to drive POS chevies with terrible ergo's. So now, anything out of place just burns in my mind.

 

[Bayou Boy]

I totally agree that some cars just get it terribly. I got in one of my employee's Lincoln crossover the other day to move it and just couldn't find the shifter. It was a vertical row of buttons next to the nav display. Totally stupid design.


This is the new Gear up/down location for the Rams with knob shifter. Can't get much more ergonomic than that.

 

[Buliwyf]

Does it lock out overdrives while retaining auto operation, or is it just manual shift?

 

[Bayou Boy]

Does it lock out overdrives while retaining auto operation, or is it just manual shift?

On my HD 3500 those buttons are not actually a shifter. It locks out everything above whatever gear is selected. So you can lock out everything above 2nd through 6th depending on what you select. That seems to be much more useful on an actual truck than an E-shifter.

 

[Tex68w]

Im over here hoping and wishing that the rumblings and rumors are true about a Ford HighBoy.

 

[Ducky's Dad]

A Raptor is significantly shorter than an HD Ram. I look down on those guys at stoplights.

I look down on those guys, just on general principles.

 

[Buliwyf]

On my HD 3500 those buttons are not actually a shifter. It locks out everything above whatever gear is selected. So you can lock out everything above 2nd through 6th depending on what you select. That seems to be much more useful on an actual truck than an E-shifter.

Thanks. Yeah that's way more useful than manual shift. I use my lockout buttons every day.

 

[SixLug]

A Raptor is significantly shorter than an HD Ram. I look down on those guys at stoplights. Tire size is not the only thing that plays into it. Cab height and suspension design are a large factor.

Not long after I posted that I figured you meant overall height. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[TrailWhalePowerwagon]

i would probably jump ship for a diesel PW...


my PW as built is just suited for my needs... if a dealer would remove all my aftermarket parts and install on the new truck, i would do it.
i guess the bumpers will take awhile to be produced, but the suspension should swap right over.

my concern is needing to actually hardwire the lockers and swaybar release, and have no idea if the truck Would even work with the new modules being even further reliant on computer technology and BS thresholds.

 

[Thinman]

Well I went to see one of the only 2019 Power Wagons currently on dealer lots in Texas ...

Did you check the payload sticker? Guessing down in the 1200 range?

 

[Tex68w]

I did not but I think it's up slightly to 1510 from the 1466 on the 2017-18 trucks.

 

[sdemarcus]

i would probably jump ship for a diesel PW...

I think most people would agree with you. I however like the 6.4, and very happy they don't offer a diesel version. The main reason in my opinion is, diesel engines are to tempting to modify costing me more money. For example, DEF delete (which brings about a debate like PW payload arguments), turbo upgrades (like forces induction isn't enough already) intercooler upgrade, injectors, I could go on and on about diesel upgrades and I know that's not everyone's concern/problem. The engine to me would be just as an in depth project as the truck build itself. I love diesel trucks don't get me wrong, I just think they are better suited for a "non purpose built offroad truck". Second issue would be a reduction in an already low payload issue these trucks suffer from. Unless Ram will update/upgrade the PW's payload capacity the diesel will just deteriorate it further, making the bed good only for the air it already holds.

By the way, your PowerWagon is absolutely amazing! I have enjoyed your build, and hope it continues. Like Tex68w's previous PW, and yours I plan on mimicking you both with my build...(when it starts).

 

[Tex68w]

According to their engineers, a diesel PW will not happen. Reduced payloads, winch-intercooler clearance and oil pan clearances issues arise. It would be cool if they could find a way to hop up the Eco-Diesel and make it fit.