Hello all. I'm brand new to the EP community and this is my first post. I'm close to factory ordering a 2024 PW. My biggest hurdle at this point is to get it with or without the Rambox. It's two different build paths. Look for feedback from those who went one direction and the other. Pros, cons, etc. I've found some examples of both that are as good as the other. Looking forward to hearing everyone's opinions.
Rambox or Not for new PW build.
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I have a 1500 with RamBoxes. I love the locking ability of the boxes and places to stash items. BUT if you want to put anything over your bed, I would advise against them. No RTT, racks, or anything. Now given the 1500 is a daily driver not a dedicated overlander I would not change my choice.
Littlehouse
Adventurer
Pretty sure Nuthouse has a rack that works with RamBoxes if you want to go that route.
nuthouseindustries.com
Nutzo - RAMBOX Series Expedition Truck Bed Rack - Nuthouse Industries
Nutzo -RAMBOX series Overlanding truck rack can be made for all model year and size Rambox. The Rambox rack is offered in a square tube design and is all aluminum. This truck bed rack has been designed around the Rambox cargo management system to allow full access to the storage. These racks...
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I've seen a fair amount of rack options that are specific to rambox trucks. It will be my everyday driver and do all vehicle. So just want the most versatility possible I guess. I like the quick access to things the rambox provides. But I still need to be able to use the truck for truck things. Hauling yard waste and garbage to the dump seasonally, etc. A topper with a decked system might be the better option. 🤔 It's quite the dilemma for me.
SimplyAnAdventure
Active member
I’d agree. Asking on Expo you’re going to get a lot of answers related to camping use in which case absolutely positively no way would I suggest making your truck bed more limited. FWIW I have owned 2 Power Wagons and they are very capable however for a big 3/4 T truck they lack payload so plan accordingly.
phsycle
Adventurer
I know some that love the Rambox. Mainly contractors that pull a trailer and can keep the big stuff locked up, use the bed for bed stuff, and have small lockable storage (Rambox) for little things, like drills, ext cords, etc. I could see that being real handy.
But for an overload build, I’d skip it. Ford has those swinging lock boxes. Much more versatile. Maybe Ram has something similar.
But for an overload build, I’d skip it. Ford has those swinging lock boxes. Much more versatile. Maybe Ram has something similar.
I decided not to get Rambox because I wanted the option to run a topper down the road. But it's been 18 months, and I still haven't bought a topper I do wish I had the Ramboxs, but I think if I had them, I'd be hoping I didn't so I could still have that option to get a topper.
I'm pretty sure I'll get a SmartTopper once they come in stock.
I'm pretty sure I'll get a SmartTopper once they come in stock.
The one US company who had been making canopies for the rambox went out of business during Covid. But recently a new company called Snap! Outfitters came out with a GFC style pop top tent. They've now released a canopy only version as well.
https://www.snapoutfitters.com/gallery-1/rambox
There is also RaZorTop who makes an electric pop top tonneau cover for the rambox.
https://razortop.com/shop/dodge/
https://www.snapoutfitters.com/gallery-1/rambox
There is also RaZorTop who makes an electric pop top tonneau cover for the rambox.
https://razortop.com/shop/dodge/
Jurfie
Adventurer
That’s kinda slick…
UglyViking
Well-known member
If you want a cap, don't get the ram boxes. There are for sure options around them, but they are either goofy as all hell or completely remove the usefulness of the quick access boxes.
If you never plan to do a cap, I think it's a 50/50. Frankly I think they are a pretty interesting and valuable concept, but you do lose a lot of bed space, so idk.
For what it's worth, my Cummins doesn't have ram boxes, and for a while I questioned if I made the right call, and then I was certain I made the wrong call and wanted the ram boxes (even talked with a guy about trading for a minute), but in the end I realized that the ramboxes weren't for me and drawers and a cap, or even just a cap, was a better fit. YMMV
If you never plan to do a cap, I think it's a 50/50. Frankly I think they are a pretty interesting and valuable concept, but you do lose a lot of bed space, so idk.
For what it's worth, my Cummins doesn't have ram boxes, and for a while I questioned if I made the right call, and then I was certain I made the wrong call and wanted the ram boxes (even talked with a guy about trading for a minute), but in the end I realized that the ramboxes weren't for me and drawers and a cap, or even just a cap, was a better fit. YMMV
displacedtexan
Active member
The only way I can see them making sense is if you're one of the people who leaves a truck completely 100% stock and wants some out of the weather storage.
Why would you leave a vehicle stock?
Why would you leave a vehicle stock?