Super Duty Power Wagon competitor

[Buliwyf]

IMO, American cars and trucks have no warranty.

If they do honor the warranty, the dealers tech will destroy the dash, both front seats, and the center console, just to warranty replace the infotainment screen. Meanwhile the porter will swing a dead cat stuffed with hammer heads at every body panel.

 

[Grump E-Vet]

what parts are covered under warranty. Having factory integrated lockers would be a huge selling point.

This part can not be understated this is why I am trading in on a PW this year instead of wiaiting for like an updated AEV Prospector

 

[Grump E-Vet]

IMO, American cars and trucks have no warranty.

If they do honor the warranty, the dealers tech will destroy the dash, both front seats, and the center console, just to warranty replace the infotainment screen. Meanwhile the porter will swing a dead cat stuffed with hammer heads at every body panel.

Must be a Ford problem... ?

 

[Grump E-Vet]

Holy thread drift Batman. I can't remember the dudes name but he got so bent out of shape when one of these truck threads started talking about a different truck, he would go nuts if he read this one! lol

Personally I blame @Tex68w if he would just go ahead and lose his firearm collection in a tragic boat sinking like I did we would all be much safer. Having all those fully semi-automatic, evil black and scary things with their high capacity magazine clips and shoulder things that go up just leads to trouble. In this case the assaulting and take over of his own thread!

 

[Buliwyf]

Must ban barrel shrouds. Do it for ta children.

 

[Grump E-Vet]

Must ban barrel shrouds. Do it for ta children.

And bayonet lugs, we must stop the plague of bayonetings!

Anywho back on topic has anyone seen these from PCOR (Patriot Campers Off Road) they are in the US now distributed thru Expedition Outfitters in Oklahoma after they made them for their Ram Super Tourer build. I really like that tray and I think it is ironic that we have these from Austraila and we are still waiting on AEV to make more than 10 of their Ram 2500 bed trays available (or even just the bed rack for that matter). I know that both AEV and PCOR did their build on Diesel 2500s I think doing it on a power wagon (probably with the graphics delete) could be pretty sweet.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0425/5629/files/Canopies_USA_Print.pdf?15039279307812202827

https://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/prospector-xl-tray-bed/

Failing that I have been really considering either a bed rack built with the square tubing that works with the Ram boxes or one of the Wrangler looking soft toppers.

https://nuthouseindustries.com/shop/racks/nutzo-classic/

https://www.softopper.com/softopper

Sorry for all the links...and discuss...

 

[IdaSHO]

but when you start messing with axles, gears, and lockers, OEM warranty coverage can be a high value advantage.

Not to everybody.

Personally, Id much prefer to use known quality parts and known correct install than rely on a warranty that is 100% worthless out in the sticks, beyond cell service.

Even for those that mall-crawl... dealer location is a big thing with regards to warranty.

Not everyone has a dealer in town. Said warranty starts costing you serious coin just to utilize it, if the closest dealer happens to be beyond a few hours away.

 

[Grump E-Vet]

Yup. I see a lot of dangerous stuff in the recreational side of things also.

I don’t know how long we can knock a mall crawling, if you have been to one lately you might notice it is descending into a post-apocalyptic dumpster fire. I think the average American is about 5 years away from wheeling thru their local former mall’s food court and then the death races will start. It is all a spiral...

 

[ttengineer]

And bayonet lugs, we must stop the plague of bayonetings!

Anywho back on topic has anyone seen these from PCOR (Patriot Campers Off Road) they are in the US now distributed thru Expedition Outfitters in Oklahoma after they made them for their Ram Super Tourer build. I really like that tray and I think it is ironic that we have these from Austraila and we are still waiting on AEV to make more than 10 of their Ram 2500 bed trays available (or even just the bed rack for that matter). I know that both AEV and PCOR did their build on Diesel 2500s I think doing it on a power wagon (probably with the graphics delete) could be pretty sweet.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0425/5629/files/Canopies_USA_Print.pdf?15039279307812202827

https://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/prospector-xl-tray-bed/

Failing that I have been really considering either a bed rack built with the square tubing that works with the Ram boxes or one of the Wrangler looking soft toppers.

https://nuthouseindustries.com/shop/racks/nutzo-classic/

https://www.softopper.com/softopper

Sorry for all the links...and discuss...

I’ll try not to divert this thread again too much here but...

On the PCOR:

I’ve seen the one here in the US on the Ram in person, and put my hands on it. It’s exceptionally built. Very well thought out and its execution is second to none.

On a Ram, it’s very high off the ground. Thus making the kitchen and fridge even higher. Not a big deal to me as I’m 6’1” + what ever boots I’m wearing and my wife is tall as well. For someone under 5’10” I see it being an issue.

I don’t like how the headache rack has all the mesh blocking the rear windows. I’d prefer an unobstructed view.

The tent is very high off the ground. And probably really only accessible off the back due to the gull wing canopy doors.

The canopy also puts the tent above the cab, I personally would prefer it to be slightly below the cab for wind noise reduction.

It’s OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive. Fully kitted I think it’s $35k+.

The key fob/auto lock integration is tits though.

On the Nuthouse rack:

They’re fully kitted racks are very nice. But also extremely expensive.

I built my own, pictured below, with custom made aluminum roll cage bungs for removable cross bars, and an all aluminum construction with custom awning mounts for $1800 including labor. I also plan on adding lighting options and more do-dads in the future.

All in all, I think a hybrid tray/flat bed with a rack and or smaller convoy would be ideal.


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[Grump E-Vet]

@ttengineer That rack is awesome and what I am looking for, once I get my new PW this year which has the same bed as the Gen 4 Ram 2500s I will have to hit you up. If you have plans or would be willing to build another

 

[ttengineer]

@ttengineer That rack is awesome and what I am looking for, once I get my new PW this year which has the same bed as the Gen 4 Ram 2500s I will have to hit you up. If you have plans or would be willing to build another

Yes I could arrange that. It would cost more though if I’m doing it for someone else though.


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[Grump E-Vet]

Yes I could arrange that. It would cost more though if I’m doing it for someone else though.

Obviously! there is always an opportunity cost for your time. Tell you what we can barter I will give you some wampum, bits of string and some small box blankets...

 

[ttengineer]

Obviously! there is always an opportunity cost for your time. Tell you what we can barter I will give you some wampum, bits of string and some small box blankets...

Hahaha. Throw in some beads and feathers and we may be able to work something out.


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[Grump E-Vet]

Hahaha. Throw in some beads and feathers and we may be able to work something out.

I would say I want Long Island to sweeten the deal but you can have it!