That is my main concern with the Ram as well. I put a decent amount of miles on my trucks 20k + every year. So the miles add up fast. Thats why I end up leaning towards the Tundra as well. I dont tow enough to have the same issue as you.
Thats the exact truck I am looking at. Minus some badges its the same as Power Wagon. you can find them 1-3 yrs old for a really good price. I did find a laramie PW package 2015 60k for a great price as well.
I am worried about reliability
After being rained in for the past 4 days, I was getting a little restless. As soon as the rain stopped yesterday afternoon, I went out to do some exploring around home.
I got lucky b/c I help out on some ranches and the UFS, and local police let me drive through all the closed roads. I didn't...
I have been to their facility twice , both times spending some quality time. 2 of my friends have ordered them. Here is all I can say about them, they are unbelievable well made. The guys that work there are super nice and talented. Some of the better metal work I have seen in awhile. They...
for me the truck is a DD, I run a landscape design business and have a small farm that provides vegetables for local restaurants. I also have a home in MT, and do similar work out there in the summer. The truck gets used as an adventure rig. Your typical 3-4 nights off the grid type stuff all...
Thats what I am doing the calcs. on now. I do have to think about money. I think a built tundra with lockers would be better in the long run for me. It is hard to beat the SA though.
I am with you, thats how I have done it with all my trucks. This is the first time I have ever not known which truck I am exactly after. Usually i have it down to the trim and the year.
I have been a long time toyota guy as well. As far as the truck is concerned, I am looking at the best condition say 2014 and up. So an Sr5, trd, platnium. What ever I can get the best deal on
So in the quest for newish rig, I have it narrowed down to a Tundra or a Power wagon. I need the truck to be my daily driver and my expo rig.
Tundra
Pros:
Toyota reliability
Great Platform to build on.
10 inches shorter, still same with 6.5 ft bed.
4" shorter wheelbase (better turning)
1600...
it is a concern of mine as well.
Most of family solely drive's Fords and Dodges, some old, some new. Most hold up. I have asked a few different people on a few different forums about the PW longevity. The answer I get is always the same the engine will not die. The cosmetic stuff will show up...
I have a 3rd gen tacoma. I am just not into the Tundra, I wanted to like it, for me the tundra offroad package needs a locker, and maybe a few other items for me.
This is why I keep leaning towards the Power Wagon.
Every truck I have bought in my life, I ended up adding a winch, a locker if it...
Thanks for all the info. I am just getting into the planning. I was going to get the gps maps from Sam. If I come up with any specific question, as i get into the details I will send a message.
Thanks
I need something that will run me all over the west on the hwy's and occasional tow up the passes. It has to be able to run through parts of mexico. It needs to be able to cover alot of multi day offroad trails again all over the west, so snow, mud, gravel etc..
it also must be my daily driver...
The power wagon is one serious rig.
Basically having to just add tires and then be good is pretty nice. All my trucks, I have had to add everything the power wagon has on it and there is alot of power.
The downfall is its huge, like driving a land yacht. A few people have told me they have...
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