Power Wagon

[crismateski]

My '04 2500 Hemi gets about 12.5 combined mpg with automatic trans, 4.10 gears, and 34s. This was before the fancy 6 speed transmission and VVT and stuff so I don't doubt the newer Hemi trucks will do significantly better.

The vvt is only on the 1500. Before I had the Wagon I had an 04 2500 hemi 2wd and it was about 12-15 with the 4.10. The extra weight and the 4.56 really kills the mileage of the wagon

 

[Saiyan66]

Captjeep,
What are your plans for the truck modifications wise? If you are looking for a good set of floor mats I highly recommend the Weather Tech digital fit mats. They are great to have in the truck.

 

[Halligan]

The vvt is only on the 1500. Before I had the Wagon I had an 04 2500 hemi 2wd and it was about 12-15 with the 4.10. The extra weight and the 4.56 really kills the mileage of the wagon

Not correct. The new 4th gen Heavy Duty/Powerwagons do indeed have VVT (variable valve timing). What they don't have is the cylinder deactivation for improved mpg's like the 1500. My 2010 Hemi 2500 is similar to a Powerwagon in ride height and tire size and in my constant stop and go, short trip driving I see a consistent 11mpg. Granted I have 4.10 gears vs. the PW's 4.56 so that may offset mileage a bit.

 

[shellb]

Congrats on the new truck! Looks awesome - John Wayne in a tux, perfect.

Congrats! The Ram Power Wagon is the only new truck worth buying these days. You did good by not buying a diesel truck. New diesels are not worth owning unless you are towing the majority of the time.

Congrats on the awesome truck. Glad u went with the Power Wagon instead of the diesel because like Larry said unless ur constantly towing really heavy i dont see the point of the maint. cost of the new diesels. Even though they are awesome too lol just more expensive.

I don't really agree when I am smiling behind the wheel of my new ford diesel, riding on carli suspension with 1,000 ft lbs of torque at my disposal. I probably will never tow a thing but it is a fun daily driver, camping and exploring rig. Even has a rear locker!

In all seriousness, the new 6.7 Ford is a really sweet motor in a great truck package. Sure it might be expensive/more maintenance but that doesn't mean it isn't worth buying, even if you don't tow.

 

[crismateski]

Not correct. The new 4th gen Heavy Duty/Powerwagons do indeed have VVT (variable valve timing). What they don't have is the cylinder deactivation for improved mpg's like the 1500. My 2010 Hemi 2500 is similar to a Powerwagon in ride height and tire size and in my constant stop and go, short trip driving I see a consistent 11mpg. Granted I have 4.10 gears vs. the PW's 4.56 so that may offset mileage a bit.

Oops, you are correct, I was thinking the MDS

 

[Black Dog]

I guess I need to do more studying because for some reason I thought the VVT was the cylinder deactivation. It sure would be nice to ride around with only 4 cylinders. A lady I work with has a 1500 with the cylinder deactivation, its only 2WD but she pulls 26mpg on the highway easy.

 

[Captjeep]

Ill have to check out the weather techs. Not real sure about mods yet. For now, floor mats, some bedliner, and a tonneau are at the top of the list. Nothing too extreme as this will be my DD. I'm hoping to do a full RestoMod on my J20 this winter so the PW will probably be kept on the back burner. The J20 looks like a midget parked next to the PW. Apparently 3/4 ton pickups have changed quite a bit in the last 30 yrs! I didn't go to the dealership looking for a PW but I'm happy that's what I ended up with. Thanks again guys!