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Oldes · Post by **Oldes** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:14 am

I found that last night when I was trolling around. Thanks!

2wagons1driveway · Post by **2wagons1driveway** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:47 pm

Oldes wrote:Hello to all! I just got my PW last Saturday, a new 2016 Black Forest Green with the 5 link rear suspension 4.10 gears, 3 link front suspension, skid plates, winch, 6.4L Hemi, etc. I am completely impressed thus far by the truck and I cannot wait to see what she can do off road.

I live in Star, Idaho, married, four kids (triplets and my oldest son), I am retired from the Army and currently I take care of my adult son with Autism.

If someone can let me know how to post an image, I'll post a pic of my truck,

congrats man. The new coil spring rear end wagons are great offroad and ride nice

Sent from Canada

05PWrockcrawler · Post by **05PWrockcrawler** » Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:29 am

Welcome to the family. Hope to see you on the trail.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk/hopefully somewhere Offroad!

MechanixRage · Post by **MechanixRage** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:11 pm

Hello All!

Just got my first Power Wagon just over a month ago, its a 2015 in the pearl blue two tone and I left the graphics package on and now couldn't see the truck without it! Can't wait to also see how it does on the trails compared to all the Jeeps I have owned over the years.

Bill2014 · Post by **Bill2014** » Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:49 am

Welcome to the group

You have BFG KO2's on it now - right? I was always a BFG KO/KO2 man until I tried the Duratracs. From my experience, you'll have to spin the KO2's a little faster to clear the mud out of them.

MechanixRage · Post by **MechanixRage** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:27 pm

I like the KO2 so far, I just wanted those Duratracs off as soon as possible, up here in the rocky BC terrain the duratracs sidewall cuts like butter but besides that yes they are a great tire, especially in snow.

CMOORE · Post by **CMOORE** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:14 pm

MechanixRage wrote:Hello All!

Just got my first Power Wagon just over a month ago, its a 2015 in the pearl blue two tone and I left the graphics package on and now couldn't see the truck without it! Can't wait to also see how it does on the trails compared to all the Jeeps I have owned over the years.

I was also against the graphics at first but the more I see them the more I want them. Awesome looking truck!

Chromolykid · Post by **Chromolykid** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:17 pm

Hey there, long-time lurker finally joining the forum here because I just ordered a 2016 PW in Maximum Steel and can't wait to take delivery sometime before Christmas. Been looking at these trucks for years and finally pulled the trigger on one. I'm a BNSF conductor out of Los Angeles and prep/drive for a professional desert racing team with what little free time railroading allows. Also grew up exploring all things lost in the Mojave Desert, my grandpa maintained AT&T microwave stations via helicopter and passed along years of knowledge of places unseen and unmapped. The PW will be used to reach remote desert locations and occasionally tow the race car pictured below. I look forward to sharing some adventures with you all as well as learning anything there is to know about my dream truck. Cheers!

Post by **Pit Slave** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:07 pm

Welcome!

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Colibri · Post by **Colibri** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:01 pm

Welcome aboard!

CMOORE · Post by **CMOORE** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:44 pm

Welcome!

Dstn2bdoa · Post by **Dstn2bdoa** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:51 pm

Hey guys, my name is Dan I live in Big Bear Ca and have had my 08 PW for about 4 months now. I'd post pics but they're to big and I haven't figured out how to resize them on my iPad yet.

It was a Fire Chiefs command vehicle before I bought it, which I thought was a positive (regular maintenance, cap, storage, larger alternator, pre wired for radios/lights etc.). But whoever pulled their equipment out prior to the sale wasn't very nice. My poor 12v guy has spent an enormous amount of time an my $$ tracing hundreds of dead end wires. Well I'm pretty sure we have that sorted out, and now are on to the last hurdle, the SmartBar. It's dead.

From my reading, I've gathered a couple of game plans. Please let me know if I'm on track.

First, wait for Pit slave (?) to finish his kit. Preferred if it's soon and not too much $$.

Second, get the EVO swaybar disconnect kit and then hard wire the lockers. I haven't found a definitive "how to" on hard wiring the lockers, but it doesn't seem too challenging. Do most guys splice into the existing lockers wiring or run a new fused/relayed parallel system, with switches in the cab? I'm leaning towards parallel system.

How do if fool the truck into thinking everything is ok after I remove the SmartBar's brains?

I've already installed a roof top tent, a fridge, ham radio, and a family waiting for an adventure.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Dstn2bdoa · Post by **Dstn2bdoa** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:56 pm

Chromolykid,
My neighbor is retired BNSF out of San Bernardino. Let us know when your heading out to the desert, we love to tag along sometime.

RustyPW · Post by **RustyPW** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:25 pm

Welcome new guys.

Dstn2bdna, Don't wait for Pitslave.
There is a thread or two on hard wiring the lockers.
If you need a new smartbar. They're not cheap. The '05's use one type which are cheap. Then '06 and up. Ram changed the electrical system. Then things got

adeluca73 · Post by **adeluca73** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:49 am

Welcome all!
:winchmob:

Chromolykid · Post by **Chromolykid** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:46 am

Dstn2bdoa wrote:Chromolykid,
My neighbor is retired BNSF out of San Bernardino. Let us know when your heading out to the desert, we love to tag along sometime.

Very cool, I'm still new to the railroad lifestyle but making the best of it. The new truck will be thoroughly tested on a few trips I have in mind as soon as it gets here, I will let you know!

lostjk · Post by **lostjk** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:48 pm

All.

Been lurking for quite awhile knowing I would soon have a Power Wagon. I finally found and purchased a 2013 wagon. Getting ready to have the truck shipped out to me and the dealer rep went and put diesel

fuel in the tank. Question: Should I let them drain the tank and flush the system or walk away. Will this void the warranty?

Thanks,
Jim

CMOORE · Post by **CMOORE** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:23 pm

As long as the dealer didn't drive it after they put diesel in it, it should be fine.

Z's2016PW · Post by **Z's2016PW** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:24 am

I finally registered on this forum. I've been lurking on here for some time. Back in October I bought my 2016 Power Wagon. It is in a Laramie trim with almost every option. The reason I got it was to pull our Airstream which it does very well. Secondly, it will take us to those remote spots to pitch a tent or go fishing. When I get some free time I'll go do some light off-roading. This truck is definitely a jack of all trades. Every week this truck amazes me. The 6.4 is very strong and rather fuel efficient. I've seen 11.5 pulling the trailer and 15 on the interstate. Better than most of the guys I know who have half tons. The ride is awesome for a three quarter ton truck. It is hard for me to say anything bad about this vehicle. Way down the road I may change the shocks to 5160's or Fox 2.5's with the reservoirs. I'am still wondering if I should do the cabin filter modification. Anyway, here is a picture of the truck with the Airstream. Enjoy!

Zane

RustyPW · Post by **RustyPW** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:30 am

Welcome to the forum.

Colibri · Post by **Colibri** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:02 am

Welcome, nice setup with the airstream! :winchmob:

FirerescuePW · Post by **FirerescuePW** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:52 am

Welcome to the forum!

lostjk · Post by **lostjk** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 4:17 pm

Doing a little research I found it was not really a big deal with diesel in the fuel tank. I had them drain and flush the fuel system and change out the spark plugs. Flew out and picked her up. Drove the truck back (2300) miles and could not be happier with this PW. What a pleasure to drive. Mods coming soon.

Thanks,
Jim

Z's2016PW · Post by **Z's2016PW** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:49 pm

Thanks for the greetings! This forum definitely has a lot of great information in it.

Zane

CMOORE · Post by **CMOORE** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:40 pm

Z's2016PW wrote:I finally registered on this forum. I've been lurking on here for some time. Back in October I bought my 2016 Power Wagon. It is in a Laramie trim with almost every option. The reason I got it was to pull our Airstream which it does very well. Secondly, it will take us to those remote spots to pitch a tent or go fishing. When I get some free time I'll go do some light off-roading. This truck is definitely a jack of all trades. Every week this truck amazes me. The 6.4 is very strong and rather fuel efficient. I've seen 11.5 pulling the trailer and 15 on the interstate. Better than most of the guys I know who have half tons. The ride is awesome for a three quarter ton truck. It is hard for me to say anything bad about this vehicle. Way down the road I may change the shocks to 5160's or Fox 2.5's with the reservoirs. I'am still wondering if I should do the cabin filter modification. Anyway, here is a picture of the truck with the Airstream. Enjoy!

Zane

Is that the Max Steel colour?

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