2018 PW Newbee
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2018 PW Newbee
Hey All Just purchased a new 2018 PW. Previous Ford F150 owner and have been for years. Fell in love with the PW and went out and bought one. I am having a few issues, although not sure they are issues or learning curves. I will post in tech forum once I get established. I'm gonna try to add a pic of my new machine but not sure it will work.....
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Step one, download the owners manual.
Step two, read the manual.
Most of the answers to your questions are probably in there (you’re not the only one). Lots of stuff doesn’t work the same way as your Ferd.
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Step two, read the manual.
Most of the answers to your questions are probably in there (you’re not the only one). Lots of stuff doesn’t work the same way as your Ferd.
Welcome to the party!
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Welcome to the group!
2014 Power Wagon Laramie
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch
Moab 2006
Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
Warn wireless winch controller
.188" DOM White Knuckle Rock Sliders
Locker Bypass & Nanny Kill Switch
Moab 2006
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
I haven't been able to find a manual that is PW specific anywhere. If you know a place to download one let me know. The manual I got with it is a generic RAM manual and doesn't seem to get into things that are specific only to the PW.
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Ditto. Stock manual is useless for 2017 Power Wagon owners, too.ArmageddonKaine wrote: ↑Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:40 amI haven't been able to find a manual that is PW specific anywhere. If you know a place to download one let me know. The manual I got with it is a generic RAM manual and doesn't seem to get into things that are specific only to the PW.
Were there ever specific manuals???
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Welcome to the forum.
I have a printed Power Wagon manual for an '08.
I have a printed Power Wagon manual for an '08.
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2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
X2
Lots of power wagon specific information on pages 455 through 492 in the 2017 manual.
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2018 PW Newbee
The book you get with your new truck isn’t the manual. It’s an owners guide. The “quick start guide” if you will. The current manual is pushing six or seven hundred pages. If they printed it, it wouldn’t fit anywhere in the truck.
You can google it. “Ram 2500 owners manual”. They don’t make it hard to find.
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You can google it. “Ram 2500 owners manual”. They don’t make it hard to find.
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Welcome to the forum, Enjoy!
2005 Mineral Grey; QC- #0666: "Laramie", power heated Leather seats, tow mirrors, dual zones, Alpine 9 speaker surround sound, steering wheel cruise control, music & volume controls; remote start, 6 CD player, AC; dark charcoal silver interior.
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Ok..I'll check it out tomorrow. I hope it will give me pointers on the locking axles because as of present they still do not lock no matter what i do, they just flash but never seem to engage. I hope it will give some instruction on what is going on.
Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Page 368 through 370 on the 2018 manual. Make sure you are below 3mph. Unless I am actually scrambling over something, I usually have to do some S turns to get the front to lock.
2018 Power Wagon
Bright Silver, Dual Alternators, Leather and Luxury, Ram Boxes
Bright Silver, Dual Alternators, Leather and Luxury, Ram Boxes
Re: 2018 PW Newbee
The 3 mph is a limiter, will not work above that speed, usually just flip the switch, turn the steering wheel, & creep forward. Helps if on dirt, gravel or surface where tires can slip a bit. Almost always works,,, If that doesn’t work for some reason try to search “lockers” thread,,,as it may be other issues,,,,good luck
2005 Mineral Grey; QC- #0666: "Laramie", power heated Leather seats, tow mirrors, dual zones, Alpine 9 speaker surround sound, steering wheel cruise control, music & volume controls; remote start, 6 CD player, AC; dark charcoal silver interior.
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
I assume you know that currently the lockers only work in 4 Low. Without an owners manual you may have missed that little detail.ArmageddonKaine wrote: ↑Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:31 pmOk..I'll check it out tomorrow. I hope it will give me pointers on the locking axles because as of present they still do not lock no matter what i do, they just flash but never seem to engage. I hope it will give some instruction on what is going on.
2008 Quad Cab - Stock RTI = 655, curb weight = 6081 lbs. Abel Components Plug & Play Locker Bypass®, Abel Components Full SmartBar Bypass®, Abel Components Nanny Kill Switch®, 2000 Watt ProMariner TruePower Plus Pure Sine Wave Inverter, Trailer Hitch Storage, MOLLE Door Panels, Wilton Hitch Vice, Locking Under Seat Storage Drawer, Smittybilt 2781 Air Compressor, 14K PullPal, Hi-Lift First Responder Jack, 25' Jumper Cable System, Slip Yoke Eliminator in a Can, Evolution vs. God, Share the Umbrella, Make sure you're right with God before you meet him!
Re: 2018 PW Newbee
2018 Power Wagon
Bright Silver, Dual Alternators, Leather and Luxury, Ram Boxes
Bright Silver, Dual Alternators, Leather and Luxury, Ram Boxes
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Thanks guys....I downloaded the manual. It pays to read. As some of u pointed out..It has to be in 4 low (did not know this). I put it in four low, moved forward about about 5km/h and BAM! Axels locked. Thanks so much. I love this truck.
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
Enjoy the new rig and welcome to pwr
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
It doesn’t always lock up like that, though it should. Don’t wait until you are trying to climb the obstacle and need them to turn on the lockers. Do it when you still have some short distance before you need them.
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Re: 2018 PW Newbee
I called Mopar and they sent me a printed copy