New 2018 Power Wagon Owner
New 2018 Power Wagon Owner
Hi everyone,
I got my PW in September in Tacoma, WA. I previously had a 2015 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel. I loved it, but it was not very offroad capable and it had air suspension (I hate those). I am loving the PW, but as you can imagine, coming from a Eco w/29 mpg, to a PW with 11 - 13mpg, is a big shock. I recently got a bed rack and transmission/oil pan skid plate from Dethloff MFG. Won't be doing any more major changes to the PW for awhile. Waiting for tires to wear down, then will upgrade to either 35's or maybe even 37's.
Sean
I got my PW in September in Tacoma, WA. I previously had a 2015 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel. I loved it, but it was not very offroad capable and it had air suspension (I hate those). I am loving the PW, but as you can imagine, coming from a Eco w/29 mpg, to a PW with 11 - 13mpg, is a big shock. I recently got a bed rack and transmission/oil pan skid plate from Dethloff MFG. Won't be doing any more major changes to the PW for awhile. Waiting for tires to wear down, then will upgrade to either 35's or maybe even 37's.
Sean
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Welcome to the community. Always nice to see more of Dethloff racks out there. If your truck is new, the MPG's should improve as the engine breaks in. It's kind of common. I get that range right now on 37's with a lot more weight on my truck.YelmWagon wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:42 amHi everyone,
I got my PW in September in Tacoma, WA. I previously had a 2015 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel. I loved it, but it was not very offroad capable and it had air suspension (I hate those). I am loving the PW, but as you can imagine, coming from a Eco w/29 mpg, to a PW with 11 - 13mpg, is a big shock. I recently got a bed rack and transmission/oil pan skid plate from Dethloff MFG. Won't be doing any more major changes to the PW for awhile. Waiting for tires to wear down, then will upgrade to either 35's or maybe even 37's.
Sean
If you're under the first 5000 or maybe even 1000 give it some time. Otherwise, consider that the MPG might be your foot. Because a lot of guys on 37's getting the same. And you're on stockers.
Anyhow, welcome.
What size Airstream is that? We have a 27ft International Signature FB.
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Thanks for the welcome BoldAdventure! Marcus was great to deal with. He is working on a few more rack ideas for me. The Airstream is a 2011 23' Flying Cloud. Wanted a bigger one, but the deal we got on it used was to good to pass up.
I am still having to get used to not gunning the gas. With a diesel, you have to gun it at first, since the turbo takes time to spool up, then back off. I definitely need to get a different rear trackbar. The rear on this thing bounces around a lot. I understand that Thuren has a good set-up. Maybe I will get it and have a holiday work project.
I am still having to get used to not gunning the gas. With a diesel, you have to gun it at first, since the turbo takes time to spool up, then back off. I definitely need to get a different rear trackbar. The rear on this thing bounces around a lot. I understand that Thuren has a good set-up. Maybe I will get it and have a holiday work project.
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The Thuren rear track bar will improve things dramatically with all the bouncing around back there. It's a def a recommended first upgrade when you get into the suspension stuff.YelmWagon wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:31 amThanks for the welcome BoldAdventure! Marcus was great to deal with. He is working on a few more rack ideas for me. The Airstream is a 2011 23' Flying Cloud. Wanted a bigger one, but the deal we got on it used was to good to pass up.
I am still having to get used to not gunning the gas. With a diesel, you have to gun it at first, since the turbo takes time to spool up, then back off. I definitely need to get a different rear trackbar. The rear on this thing bounces around a lot. I understand that Thuren has a good set-up. Maybe I will get it and have a holiday work project.
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Welcome to the group!
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Titan V5 2.5" Receiver Pintle Hook
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Re: New 2018 Power Wagon Owner
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
Re: New 2018 Power Wagon Owner
Thanks guys, definitely thinking hard on buying it. Bought 4 Yakima roof bike racks today for the family to go on the bed rack. After that, mama cut off funds in the short term, LOL! The PW is my new love interest. She got jealous.
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Re: New 2018 Power Wagon Owner
Glad to see a local(ish) PW. Ironically I live right off Yelm highway in Olympia.
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I have noticed quite a few PW owners around here. I go into Olympia a bit. Hope to see you around.Punishher7 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:04 pmGlad to see a local(ish) PW. Ironically I live right off Yelm highway in Olympia.
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nice seeing more washington people im out in enumclaw welcome to the forum
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mod list: thuren 3inch coils, adjustable shackles and overland shocks, carli track bar short arms and steering stabilizer, daystar airbag cradles, evo manual sway bar disco, arh long tube headers, diablosport trinity with jay greene 92 octane tune, s&b cai, vision x 4.5 cannons on a pillars, custom plastic cnc switch panel, factor 55 prolink, retired blm's locker bypass
mod list: thuren 3inch coils, adjustable shackles and overland shocks, carli track bar short arms and steering stabilizer, daystar airbag cradles, evo manual sway bar disco, arh long tube headers, diablosport trinity with jay greene 92 octane tune, s&b cai, vision x 4.5 cannons on a pillars, custom plastic cnc switch panel, factor 55 prolink, retired blm's locker bypass
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Hello from down in Rochester.
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Your dog remindes me of my grandfather.