New truck ordered 2018

[ssiannino]

Hi guys just ordered a2018 pw and getting rid of a 2015 3500 cummins with the aisin trans. Ordered it two weeks ago how long does it take to get and anything I should know about the pw thanks

[KevinABQ]

It took mine about 8-9 weeks to reach the dealer iirc, though it took me 4 more weeks to pick it up in Boise. Once it is built it can take a long time to get to the dealer. If you are having the dealer install sliders or something like that, it takes extra time. There is also a several week lead time for those, so don’t wait for the truck to show up.

[DirtyOffroad]

Currently there is a national railcar shortage that FCA has had an issue dealing with. Currently build time for a Powerwagon is roughly 5-6 weeks. Shipping can easily add 4 weeks onto that. I would expect anywhere from 7-10 weeks to give you a safe estimate

[ssiannino]

I live on the east coast so that should add some time for shipping great. Worth the wait as long as it’s not built on a Friday lol

[waldo]

Took about 6 weeks when I ordered my 16. But there is no set time frame.

[Redman1973]

Well... if your on the East Coast, and this falls through... National Dodge has one on their lot... I test drove her the other day and it really makes me second guess trading in OX for her. She has all the bells and whistles.

https://www.nationaldodge.com/new/Ram/2 ... 41adde.htm

[FordyceCreekTrail]

Took me 5 months. Glad they are moving back from Mexico.

[RustyPW]

When I ordered mine in '08. Took 3 weeks to build, and 3 weeks to ship. 1 of those weeks in shipping was actually in shipping. The other 2 weeks. It sat on the train in Buffalo NY. Told the dealer that I want to go up and pick it up there. He said that they won't let me do that.

[DirtyOffroad]

When I ordered mine in '08. Took 3 weeks to build, and 3 weeks to ship. 1 of those weeks in shipping was actually in shipping. The other 2 weeks. It sat on the train in Buffalo NY. Told the dealer that I want to go up and pick it up there. He said that they won't let me do that.

Thats true actually, they wont even let us go and pick cars up that are sold, much less customers themselves

[ssiannino]

The dealer emailed me saying it is scheduled to be built around August 4 which is a Saturday so I am assuming maybe Monday we’ll see

[KevinABQ]

There is build, then it goes to another building where things like the bedliner is installed (not sure what else) and then it waits for a train. Then it spends a few days or a week+ on the train to get unloaded and transfer to the next train in a week or two, then they unload it a few days after that to wait until there are both enough vehicles and a free truck to take it to the dealer.

[Low_Sky]

There is build, then it goes to another building where things like the bedliner is installed (not sure what else) and then it waits for a train. Then it spends a few days or a week+ on the train to get unloaded and transfer to the next train in a week or two, then they unload it a few days after that to wait until there are both enough vehicles and a free truck to take it to the dealer.

And that's IF there are no issues that require troubleshooting after assembly.

Sorry ssiannino, it's a slow process with a lot of potential hold ups.

[jambbii]

4 Months and I live in Az. Just got it a month ago.

[FordyceCreekTrail]

I am assuming this is one of 5 Million reasons they are shutting down Mexican operations. Delivering product will be a lot faster and cheaper when you do not have to deal with cross border logistics from Mexico.

[Bill2014]

I am assuming this is one of 5 Million reasons they are shutting down Mexican operations. Delivering product will be a lot faster and cheaper when you do not have to deal with cross border logistics from Mexico.

Yep -
We'll be able to head over to Michigan, slap down our credit card, and drive off in our new Power Wagon.

[FordyceCreekTrail]

Maybe it could be a like a salad bar? As it goes down the line.....Make mine red, hmmmm upgrade the stereo....go ahead add ram boxes.....

[RustyPW]

I am assuming this is one of 5 Million reasons they are shutting down Mexican operations. Delivering product will be a lot faster and cheaper when you do not have to deal with cross border logistics from Mexico.

This is also why some believe the new trucks from Mexico have issues. The workers know they are shutting down the plant.

[ssiannino]

I hope that’s not the case with the truck being built in Mexico that would suck buying a lemon or even better ordering a lemon. No word yet on the status going to call today to find out if it is built yet.

[ssiannino]

So found out that the truck is built and awayting accessories and to check back in 3 weeks

[Bill2014]

Don't worry - it's not like the Mexicans are racing your truck around the desert... or are they?

[ssiannino]

Funny

[TwinStick]

Don't worry - it's not like the Mexicans are racing your truck around the desert... or are they?

[TwinStick]

When I ordered mine in '08. Took 3 weeks to build, and 3 weeks to ship. 1 of those weeks in shipping was actually in shipping. The other 2 weeks. It sat on the train in Buffalo NY. Told the dealer that I want to go up and pick it up there. He said that they won't let me do that.

Yours was right next to mine on the rail-car. The driver who delivered mine said there was a reg cab PW on the car with mine, must have been yours ??? Mine sat there for a week & I couldn't go pick it up either, 45 minutes away.

[RustyPW]

When I ordered mine in '08. Took 3 weeks to build, and 3 weeks to ship. 1 of those weeks in shipping was actually in shipping. The other 2 weeks. It sat on the train in Buffalo NY. Told the dealer that I want to go up and pick it up there. He said that they won't let me do that.

Yours was right next to mine on the rail-car. The driver who delivered mine said there was a reg cab PW on the car with mine, must have been yours ??? Mine sat there for a week & I couldn't go pick it up either, 45 minutes away.

Could have been mine. You got your's just before I got mine. '08 was the last year for the RC PW.

[Reloaderguy]

Don't worry - it's not like the Mexicans are racing your truck around the desert... or are they?

More like the cartels are hiding body parts in your seats.