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by PurdellMGP
Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Towing question
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Towing question

Thanks for the info TwinStick. I know, my 05 squatted big time when I used a deckover flatbed to haul 3 tons of pellets. With my old camper and my weight distribution hitch it was fine. Just weighing my options now with my current travel trailer. I know weight wise the PW engine/trans will pull it f...
by PurdellMGP
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Towing question
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Towing question

Thanks for the real world feedback! Nice to hear what others tow and how the trucks handle that kind of load. Like I said my old set up was a lot lighter and worked fine, my new trailer was bought and we used it as a seasonal, now no longer doing that. Which means we tow it 3-6 times a year. Even wi...
by PurdellMGP
Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Towing question
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Towing question

Good day all! Its been awhile since I have been here since selling my 05 PW...but back in the market and still have a spot in my heart for these trucks! Last 2 trucks I have had was a 2013 RAM 2500 5.7, with 3/73's crew and now a 2015 2500 crew with 6/4 and 3.73's both Laramie packages. Starting to ...
by PurdellMGP
Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Tire replacement question
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Re: Tire replacement question

Never had Goodyear before...I do know as you said they are on the PW...curious to life (mileage) you get out of them.
by PurdellMGP
Sun Sep 06, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Tire replacement question
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Re: Tire replacement question

Thanks I'll check that out...as soon as I saw this truck had 20's on it I knew I'd be having fun finding tires...
Miss the 17's my PW had
by PurdellMGP
Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Tire replacement question
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Tire replacement question

Hi guys....got a question and although I no longer have my PW, currently a 2015 2500 Laramie Crew. But this site has always provided me with the best info out there, so returning back for feedback. I've got stock Firestone tires size 285/60R/20, needing to replace them shortly. The tire size is pret...
by PurdellMGP
Thu Aug 13, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 2015 level kit installed
Replies: 76
Views: 26250

Re: 2015 level kit installed

How are you liking your Traxda kits? I've been thinking of installing that kit on my truck, only company I found that does front and rear for the newer Rams.
by PurdellMGP
Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...
Replies: 13
Views: 2269

Re: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...

I worked with a guy that swears he got 24 all day long with his modified 5.9 Cummins in his 06' dually 4x4 quad cab & said he got 18-19 towing his 35' fifth wheel. Is that even possible ??? I have heard of modified diesels getting really decent fuel mileage numbers, even stock. Before 2007 (07 is w...
by PurdellMGP
Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...
Replies: 13
Views: 2269

Re: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...

I had a 02 diesel 2500 quad cab, loved it - but needed more room, sold it just as diesel prices started sky rocketing...That's when I got my 05 PW in 2007. Even this Dec, I thought hard about a diesel, but I have not heard any good consistent MPG numbers, seems everyone with a new CTD has big differ...
by PurdellMGP
Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...
Replies: 13
Views: 2269

Re: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...

As a rule I'm real close to 12mpg in town. On the highway at 80mph I'm getting around 14mpg. If I keep it at 65mph I can get right at 16mpg. This truck isn't easy on gas, but it's no worse than my 2004 HD Hemi with 35" tires was. My 05 was about that, but the 5 speed auto only got me around 15 hwy ...
by PurdellMGP
Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Having Power Wagon withdrawls...
Replies: 13
Views: 2269

Having Power Wagon withdrawls...

Just decided to poke around the boards...I sold my 05 PW back in Nov 2012. I got a new Job as a District Manager covering all of New England, so to get my reimbursement all DM's need a truck newer then 3 years old. So...that being said, I had to sell my baby and buy a 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Laramie....
by PurdellMGP
Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: Driving in the sand, I.E. beach driving TIPS?
Replies: 5
Views: 1423

Re: Driving in the sand, I.E. beach driving TIPS?

You are only allowed on certain areas at the cape, air down and you will be fine. You will need a pass, you can get one ahead of time via Internet. Also you need recovery tools, tow strap, shovel, blocks of wood incase you need to use a jack, and I think that's it. Lots of fun, my buddy camps there ...
by PurdellMGP
Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 4th Gen PW purchase...maybe
Replies: 6
Views: 1518

Re: 4th Gen PW purchase...maybe

I have a 2011 PW and like you, I have a job that requires me to do a lot of driving and have a relatively new truck. In all my highway driving I average 13.5 to 15.5 mpg (doing 68 to 75 mph). For me the decision to buy the PW was a no brainer because work pays for almost all of my gas (including mo...
by PurdellMGP
Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: Power Wagon Talk
Topic: 4th Gen PW purchase...maybe
Replies: 6
Views: 1518

4th Gen PW purchase...maybe

Hello all - I currently have a 05 PW and love it!!! I will be selling it because of my new job. Let me explain. New job as a District Sales Manager for New England - Job Requires I have a new truck. My 05 is too old. So the good news, I get to go truck shopping. The bad, not wanting a 1500. I have a...
by PurdellMGP
Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Communications, Gadgets, Gizmos, and Electronics
Topic: Portable Air Compressors
Replies: 28
Views: 7548

Portable Air Compressors

Hey guys, I am headed to Cape Cod in August camping for a week. During that time I will be on the beaches with my truck. I wanted to get a portable aircompressor that will fill my tires up fairly quickly. Currently running 33" but may be running 35" shortly. What do you recommend for a good price po...