2014 Power Wagon on the Ram website finally

[JBM Power Wagon]

After seeing the RTI numbers, and test driving a 2014 with the 6.4L I've definitely decided to keep my 2013 PW. Sans new Wagon.... I found a 2012 SRT Yellow Jacket that I'm going to make a high speed run at! Now that 392 rocks with 470 HP/470TQ. 6 speed too...

What were your impressions in driving the 2014 vs your 2013?

I plan on taking a 2014 PW out for a test drive today so I will post how it feels in comparison to my 2011.

[JBM Power Wagon]

Took a 2014 PW (SLT) out for a short test drive yesterday. Here are some initial impressions vs my 2011:

-I like the 6 speed! Good ratios, shifts pretty nice. Seems like it would be good when towing.
-The 6.4L really didn't feel all that different then my 5.7 as far as driving unloaded, seat of the pants feel. There was a bit better low end torque. The big test for me would be when towing my trailer.
-The new suspension feels tighter in the front end and smoother over big bumps in the rear. On the short city/highway drive it was better but not that different then my 2011. The big test would be over rough beat up roads which I didn't get a chance to do. One thing that looks very promising, with the new radius arm set up it looks like 35" tires would fit stock with almost no rubbing!

So after some negotiations with 2 dealers I am leaning towards keeping my 2011. I really love the way I have it set up and don't want to part with it just yet. However, the test drive did confirm that if I was to get rid of my 2011 in would definitely go with a 2014 or 2015 PW! They are still one of the best factory off road trucks out there!!!

[adeluca73]

Awesome, thanks for taking the time to write that

[JBM Power Wagon]

Took a 2014 PW (SLT) out for a short test drive yesterday. Here are some initial impressions vs my 2011:

-I like the 6 speed! Good ratios, shifts pretty nice. Seems like it would be good when towing.
-The 6.4L really didn't feel all that different then my 5.7 as far as driving unloaded, seat of the pants feel. There was a bit better low end torque. The big test for me would be when towing my trailer.
-The new suspension feels tighter in the front end and smoother over big bumps in the rear. On the short city/highway drive it was better but not that different then my 2011. The big test would be over rough beat up roads which I didn't get a chance to do. One thing that looks very promising, with the new radius arm set up it looks like 35" tires would fit stock with almost no rubbing!

So after some negotiations with 2 dealers I am leaning towards keeping my 2011. I really love the way I have it set up and don't want to part with it just yet. However, the test drive did confirm that if I was to get rid of my 2011 in would definitely go with a 2014 or 2015 PW! They are still one of the best factory off road trucks out there!!!

Well, so here I am thinking my decision was made to keep my 2011 and the one dealer got back in touch with me and made some pretty good numbers work. So now I am back in hardcore negotiations with them. They are offering to throw in a 5yr/160,000km bumper to bumper warranty (the regular warranty in Canada is 3yr/60,000km bumper to bumper and 5yr/100,000km power train). Because I use my truck for work this is a BIG seller for me. They are also offering to defer starting the payments for 6 months. And, even though my 2011 has some small dents, lots of bush pin striping and over 110,000km already they are giving me top dollar on trading it in. Oh, and they said they will swap over my 315/70/17 Kelly Safari TSR tires that still have a lot of tread life left for free.

Soooooo, today I will be pushing even for some more add ons, and hopefully get them to let me take the 2014 on an overnight test drive so I can hook up my travel trailer and see how it tows.

[SheepdogOutdoorsman]

Nice! This could be a win for you!

[jeep_boy02]

Sweet! Wish I had a dealer like that around

[coder]

Well, so here I am thinking my decision was made to keep my 2011 and the one dealer got back in touch with me and made some pretty good numbers work. So now I am back in hardcore negotiations with them. They are offering to throw in a 5yr/160,000km bumper to bumper warranty (the regular warranty in Canada is 3yr/60,000km bumper to bumper and 5yr/100,000km power train). Because I use my truck for work this is a BIG seller for me. They are also offering to defer starting the payments for 6 months. And, even though my 2011 has some small dents, lots of bush pin striping and over 110,000km already they are giving me top dollar on trading it in. Oh, and they said they will swap over my 315/70/17 Kelly Safari TSR tires that still have a lot of tread life left for free.

Soooooo, today I will be pushing even for some more add ons, and hopefully get them to let me take the 2014 on an overnight test drive so I can hook up my travel trailer and see how it tows.

Wow, I feel lucky when the dealer gives me a full tank of gas when I buy a truck.

[adeluca73]

Done deal....do it!!

[JBM Power Wagon]

Well, got them to throw in Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags (I will have to install them myself and will get the Daystar cradles) so maybe today or early next week need to take the wife for a test drive. The 2 they can get their hands on are fully loaded SLTs with pretty much everything but the ram box (which I don't want). One is black with a sunroof and one is blue streak without the sunroof.

[HammerTime]

Well, got them to throw in Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags (I will have to install them myself and will get the Daystar cradles) so maybe today or early next week need to take the wife for a test drive. The 2 they can get their hands on are fully loaded SLTs with pretty much everything but the ram box (which I don't want). One is black with a sunroof and one is blue streak without the sunroof.

Sweet! Nice truck sounds like you got a great deal. I just saw the rest of the thread, sorry I didn't get back to you but your impressions sound similar to mine. If I had my first PW still (2010) I would definitely have considered the 2014 as I had rode the '10 pretty hard off road. I really like my 2013 though I sure do wish it had the 6.4L.

Enjoy!

[Bill2014]

Well, got them to throw in Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags (I will have to install them myself and will get the Daystar cradles) so maybe today or early next week need to take the wife for a test drive. The 2 they can get their hands on are fully loaded SLTs with pretty much everything but the ram box (which I don't want). One is black with a sunroof and one is blue streak without the sunroof.

I had looked at the Loadlifter 5000's for my '14. But then Cody from Air Lift told me "Our kit's are not designed to be taken off-road, they do limit suspension travel a little bit..." so I won't head down that road for now.

[jeep_boy02]

The daystar cradles fix that problem and is why he is getting them. They are perfect for our trucks and I believe work with just about any bags.

[JBM Power Wagon]

The daystar cradles fix that problem and is why he is getting them. They are perfect for our trucks and I believe work with just about any bags.

That is correct! I will post up details on the install when I do it.

[FirerescuePW]

Don't they take away some up travel as well?

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[JBM Power Wagon]

Don't they take away some up travel as well?

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They can but I need them with the loads I haul.