The tale of the lonely power wagon owner

[lastmanalliance]

Hey guys. So I moved to Tulsa about 3 months ago and have yet to see another power wagon. It's all the guys here just want a huge lifted diesel truck and they care nothing for how the truck operates or how it's gonna get a job done. Does anyone else feel this way? I feel like I'm isolated down here in the south. I have no one to wheel with or go fishing or hiking or camping. So in other words no fun for this lonely power wagon owner. I mean I have friends but they are all obsessed with the Cummins and powerstrokes haha. You guys should see them try to follow me out by the Arkansas river. It's hilarious. I've pulled 3 powerstrokes and 2 Cummins out of the mud and sand. Anyways I don't mean to ramble on like some adolescent teenage girl. So here's what I'm asking . Is there anyone who lives around Tulsa!?!?!!

[adeluca73]

All I can say is work vs play I guess.

[2011RPW]

I'm in, relatively, the same boat. I actually traded my Dodge (Cummins) Dually in on my PW. I've caught nothing but hell ever since. Well, my good friends have come around after seeing what the truck is capable of. I still stand firm in my decision though. I love this truck.
There's a big rock crawling presence here in central Texas, but I refuse to take my $40k truck on serious rock trails.
I usually just find my own places to go with the family though.

[lastmanalliance]

Same here. My friends made fun of me at first, but after they needed the ol' wagons help they shut up pretty quick. I've actually got my little brother looking at getting a power wagon now

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I've only seen one 4th Gen PW in my town and 2 of the 3rd Gens. I like that my vehicle is rare. If I wanted to join the popular crowd I would have bought a Raptor, those things are everywhere. I am always surprised by the lack of Power Wagons in Montana. With all the hunting and fishing holes you have to get to, it seems like the better choice than the Raptor. I think most folks think a Power Wagon is just some sort of fancy sticker on the side of my truck. It's only after they see the winch and hear about the other toys that come from the factory that they get it.

[lastmanalliance]

I've only seen one 4th Gen PW in my town and 2 of the 3rd Gens. I like that my vehicle is rare. If I wanted to join the popular crowd I would have bought a Raptor, those things are everywhere. I am always surprised by the lack of Power Wagons in Montana. With all the hunting and fishing holes you have to get to, it seems like the better choice than the Raptor. I think most folks think a Power Wagon is just some sort of fancy sticker on the side of my truck. It's only after they see the winch and hear about the other toys that come from the factory that they get it.

I guess I haven't thought about it like that. It is very true how raptors are everywhere( most over rated truck ever). It would be nice, however; to have some power wagon buddies around

[lastmanalliance]

I guess I never thought about it like that. It would be nice , however; to have some pw buddies to go wheeling with down here

[2011RPW]

04Ram,

I think that is an extremely true statement, about the stickers. I truly believe that the general population think it's an only an appearance package.

[Nub]

I hate to say it but there are 2 in my neighborhood. That being said, I've never talked to the owner of the other one... hmmm.

[coder]

I get a fair amount of this So Cal as well. Many the diesel guys are all about what auto sales and marketing companies call "bragging rights" in other words this type of truck owner wants the biggest and baddest truck (strongest diesel, most towing, tallest lift, largest wheels and tires, etc) so they can bragging about it, but rarely ever use it.

I think most PW owners fall in between the hardcore 4x4 jeep group (where its all about extreme off-road capability) and the "bragging rights" diesel guys. So the PW owner is a unique breed that does want some of the brawn and of a full sized truck with great off road capability of a jeep.

Your a 1%er so stand tall and be proud!

[RustyPW]

That 1%er 'bout sums it up too.

[lastmanalliance]

I get a fair amount of this So Cal as well. Many the diesel guys are all about what auto sales and marketing companies call "bragging rights" in other words this type of truck owner wants the biggest and baddest truck (strongest diesel, most towing, tallest lift, largest wheels and tires, etc) so they can bragging about it, but rarely ever use it.

I think most PW owners fall in between the hardcore 4x4 jeep group (where its all about extreme off-road capability) and the "bragging rights" diesel guys. So the PW owner is a unique breed that does want some of the brawn and of a full sized truck with great off road capability of a jeep.

Your a 1%er so stand tall and be proud!

Most inspiring thing I have heard!!!! Makes me proud to own a power wagon!!! do you guys sometimes drive by a lifted diesel and laugh. I don't mean to laugh but it just happens. I guess I'm just a thoroughbred power wagon man! 'Merica

[adeluca73]

I think most PW owners fall in between the hardcore 4x4 jeep group (where its all about extreme off-road capability) and the "bragging rights" diesel guys. So the PW owner is a unique breed that does want some of the brawn and of a full sized truck with great off road capability of a jeep.

Your a 1%er so stand tall and be proud!

That's exactly why I bought a PW!!!

[Hemi46]

I have only seen one other PW around here(4gen). I have yet to talk in person to another PW owner. Yep bought mine for the capabilities.

[jeep_boy02]

I was wondering where you went off to! MYOUNG is in Broken Arrow I believe but no longer has his wagon. I'm headed down to hot springs at the end of the month if you're free and want to trip that far.

[adeluca73]

I was wondering where you went off to! MYOUNG is in Broken Arrow I believe but no longer has his wagon. I'm headed down to hot springs at the end of the month if you're free and want to trip that far.

Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow!

[lastmanalliance]

I was wondering where you went off to! MYOUNG is in Broken Arrow I believe but no longer has his wagon. I'm headed down to hot springs at the end of the month if you're free and want to trip that far.

Sounds good!!! I'll have to check my schedule. I'll text you about it.

[leo72987]

I have two others in the general area of our small towns lol. One is a quad cab version of mine and a 2005 darn thing is beat HAHA. Guy isn't afraid to use it and waves at me all the time. I spoke to him once at the Lowes in town and every since we seem to keep an eye out for each other. The other one is a lifted white 2010 looks like the guy has never used the winch in it's life yet.

[gtomike60]

I have two others in the general area of our small towns lol. One is a quad cab version of mine and a 2005 darn thing is beat HAHA. Guy isn't afraid to use it and waves at me all the time. I spoke to him once at the Lowes in town and every since we seem to keep an eye out for each other. The other one is a lifted white 2010 looks like the guy has never used the winch in it's life yet.

You're the closest to me that I know of,and you're an hour away.

[Will]

I saw one at the dealer in my town but don't know where it went. The only other one is a fake 2500 with PW stickers... I like being different and never been one to jump on the bandwagon of trends, I want what I want and want it for practicality reasons, not for show.

I was sitting a light about a week ago with this young cat in a F250 diesel pulls up to the line next to me. No shirt, hat on backwards, big ass lift, stacks, gauges, you name it, it was on it. It had just rained about 5 minutes earlier, just enough to wet the asphalt. He spools up and looks at me, I just looked ahead and slowly reached down and pulled mine into 4h watching the light. Held the brake a little and eased the rpm up (which he couldn't tell over the diesel). Looked at him and smiled, then looked back and the light changed. I took off like a rock from a sling shot, he lit his back tires up. I looked back and all I saw was black smoke and his truck squirming trying to get some traction. I let off the gas and held steady at the speed limit. About 400 yards later he passes me hauling ass, like he was doing something then

[leo72987]

I have two others in the general area of our small towns lol. One is a quad cab version of mine and a 2005 darn thing is beat HAHA. Guy isn't afraid to use it and waves at me all the time. I spoke to him once at the Lowes in town and every since we seem to keep an eye out for each other. The other one is a lifted white 2010 looks like the guy has never used the winch in it's life yet.

You're the closest to me that I know of,and you're an hour away.

Haha I wondered if there were any Power Wagon owners around the Massachusetts area on here

[leo72987]

I saw one at the dealer in my town but don't know where it went. The only other one is a fake 2500 with PW stickers... I like being different and never been one to jump on the bandwagon of trends, I want what I want and want it for practicality reasons, not for show.

I was sitting a light about a week ago with this young cat in a F250 diesel pulls up to the line next to me. No shirt, hat on backwards, big ass lift, stacks, gauges, you name it, it was on it. It had just rained about 5 minutes earlier, just enough to wet the asphalt. He spools up and looks at me, I just looked ahead and slowly reached down and pulled mine into 4h watching the light. Held the brake a little and eased the rpm up (which he couldn't tell over the diesel). Looked at him and smiled, then looked back and the light changed. I took off like a rock from a sling shot, he lit his back tires up. I looked back and all I saw was black smoke and his truck squirming trying to get some traction. I let off the gas and held steady at the speed limit. About 400 yards later he passes me hauling ass, like he was doing something then

I had a similar experience at a truck pull, we were all out in this farmers field drinking beers and such. Guy rolls up in a chevy duramax with stacks.... Told me he could go anywhere my truck could... He started doing donuts in the field that was all mud and cultivated... He got stuck first donut I pulled him out with my winch he was silent the rest of the day LOL.

[lastmanalliance]

I saw one at the dealer in my town but don't know where it went. The only other one is a fake 2500 with PW stickers... I like being different and never been one to jump on the bandwagon of trends, I want what I want and want it for practicality reasons, not for show.

I was sitting a light about a week ago with this young cat in a F250 diesel pulls up to the line next to me. No shirt, hat on backwards, big ass lift, stacks, gauges, you name it, it was on it. It had just rained about 5 minutes earlier, just enough to wet the asphalt. He spools up and looks at me, I just looked ahead and slowly reached down and pulled mine into 4h watching the light. Held the brake a little and eased the rpm up (which he couldn't tell over the diesel). Looked at him and smiled, then looked back and the light changed. I took off like a rock from a sling shot, he lit his back tires up. I looked back and all I saw was black smoke and his truck squirming trying to get some traction. I let off the gas and held steady at the speed limit. About 400 yards later he passes me hauling ass, like he was doing something then

Same thing happens to me all the time. It's nice to see their faces when they realize they made a huge mistake. I mean seriously? I have a 4.56 gear ratio son.

[adeluca73]

I saw one at the dealer in my town but don't know where it went. The only other one is a fake 2500 with PW stickers... I like being different and never been one to jump on the bandwagon of trends, I want what I want and want it for practicality reasons, not for show.

I was sitting a light about a week ago with this young cat in a F250 diesel pulls up to the line next to me. No shirt, hat on backwards, big ass lift, stacks, gauges, you name it, it was on it. It had just rained about 5 minutes earlier, just enough to wet the asphalt. He spools up and looks at me, I just looked ahead and slowly reached down and pulled mine into 4h watching the light. Held the brake a little and eased the rpm up (which he couldn't tell over the diesel). Looked at him and smiled, then looked back and the light changed. I took off like a rock from a sling shot, he lit his back tires up. I looked back and all I saw was black smoke and his truck squirming trying to get some traction. I let off the gas and held steady at the speed limit. About 400 yards later he passes me hauling ass, like he was doing something then

I'm gonna say it straight---there are some incredible D-bags that buy trucks. It really tarnishes the reputaiton of the rest of us who are not back-wood, inbred, chromosonally challenged a-holes.

Nice clear thinking on the 4-hi shift.

[adeluca73]

I saw one at the dealer in my town but don't know where it went. The only other one is a fake 2500 with PW stickers... I like being different and never been one to jump on the bandwagon of trends, I want what I want and want it for practicality reasons, not for show.

I was sitting a light about a week ago with this young cat in a F250 diesel pulls up to the line next to me. No shirt, hat on backwards, big ass lift, stacks, gauges, you name it, it was on it. It had just rained about 5 minutes earlier, just enough to wet the asphalt. He spools up and looks at me, I just looked ahead and slowly reached down and pulled mine into 4h watching the light. Held the brake a little and eased the rpm up (which he couldn't tell over the diesel). Looked at him and smiled, then looked back and the light changed. I took off like a rock from a sling shot, he lit his back tires up. I looked back and all I saw was black smoke and his truck squirming trying to get some traction. I let off the gas and held steady at the speed limit. About 400 yards later he passes me hauling ass, like he was doing something then

I had a similar experience at a truck pull, we were all out in this farmers field drinking beers and such. Guy rolls up in a chevy duramax with stacks.... Told me he could go anywhere my truck could... He started doing donuts in the field that was all mud and cultivated... He got stuck first donut I pulled him out with my winch he was silent the rest of the day LOL.

Oh-God not another one. I learned my Diesel lesson the hard way when I was much younger. I was in AK trying to get to a bear hunting spot with my King Ranch F250 Powerstroke with huge 325 tires, 2" lift, and 22" wheels, but I thought becasue I had a manual xfer case & manual hubs, that it could go anywher. First soft spot I came to, I sunk like a pig in quick sand. Luckily a miner came by about an hour later with one of those huge hybrid mining trucks and pulled me out. Learned a tough lesson that day.