2017 Power Wagon Q&A

[ulixes50]

I ordered a 2017 Power Wagon on 1/7/2017 and picked it up at the dealership on 2/14/2017. I ordered it with the badging delete, Ramboxes, tonneau cover, leather/luxury interior package, and a few other extras. I've only put 2 tanks of gas through it so far, but I'm averaging about 13 MPG on 87 octane in southern Ohio. Overall, I'm loving the Power Wagon and very happy with my purchase. I used the forum pretty extensively to get information prior to ordering, so I just wanted to return the favor if anyone had any questions or wanted to know anything specific to the 2017.

If anyone is planning on custom ordering, I will say that the leather/luxury package is well worth it. Very nice interior look and the package includes a whole list of other extras (backup camera, parking sensors, heated/ventilated seats, etc). Also, depending on your height and/or personal preference, adding power adjustable pedals might be a good move as the Power Wagon doesn't have a telescoping steering wheel adjustment. And even though I may never need all the extra amps, I went ahead and ordered it with dual alternators just to be on the safe side

Incidentally, if anyone's getting ready to drop the hammer on a custom order, I would highly recommend contacting Ken Gregory. I got turned on to him through some folks over on the Cummins forum. He was $1,000 under dealer invoice plus all current incentives from FCA. Definitely one of the most pleasant car buying experiences I've ever had. He's at Tom O'Brien CDJR in Indianapolis and it was only about a 2-hour drive for me to pick up the Power Wagon in person, but I believe he can deliver or drop-ship almost anywhere. His email/phone are on his website http://www.indytruckchampion.com/home.html

[cruz]

Great information, I hope you continue to like your Power Wagon as much as I like my 2005 (Dinosaur) ...
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[Ramajama]

Very sharp! I may have to break down and order one as well. Just too hard to sit around and wait for the color I want with the options I want to drop onto a dealer's lot.
My specifics are:
White/black
Or
Black/black
Leather/lux
Dual alts- if I special order I'm getting this.
No sunroof
No RamBox

Good luck with yours!

[ulixes50]

Thank you! I had never factory ordered a vehicle through the dealership before, but I'm definitely happy with the results. Got exactly what I wanted for the same price (actually less) than the trucks sitting on lots that were all missing one thing or the other. Even though it was delivered quickly (5 weeks), the biggest downside to ordering is the wait... that 5 weeks seemed to take forever...

Also, agree on the 'no sunroof' option, that's $1000 I'll be putting towards my White Knuckle sliders...

[NickPic83]

Congrats! Please share some interior pics. I have my order coming in about 2 weeks. I got the leather and luxury package also!

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[RustyPW]

Great information, I hope you continue to like your Power Wagon as much as I like my 2005 (Dinosaur) ...
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Hey.........that's my line!

Glad you like the PW.

[TwinStick]

Another Dinosaur here as well. That is a sharp looking truck. I'm kinda color blind so i gotta ask- what color is that exactly ? Loving my 2008, but now that we are gonna be traveling the country soon, the wife is hinting towards an auto trans---so she can drive if something happens to me, medically or an accident or something while we are out in the middle of nowhere. I just can't bring myself to do it yet. This is my "holy grail" truck. It's paid for, so if we could afford the payments on a new truck of some kind (Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel) (or another PW) I may still keep it for a while yet, & use the PW for local-ish camping. IDK. Like your new truck though, sharp. Congrat's.

[olyelr]

It's granite crystal metallic... basically a real dark grey.


Nice truck for sure!

[ulixes50]

Another Dinosaur here as well. That is a sharp looking truck. I'm kinda color blind so i gotta ask- what color is that exactly ? Loving my 2008, but now that we are gonna be traveling the country soon, the wife is hinting towards an auto trans---so she can drive if something happens to me, medically or an accident or something while we are out in the middle of nowhere. I just can't bring myself to do it yet. This is my "holy grail" truck. It's paid for, so if we could afford the payments on a new truck of some kind (Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel) (or another PW) I may still keep it for a while yet, & use the PW for local-ish camping. IDK. Like your new truck though, sharp. Congrat's.

Yes, it's two-tone Granite Crystal Metallic over Black. I went back and forth between this color and Maximum Steel for a while... but ultimately decided to go with the Granite Crystal Metallic after seeing them in person... seemed to go well with the more blacked-out exterior of the 2017 Power Wagon.

That's a unique truck, definitely worth holding on to for camping and whatnot. Not that the manual is even an option on the PWs anymore, but I'm in the same boat with my wife and the auto trans. Happy hunting for the next truck!

[TankerZak]

Another Dinosaur here as well. That is a sharp looking truck. I'm kinda color blind so i gotta ask- what color is that exactly ? Loving my 2008, but now that we are gonna be traveling the country soon, the wife is hinting towards an auto trans---so she can drive if something happens to me, medically or an accident or something while we are out in the middle of nowhere. I just can't bring myself to do it yet. This is my "holy grail" truck. It's paid for, so if we could afford the payments on a new truck of some kind (Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel) (or another PW) I may still keep it for a while yet, & use the PW for local-ish camping. IDK. Like your new truck though, sharp. Congrat's.

Are you towing or being towed? Motorhome towing a ZR2 would be awesome. Or a PW towing a trailer. Problem is PW can only tow so big and if i was living in it... it wouldn't be big enough. And the PW is for sure to big to tow. ZR2 might need a flatbed though or at least a dolly. That's why a lot if people tow jeeps. You can set them up for flat towing with just a tow bar.

[TankerZak]

Another Dinosaur here as well. That is a sharp looking truck. I'm kinda color blind so i gotta ask- what color is that exactly ? Loving my 2008, but now that we are gonna be traveling the country soon, the wife is hinting towards an auto trans---so she can drive if something happens to me, medically or an accident or something while we are out in the middle of nowhere. I just can't bring myself to do it yet. This is my "holy grail" truck. It's paid for, so if we could afford the payments on a new truck of some kind (Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel) (or another PW) I may still keep it for a while yet, & use the PW for local-ish camping. IDK. Like your new truck though, sharp. Congrat's.

Are you towing or being towed? Motorhome towing a ZR2 would be awesome. Or a PW towing a trailer. Problem is PW can only tow so big and if i was living in it... it wouldn't be big enough. And the PW is for sure to big to tow. ZR2 might need a flatbed though or at least a dolly. That's why a lot if people tow jeeps. You can set them up for flat towing with just a tow bar.

[ulixes50]

Congrats! Please share some interior pics. I have my order coming in about 2 weeks. I got the leather and luxury package also!

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Congratulations on the new truck, hope the next 2 weeks goes by quick! Which exterior color did you end up going with?

Here are some pics of the interior of the 2017 PW with the leather/luxury package:

[nts007]

You can set up most any vehicle to flat tow with a tow bar. Jeeps just have an easier time with less holes in the front bumper. I've seen everything from a Santa Fe all the way to a fiesta and even a hummer h3. People tow the weirdest things behind a motor home.

[Pit Slave]

Another Dinosaur here as well. That is a sharp looking truck. I'm kinda color blind so i gotta ask- what color is that exactly ? Loving my 2008, but now that we are gonna be traveling the country soon, the wife is hinting towards an auto trans---so she can drive if something happens to me, medically or an accident or something while we are out in the middle of nowhere. I just can't bring myself to do it yet. This is my "holy grail" truck. It's paid for, so if we could afford the payments on a new truck of some kind (Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel) (or another PW) I may still keep it for a while yet, & use the PW for local-ish camping. IDK. Like your new truck though, sharp. Congrat's.

Everyone's version of a "holy grail" is different. I found my holy grail just a week or two ago, a regular cab long box fully loaded with leather and heated seats, Laramie two tone granite crystal metallic with the lower in rockers in bright silver. Manual transmission (g56) with ridiculously low mileage. Under 15 k. Unfortunately I can't get it just yet.

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[NickPic83]

Congrats! Please share some interior pics. I have my order coming in about 2 weeks. I got the leather and luxury package also!

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Congratulations on the new truck, hope the next 2 weeks goes by quick! Which exterior color did you end up going with?

Here are some pics of the interior of the 2017 PW with the leather/luxury package:

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Thank you and thanks for the pics!

I went with white with the black decals.

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[TwinStick]

Another Dinosaur here as well. That is a sharp looking truck. I'm kinda color blind so i gotta ask- what color is that exactly ? Loving my 2008, but now that we are gonna be traveling the country soon, the wife is hinting towards an auto trans---so she can drive if something happens to me, medically or an accident or something while we are out in the middle of nowhere. I just can't bring myself to do it yet. This is my "holy grail" truck. It's paid for, so if we could afford the payments on a new truck of some kind (Chevy Colorado ZR2 diesel) (or another PW) I may still keep it for a while yet, & use the PW for local-ish camping. IDK. Like your new truck though, sharp. Congrat's.

Are you towing or being towed? Motorhome towing a ZR2 would be awesome. Or a PW towing a trailer. Problem is PW can only tow so big and if i was living in it... it wouldn't be big enough. And the PW is for sure to big to tow. ZR2 might need a flatbed though or at least a dolly. That's why a lot if people tow jeeps. You can set them up for flat towing with just a tow bar.

We are towing this: 18' & 3500lbs



A ZR2 diesel should pull it almost as good as our PW. Only 6 lb ft of torque difference beteen the 2.8L Duramax diesel & the 5.7L Hemi in our PW. It is lighter, narrower (maybe ?) & shorter, but not by much.

[Reloaderguy]

The towing experience will be different. If you pull an all day drive that ZR2 is going to wear you out physically.

[OffroadTreks]

Yea, pull it with the PW, there is a big difference towing from a mid-size and a full size.

[ulixes50]

Congrats! Please share some interior pics. I have my order coming in about 2 weeks. I got the leather and luxury package also!

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Congratulations on the new truck, hope the next 2 weeks goes by quick! Which exterior color did you end up going with?

Here are some pics of the interior of the 2017 PW with the leather/luxury package:

20170226_095059.jpg

20170226_094711.jpg

20170226_094644.jpg

Thank you and thanks for the pics!

I went with white with the black decals.

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The white with black badging looks really sharp, you'll have to be sure and post some pics when it comes in...

[NickPic83]

Congratulations on the new truck, hope the next 2 weeks goes by quick! Which exterior color did you end up going with?

Here are some pics of the interior of the 2017 PW with the leather/luxury package:

20170226_095059.jpg

20170226_094711.jpg

20170226_094644.jpg

Thank you and thanks for the pics!

I went with white with the black decals.

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The white with black badging looks really sharp, you'll have to be sure and post some pics when it comes in...

I will be sure to get some pics up when it arrives. I really like the contrast that combo has, plus I always loved white and I miss having a white vehicle.

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[NickPic83]

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Congratulations on the new truck, hope the next 2 weeks goes by quick! Which exterior color did you end up going with?

Here are some pics of the interior of the 2017 PW with the leather/luxury package:

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Thank you and thanks for the pics!

I went with white with the black decals.

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I will be sure to get some pics up when it arrives. I really like the contrast that combo has, plus I always loved white and I miss having a white vehicle.

Congratulations on the new truck, hope the next 2 weeks goes by quick! Which exterior color did you end up going with?

Here are some pics of the interior of the 2017 PW with the leather/luxury package:

20170226_095059.jpg

20170226_094711.jpg

20170226_094644.jpg

Thank you and thanks for the pics!

I went with white with the black decals.

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The white with black badging looks really sharp, you'll have to be sure and post some pics when it comes in...

I'll be sure to post some pics when it arrives. I really like the contrast of that combo plus I really like white and I really miss having a white vehicle.
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[Limamikemike]

I vote for towing with the PW.

[TankerZak]

I vote for towing with the PW.

Have they even listed the tow rating with the ZR2 yet? Offroad suspensions usually take a tow rating hit and its already a midsize... i had a 4400 dry trailer i tried to pull with an 11 Tacoma and that was a terrible idea...

Worked but i was limited to weekenders at best and could only go about 100 miles before i had to start looking for gas...

[TankerZak]

Have they even listed the tow rating with the ZR2 yet? Offroad suspensions usually take a tow rating hit and its already a midsize... i had a 4400 dry trailer i tried to pull with an 11 Tacoma and that was a terrible idea...

Worked but i was limited to weekenders at best and could only go about 100 miles before i had to start looking for gas...

[OffroadTreks]

Indeed, they have, it's 7,000 lbs.

I've been pulling a 27ft 6890lbs Airstream for a year with the PW, and his is 18ft & 3500lbs, he should be good with the PW. I believe my 2015's is rated just under 10k, like 9800 or something, been awhile. Not a problem for me personally. I know that's a deal breaker for some. I can't imagine needing to tow over 10k until I buy a 5th wheel, which is likely to never happen.