"Welcome Thread"

[Phantom]

Hi all,

I've been a long time lurker 3+ years. Tried a couple times to register and never had any luck getting the registration email to go through. That I'd try hitting resend and it finally worked today.

I'm from good ol' flat Saskatchewan Canada, haven't yet bought a Power Wagon but it's definitely my next vehicle, really eyeing up that 2017.

Anyways thanks for the good and interesting reads this past little while

[RustyPW]

Welcome to the forum. Hope you get that 2017 PW.

[nts007]

Hi all,

I've been a long time lurker 3+ years. Tried a couple times to register and never had any luck getting the registration email to go through. That I'd try hitting resend and it finally worked today.

I'm from good ol' flat Saskatchewan Canada, haven't yet bought a Power Wagon but it's definitely my next vehicle, really eyeing up that 2017.

Anyways thanks for the good and interesting reads this past little while

Hey phantom. Good ole flat and windy sask eh. Was +33 last week and -3 this week. (That's like 90something °F to like 28is° for the Americans lol). Max air conditioning to scraping ice and snow off the windows in a couple days. Welcome to the forum.

[Phantom]

Thanks, and yeah Sask weather for yeah one day sun tanning with AC the next Furnace and parka maybe a snow shovel.

[OffroadTreks]

The payload is a pathetic 1135 pounds.

Payload is limited because of the spring rating and the lawyers at FCA. It's not a huge concern. Just keep it within axle and tire ratings, that's all that really matters.

We all know that the current PW payload rating #s are ridiculously low, but 1135 lb.s for a 3/4 ton truck.?
For comparison, my last 3 truck's payload ratings ...
1992 FORD Ranger STX Supercab 4X4- 1200 lb.s
1996 Dodge Dakota ClubCab 4X4- 1800 lb.s
2005 Power Wagon crew- 2210 lb.s

I do agree totally with MikeKey.

But note that the 2500 has 3 GVWR for some reason. Ours at 8650, 9000lbs and 10,000lbs. Technically we all have the same frame and axles. But the GVWR is assigned based on weakest point in suspension. (assuming)

Now, I discovered something really interesting when I had my 1500 about Ford's axle's and Ram's axles and the GVWR's and axle ratings. Can't speak to F250's.

What I noticed is the FAWR and RAWR on my Ram 1500 was 3900lbs front and rear. That's 7800lbs of rating. And 1000lbs over the GVWR at 6800lbs. Which meant there was nearly 1000lbs of safety margin.

What I noticed on several F150's looking at door stickers is that while having highest payload in the segment, the GVWR and Axle ratings only had 200lbs of difference between them. I think the F150 was rated at 7200 GVWR or so, can't recall now. But what I did notice was the stark difference. Ford ran it's payload and axle ratings right up to GVWR. With zero room for overloading the vehicle.



You can add up our axle and tire ratings and see how much those are designed to carry. Then it's just a matter of figuring what are the weak points that FCA determined required the smaller GVWR.

[nts007]

When it comes to a heavy payload, Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Ford border lines the safety margins for advertising. Anyone surprised? Does anyone drive an ecoboost at 51mph with the wind at their backs every day to get anything near the advertised mileage? I'll take a safety margin for the odd time I may miscalculate a load by 300lbs so I can still get home safely.

[OffroadTreks]

To clarify my statement on room to overload, that is meant to point out that most people do in fact routinely overload their trucks. Most people are completely unaware of payload and the fact that tongue weight contributes. Once you hook up a trailer and some passengers you may already be overloaded. And those who do figure out payload and go, hey "Ford has the highest" probably are twice as likely to overload the Ford.

And you are right about their Advertising. This is a company that admitted they remove bumpers and spare tires and things to increase those numbers in their calculations.

[olyelr]

... This is a company that admitted they remove bumpers and spare tires and things to increase those numbers in their calculations.

Oh my word! Really?!

[05PWrockcrawler]

Welcome to the family everyone.


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[Mule007]

Greetings: I have been a 2005 Forum "stalker" since 11/15 when we got our 2005 Power Wagon. We live in Oregon and the 2005 Power wagon is my dream truck. Looking forward to enjoying the forum, and the continuing posts, discussions, and information. Great info,,,,will post some pics when I figure out how,,,

Thanks,,,

[Mule007]

Greetings all !!. We joined the Power Wagon Registry in 11/15/15 and have been reading the various power wagon posts and threads since then. Took some time to get registered for the Forum. We own a 2005 Power Wagon # 0666, live in Oregon in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and ( I) have always "dreamt" of owning a '05 Power Wagon. As you all know, '05 was the year Dodge chose to "re-introduce" the Power Wagon Brand and included "everything" needed for comfort, luxury, off road use and hauling that one can ask for. We are thrilled with our truck !!! Just added some 35 x 12.5 x 17 Open Country AT 2 Extremes and McQuay Norris Extreme Ball joints. Will post some pictures as soon as we figure out how !! .

[Colibri]

Greetings and welcome to the family! I do so hope your devil truck is red lol!!!

[05PWrockcrawler]

Welcome to the Family!


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[Mule007]

No, it is Mineral Gray. Has Alloquin 3" rock rails w/low profile steps; Toyo Open Country AT II Extreme-35 x 12.5 x 17 10 ply's (new); McQuay-Norris Extreme greaseable ball joints (new); T-steering upgrade w/Bilstein 5100 steering damper; Bilstein 5100 Mono tube nitrogen gas shocks; MoPar rear wheel well liners, black accent fender flares, remote start, and security system; a Hopkins Trailer Mate trailer brake controller; HD transmission cooler; Uniden PRO 510XL CB radio; Linex Platinum black armor truck bed & lower rock panel armor coating; Range Rider cab high fiberglass canopy; LineX 2" round brush guard light bar w/ 4- PIAA 3" clear off road lights; Magnum Dyna flow dual exhaust; GT Platinum srt-10 A-pillar pod mount programmable performance chip, monitor and tuner. Getting ready for a long trip to Texas to see kids, grandkids,vacation and sight see,,,,we are pretty excited !!!

[Phantom]

Just a quick question that maybe I missed reading in the FAQ, but at what point are posts no longer needed to be read by an admin and just posted to the forums?

[Pit Slave]

Just a quick question that maybe I missed reading in the FAQ, but at what point are posts no longer needed to be read by an admin and just posted to the forums?

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[ACBoomer]

New here from Maine... Finally upgraded from 2006, 2008's, and 2013 Ram 1500's to a 2016 Power Wagon. Yes there are always improvements to be done! Will be reviewing the mods and looking for performance improvements in the future. Happy wheelin'

[walc]

New here from Maine... Finally upgraded from 2006, 2008's, and 2013 Ram 1500's to a 2016 Power Wagon. Yes there are always improvements to be done! Will be reviewing the mods and looking for performance improvements in the future. Happy wheelin'

Good on ya, mate.

[Bill2014]

Welcome to the group!

[Outdoorrobb]

Hey everyone, new here from Wyoming. Been wishing for a PW for awhile now and just pulled the trigger on a '16 Laramie. Ordered it so got a couple must have gadgets, extra alternator and camera and so on. First mod will pry have to be the locker bypass, so will be looking into that before too long. Can't wait to learn stuff and get rolling!

[4x4-FAMILY-PWR-WGN]

In your registration when you select the vehicle year it only goes up to 2014 and I have a 2016

[walc]

Hey everyone, new here from Wyoming. Been wishing for a PW for awhile now and just pulled the trigger on a '16 Laramie. Ordered it so got a couple must have gadgets, extra alternator and camera and so on. First mod will pry have to be the locker bypass, so will be looking into that before too long. Can't wait to learn stuff and get rolling!

Welcome!

[ERKK]

Hi all,
Thanks for letting me join the group.
I have a 2012 bone stock powerwagon, white on black with no badges.
It passes everything but a gas station!
I'm looking to do exhaust, engine mods, lift, tune.

[AWST1230]

Hey guys. New 2016 Power Wagon owner here! She's loaded with all the goodies, basically it is a Laramie minus the nav, leather seats and wood trim. I'm in Alberta. I want to join one of the Alberta meet-ups this summer and see what she's capable of. Here's some truck porn.. more to come.

[RamGentry]

Hi all,
Thanks for letting me join the group.
I have a 2012 bone stock powerwagon, white on black with no badges.
It passes everything but a gas station!
I'm looking to do exhaust, engine mods, lift, tune.

This site will help you spend your money Welcome and congrats on the truck!