I purchased this truck with the 6.4 Hemi in July to replace an F250. We have a ranch in Montana and I need a truck that can haul hay and machinery up and down muddy, snow covered roads, as well as across pastures and places where there are no roads. I can tell you that this truck is a beast. You have to get the vehicle that suits your needs. I don’t care about how smooth it rides, I only care about what in can do, which is quite a bit. You need a Honda Ridgeline.
Appreciate the great review. I also agree, non-telescopic steering is dumb. The steering feedback is poor. Road noise from the knobbies is tolerable but noticeable. We just got ours so cannot comment on the ride itself (although I must admit admit we are overly spoiled by our Range Rover). In the end we got it as a compromise downward from the Limited and Laramie and we will love it regardless. Oh, and we were fixated on getting the diesel too, so good or bad, that is what we will live with. Haha...oddly enough we are north Florida now, but my wife spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin...I wish she had told me about those tight forest off road drives.
I drive a semi and here’s the thing with diesels. For towing long distance you want a diesel. That 800+ torque is what moves loads up hills with ease. I agree if you don’t pull heavy weight long distance then cost of motor and higher price of fuel plus DEF don’t make since. Add maintenance cost and that pushes me out of the market for a truck that cost 20k more than a power wagon
I'm glad you covered the driving. Like you, I see more HDs that are empty with no towing than I do the opposite. At least out west (Oregon/Washington), a lot of folks combine the roles of these trucks to be their toy hauler and their daily driver.
Just switch out all four springs for thuren springs and an aftermarket air ride system. Will ride 30 percent better. And 18 inch wheels. Air down the tires.
I daily drive my 2016 Ram 2500 hemi... love it. Yes, it takes a few weeks to get used to its size. Drive-thru's can be a challenge, but otherwise, it's fine. I think the ride is great (compared to the Super Duty it replaced)... and that's with 80 psi in the tires. I also think the mileage is great for a big beast like this. I get about 11-13 around town & 17-19 on the highway... and that's with 4.10 gears. I've always felt that the brakes were just fine. You just have to be more aware when piloting this behemoth in traffic.
Hello YT, I bought a new 2024 2500 Rebel, I have the same stearing noise talked about around 3:08. Is this a normal thing on a heavy duty truck? I just don't have experience with trucks in the past.
Is he complaining that a 3/4 ton is big??????????????????WTF! Pretty sure you need to stay in a Subaru Forester, more your speed. Leave the trucks for men.
I've driven 3 Rebels HDs , all road as well as any other 2500/250 I've ever been in . Dude just doesn't like or understand that a 2500 isn't a passenger sedan
@@N700PY thank you! That's good to know. I wasn't sure if I was going to get that or not. Just one more thing to break, but I don't need to pay for more fillings in my teeth when they fall out.
I currently have a 1500 rebel and I want a 2500 power wagon so bad. I do not have land etc nor ever really tow anything but I'm just obsessed with that MENACING look power wagons have. It would in fact be a pavement princess but hey it's my money right? Anyways do you have any regrets with the power wagon?
I have the Rebel with 6.4 engine, and I have very few complaints. I did down size from a 3500 though. So for me the ride is much more comfortable than the 3500 and I especially love the better turning radius. For me the seats are very comfortable. The wife even loves them, and she has a bad back. For what I use it for, it is perfect, but I can see it is not for everyone. I do not understand why they made them with the diesel option as well, that kills the towing capacity.
"And now for the positives." Continues to shit on the truck anyway, lol. I switched from a rebel 1500 to a Laramie 2500 Prospector XL. I'm not always towing my camper or boat, but when I need to, I am very glad to be doing it in a heavy duty rather than a light duty truck.
The people scolded the Power Wagon for the lack of diesel and for the low payload. That's RAM and made Rebel. Even though I don't understand why this is needed? Only drive in the desert. In the field and mud, his muzzle will sink with such a weight.
I bought a 2024 rebel 2500 diesel like 2 weeks ago and it runs as any 2500 truck 🤷🏻 i guess if you need something more practical you should get a 1500.
There are VERY few people who need the capability of that thing. Most people will by it and then spend most of their time in it wishing they’d got something else.
When I test drove one I said the same thing about the brakes. I looked at the sales guy and said why are the brakes so spongy / delayed? It's like they are under powered for that size truck. It was my first HD test drive so IDK maybe its me looking at some of the comments below.
So ,, the brakes are bad because you can't tell how fast you are going and you run up on things too quick, got it . A 2500 truck is too wide ? Umm , it's the same width as nearly every full size truck on the market , a qualified reviewer would know that . Offroad tires , big engines and big mirrors create more road noise than a sedan , wow what a revelation . Lol , this review is a joke .
@dirtyrotter4057 I watched one video recently where the guy was towing with a Power Wagon 6.4 HEMI and was getting 7-9 miles per gallon. The Vummins Engine is much more efficient with diesel fuel than the 6.4 HEMI. Even without towing the Cummins has better fuel economy and not to mention the torque. But the extra weight of the engine and transmission reduces payload. It's a give and take.
Good review-as for the things you said they are true even here in Arizona. I went with the 1500 Rebel, and it works fantastic - tows fine and the payload is perfect. Yet there are more power wagons here. I have a friend that had to convince his wife in purchasing a Raptor-just overpriced to the point where it's unattainable to the majority of us as the Ram TRX.
Well why add the rebel package to a 2500 6.7L? Because Ram finally is giving us a rear locker and not just stuck with LSD, Does it justify the price increase not really but lets be honest if you're buying a truck and a HD at that leave your wallet at home, that's just prices nowadays. I just wish they offered a 2500/3500 SRW 6.7L Rebel Mega Cab personally, I'd delete the emissions, swap out the fuel tank with a titan 50gal and a 30gal tank in the spare tire well. Even if it got 15mpg I'd sit at 1200mi range and use it as my touring vehicle around North America. But hey I can dream lol
You're complaining about squeezing through cones ("taken years off my life", a bit dramatic) because of how wide the truck is, but there is a literal dump truck in front of you doing just fine. If you're intimidated by a truck this size, then you shouldn't be driving one, let alone reviewing it, offering your lackluster opinions. I'm going to say you're doing this purely for rage bait content to get these exact comments. It's working, haha.
I'm like 4 min in. This guys has no clue! It's a 2500 diesel truck bud not a sports car. That is one of the nicest trucks on the road. Put a trailer on it and same one on sports car. I did some test drives with other brands and purchased a 6.4 hemi rebel.
I guess your happy because you get someone to listen to you whining review. These are awesome trucks....TRUCKS for towing and work. Not a city driving car..... I haul a 38' 14,000# 5th wheel which these trucks are made for. I love my 3500 Longhorn Limited. It's a beast with an awesome ride and towing performance. I've had 2 GMC 3500s and I'll never drive another one.
I'm complaining that a RAM 2500 Rebel pick up truck is actually a 3/4 ton truck. Stick to reviewing a Toyota Prius. Probably complain the Prius doesn't have a 1600 pound payload and won't tow your boat. One of the most ignorant reviews I have watched.
When you have to spend the first part of your video telling everyone how you don't hate trucks yada yada but complain about how pretty much every HD truck is your not a truck person and should not review trucks. Not a real review anyone should value.
Wow. He 100% has NEVER towed anything in his life 😂. Don’t make videos on things you have no idea about. Just a bunch of bull coming from his mouth lol
@@dwnshft Nice! I like your style on this review. Ive got a 2019 Power Wagon that I LOVE. Dramatically different ride quality. I think the diesel engine necessitates the stiffer ride in the Rebel You are right about how big it is. For the first week, I thought that I had made a mistake going to a 2500 from a 1500. It takes getting used to
Sound like you need a Prius. These big 2500 HD trucks are all like this. Know your market!
I purchased this truck with the 6.4 Hemi in July to replace an F250. We have a ranch in Montana and I need a truck that can haul hay and machinery up and down muddy, snow covered roads, as well as across pastures and places where there are no roads. I can tell you that this truck is a beast. You have to get the vehicle that suits your needs. I don’t care about how smooth it rides, I only care about what in can do, which is quite a bit. You need a Honda Ridgeline.
Thank you, exactly what I was thinking. I have a Small Farm in Kansas and a 22 Rebel farm truck to match.
Why did you choose this truck (Rebel) over the Power Wagon?
The Power Wagon is awesome!!
So basically he reviews a truck and complains because it's a truck.
Exactly
🤣
Clearly not an HD truck guy,.
Appreciate the great review. I also agree, non-telescopic steering is dumb. The steering feedback is poor. Road noise from the knobbies is tolerable but noticeable. We just got ours so cannot comment on the ride itself (although I must admit admit we are overly spoiled by our Range Rover). In the end we got it as a compromise downward from the Limited and Laramie and we will love it regardless. Oh, and we were fixated on getting the diesel too, so good or bad, that is what we will live with. Haha...oddly enough we are north Florida now, but my wife spent most of her adult life in Wisconsin...I wish she had told me about those tight forest off road drives.
LOL, man is this your first time driving a HD truck.
I drive a semi and here’s the thing with diesels. For towing long distance you want a diesel. That 800+ torque is what moves loads up hills with ease. I agree if you don’t pull heavy weight long distance then cost of motor and higher price of fuel plus DEF don’t make since. Add maintenance cost and that pushes me out of the market for a truck that cost 20k more than a power wagon
I'm glad you covered the driving. Like you, I see more HDs that are empty with no towing than I do the opposite. At least out west (Oregon/Washington), a lot of folks combine the roles of these trucks to be their toy hauler and their daily driver.
Just switch out all four springs for thuren springs and an aftermarket air ride system. Will ride 30 percent better. And 18 inch wheels. Air down the tires.
I daily drive my 2016 Ram 2500 hemi... love it. Yes, it takes a few weeks to get used to its size. Drive-thru's can be a challenge, but otherwise, it's fine. I think the ride is great (compared to the Super Duty it replaced)... and that's with 80 psi in the tires. I also think the mileage is great for a big beast like this. I get about 11-13 around town & 17-19 on the highway... and that's with 4.10 gears. I've always felt that the brakes were just fine. You just have to be more aware when piloting this behemoth in traffic.
You must have got a lemon . I just tested one and it drove great. Yes the brakes though. But you got the engine brake.
Construction workers buy diesels because we get free diesel from our fleet trucks. Trust me it’s worth it
Hello YT, I bought a new 2024 2500 Rebel, I have the same stearing noise talked about around 3:08. Is this a normal thing on a heavy duty truck? I just don't have experience with trucks in the past.
I actually just buy the same truck and I have not noticed any noise in the steering wheel
Hard to get past the negativity.
Is he complaining that a 3/4 ton is big??????????????????WTF! Pretty sure you need to stay in a Subaru Forester, more your speed. Leave the trucks for men.
Interesting. I've heard it's a smooth ride without a load, and now you're saying it's super bumpy. I guess i just need to test drive one for myself.
yeah definitely drive one for yourself. I just had the sierra HD and it was MUCH better
I've driven 3 Rebels HDs , all road as well as any other 2500/250 I've ever been in . Dude just doesn't like or understand that a 2500 isn't a passenger sedan
The rear air suspension makes a HUGE difference and in my observations, rides a little better than the GM trucks and light years better than the F250
@@N700PY thank you! That's good to know. I wasn't sure if I was going to get that or not. Just one more thing to break, but I don't need to pay for more fillings in my teeth when they fall out.
@@dwnshftI prefer the rebel
You covered this so well! As a power wagon owner who wants a diesel you have me thinking twice. Especially given the price tag!!
I currently have a 1500 rebel and I want a 2500 power wagon so bad. I do not have land etc nor ever really tow anything but I'm just obsessed with that MENACING look power wagons have. It would in fact be a pavement princess but hey it's my money right? Anyways do you have any regrets with the power wagon?
Don't listen to this idiot he has no clue to what he's talking about.
why the diesel? 1 longevity if you take care of it 2. resale value
I have the Rebel with 6.4 engine, and I have very few complaints. I did down size from a 3500 though. So for me the ride is much more comfortable than the 3500 and I especially love the better turning radius. For me the seats are very comfortable. The wife even loves them, and she has a bad back. For what I use it for, it is perfect, but I can see it is not for everyone. I do not understand why they made them with the diesel option as well, that kills the towing capacity.
4:08 theres a dump truck driving right infront of you man
"And now for the positives." Continues to shit on the truck anyway, lol. I switched from a rebel 1500 to a Laramie 2500 Prospector XL. I'm not always towing my camper or boat, but when I need to, I am very glad to be doing it in a heavy duty rather than a light duty truck.
Yeppp this bad boy is made for the Sierra Nevada's sucks to be east coasters LOL
Tf I got my 2022 power wagon fully loaded for 80k 6.4 liters
The people scolded the Power Wagon for the lack of diesel and for the low payload. That's RAM and made Rebel. Even though I don't understand why this is needed? Only drive in the desert. In the field and mud, his muzzle will sink with such a weight.
This was an awesome review. You covered some great and valid points. Great job!
Thanks 🙏
I bought a 2024 rebel 2500 diesel like 2 weeks ago and it runs as any 2500 truck 🤷🏻 i guess if you need something more practical you should get a 1500.
There are VERY few people who need the capability of that thing. Most people will by it and then spend most of their time in it wishing they’d got something else.
Juaaaaannnnn
When I test drove one I said the same thing about the brakes. I looked at the sales guy and said why are the brakes so spongy / delayed? It's like they are under powered for that size truck. It was my first HD test drive so IDK maybe its me looking at some of the comments below.
Cool really beautiful!
Does the diesel not out tow the hemi??
So ,, the brakes are bad because you can't tell how fast you are going and you run up on things too quick, got it .
A 2500 truck is too wide ? Umm , it's the same width as nearly every full size truck on the market , a qualified reviewer would know that .
Offroad tires , big engines and big mirrors create more road noise than a sedan , wow what a revelation .
Lol , this review is a joke .
Well I ordered one in April with the 6.4 liter v8 and it was built may 30th and I still haven’t received it yet it’s stuck in Mexico 😬😬
What?! That's crazy. Why is it taking so long?
Does it have exhaust brake?
Why are they switched with other trucks the diesel has more towing capacity
My question as well . Almost 5000 lbs toeing loss for what reason
@dirtyrotter4057 I watched one video recently where the guy was towing with a Power Wagon 6.4 HEMI and was getting 7-9 miles per gallon. The Vummins Engine is much more efficient with diesel fuel than the 6.4 HEMI. Even without towing the Cummins has better fuel economy and not to mention the torque. But the extra weight of the engine and transmission reduces payload. It's a give and take.
He sounds like a ford guy. Better yet … a fiat guy lol 😂
The hemi is not towing more than the diesel and the hemi does not feel faster than the diesel wtf is going on here
he’s wrong about a lot of things.
Good review-as for the things you said they are true even here in Arizona. I went with the 1500 Rebel, and it works fantastic - tows fine and the payload is perfect. Yet there are more power wagons here. I have a friend that had to convince his wife in purchasing a Raptor-just overpriced to the point where it's unattainable to the majority of us as the Ram TRX.
You literally described every 3/4 ton truck on the market.
Well why add the rebel package to a 2500 6.7L? Because Ram finally is giving us a rear locker and not just stuck with LSD, Does it justify the price increase not really but lets be honest if you're buying a truck and a HD at that leave your wallet at home, that's just prices nowadays. I just wish they offered a 2500/3500 SRW 6.7L Rebel Mega Cab personally, I'd delete the emissions, swap out the fuel tank with a titan 50gal and a 30gal tank in the spare tire well. Even if it got 15mpg I'd sit at 1200mi range and use it as my touring vehicle around North America. But hey I can dream lol
You're complaining about squeezing through cones ("taken years off my life", a bit dramatic) because of how wide the truck is, but there is a literal dump truck in front of you doing just fine. If you're intimidated by a truck this size, then you shouldn't be driving one, let alone reviewing it, offering your lackluster opinions. I'm going to say you're doing this purely for rage bait content to get these exact comments. It's working, haha.
Just wait for the rear window crack. Better get the silicone ready.
Indeed. Mine literally exploded two days after I bought it. Ford all day, bro.
I'm like 4 min in. This guys has no clue! It's a 2500 diesel truck bud not a sports car.
That is one of the nicest trucks on the road.
Put a trailer on it and same one on sports car.
I did some test drives with other brands and purchased a 6.4 hemi rebel.
I guess your happy because you get someone to listen to you whining review. These are awesome trucks....TRUCKS for towing and work. Not a city driving car..... I haul a 38' 14,000# 5th wheel which these trucks are made for. I love my 3500 Longhorn Limited. It's a beast with an awesome ride and towing performance. I've had 2 GMC 3500s and I'll never drive another one.
I'm complaining that a RAM 2500 Rebel pick up truck is actually a 3/4 ton truck. Stick to reviewing a Toyota Prius. Probably complain the Prius doesn't have a 1600 pound payload and won't tow your boat. One of the most ignorant reviews I have watched.
When you have to spend the first part of your video telling everyone how you don't hate trucks yada yada but complain about how pretty much every HD truck is your not a truck person and should not review trucks. Not a real review anyone should value.
Wow. I can't believe that a heavy duty truck rides and drives like a heavy duty truck. 🙄🙄
I know, annoying right!
You know buy a Maverick
They are tanks have ram 2500 got hit head on by honda $3500 in damages honda totally destroyed need to say more?
Sounds like this soy boy should call a Uber or maybe he would be happy with a Prius
The worst review I’ve seen on this truck, this guy needs to stay reviewing Kia’s
Wow. He 100% has NEVER towed anything in his life 😂. Don’t make videos on things you have no idea about. Just a bunch of bull coming from his mouth lol
How does a guy with just 44k subs get to drive these for review?
Drove a rolls Royce ghost last week 🤷♂️
@@dwnshft Nice! I like your style on this review. Ive got a 2019 Power Wagon that I LOVE. Dramatically different ride quality. I think the diesel engine necessitates the stiffer ride in the Rebel
You are right about how big it is. For the first week, I thought that I had made a mistake going to a 2500 from a 1500. It takes getting used to
Think he sits to pee?
Go review lattes instead."The truck is big"... lol. Thumbs down.
friend, just a suggestion, don’t you ever never give a review for a truck you don’t know what the hell you are talking about 😂
It's a 2500! They all ride stiff empty. You oughtta try my 02 cummins. Don't be a Karen.