Towing With A 2019 Power Wagon!!! Wondering What Towing MPG And Temps Are? WATCH THIS!!!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- If you are in the market for a 2019 RAM 2500 Powerwagon and would like to tow with it, watch this!
2019 RAM 2500 Power Wagon
2020 Heartland Mallard M26
Love my power wagon. I have a 2018 installed some Firestone ride rite air bags with Daystar cradles. I tow a 36 ft fifth wheel RV 14000 gvw. Tows good just need to get an auxiliary tank for longer range.gets about 7 mpg. I have ram boxes so I use an Anderson hitch.
I learned a trick to real good mileage with a power wagon. If possible let completely off the pedal on downhills and use the momentum to start uphills with very light pedal. 55 to 63 mph where possible. I got 19.2 on a 530 mile trip Georgia to florida. Towing I got 14.2 towing a car hauler that weighed about 5k.
pretty good. what year is yours?
Hemi
6.4 Liter HD V8
8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV
4.10 Axel Ratio 💪💪💪💪💪💪
Beast mode!
Beautiful truck.
Great vid guys! Don’t use 93 octane though. The owners manual states to use 87-89 octane. For the best performance and fuel efficiency use 89.
Luka... your never going to get worse results with higher octane rating.
Panther Martin77 except you definitely can...
I think this may be the only towing with a Power Wagon video out there, certainly with a 2019. Good work! Looks like you guys are in my neck of the woods. Hope to see you on the road sometime. 👍
I just noticed that this was the only video out there so far. Yea I’m starting to think RUclips suggest videos to more people in my vicinity because I know of 4 other people who have mentioned this. Looking forward to planning a camping trip in the later future, stay tuned and thanks for sharing!
Just bought my 2020 tradesmen power wagon . I love it. In and out it’s awesome. 490 miles I’ve put in it. Looking foreword for a lot more miles of fun driving.
Congrats and I’m jealous... I would love to review a tradesman PW 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork I bought a 2021 Tradesmen PW in April this year and love it. You actually get a little extra payload and towing capacity out of it due to not having the extra weight with all the amenities that come with the traditional PW. The tradesmen PW still has all the same off road capability too. It was way more cost effective choice for me when comparing the differences between a traditional PW and a diesel. I would love for you to do a review on a tradesmen PW.
@Kamas Van De Graff thanks, I will try to find one, I’ve never seen one in person 🦄
air bags fixes trailering and payload limits . the only difference between you power wagon and a regular 2500 . are the dual rate factory springs .
3:06 that truck had some serious get up and go with a big trailer behind!
Nice video! NICE TRUCK
Throw on some Firestone Ride Rite air bags (about $300) and you will have all the payload capacity you can pile up back there, plus the truck will stay level. I put them on my old 2016 PowerWagon and it never hurt my off road flex. Damn, I wish i had that 8 speed!
Question how does the air bags impact payload? I’m looking at a 2500 gas Ram and I’d love the power wagon, but I’m worried about that payload and towing capacity. Looking to pull a boat. Thoughts??
@@jessv2623 what make model and size boat you pulling?
The 6.4 only recommends 89, will run on 87 with decreased power. 93 is a waste of money unless you’re at Costco or somewhere like that where its real cheap.
cebayne in my manual it recommends 87
most cars computer will see higher octane and run better. technology baby . put premium in a hemi it will always run better
Again very informative. Thinking about a Ram 2500 so this video was helpful. Thanks.
No problem, glad it was helpful!
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT ! video on the trailer tow !
The hemi struts it;s stuff especially towing up and down hills !
Great news you are not parting with the power wagon !
I can see your point of getting a 2500 ram to tow the trailer.
You pretty much have reached power wagon's towing limit !
Fuel consumed a surprise. I expected too be more !
Here in CANADA we switched to the metric system in the mid to late 1970's .Imperial system i grew up with, STILL HATE TO THIS DAY ! CAN'T USE A METRIC MEASURE TAPE !
For fun thy this conversion measurement - A mile is equal to 1.60 Km . A pound is 2.2kG .
Tell mikey i am still ordering the 2020 power wagon. The dealership salesman two weeks ago informed me that ordering in Canada is expected to commence any time mid to late November up until February, March 2020. WILL KEEP both of you updated on status.
Fuel gets better once you reach 6000 miles. There's an link out on the PowerWagon getting 14.5 when towing. Guy was towing over his limit.
Right now I have 5300 miles and truck getting better. Need that break in point.
@@mpuuloa Sure takes a while for engine break in to increase fuel economy per mile or kilometer !
Thanks for the detailed review. My 2013 PW regularly hauls my 1900 lb truck camper.
My 2019 2500 Laramie 6.4L, 2WD with a 4.10 rear end is a towing beast. I tow my travel trailer over three 8300ft passes with 8% grades in Sierras. Truck really doesn’t know the trailer it is behind it. The big plus is the payload capacity of a 2WD.
Hey guys...another great video. The PW is truly a hidden gem. As my towing needs no longer requires a diesel and I couldn't stand the constant trips to the highway for no other reason than to ensure good regens....I left the diesel word behind...many years (and trucks). I decided to order a 2021 PW and could not be happier. Its the most fun in terms of the driving experience I've ever had in a truck (I think anyways). My boat/trailer scaled at 6,800 lb. And the 6.4 hemi tow's nicely. I was a bit nervous coming from a 2017 powerstroke, but folks don't be...you will be fine. To Mickey P's point, I would not surpass 8,500lb as I don't belive you should max out ratings in an offroad Biassed suspension (or any truck for that matter). Now looking forward to hitting some CO and UT trails
That’s awesome and thanks for sharing this 👍🏾
Good video guys. I'd stay away from diesel tho. Unless you intend on trading before the warranty is off. The diesel particulate filter are a very low mileage lifespan. And they are very expensive to replace. Don't make no difference what brand or model you get. Diesel particulate filters are all the same. They fill up with ash, and the only thing that one can do is replace them. They run around 4000 dollars. When figuring mileage, to keep everything equal between gas and gas. Or gas and diesel, or diesel and diesel, one needs to figure out the fuel cost per mile. That's what counts.
A bottle of Hot Hots secret Extreme Clean is less than $20 at Auto Zone. Amazing how fast the injectors and DPF clean up.
At my house we have both diesel and gas engine vehicles. The feature of the diesel Cummins over any gas engine is the VGT turbo engine brake!!! Towing or not, that engine brake is the ultimate on mountain roads!
Great review guys! Looking at the 2500 rams this will help in the decision making.
Awesome! Glad it was helpful 😀
Good God! That truck is SEXY! If I didn't have Big Daddy Cool the power wagon would be it for sure. Listen to that Hemi growl when Mikey hit the gas. You got a sweet set up Mikey, damn sweet man.....
Mahalo nui loa brah!
Hangloose!
Thanks Big D!
Thank you for the review.....Just bought the same truck today with the same axle ratio....
Congrats bro! Early Christmas present! You plan on doing some towing!
JB Reviews Yes sir hopefully soon.....I actually just sold my 2005 - 3500 Dually with the Cummins. Had that for 15 years of hard service, but time to go!!!!!
Was worried about the Gassers towing but from what I have seen with your truck - I will have Nooooo problem.
Thank you once again for your videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Turned this on again today 7/16/22, those “expensive” gas prices… if only we could get those prices back.
I love how excited you got about 5 quarters. (5/8 is the right one.) but still you were happy AF. :) thanks for the video. I’m went out and picked up my own!
😂😂😂 congrats man!
It’s a dope machine. Pretty happy with it. Can’t wait to load it up with the bikes and get onto some trouble:)
Barrymore Scott I haven’t had a chance to go with Mikey off road but we really need to because this truck is a true beast!
JB Reviews wish I could post pics. It’s winter here. I took it up Highway 93N here in #Alberta Canada. 18-24” of fresh snow. I could not do the posted 90Kph/55mph but did manage 60kph/38mph. Felt solid. No issues. Rescued a car from the ditch a Nissan Murano. The thing I love most is the sound of the cabin. It’s very quiet. The front end “feels” looser than my 2005 Ram 1500. BUT it tracks better. (The 1500 had a recent alignment and front end work) it’s smooth, most of the time. But if you hit something like a high train track it is firm feeling. Not soft.
Barrymore Scott that is a lot of snow and I bet that winch came in handy for pulling the Murano out! Yea I can’t wait to take mine out with the Nitto in the snow to see if I need 4WD. Any plans for 35’s?
I like these guys. Great reviews.
Lol I saw your truck pulling mikes trailer and was hoping you’d do a video on his truck pulling it! Well here it is 🤦♂️👍 great video guys! Thanks. Helping my truck buying decisions
Nice!!! Small world and I think RUclips advertises to the area you live in because a lot of local people are starting to comment lol! Good luck on the truck purchase and if you plan to buy, buy in December because incentives are crazy good!
Not bad mileage. I had 2 2500 HD trucks and mileage was never over 11.6 mpg when not towing and 6.4 when towing my 5th wheel. Now have a 3500 HD SRW 4x4 diesel. Towed a 6x12 trailer loaded with furniture to Colorado a week ago. Average mpg 18.2. Returning back to Florida with out the trailer my average mpg was a surprising 21.4. Thanks to you JB and you Mikey P. for sharing this video.
You're welcome Richard,
Wow! 18.2 not bad at all.
Hopefully my PW Will get better MPG once I hit that break in point. But will see soon.
Thanks Richard!
Hey partner I has a 2016 Power wagon/ AEV Prospector and I tow my 8k TT and a good product to keep your Trans cooler during heavy work is the ATS Transmission Thermo Bypass. This product is amazing my transmission prior to installation was around 175-185 degrees when towing; and after installation it dropped to 130-145 when towing. this will save your trans for the long Run.
That’s really good to know! I will let Mikey know, thanks!
@HalfShell yes your correct, mine is the 66RFE however i was just stating this because at that time i did not know if ATS was making a TTB for thev8 speed trans. In addition i dont know what are the operating temps for the 8 speed trans an a cooler trans will always help with durability.
I just got a 2020 power wagon. I have a bullet ultra lite at 5900 dry. Should be good to pull right?
Some ram 1500 configurations tow a lot more
Keep hearing insanely low payload numbers for the PW. That PW is exactly how I want mine set-up. mind sharing what the max payload states on your door sticker?
1200#’s
Thanks!
Squat would have been significantly less if the hitch were adjusted to properly preload the spring bars.
Very good video guys it'll be interesting to see how better fuel economy the diesel gets over the power wagon
JB, will be posting diesel soon.
forgive me, but why did the height go down 1.5 inches
good stuff guys!!
I found the lie o meters on the RAM trucks are pretty accurate.
Great video guys
Love that blue color.
I use to have a 5,600 ultra lightweight 28BHS travel trailer. Something like that would be perfect for the PW.
Great video and channel. Came across this video and other about Mikey P's 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. I got a 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon and love it. Was wondering if you guys were going to do a video of the trailer hooked and weighing it before and after? Cause I was looking at getting a camper as well towing it with my power wagon.
Thanks! We will plan on doing something in the future 👍🏾
Guys with a bad ass truck doing truck stuff! 🍻🍻 #TowMirrorsOutForHarambe 🦍
I'm about to pick up my 2020 power wagon tomorrow. How many inches drop is your shank? Tks
I hear airbags really help the payload. I'm thinking of going that route I have a trailer that has a gvr of 10,000lbs.
Airbags do nothing for payload but it does help with squatting
@@JB_WhoWork I know by the books it doesn't, but the power wagon is still a 2500 with all the HD stuff it only has longer travel suspension and softer springs. Airbags would make this a very capable truck.
But you only have a 1000-1300 Pauli’s which instantly restricts the trailers you can tow. Once you add passengers/gear you only have 600#’s for hitch weight...
Nice video. Awesome truck! Hey question for all that watched the video. What measurements is 40 inches and 5 quarters. 🤣🤣🤣
IT WAS HOT LOL!!! I was hoping no one would notice that
JB Reviews
Its all good. It was funny though. Love the videos keep up the good work bro. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
jtbigrider thanks brah!
41 and 1/4 inches
Thanks for making this video. I been looking at newer truck to replace my F250 6.0 and I am torn between the Powerwagon or a 2500 diesel. I tow about 7500lbs so the diesel may be overkill for me.
No problem! I would say you would be fine but the payload is lowing the Power Wagon so you may want to consider a 10000# GVWR. Thanks for sharing!
Well I am at 8800 right now so I think it will work. The truck is 04, just kind of over the diesel maintenance.
@@SuperBigd1980 I would consider how much towing you actually do. If you're retired and towing a lot of the time I would go diesel. If you're a weekend warrior or less then that I would do power wagon. The weight you're towing is not a problem for either truck. To me it comes down to how often that weight is hooked to the truck.
James Valdez to be honest I just came back from Arizona to California towing a trailer and did over 1100 miles. Normally I do 10k a year but maybe 1500 towing or less. I like my truck because I have had it for a long time but being a 6.0 ford it’s starting to give problems.
@@SuperBigd1980 Right on!! I'd go diesel. 1100 miles would burn a lot of fuel in a power wagon. Plus unless you're an avid off roader a lot of the options on the PW are not gonna be used and are gonna cost a lot of money just to have. They are a beautiful truck but they do have their place and towing is not really that place. It can do it but one of these new diesels will blow your mind.
6.4 owners manual for 2020 states 87 is recommended
It's my opinion that ford's attempt with the tremor to compete with and overtake the power wagon over all in off road ability will fall short of expectations!
However tremor's bigger tire size will likely prompt ram to increase size on the power wagon. On the other hand the tremor's optional diesel engine may in the long run prove to be too heavy for the front end in extremely rough country.
With the exception of fleet truck sales ford may be scared that being #1 in full size pickup's sales to the ordinary truck buying customer is falling more
then predicated to the competition.
I agree with you 💯%! The Tremor is Fords way to have additional options for customers but I think the diesel option may make it more of a mall crawler. RAM really nailed this with lower GVWR, standard winch, lockers, and disconnecting swaybars! We shall see how it does when they hit the lots! Thanks for sharing!
So pretty safe to say the 2019 Ram 2500 Laramie Hemi would do the same numbers mpg? Or pretty close? Debating on getting that or a used F250 (2017) diesel for the same price, I’m planning on towing an 8000lb Travel Trailer 5-6 times a year, Any advice? Thanks!
The Power Wagon sits slightly higher (2” factory lift) and has off-road tires so you loose some mpg with it. The roads we were driving on were climbing a good bit but on more level ground you would see 9-10 MPG. I would expect more from a non PW RAM.
JB Reviews Thanks for the quick reply, Cheers!
I'm glad I found this channel! Would you guys think that pulling a keystone 230rs (27 foot) trailer would be alright with the PW? I think it's pretty similar to your trailer.
Appreciate it, I think the Mallard is 32 ft but you want to be careful with the tongue weight 👍🏾
@@JB_WhoWork Thats a good point, cuz my keystone has a toy hauler portion in the front. Thank you.
What speed are your trailer tires rated at?
Great 🤘
Sup my braddah🤙🏽 are you pulling a trailer on 2wd or 4wd ?
Hey! 2wd, I wouldn’t use 4wd to pull any trailer unless I’m stuck 👍🏾
Lol very interesting, my 77 K30 towing myself hunting trailer n gear gets 8mpg with a 396 BB, so the MPG story really hasent changed alot has it? Course I dont have a heated steering wheel 😗😗😗 which would be sweet at -45 which we just had for 2 weeks up here..
Can you please tell me about the hitch setup you've got? Looks like it allows for tailgate to be dropped when hooked up to the trailer!
Hey man we are planning to meet up, I will see if we can do it then.
@@JB_WhoWork Right on!
JB Reviews what brand of hitch are you using and how much of a drop do you have on that hitch?
@@thruster4x4 Curious myself.
You mentioned BF Goodrich tires. Did you mean Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac?
Probably so 😅
Just got this same truck.
Think I need airbags for a 9,000lb camper? I know it’s capable but worried about squat.
That would help but you may exceed your payload if you’re talking about the Powerwagon
Very good! Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Do either of you have Instagram accounts?
Thanks man! It’s so funny because insta is on my list of things to do!
3.41 for premium, even a couple years ago is cheap, hahaha. It's been near 5 here for 2-3 years easy. At least my manual says it's good for 87 (2021 PW). Even then, at the Costco, it's 4.09 here.
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How do you find loading the Dirt Bikes in this thing. I’ve Never loaded a lifted truck.
Trailer....
Great video guys, thanks for sharing. I have a 33' Puma with a GVRW of 9500. I really really want the Power Wagon for the offroad features. Do you think a Power Wagon could handle that trailer towing in Montana? Mostly flat with frequent steep grades. Thanks again gents, keep up the great content.
Thanks! Figure your hitch weight will be roughly 1140#’s which will put you over on the payload of the truck 😕
@@JB_WhoWork I was wrong, I just went out and looked at the tag on the trailer and it says 8500 GVWR.
@@JB_WhoWork Hitch Weight is 900lbs
Is that dry hitch weight?
@@JB_WhoWork I'm not sure to be honest. This is a link to the trailer I have. www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2016-palomino-puma-travel-trailer-floorplan-28rbss-tr27124 . Thanks for being willing to take the time to interact with us, makes the channel even better. I've checking out all of your buddies Power Wagon videos, good stuff.
I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 hemi with 3:92 gears and 20 in tires with a travel trailer loaded at 6000 lbs . I get between 10-11 MPG. I would think that truck would get a little better MPG
Every route is different because I towed my trailer maxed out to about 14k and averaged 11 MPG but there wasn’t any wind and I had small grades.
I have the exact same truck 253000 + miles on it. Love this truck (Lifetime powertrain warranty if you were the original). But don't ever buy a Dodge ram with a hemi for fuel mileage 😁. I tow from South Florida to East Tennessee quite often, 6-7000 pounds, traveling 75 to 78 miles per hour. I get 8 MPG. If I go 70-72 I'll get 10MPG. Big difference in going only a few miles per hour less.
Does Mikey P have front bench seats or bucket seats?
Bench seats 40/20/40
Very comfortable 👍
@@mpuuloa I knew it! Awesome thanks bud. I think I'm going the bench seat route.
Good video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yeah- US Rugby!!
Believe it or not the 93 is not doing anything for the 6.4 the rams only require 89. 93 cost 3.55 rn in pa and it’s going up
I like the idea that the higher octane reduces the amount of knock the engine will experience with lower RON # 👍🏾
Recommended 89 will work but it isn't the best. Premium fuel will help your engine last longer. I live in California so i get 91 always.
Do you mind if I ask what you guys do for a living? Or are you strictly youtubers? Forgive me if you have a video about this somewhere, these power wagon towing videos are the first I've seen of yours.
Mikey P is a contractor and I work in the banking world for FCA 🙃.
@@JB_WhoWork that's awesome, thanks for the quick reply!
Premium gas?
What kind of MPG are you getting without the trailer?
Mikey P said about 15-16 MPG
@@JB_WhoWork I'm assuming that's city and highway combined? Thank you for the reply
Arthur Renteria 90% HWY 10% City
JB Reviews thank you!!! for that!!! was kicking round few different models ruled out rebel want the bench seat so was considering diesel vs gas. this helped a super lot!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Should have said 3500 dully to tow the trailer.
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Yes sir, I need Dually for snow removal this year.
Let me know when ur PW arrives.
Dose manufacturers recommend 93 premium for the hemi?
No all you need is 89... no advantage of going higher
89 is recommended.
I run 87
@@mpuuloa hey mikey how long does a full tank of gas last you in the powerwagon? No trailer on the back or nothing... please tell me like 2 weeks
@@ggqbc 1 month brah 🤣🤣🤣
Wait... what kind of tires ?
My bad Wrangler Tires!
JB Reviews Goodyear Duratracs
Never buy a RAM or Any truck for the MPG😝
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This video is sad to watch now. Premium is now $8 some places
Tell me about!