There is no shortage of overland campers on the market, which means it takes a rig decidedly special to stop you in your tracks—the kind of build you can’t walk away from at a gas station without glancing back over your shoulder. The AEV Prospector XL is one such vehicle, seamlessly blending form and function. It is undoubtedly one of the most desirable full-size overland platforms on the market. Sure, anyone can buy a full-size truck and uprate it with aftermarket parts and accessories, but to truly optimize an adventure vehicle requires rigorous testing and real-world expertise. Cue AEV (American Expedition Vehicles). Founded in 1997, Detroit-based AEV is the “world’s premier supplier of OE-quality, performance-driven aftermarket parts and accessories for vehicles geared specifically to off-road recreational driving and overland adventure travel.” Over almost 30 years, the company has built a reputation for uncompromising quality, and the Prospector XL is reflective of this. If you’d like to better understand the sheer level of research, development, and investment that has gone into every product the company has manufactured, then I highly recommend listening to our recent interview with AEV owner Dave Harriton on the Overland Journal podcast. Today’s low-mileage (6,000 miles) 2022 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL is one of the nicest we’ve featured and is topped with a fully equipped OEV Camp X camper.
From the Seller:
“Up for sale is my turn-key adventure rig. With my family expanding and life/work getting busier I have not had the opportunity to get a lot of use out of the rig. The truck was initially ordered back at the end of 2021. Once we locked in the vehicle, the dealer shipped it off to AEV in Michigan and the official wait began. I visited AEV a handful of times before taking delivery due to having family in the Detroit metro area. The facility and staff were always great, and is another reason why I still have an AEV JL370 Wrangler. The truck has been fantastic; we made one trip out to Colorado with a 3-month-old. Unfortunately, that was about it, because I thought travelling with newborns or toddlers would be easy before having them. The CampX install and additional equipment install was completed at OFF-Grid 4×4 out of Frederick, Colorado.”
2022 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL
The Prospector is fitted with a powerful 6.7-liter Cummins diesel that produces 400 horsepower and a significant 1,000 pound-feet of torque. A long-lived motor is mated with exceptional capability thanks to 4WD, an anti-spin differential rear axle, high and low range, AEV 3-inch lift DualSport RT suspension, skid plates, a winch, and more. Inside, the Ram showcases an exceptionally well-equipped interior courtesy of the Laramie trim with driver comforts that include:
- Cruise control
- Blind Spot and Cross Path detection
- Heated and powered leather seats
- Rear-mounted auxiliary camera
- Uconnect 5 Nav with 12-inch display infotainment system
- Towing Technology Group B
- Night Edition package
- LED bed lighting
- Air-conditioning
- Instrument panel-mounted auxiliary switches
- AMP Research retractable PowerStep with LED lights
- AEV logo headrests
- AEV black branding package
Distinguishing Features
- AEV Ram HD bumpers and low tube front bumper
- AEV Katla wheels with Copper M/T tires (with spare)
- AEV 3-inch DualSport RT Suspension, 8100 Series shock upgrade, Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Ultimate air bags, and DayStar airlift cradles
- AEV HighMark Fender Flares and Rear Splash Guards
- AEV LED Offroad 7000 Series Lights, rear bumper LED lights, 6 Baja Designs LP9s, and 10 Rigid Industries camper lights
- AEV Hydraulic Assist Steering
- Warn 16.5tis winch
- Rigd UltraSwing Mega Fit Spare tire hitch mount
- ARB Twin Air compressor
- OEV Camp X camper
- Truma Vario heater and Aquago hot water
- Freshwater, 20-gallon
- Dometic fridge
- Portable toilet
- Two 100-amp-hour AGM house batteries, RedArc Manager 30, and solar
- Exterior hot shower
- Truxedo Pro tonneau cover
- Overland Pros awning
This 2022 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL with OEV Camp X camper is listed for $145,000 and is currently located in Fishers, Indiana. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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