The Ram 2500 is a firm favorite on the forum with recent adventure-ready offerings such as this 1998 with an Outfitter Manufacturing camper, a 2004 with a Leer camper, and a 2022. It’s also a favorite with the team, which is why it was chosen as an Expedition Portal Overland Build. The combination of solid axles, a long-lived Cummins motor, generous payload and towing capacity, well-equipped interior, and backcountry capability makes the full-size Ram an ideal fit for overlanding. Further still, this truck enjoys impressive aftermarket support, which means it can be reimagined from the ground up. Subsequently, there’s no shortage of inspiration online; check out these offerings from Wolfpac-Outdoors, Rebel Off Road, and Forged 4×4. Cue today’s 2016 Ram 2500 (90,600 miles), which showcases tasteful modifications and is topped with a Snugtop Shell. If you’d like to better understand the merits of full-size pickups for overland travel then listen to Why Full-Size Trucks Should be Seriously Considering for Overlanding on the Overland Journal podcast.
From the Seller:
“I’m selling my Ram 2500 SLT 4×4 Crew Cab with a 6-speed manual. This is an excellent expedition vehicle platform and you can go around 1,000 miles with this fuel tank. I have recently installed a Southbend twin disc cluth that will last a long long time. I have receipts for work. Much cheaper to buy this rig then do it yourself.”
2016 Ram 2500
The 2500 is fitted with a powerful 6.7-liter Cummins diesel that delivers 400 horsepower and a significant 1,000 pound-feet of torque. A long-lived engine is matched with impressive capability, thanks to 4WD, high and low range, a rear limited slip differential, an uprated suspension, armor, and more. Inside, the Ram is well-equipped with driver comforts that include:
• Center console with cup holder
• Air-conditioning
• Power steering, locks, doors, and mirrors
• Infotainment system with navigation
• Cruise control
Distinguishing Features
• White Knuckle sliders
• Carli Pintop suspension
• Snugtop shell with carpeted interior
• Smittybilt rear bumper with LED lights
• Front LED headlights and rear tail lights
• Titan 52-gallon fuel tank
This 2016 Ram 2500 is listed for $42,000 and is currently located in San Antonio, Texas. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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