The Ram 1500 is a great choice for overlanding with recent adventure-equipped offerings including this 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel w/ Alu-Cabin, 2020 w/ Go Fast Camper, and 2022 TRX w/ Ovrlnd camper. Today’s low mileage 2019 Ram 1500 classic single cab (64,000 miles) showcases a plethora of desirable upgrades and is topped with an ARE HD CX and NatureNest rooftop tent. This short-bed variant (6 feet, 4 inches) is ideal for backcountry travel as it provides all the benefits of a full-size truck without the excessive size. If you’d like to further this build, there’s no shortage of aftermarket care available with on demand support from the likes of American Expedition Vehicles (reference the AEV Ram Recruit featured by Chris Cordes to learn more). If you’d like to better understand the merits of this full-size truck for backcountry exploration, check out the adventures of Offleash Outdoors, Blue Ridge Overland Gear, and Roaming Lost. Alternatively, read Expedition Portal features on this Ram 1500 Off The Grid Overland Concept and Bruce Dorn’s 2017 1500 Longhorn 4WD Crew Cab.
From the Seller:
“I’ve owned many 4WD vehicles and this one has everything that I wanted and more. Short wheelbase to go on any Jeep trail and plenty of power to pull my small RV. It evolved into what it is today from long hours of research with a budget-minded focus. After I camped a couple of nights in the topper, I realized that the setup was not going to work. I did not have the money for a canopy camper, so I decided to make my own. I cut a pass-through from the topper and the bottom of the tent, allowing me the ability to stand up and get dressed, and live a little more comfortably inside. It added a new capability to my camping experience at a reasonable price. This truck was never my daily driver, but now I need one, and this setup will not work. It has been on the Wyoming and Colorado BDRs, multiple trails throughout Colorado and West Texas, and I would not hesitate to take it anywhere at any time.”
2019 Ram 1500 Classic Single Cab AEV
The 1500 is fitted with a 5.7-liter Hemi that produces 395 horsepower, 410 pound-feet of torque, and returns 15/22 mpg (city/highway). A powerful V8 motor is mated with excellent all-terrain capability thanks to 4WD, low range, skid plates, a lifted and uprated suspension, and a winch. Inside, these rugged credentials are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Backup camera
- Power steering, windows, and locks
- Aftermarket stereo
- weBoost cell booster
- Climate control
Distinguishing Features
- AEV 4-inch Dualsport Suspension with ProCal module and rear airbags
- Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP wheels with Black Rhino Arsenal wheels
- 23Zero 270 awning with deluxe awning walls and shower tent
- Warn 10S Zeon winch with Epic Recovery Kit
- ARE HD CX topper with internal skeleton and NatureNest rooftop tent
- Rough Country 401 refrigerator
- Morrflate TenSix PSI Pro compressor and hose kit
This 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Single Cab AEV is listed for $27,500 and is currently located in Topeka, Kansas. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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