2024 Ram 5500 AEV Prospector w/ Bliss Mobil 13 Foot Unit :: Featured Classified

Cue today’s 2024 Ram 5500 AEV Prospector (18,010 miles), which showcases premium modifications and is topped with an exceptionally well-equipped Bliss Mobil 13 Foot Unit. The Prospector XL that underpins this stunning rig has been coined the “North American Unimog,” and for all intents and purposes has been engineered for the backcountry (learn more on the Overland Journal Podcast). Automotive journalist and contributor Christophe Noel states, “Like everything AEV builds, the Prospector is refined, perfectly executed, and represents the best possible version of a Ram truck. The AEV components mesh with the OEM product perfectly. It is not only a striking truck to behold, but it also performs flawlessly. For those overlanders wanting a platform they can use to tow or portage heavy loads, while not sacrificing off-road performance, it has no apparent rival.” This impressive platform is topped with a habitation box from industry leaders Bliss Mobil, known for its uncompromising build quality, proprietary systems, and customer support. This 13-foot Unit (High Bed Type 4) has a dry weight of 1,800 kilograms and is akin to a luxury apartment with marine-grade quality throughout and generous amenities and redundancy. Highlights include an 800-amp-hour lithium house battery system with 1,000 watts of solar, 122.8 gallons of freshwater with on-demand heating and multi-stage filtration, four-season climate control, a wet bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, an entertainment system, sleeping for four, and much more. At $475,000, this package is a significant savings over buying off the shelf and is available today with no lead time.

From the Seller:

“We have loved our Bliss Mobil and our adventures in it. The only reason we’re selling is to build a new Bliss better suited to our needs. When we researched all the premium manufacturers, we found ourselves consistently comparing them to Bliss. Meticulous attention to detail is evident in things like overall design, system(s) redundancy, ease of access for maintenance/repair, and especially torsion control and weight placement/distribution. The customer care was reinforced every single time we had contact with the company and other owners. All systems can be controlled from a tablet and monitored/controlled remotely. We are big fans of the independence of the Bliss concept, which means the habitat can be fitted to a wide variety of trucks across the world. Also, in the event of an accident, you have the ability to replace the truck and/or the Bliss independently of each other (you could even take the Bliss off the truck and use it as a small cabin). As you can tell, we are big fans and love being part of the Bliss community and look forward to seeing this open up a world of opportunity for its next owner.”

2024 Ram 5500 Crew Cab Laramie AEV Prospector

The 5500 is fitted with a 6.7-liter I6 Cummins turbo diesel motor that produces 360 horsepower and a considerable 800 pound-feet of torque (range provided via 74-gallon fuel capacity). A powerful engine is matched with impressive capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, solid axles, a rear anti-spin differential, a lifted and uprated suspension, a snorkel, armor, and a winch. These rugged attributes are balanced with driver comforts that include:

Powered, heated, and ventilated leather seats, and heated second-row seats
Power sliding rear window
ParkSense system
Harman Kardon audio (17 speakers)
Power adjustable pedals
Uconnect infotainment system with navigation (12-inch screen)
Wireless charging pads, USB ports, and 12-/115-volt outlets
Remote keyless entry and remote start system
Heated steering wheel
Wi-Fi 4G LTE hotspot
Dual alternators rated to 440 amps
Digital rearview mirror package
Cold Weather Group
Safety Group
AEV speedometer recalibration

Distinguishing Features

Below is a selection of notable highlights. Reference original listing for full details:

Bliss Mobil 13-foot Unit (SN13100) High Bed Type 4 with torsion-free subframe (integrated storage boxes), underside coating, 360-degree camera system, exterior lighting, and aluminum window security plates (full details here)
Victron 800-amp-hour lithium battery system with 1,000 watts of solar, 12 to 24 volt converter, USB ports, and 12-/110-/230-volt outlets
Freshwater, 122.8 gallons with multi-stage filtration, and interior/exterior on-demand hot water
AEV HD front bumper with Come-up 20RS winch and Brush Guard with lighting
Hutchinson wheels with Continental MPT tires
AEV 2-inch front suspension lift and HighMark front fender flares
Goose Gear 1/3 rear seat delete with lockable storage
Outback Extreme air compressor
Front Runner cab roof rack with Alu-Cab Roof Box 2.0 and Recovery Trax Tray with MaxTrax boards (4)
Climate control with furnace, air-conditioning, underfloor heating, and Arctic Package (with heated wastewater drains, door seals and locks, additional air outlet in garage, and electric heater), and Bayernluft dehumidifier
Kitchen with Fenix worktop, induction hobs (2), Dometic 45-liter fridge/freezer, and 75-liter refrigerator, combi oven, and full kitchenware
Wet bathroom with shower, towel heater, folding Corian sink, and ceramic macerating toilet
Entertainment system with TV mounting bracket, Sonos speaker system, Starlink prep, and Wi-Fi router with 4G
Batwing 270-degree awning
Motorbike carrier with Warn hoist, dual automatic fall protection, 1UP bike rack, storage box, and spare tire mounted low on the carrier for easy access