The Power Wagon is a favorite on our forum with recent offerings including this 2006, 2016 AEV Prospector, and 2021 w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk and Bowens Customs flatbed. It’s one of a select few full-size trucks engineered from the factory to perform when the tarmac ends and boasts a heavy-duty 4WD system with front and rear lockers, a sway bar disconnect, soft Articulink suspension, a Warn winch, and more. Automotive journalist Sue Mead states, “It’s been crafted to work and play aggressively with a collection of hard-core, off-road features, and at the same time, it’s also laden with technology, connectivity, and premium touches.” There’s no shortage of inspiring travel-focused builds online with drool-worthy offerings from the likes of Juniper Overland, Kenda Tires USA, and Trail Recon. Cue today’s 2005 Ram Power Wagon, which has covered 176,000 miles and showcases tasteful aftermarket upgrades. At $14,000, this vehicle represents impressive value when you consider both the factory specifications and the aftermarket additions and would serve as the perfect blank canvas for a full overland build out. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of this vehicle for adventure, then read Expedition Portal field tests from Chris Collard and Chris Cordes.
From the Seller:
“This has been a great truck, but I need something bigger for a growing family. A new transmission was installed in November, and fluids and consumables have been done in the last year. I tried to highlight all of this in just 10 photos, but I have another 150 or so and videos I can send. There’s also a camper shell and a handful of spare parts and documents that come with it. As Scott Brady and Matt Scott have said many times, ‘The Power Wagon will carry you, three friends, and all your gear down any trail wide enough!’ The truck still has a payload of 2,660 pounds and a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds. When all is said and done, there wasn’t another full-size truck that can do what the Power Wagon is capable of out of the box.”
2005 Ram Power Wagon 2500
The Power Wagon is fitted with a 5.7-liter Hemi motor that produces 345 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. A powerful engine is matched with class-leading capability thanks to 4WD, front and rear lockers, sliders, a 2-inch factory lift, sway bar disconnect, skid plates, 4.56 gears, high and low range, and a Warn winch. Inside, the Ram balances these all-terrain credentials with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Cruise control
- Air-conditioning
- Sunroof and power sliding rear window
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Center console with cupholders
Distinguishing Features
- Ranch Hand brushguard
- Alcoa forged aluminum wheels with BFGoodrich A/T tires
- UWS toolbox
- Borla Exhaust System dual exhaust
- Rancho shocks
- HappiJac camper tie-down
- Warn winch
This 2005 Ram Power Wagon 2500 is listed for $14,000 and is currently located in Northglenn, Colorado. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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