It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the AEV Prospector and have recently featured several expedition-ready examples, including this 2017 with a GFC V1, a 2017 with a Woolrich camper, and a 2018 XL with an AT Overland Atlas. The Prospector provides all the benefits of Ram’s 2500 Power Wagon but with additional capability and can be specified with the desirable 6.7-liter Cummins diesel (the latter is only offered with the 6.4-liter Hemi). In short, the Prospector is one of the most capable full-size trucks on the market and has been designed from the ground up by AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) to excel when the tarmac ends. The company uprated the already capable Ram 2500 with its Dualsport suspension, 3-inch lift, steel bumpers, 17-inch alloy wheels, fender flares, Warn winch, and more to create a genuinely unstoppable vehicle.
If you’d like a better idea of this platform’s capability, watch as FOTORNR and Jason Koertge put the Prospector through its paces. Furthermore, the stock 2500’s considerable 3,990-pound max payload and 17,980-pound towing capacity is the perfect platform for a well-equipped camper showcased by this drool-worthy build from Expedition Superstore. If you’d like to learn more about the AEV Prospector, check out these informative articles on Expedition Portal by Chris Cordes and Christophe Noel. Today’s low-mileage (33,000 miles) offering features premium modifications and is topped with an A.R.E cap.
From the Seller:
“The ultimate overland platform; the AEV Ram 2500 powered by a Cummins 6.7-liter turbo diesel on 40s. We love this truck! It’s been a wonderful do-everything rig, from cruising at 80 mph with no effort to slow crawling in the rocks and dirt. I’d love to keep it for the long haul, but our family has simply outgrown it, so it’s time for another overlander to enjoy it.”
2017 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL 20th Anniversary
The Prospector is powered by the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel motor that produces 400 horsepower and an almighty 1,000 pound-feet of torque. A powerful engine is mated with incredible capability thanks to 4WD, 3-inch lift, snorkel, high and low range, Warn winch, Dualsport suspension, 40-inch mud-terrain tires, skid plates, and much more. Inside, the 20th Anniversary Edition is very well-equipped with driver comforts that include:
- Leather upholstery
- Infotainment system with navigation
- Cruise control
- Power sunroof
- Remote start and keyless entry
Distinguishing Features
- A.R.E Cap with Rhino-Rack platform
- Warn winch
- Rigid Industries and Vision X lighting
- AEV alloy wheels with Mickey Thompson M/T tires
- AEV Dualsport suspension with 3-inch lift
- AEV Bumpers and Fender Flares
- Decked In-Bed storage system
This 2017 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL 20th Anniversary is listed for $75,000 and is currently located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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