Who else here has a Power Wagon (and a Jeep) ?

[jwolfejt]

Visibility sucks out of the power wagon (especially on trails).... I get that - it has stronger axles, standard factory winch (and it does have way more creature comforts)... just trying to decide which one to keep and which one to get rid of. The Jeep definitely puts a smile on my face everything I drive it (not sure what it is).

Towing capacity/payload on the PW isn't that great (primarily because it sags like crazy - I know this can be fixed with air bags). Aftermarket support for the PW SUCKS in comparison to the JTR.

 

[AZVAJKU]

Visibility sucks out of the power wagon (especially on trails).... I get that - it has stronger axles, standard factory winch (and it does have way more creature comforts)... just trying to decide which one to keep and which one to get rid of. The Jeep definitely puts a smile on my face everything I drive it (not sure what it is).

Towing capacity/payload on the PW isn't that great (primarily because it sags like crazy - I know this can be fixed with air bags). Aftermarket support for the PW SUCKS in comparison to the JTR.

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Two different vehicles with different purposes.

Keep both!

 

[JT@623]

Visibility sucks out of the power wagon (especially on trails).... I get that - it has stronger axles, standard factory winch (and it does have way more creature comforts)... just trying to decide which one to keep and which one to get rid of. The Jeep definitely puts a smile on my face everything I drive it (not sure what it is).

Towing capacity/payload on the PW isn't that great (primarily because it sags like crazy - I know this can be fixed with air bags). Aftermarket support for the PW SUCKS in comparison to the JTR.

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Quite a bit of support for the Ram 2500 . I’d keep it . If I were in the market for a new truck I’d get the Rebel 2500 with the Cummins.

 

[jwolfejt]

Quite a bit of support for the Ram 2500 . I’d keep it . If I were in the market for a new truck I’d get the Rebel 2500 with the Cummins.

there are definitely things you can't get - i.e slider options are more limited (wish I could get a RSE powered slider) lift options are more limited (you can't even get replacement bushings for the articulink bushings... and many lift options just have you going to the standard radius arms) - you can't really. fit anything larger than the stock spare tire in the stock spare location - fitting anything beyond a 37 (depending on backspacing) requires more consideration for cutting/trimming. Can't retrofit a front camera (dealer told me they can't even get a part #(s) for that) and IMO its kind of a must because how limited the visibility is. Towing is definitely better in a PW and the ram boxes are very handy. Given that - definitely much more robust frame, axles and powertrain in general - and better doubling as a family vehicle.

 

[NPC 6060⁸42]

Really your asking on Jeep forum? What azvajku said. Keep both. Looks like paper tags on that PW so you just bought it? There are aftermarket solutions to the front camera and I’m sure sliders too, though maybe not exactly rse I’m sure there is an acceptable alternative.

 

[jwolfejt]

Really your asking on Jeep forum? What azvajku said. Keep both. Looks like paper tags on that PW so you just bought it? There are aftermarket solutions to the front camera and I’m sure sliders too, though maybe not exactly rse I’m sure there is an acceptable alternative.

Looking more like both will be staying - but no i've had the PW since late Feb of last year. I get your point about asking on a Jeep forum - just figured there are a number of folks that tend to have both.

 

[meljr]

I have an earlier Gen Power Wagon (1976 W100 w/318 LA) that I took off the road and use around the logging camp where the Cat can't go safely to set chokers and pull out the cut timber for loading. It even unstuck a fully loaded 40' diesel motor home once that I couldn't budge with my 03 3/4 ton Cummins 4x4. This was back when 1/2 ton Dodge trucks had solid front axles. It sits for months at a time, as the logging season is a short span between rainy and fire seasons, but she starts right up with a fresh battery charge and a few shots of ether or brake cleaner. I never wash it and just do the minimal amount of service to keep it in running order from season to season. I may sell it however, if the Gladiator proves to be as versatile in the woods.