Major Options / Build: Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, Backup Camera

Additional Description: Most significant changes: A backup camera is now standard and there's an available 8.4-inch audio display screen Price change: Power Wagon configurations see increases of $400 to $600 On sale: Now Which should you buy 2017 or 2018? 2018 because of the standard backup camera and improved tech The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is a niche off-road pickup truck the only one built on a three-quarter-ton chassis. Essentially it's a Ram 2500 factory-built with all the equipment one would add for off-highway use with a suspension tuned for wheel travel and rock crawling rather than towing a second home. For model-year 2018 the Ram 2500 Power Wagon available in two flavors gets updated telematics the federally mandated backup camera as standard and price increases of $400 to $600. The Ram Power Wagon comes with some unique standard equipment: locking differentials front and rear a double-jointed front suspension with a front anti-roll bar disconnect and a 12000-pound Warn winch integrated into the front bumper. The Power Wagon also comes standard with 4.10:1 axle gears five Bilstein dampers (four at each corner and one steering stabilizer) manual-shift four-wheel drive tow hooks a full set of skid plates a large alternator unique upholstery and the only load range D tires in the heavy-duty class for maximum flexibility and traction when aired down. The Ram Power Wagon has ground clearance of 14.3 inches optional side steps can help with entry and exit if clearing obstacles isn't a priority and the suspension is designed to keep the wheels on the ground in undulating terrain regardless of speed. As a result the maximum payload of 1470 pounds and maximum towing capacity of 9910 are both shy of typical three-quarter-ton numbers but adequate for towing all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles on mid-size trailers to remote locations. Offered only as a crew cab the Ram Power Wagon has a 6-foot-4-inch bed. You can get a spartan Tradesman version of it or it can be optioned up to luxury-class levels with items such as leather upholstery heated/ventilated seats 4G LTE rain-sensing wipers and more. Tow hooks and fender flares are standard. Eight colors are available including one monotone option; it can be had without the Power Wagon badging. The Ram Power Wagon has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However based on NHTSA ratings for the 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 crew cab we'd expect four-star ratings for overall and frontal crash tests five stars for the side crash rating and three stars for the rollover rating. The Power Wagon comes with a gasoline 410-horsepower 6.4-liter V-8 and a six-speed automatic transmission. The primary mechanical option is a larger or dual alternator for up to a 380-amp power supply. Cargo options include the lockable the RamBox for the bed. Pricing for the 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon starts at $48790 for the bare-bones Tradesman version and $53690 (prices include a $1395 destination charge) for the more traditional fully dressed version. Updates for 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Model: 2018 RAM 2500 Towing capacity: 9910 lbs Payload: 1466 lbs Curb weight: 7044 lbs Horsepower: 410 hp Bed length: 76.8 Wheel size: 17 diameter 8 width Transmission: 6-speed automaticENGINE: 6.4L HEAVY DUTY V8 HEMI W/MDS|2 LCD Monitors In The Front|6 Speakers|Fixed Antenna|Streaming Audio|Black Exterior Mirrors|Black Fender Flares|Black Front Bumper w/2 Tow Hooks|Black Grille|Black Rear Step Bumper|Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim|Body-Colored Door Handles|Cab Clearance Lights|Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light|Clearcoat Paint w/Badging|Deep Tinted Glass|Front Fog Lamps|Front License Plate Bracket|Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown|Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off|Fully Galvanized Steel Panels|LED Brakelights|Power Rear Window|Regular Box Style|Steel Spare Wheel|Tailgate Rear Cargo Access|Tires: LT285/70R17D OWL AT|Vendor Painted Cargo Box Tracking|Wheels w/Hub Covers|3 12V DC Power Outlets|4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement|4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement|Analog Display|Cargo Area Concealed Storage|Compass|Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls|Delayed Accessory Power|Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting|Folding Flat Load Floor Storage|Front Center Armrest w/Storage and Rear Center Armrest|Front Cupholder|Front Facing Cloth Rear Seat|Front Map Lights|Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Vinyl/Rubber Front And Rear Floor Mats|Full Cloth Headliner|Glove Box|HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts|Instrument Panel Bin Dashboard Storage Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage|Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents|Leather Steering Wheel|Locking Tailgate|Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints|Manual Tilt Steering Column|Outside Temp Gauge|Partial Floor Console w/Storage Mini Overhead Console and 3 12V DC Power Outlets|Pickup Cargo Box Lights|Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat|Rear Cupholder|Redundant Digital Speedometer|Seats w/Cloth Back Material|Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer|Systems Monitor|Urethane Gear Shifter Material|Valet Function|Vinyl Door Trim Insert|1470# Maximum Payload|180 Amp Alternator|2 Skid Plates|31 Gal. Fuel Tank|4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS Front And Rear Vented Discs Brake Assist Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control|4.10 Axle Ratio|50 State Emissions|730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection|Auto Locking Hubs|Block Heater|Brand Name Shock Absorbers|Class V Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch Brake Controller and Trailer Sway Control|Engine Oil Cooler|Engine: 6.4L Heavy Duty V8 HEMI w/MDS|Front Active w/Driver Control Anti-Roll Bar|GVWR: 8510 lbs|Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering|Manual Transfer Case|Multi-Link Front Suspension w/Coil Springs|Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs|Off-Road Suspension|Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive|Single Stainless Steel Exhaust|Trailer Wiring Harness|Airbag Occupancy Sensor|Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags|Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags|Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags|Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point Height Adjusters and Pretensioners|ParkView Back-Up Camera|Rear Child Safety Locks|Side Impact Beams|Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning