Hello all. I am hoping to get a Power Wagon as a work truck. I am a fishing guide and get a lot of low range time. I looked at the postings and saw that most of you seem to get about 10-11mpg. I also saw some postings of people who have converted to propane as a fuel. I plan on doing that too. I have had several trucks that run on propane. I love it. I was wondering if any of you have a power wagon on propane? Aslo I was wondering if any of you are running 35's on an otherwise stock Power Wagon. Thanks for any help you can give. I also am having a hard time locating a Power Wagon. My dealers around here don't even want to look for one. The closest for me is in Idaho at Dave Smith motors. Have you had any experience with that dealership? Thanks all. Scott

 

Maybe I am just bitter towards the "mega-dealers" but avoid Dave Smiths like the plague.

They make you think they give you a better deal than any other store - but in reality your local store can match, or even beat, thier price.

I wonder why the locals won't try to find a Power Wagon for you..?? Did they give you a reason? Do they have one on the lot they want to sell you?

 

The 10-11 mpg is typical combined city+hwy. If you're going to do a lot of low range time, expect much worse than that... It will do ok mileage cruising 60-65 on a flat road, but if you're mostly mountain driving, I would hate to imagine what you would get [:@].

I'm running the stock 33's for now, but there have been lots of people who say 35's are no problem on a stock Power Wagon.
I'm looking at the Rancho lift and 37's... when money allows.

The Power Wagons are few and far between at Dealerships. Finding the color you want could make it even harder. Lucky for me, I only buy white. That seemed to be the most popular. Finding one with Leather seats is next to impossible.
FYI- The GPS Navigation radio is nice. Expensive, but worth it.

 

I was getting 11 city, 12 hwy for first 4000 miles. I then installed 35" Pro Comp MTs on stock rims.
Now I'm getting 11.5 city, 13 hwy. These numbers are calculated manually adjusting for new tire size.
I'm not sure if the improved mileage is from the taller (but heavier) tires (lower rpms) or from the "break in" time?

To be honest, if you are concerned about gas mileage, the Power Wagon is the wrong choice!

If you want an awesome off-road performer, you'll love the Power Wagon.

 

Gas mileage in a 3/4 Ram should not be a concern,if so, your buying the wrong truck. My 06 2500 with the hemi and 6sp has almost hit 17 mpg at 60 mph, thats dam good for a 2500, I put dual ex on the truck and it has not really effected any thing + or - .

In the city milage is any where from 12 to 13 mpg, the power wagon rides a extra 2 in high and has higher gearing that is not highway friendly. It is a off road brute best suited for off road use, thats what's it built for and it's more than able to roar down the highway in comfort and style, but you will pay at the pump.

 

Sorry, no propane conversion, but it isn't a bad idea. I just don't find it convienent when I tow, easier to stop anywhere for fuel. I was getting 11.7 (calculated overhead said 12.2). I switched to Mobil 1 at 2660 miles and the overhead read 13.2 this morning, 4600 on truck. It's had a quad in the back for probably 1/2 the time since the last time I reset it. I don't know how many miles though. I haven't manually calculated lately (don't really care) but there has definately been a mpg improvement.
also, there isn't a air deflecter attached to the bottom of the bumper, this also hurts a little.
you'll probably agree, cyclone, that the gearing is fantastic for towing, just not so great for mileage.

I borrowed 35" from a friend, they fit/clear fine. I didn't leave them on because it wouldn't fit in the garage, I don't want to leave it outside all the time.
There aren't many around. When I bought mine, the dealer had 9 '05's left and they were all PW's. Got a great deal and I don't think many dealers will get them unless it is ordered. There aren't enough people who want them. I've seen 2 '06's at dealers and they were both already sold. Also, when I looking for my PT cruizer the dealer by me said because they did not have a base, they can not trade for one (for a different color). Maybe this is why? I donno.

Good luck, it's worth the decrease in mileage and you don't have to put it together yourself. Someone on this site put the winch on a non-PW 2500 using the factory PW brackets and paid $1800 to do it, just a thought.

 

Websites indicate that 35 inch tires require a minimum rim width of 8.5 inches. The info I have states 2006 Power Wagons come with stock 17 x 8 inch rims. Does your Power Wagon have stock 17 x 8 rims; if so do Pro Comps cause problems? Thanks.

 

Courtesy Motors in Altoona, PA has a new 2006 Powerwagon completely loaded, gps and all, no leather tho. It is stickered at almost $47,000, and the dealership is selling it for $35,900. I almost bought it, but couldn't quite afford it. They are also offering 0% for 60 mos or 2.9% for 72 mos, but they take back like $3500 of the rebates to do that. I know this isn't close to you, but might be worth the trip. It is white. I test drove it and was surprised that it doesn't really ride any rougher than a normal 2500. Awesome trucks. Gearing would have killed me tho with the amount of highway miles I travel.

 

What is a power wagon .Is it an other name for a Dodge ram. What makes it a power wagon. and if you want to find out about propane go to this web site. wwwlpga.co.uk/lpga.htm also if you live in Canada the government will rebate you up to $2,000 if you get a propane system in your truck

 

a power wagon is a dodge ram 2500 w/ the hemi that comes stock with 4.56 gears, a warn 12k lb winch, 33 inch tires, lockers (detroit electric i think not sure tho) and some other goodies. pretty much this will kick any other stock trucks *** off road. and even some modified trucks.