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Brent D - 08 Mar 2005 04:38 GMT

Today we received our first Power Wagon. While some of you may
already have much of its specifications memorized, I learned a long time
ago in this business not to waste time memorizing or studying options on
new vehicles.
Let me emphasize that I have not driven this truck for ride
quality, power, comfort, quality, etc. I only received a three minute
glance.
I was impressed by the added lift. The larger tires (I think 33's)
complemented the wheel well openings perfectly. They were BFG's AT.
The concealed winch (I believe was 12k pull) really was impressive, even
the fairleads were concealed. Most impressive was the electric sway bar
disconnect. I wanted to tear that sucker apart and see what it had.
Everyone should at least check this truck out. It may not be the
perfect off-road vehicle, but it is the most thought any manufacturer
has placed into creating an off-road work horse.

Brent

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nevermore2005@myway.com - 08 Mar 2005 07:48 GMT

> Today we received our first Power Wagon. While some of you may
> already have much of its specifications memorized, I learned a long time
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> perfect off-road vehicle, but it is the most thought any manufacturer
> has placed into creating an off-road work horse.

I have an older Ram 3/4 ton, 4x4, 4spd. and I love it. It's a tough old
work horse and it handles the mud with ease. I was 4-bying with it the
other day. It's ugly now. Looks like it's been through a war, even has
bullet holes. But for a work truck, it's been reliable and rugged. It
will tows and hauls most things nicely. But it's no highway machine,
very low geared.

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nospam.clare.nce@sny.der.on.ca - 09 Mar 2005 00:56 GMT

>> Today we received our first Power Wagon. While some of you may
>> already have much of its specifications memorized, I learned a long
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>will tows and hauls most things nicely. But it's no highway machine,
>very low geared.

Nothing beat the original :power wagon" for off-road tough.

I drove an old '43 as a tow truck for several years.

If they can make the new one that tough, and give it a civilized
veneer, they'll have a winner.

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nevermore2005@myway.com - 09 Mar 2005 02:18 GMT

> Nothing beat the original :power wagon" for off-road tough.
>
> I drove an old '43 as a tow truck for several years.
>
> If they can make the new one that tough, and give it a civilized
> veneer, they'll have a winner.

The only thing I dislike about my 250 Power Ram is the interior. It's
cheap, with cloth seats, plastic dash and other flimsy components.
Other than that, Dodges makes a might sturdy work horse, with the New
Process 4-spd trans and transfer case. Indestructible! :-)

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