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Great question. Short answer is I like my Ramboxes and would use it over the standard bed. Continue reading for the long winded multipart answer. So, with Ramboxes, rack choices are way more limited for RTT, etc. I found a great company Dethloff Mfg that makes a nice Contour rack that will work with the RamBoxes and will get that in a few weeks. The Decked system is a nice system as well, but it weighs 200 lbs which is not bad but still somewhat heavy taking up payload capacity. I will reorganize my RamBox contents after I get my rack mounted as I will have to temporarily remove the RamBoxes to install the rack. In this case, I will put more frequently used items for camping instead of the current contents like tools, saws, etc in those RamBoxes. I will put tools, saws, etc that I use less frequently in some FrontRunner WolfPack Pro boxes and strap them in the bed. I will also continue to use a lockable bed cover that is somewhat water and dust resistant. I carry the fridge in the rear seat cargo area on the passenger side and have created a tie down system to hold that in place. I can also later (if wanted) mount the fridge on a slide in the truck bed area instead. Once I get the rack and other stuff mounted, check back with me again and ask the question once more. I will need to reorganize and use it camping to give you a better definite answer. I will be posting videos of the rack install, RTT setup, etc over the next several weeks...

@@redbeastadventures Thanks. My next truck will be the Power Wagon. The people with ram boxes seem to really like them. I’ve had a Leer topper on my current 1500 for as long as I’ve had it. The ram boxes definitely limit the topper and rack options. I’m just trying to do some research. I like your channel, there isn’t a lot of Power Wagon content available. Appreciate it.

@@user-yb7fp7is4h Thanks for watching. Like you, I couldn't find much content on TH-cam about the Power Wagon. That is one of the primary reasons I started my TH-cam channel to provide info on building and offroading the PW.

The GOAT Trail is probably still the same. However, the Hurricane Creek road/trail just had some major grading from end to end and is no longer the same as before. Just ran it again yesterday and it was a huge difference. Will post a video later showing the before and after sections for Hurricane Creek.

@@redbeastadventures sounds good 👍

So Hurricane Creek has been graded since you ran it after GOAT?

@@That_Paul_Guy Yes it has. You could almost drive a Toyota Camry down the trail now.

@@redbeastadventures That's not fun

It is 84.9” at the top of the antenna on the roof (at 32 sec mark).

@@redbeastadventures Thank you 👍

Sorry to hear about your issues. I didn't have any issues with mine. They reused the existing sensors from the factory wheels and put them in my new Method wheels along with the 37s. When I rotated the tires last month, I had to drive it for around 5 minutes for the new tire pressures to show as I run lower pressure in the rear tires. However that is the same with a previous 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel I had before this truck.

Thank you so much for your response. Guess it is just an isolated incident to overcome. Thanks again. :)

I preferred the PW due to its solid front axle with lockers and disconnecting front sway bar which makes it better suited for rock crawling type off roading.

I did see that one. I looked at those from your video. My hitch is 2.5", so I would need a sleeve to use the same one. Definitely looks like a nice product. I may add in a plate below the hitch. Not sure. The hitch mounts on this truck are super beefy already. Uses the same hitch as the 2500 HD non-PW rated for 17,500 lbs towing. Not sure I will ever tow anything with this truck, but good to protect it.

@@redbeastadventuresthe utility of a narrow slider may be a little lower on a truck.

@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Just ordered the same hitch from your video with a 2.5” to 2” sleeve. Hopefully it will fit and clear the bottom of the hitch properly. It will be a little close, less gap than on your Jeep.

@@redbeastadventures hopefully enough room. The gap is 7/8” between bottom of receiver plug and top of slider

@@redbeastadventureswhat size is you’re spare tire?

Thanks. Definitely enjoying it so far. Check out some of the Adventure videos on the channel if interested.

Didn’t make it to Trail 15. That one is a much more challenging trail. Not sure the Beast would fit well on Trail 15. Trail 51 was definitely a fun trail as well as Trail 22.

@@redbeastadventures I was there 2 weekends ago in my 80 series Landcruiser but missed the Great Smokey Mountain Trail ride event. Next year for sure!👍🏼

Thanks. I appreciate the comment. I believe Nick is going to put on some beefier front and rear solid axles with lockers and 35s next. In that case, it will absolutely be even more of a monster.

Thanks. These Windrock trails had more obstacles to navigate and record.

Thanks for watching. The Toyo Open Country RT Trail 37x12.5x17 that I have measure out at 35.5” loaded tire height. I like the extra ground clearance for offroading with the 37s. I was already planning on installing the Thuren kit after the 37s were installed. The Thuren kit seems very well engineered to me and rides better than the factory in my opinion. I have had other lift kits on other trucks before and they made the truck ride worse and were mainly for looks. This isn’t the case with the Thuren kit. I believe Thuren did spend quite a bit of time tuning and testing the suspension for these trucks and it shows. 33s on the PW are a good way to go as well, but I love the 37s for performance not ego. BTW, the 37s don’t rub at all during full flex and full steering lock with my setup. I did replace both of the factory track bars with the Thuren versions already as those seem to wear out quickly from what I hear. I will be closely monitoring the ball joints and other components and replace those when required (probably with the Carli version ball joints). I am definitely offroading the Red Beast and having fun. I will let you know if the larger tires have caused any wear issues as I will be stress testing the truck heavily. 😀 If interested check out the Adventure video playlist.

That would be a good time. Truck is pretty heavy so softer sand might be a challenge. Would definitely air down lower and make sure I had a good set of traction boards just in case.

Thanks for watching and thank you for your service. I use the cameras quite a bit. The forward facing camera is great to have as it is difficult to see over the new “sport” hood while offroading. The surround camera also helps me parallel park the big beast easier. Also, you can see rocks and obstacles on the sides of the truck while offroading. Definitely a worth while addition to a PW.

Thanks for the feedback. In my case, the stock 33 Duratracs were 32.13” loaded height and my 37s measure out at 35.5” (3.37” taller, 1.7” extra ground clearance). I have no rub with my setup at full steering lock and full articulation (I actually have even more articulation than the factory with the Thuren suspension but the bump stops are the same). Actually working on getting the truck setup to run 38s. I will need additional clearance at the front bumper and inner fenders to make that happen with no rub. Where I plan on offroading extra ground clearance definitely helps. :)

Thanks. PW on stock 33s would have no issue on this trail. On a recent adventure to Windrock Park in TN, those 37s came in handy.

Thanks. I had a great time as well along with adding some more character marks to the truck.

Interestingly enough these are some of the easier trails at Windrock.

Thanks for watching. I think I would also do just as well climbing more to the driver side on that obstacle. After running some trails at Windrock, Hurricane Creek is like the Green easy trails at Windrock. I will have some videos of that Winrock adventure out soon.

@@redbeastadventures I've been wanting to go to windrock forever. Just don't have anyone to wheel with because I'm the only one in my friend group that's into it. 🤣 Hurricane Creek isn't hard, aside from this one obstacle. If it wasn't for this it would be like, a 2.

@@backwoodstherapy Check out the Venture Unknown Facebook private group. You can find some rides with that group.

@@redbeastadventures I don't have Facebook is another problem. 😅 I'm part of the Jeep Crew in East TN but I'm also in healthcare so I get lots of random days off so I might decide to go wheeling on a random Tuesday when most people are at work. And lots of group rides are on weekends when I work. Oh well. My solution is to get a second jeep and let my wife wheel with me. Eventually.

@@backwoodstherapy Hopefully you can find a way to get out on some more trails...

Thanks. They definitely come in handy.

How much?

@@KEYWESTDAVE $1950 + $350 shipping

Really want an honest opinion, don’t get offended. Why didn’t you get the trx? I’m genuinely curious

@@user-ij9jo7no9g TRX is definitely a nice truck. However, it doesn’t have solid front axles with front lockers and a disconnecting sway bar like the PW. Plus the PW has some seriously heavy duty axles and hardware. The TRX isn’t as well suited for crawling over rocks as the PW because of the differences in the front axle. I don’t plan on any high speed jumps for my usage so the PW was a better fit for me.

Not yet. I have bumped the front and rear diffs on some rocks. In one case I sorta plowed thru a rock with the Carli Front Diff Guard. That will be in an upcoming video. The truck is 18.5” high at the lowest point in the center at a skid plate.

As long as you are okay with pinstripes, you can fit most places. Just finished up some trails at Windrock in TN (videos to follow) and it made the Brown Mtn trails look somewhat wide and spacious.

Thanks for watching. Toyo Open Country RT Trail 37x12.5x17. See this video for the tires mounting.. th-cam.com/video/frN7mm4JTYU/w-d-xo.html. If interested there are lots of videos on this channel detailing the build (see the Origins playlist).

Definitely shouldn't rub on the sway bar, but probably will rub on the inner fenders. The +18mm 17x9 wheels put the tires in that sweet spot where they don't rub on the sway bar but don't stick out so far as to rub the inner fenders as much. If you used 17x10 with 0 offset you will most likely be cutting on the fenders to fit 37s with no rubbing. CJC Offroad (844) 252-6373 based out of CA know a lot about this topic. They recommended the 17x9 +18 wheels for my application.

Not sure.

It looks like you have a PW. If you have a FB account, join up with the Southeastern Power Wagons group. We discuss some planned rides.

Thanks. Don't look too closely at the pinstripes, I mean character marks... 🤣

Love the Thuren/Carli suspension I have on there. I have more wheel travel (8" to 9.5" in the front and 9" to 11" in the rear) which all adds up to more articulation. The 37s absolutely do not rub at all at full flex and full steering lock with my configuration and it rides better than it did from the factory. See my video on the suspension install for more info... th-cam.com/video/n-uhqXRMyP4/w-d-xo.html

It's decent size basically the same size as the Gazelle T4 Hub tent.

That's the same thing my wife told me. 😂😂😂😂

He did well. It might have been since he had his roof and doors off. 😂

Thanks. They are definitely fun on the trails.

Thanks for watching. Reach out and join up to the Southeastern Power Wagon Facebook group. There are scheduled rides setup on that site.

Let's go!

Nice. You should join the Southeastern Power Wagon facebook group. Fortunately my tires don’t rub at all. Thanks for watching.

🤣🤣Definitely got a little tongue tied on that one.

Thanks. He was running 33” BFG All Terrain tires. I would think so, just have to choose the right lines over some of the obstacles. Take a look at the lines he took in the GX. The obstacles of concern are shown in the video.

6:20 is probably the hardest obstacle. Have a good spotter. The GX in this video is one of the 2017+ model years with a low hanging front bumper with a poor (21⁰, I think) approach angle. If you have one older than that (or an aftermarket bumper), it would be way easier.

Thanks. It is a great spot to hang out with friends.

We were with Coddiwomple that day

@@ohnoadventures Awesome to meet you out on the trails.

We ran Sarah's Creek and Earl's Ford roads that Friday. Great trails.

Thanks. We had a great time. Looking forward to receiving my WKO rock sliders and the next adventures.

Thanks. We had a great time riding the trails and camping. Will be back there very soon.

Thanks for watching. Check out the other videos on the channel showing some offroading adventures so far. I am definitely wheeling the Red Beast and having a blast. Getting some pinstripes and scrapes (i.e., character marks). It is an absolute offroad monster with these 37s and 17x9 Method Bead Grip wheels. It flexes extremely well with absolutely no rubbing anywhere. Subscribe and follow along as I take the Red Beast down some trails that would make some 4x4 vehicles cringe and wonder if they would get stuck.

I went with 35s for just that reason. I wanted absolutely no rubbing issues and you can cram a full size 35 spare in the factory spare location.

@@SupremeLeaderWPK Thanks for watching. I hope you are enjoying your PW as much as I am enjoying mine. 35s are a great choice especially with stock suspension (looks proportional). Also, a bonus that a 35” somewhat fits in the spare location. I went with 37s as I knew I was going to use Thuren/Carli suspension and the 37s look good in that scenario. Also, I have zero rubbing at full flex and turning steering full lock, etc. Depends on the wheel and tire combo to have no rubbing with 37s. I did make an adjustment at the inner fender liners (see other videos). I went with a 34” size spare as I carry a nice tire repair kit if I get hole in the normal spots. If needed I would put the 34” spare on the front. I will probably eventually get a full size spare and put it in the truck bed, but after I go to 38” tires. Yes, I will probably go bigger. I see exactly where I need to adjust for no rubbing at the inner fender area and this truck with the 8 speed transmission absolutely works great on and off road with 37s. I was originally concerned about power loss with the larger tires, but this truck would absolutely rock 38s without skipping a beat.

@@redbeastadventures no offense but 50 other people with the same exact suspension (as 90% of people all have this same suspension lol) rub like crazy when going full flex. You are doing some light off-roading, you are not full flexing your truck which you would rub. Either way, atleast your in the woods with your truck and not a mall princess, I apologize for saying you wouldn’t use it as a truck. Good on you 👍🏻

@@xGR1MxREAPERx No worries. I appreciate the comments and for watching the videos. I am not sure how much more I can flex it. I have went thru some pretty decent size ditches where several 4x4s were lifting their wheels and the Red Beast flexed beautifully without any rubbing. Not sure if maybe I am just lucky or something has changed with the 2024 version or my tire and wheel combo are just the correct sizing and offset. At any rate, I am having a great time offroading the Red Beast. Check out this video link in the beginning where I flex the truck pretty good. I may have to find some bigger ditches but I can't get it to rub anywhere lol. th-cam.com/video/fN_fgR_giw8/w-d-xo.html

Thanks for watching the Red Beast Adventures. Purchased the Go Rhino Dominator D6 “slider” steps that are rocker panel mounted from RealTruck.com. They are holding up fairly well considering what I put them through so far. Check out the videos on the channel showing the steps and then later some damage underneath. I will be replacing them with White Knucke Offroad frame mounted sliders in a few weeks once the new ones ship. Will have a video on those new steps as well.

I also plan on keeping the Red Beast for a while as well as it maybe my forever offroading truck. 🤷‍♂ Hopefully your 2019 PW continues to serve you well.

Easy to chew up on the trails for sure