No one makes a front locker for an HD diesel truck. Not available for any GM, Ford, or Ram. From factory or aftermarket. Zero. The torque would destroy it in situations where you legitimately need it. Now the rear locker... is actually finally available for these Rams. If you order a truck from AEV you can spec it to be based on the Rebel which will include a rear locker. And you can also now retrofit that locker to an existing Ram like this Prospector XL.
@@PeakDecline I see your point. They managed to put them in G Wagons. The Bronco's have it but of course they are much smaller and lighter. I'm sure if they wanted to they can re-enforce things but it may make it much more expensive than it already is.
That's beautiful. But I do agree with others that the overall package should include front and rear locking diffs. But we all know, maybe 5% of these vehicles will be used off road.
I'm on my second one in 5 years and I've never been in a situation where I wished I had lockers. I know it's a popular buzz term to lock 'em up, but they aren't a cure-all. With the large tire size and suspension travel, and limited slip rear, if I can't make it through something, I back up and try a different line. Also of note: the Prospector XL package is a combination of parts and components that add up the total - if you want to put in lockers, and AEV offered that, it would have a cost. Now, with all that said, I'm not even confident there is a locker product for the 5th gen's at this time. I know gear manufacturers still haven't come out with a regear product.
@@SwellRunnerI get that swell! But, I have used them several times in my 40+ years of Wheelin. And when you need it. You need it. Always remember it’s better to have it, and not need it. Than it is to need it & not have it. This is just from an old man who has wheeled a time or two in the last forty years.
The Power Wagon has front and rear lockers, a helical gear limited slip rear differential, a disconnecting front sway bar, hill decent control, and an incredible amount of articulation. The Prospector is an absolutely beautiful truck, but as they say in Texas, it’s all hat and no cattle. You’re better off with the PW or the 2500 Rebel if you want to seriously go off roading. I would buy this truck, but only because it looks cool, not for its capability.
Funny thing about these kinds of trucks is they rumble into a parking stall next to you and it’s always at little 5’ 6” guy that jumps out of it with giant biceps.. hours of entertainment for people watchers.
While I do not have the Prospector, I do have a Power Wagon and I am 6'4". Not everyone who drives a big truck does so to compensate. I actually utilize mine for what it was designed for.
Those are the kind of dudes that never pass the indoct. They all end up being rangers or well, that's about it...or reg infantry...or motor t...or .......you get the picture... Rangers.....pfffffffftttttttt!!!! 75th.........ppfftttttttttt........!!!!!!!!!! A little better but still alot of meat heads in there..... Don't go army, they will woke you up...... The super strong tri physique is the way to go....
First off I love, love, love the truck. I know that the fact that it is missing lockers bothers many. What I cannot wrap my head around is the payload capacity. This is supposed to be an overlanding truck and it only has 650lbs of payload capacity. Deduct the weight of the passengers and what remains for tents, fuel, water, recovery gear, food, generator…….I know what people will say, “the GVWR is conservative and the truck can handle more.” True, but if you rear end someone or lose control of the vehicle, being over the GVWR will not serve you well in court.
Same boat, love this and lockers isn’t an issue I rather have air lockers vs electric anyway. The GVWR is my concern. I don’t know why it is so low for an overland rig. Add a 40 gallon long range America auxiliary tank and gear 650 won’t be enough.
I have a Prospector XL and I was too disappointed AEV does not offer Lockers (Front and Rear) at least a rear locker would have been nice. I am weighing out my options now. The Ram Rebel uses the same rear Dif of 11.50 AAM but does have an electric rear locker. Not sure how difficult this will be to order and install the electrical rear locker portion or the spline gear set up. My other option is ARB lockers front and rear. Which does get expensive with an air compressor, lines and installation. The other thing on my list is to put a fuel tank where the original spare tire is located and be able to transfer this fuel into the main fuel tank when necessary and beefing up the AEV rear bumper and add a rear Winch.
What do you think about the suspension upgrades in terms of driving performance/comfort. I drive a rebel 1500. Are these coils and suspensions necessary better than a stock 1500?❤
How or why do these $90k plus trucks nowadays not come with a $500 spray in bed liner? I would much rather have a protected truck bed then $1000 plus retractable side steps. Terrible the directions trucks are headed in
I guess the way we think is either a small minority when it comes to the people buying this type of truck. Or the spray bed liners that they put in are no comparison to the aftermarket ones.
Great looking truck, but my 2023 Power Wagon will out climb and crawl the $120,000 lockerless truck. I would like to see all the AEV items on a Power Wagon...
@@TGLASS24 I paid $67K plus tax for my 2023 PW. It has the Option 2 package, rack sliders (replacing with better steps), sunroof, adaptive steering for the headlights, and bitchen Olive Green paint...
@@danaberman6929 man that olive green is effin sweet man. I replaced the steps with amp research power steps and love that they give you the clearance needed when in go go mode!
WIFE & KIDS? Get a Suburban! This is for a “Boys” weekend! Each of you brings their own truck! Wife & Kids. Ben, take this guy off the “Subscriber “ list! 😂 Just kidding buddy! 130k. I’m just gonna get two!
I like and watch your videos Ben but your videos would be so much better if you would just take a breath and slow it down a little bit. You didn’t even show us the back seat area of this truck. I hope you don’t take this the wrong way.
As a PW owner I was thinking the same thing. Mine is a 2500 and my payload is about 900 more than this, I have rear and front lockers, disconnecting sway bar and almost the same interior as this for a lot less coin.
Я построил свою версию AEV XXXL, мосты портальные от унимог 427, резина микки томпсон 54 дюйма, клиренс под центральеым редуктором 70 см))))))) привет из сибири, алтай
Makes no point in purchasing this truck with an AEV build and having 650 payload. What a waste of money. Worst payload over a taco. LOL. If I'm overlanding, I expect to have all my gear and family with me. No fun camping alone.
Ok….. well I guess if the payload capacity is under 650 pounds they don’t want people to use the bed…… well after you and the passenger are in it, you’re not carrying much else
It's a really good looking truck, but it's not worth what they're asking. And assuming it was, there's a lot missing given the price point. Running 40s with no steering stabilizers? No lockers on a truck that supposed to be purpose built for off-roading? An in-bed tire carrier that destroys your rear visibility vs putting a heavy swing-away carrier on the already beefed-up rear bumper? Just doesn't make any sense. I mean, I'd be drawn to that truck like a moth to a flame, but once you get close enough you realize things just don't add up. I also have to wonder what the current impact of Diesel-gate 2.0 with Cummins is going to look like when buying a diesel Ram. I'm already reading horror stories of people not being able to register their new trucks because they have a Cummins diesel. And personally, I absolutely despise the Rebel/Power Wagon grill, so putting it on this AEV truck would completely ruin it for me.
Actually it is not Dodge. AEV custom upfits the vehicles at their plant. From their it goes straight to the dealer. RAM does nothing with the AEV conversions.
Ben, You need to slow and stop slurring your words.... I could not even understand what you said about the name of the dealer who's lot you are standing in.... FYI.......it's very irritating when youtoobers talk to fast that they can't be understood.....
This an awful lot of money for a Power Wagon wannabe. Diesels are notoriously bad off road because of the weight, and AEV just added another 2000 lbs. This absolutely one cool looking truck, but it is basically just an appearance package. It’s not really much more capable than a stock 2500. If you like this truck ( and who wouldn’t), definitely get one, just know that is nowhere near as capable off road as it looks.
It's criminal not to have lockers. They should do front and rear
No one makes a front locker for an HD diesel truck. Not available for any GM, Ford, or Ram. From factory or aftermarket. Zero. The torque would destroy it in situations where you legitimately need it. Now the rear locker... is actually finally available for these Rams. If you order a truck from AEV you can spec it to be based on the Rebel which will include a rear locker. And you can also now retrofit that locker to an existing Ram like this Prospector XL.
@@PeakDecline I see your point. They managed to put them in G Wagons. The Bronco's have it but of course they are much smaller and lighter. I'm sure if they wanted to they can re-enforce things but it may make it much more expensive than it already is.
@@healer81well ram powerwagon 2500 has front and rear lockers so I have no idea what you are talking about? But just keep talking.
@@PeakDeclinekeeping thinking that. Powerwagon front and rear lockers
@@malenurse1999 I said diesel HD. The Power Wagon is gas only. You need to read more carefully.
Get a Power Wagon, get the 3 inch lift, put 37s and if you like the look get the front rear bumper and save 40-50k
That's beautiful. But I do agree with others that the overall package should include front and rear locking diffs. But we all know, maybe 5% of these vehicles will be used off road.
I'm on my second one in 5 years and I've never been in a situation where I wished I had lockers. I know it's a popular buzz term to lock 'em up, but they aren't a cure-all. With the large tire size and suspension travel, and limited slip rear, if I can't make it through something, I back up and try a different line. Also of note: the Prospector XL package is a combination of parts and components that add up the total - if you want to put in lockers, and AEV offered that, it would have a cost. Now, with all that said, I'm not even confident there is a locker product for the 5th gen's at this time. I know gear manufacturers still haven't come out with a regear product.
@@SwellRunnerI get that swell! But, I have used them several times in my 40+ years of Wheelin. And when you need it. You need it. Always remember it’s better to have it, and not need it. Than it is to need it & not have it. This is just from an old man who has wheeled a time or two in the last forty years.
Hey, Ben Hardy.
It's me again.
Keep on, man.
You still great.
Ram build a fantastic monster truck love it
The Power Wagon has front and rear lockers, a helical gear limited slip rear differential, a disconnecting front sway bar, hill decent control, and an incredible amount of articulation. The Prospector is an absolutely beautiful truck, but as they say in Texas, it’s all hat and no cattle. You’re better off with the PW or the 2500 Rebel if you want to seriously go off roading. I would buy this truck, but only because it looks cool, not for its capability.
Funny thing about these kinds of trucks is they rumble into a parking stall next to you and it’s always at little 5’ 6” guy that jumps out of it with giant biceps.. hours of entertainment for people watchers.
Hey watch it! I'm actually 5'7". LOL!
While I do not have the Prospector, I do have a Power Wagon and I am 6'4". Not everyone who drives a big truck does so to compensate. I actually utilize mine for what it was designed for.
Those are the kind of dudes that never pass the indoct. They all end up being rangers or well, that's about it...or reg infantry...or motor t...or .......you get the picture...
Rangers.....pfffffffftttttttt!!!! 75th.........ppfftttttttttt........!!!!!!!!!! A little better but still alot of meat heads in there.....
Don't go army, they will woke you up......
The super strong tri physique is the way to go....
someone sounds a little mad they dont have a 100k dollar truck or giant biceps
First off I love, love, love the truck. I know that the fact that it is missing lockers bothers many. What I cannot wrap my head around is the payload capacity. This is supposed to be an overlanding truck and it only has 650lbs of payload capacity. Deduct the weight of the passengers and what remains for tents, fuel, water, recovery gear, food, generator…….I know what people will say, “the GVWR is conservative and the truck can handle more.” True, but if you rear end someone or lose control of the vehicle, being over the GVWR will not serve you well in court.
Same boat, love this and lockers isn’t an issue I rather have air lockers vs electric anyway. The GVWR is my concern. I don’t know why it is so low for an overland rig. Add a 40 gallon long range America auxiliary tank and gear 650 won’t be enough.
I have a Prospector XL and I was too disappointed AEV does not offer Lockers (Front and Rear) at least a rear locker would have been nice.
I am weighing out my options now. The Ram Rebel uses the same rear Dif of 11.50 AAM but does have an electric rear locker. Not sure how difficult this will be to order and install the electrical rear locker portion or the spline gear set up.
My other option is ARB lockers front and rear. Which does get expensive with an air compressor, lines and installation.
The other thing on my list is to put a fuel tank where the original spare tire is located and be able to transfer this fuel into the main fuel tank when necessary and beefing up the AEV rear bumper and add a rear Winch.
Payload sticker is a bit blurry but I think it says 746 kg and 1,641 lb. Which is not great but not terrible either.
I would like front and rear lockers also, but 850 lbs. of torque will rip apart the front gears and the front shaft!
What do you think about the suspension upgrades in terms of driving performance/comfort. I drive a rebel 1500. Are these coils and suspensions necessary better than a stock 1500?❤
I love it! I think it looks awesome in black too!
They wouldn't let you brush the snow off before you started filming? Thanks ben
First watch the video before commenting, he tells you within the first minute
@@vdbarman false. I can barely reach it
love it
imagine more HP and more torque, it will be the best truck on market🤩
Ty for sharing, kool review ... it's a city slickers rig for sure ... lol But I still want one 😅
This is one of the coolest trucks out there. But what is its purpose? Flexing? Prospecting? Overlanding? Pimping? All of the above?
What is the white blinking in the gauge cluster?
How or why do these $90k plus trucks nowadays not come with a $500 spray in bed liner? I would much rather have a protected truck bed then $1000 plus retractable side steps. Terrible the directions trucks are headed in
I guess the way we think is either a small minority when it comes to the people buying this type of truck. Or the spray bed liners that they put in are no comparison to the aftermarket ones.
Great looking truck, but my 2023 Power Wagon will out climb and crawl the $120,000 lockerless truck. I would like to see all the AEV items on a Power Wagon...
Dude you hit the nail on the head. I have a 2021 PW and it was about 60K less haha!!
@@TGLASS24 I paid $67K plus tax for my 2023 PW. It has the Option 2 package, rack sliders (replacing with better steps), sunroof, adaptive steering for the headlights, and bitchen Olive Green paint...
@@danaberman6929 man that olive green is effin sweet man. I replaced the steps with amp research power steps and love that they give you the clearance needed when in go go mode!
650 pound payload is horrible!! They made a cool looking truck that can't haul anything or actually be used for much.
Looks cool and great for off-roading but it can't do camping stuff, nor can you put your wife and kids in your truck. LOL!
Weird. I have a PXL and mine is nearly 1700 pound payload. I have a 22 Laramie.
WIFE & KIDS? Get a Suburban! This is for a “Boys” weekend! Each of you brings their own truck! Wife & Kids. Ben, take this guy off the “Subscriber “ list! 😂
Just kidding buddy! 130k. I’m just gonna get two!
@@scotthooper4170 No worries, my kids are all over 30. They can buy their own truck . I was referring to all the younger fathers.😁
Come on brother do a Carli Suspension comparison. Include costs etc that would make a great video!
Man I had a 86 ram 150 prospector as a kid in the 2000s
I like and watch your videos Ben but your videos would be so much better if you would just take a breath and slow it down a little bit. You didn’t even show us the back seat area of this truck. I hope you don’t take this the wrong way.
Cool. Conversion for a extra $30,000 not bad.
No bed liner, No lockers. 641 lbs. of payload...?🤣 $130k!!! Yikes!
Depends on which PXL you get. Mine is payloaded at 1653.
So….. what I’m hearing is a maverick has 2.5-3x’s the payload capacity of this thing
Doesn't a power wagon do everything this truck does but better? What's the point of it?
As a PW owner I was thinking the same thing. Mine is a 2500 and my payload is about 900 more than this, I have rear and front lockers, disconnecting sway bar and almost the same interior as this for a lot less coin.
641 lb of payload? Is this for real? My Ford Fusion has 825 lb
Я построил свою версию AEV XXXL, мосты портальные от унимог 427, резина микки томпсон 54 дюйма, клиренс под центральеым редуктором 70 см))))))) привет из сибири, алтай
Awesome
2024 Ram 2500HD Heavy-Duty Laramie 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Automatic AEV Prospector XL Bison Night Edition Crew Cab 4X4!
Makes no point in purchasing this truck with an AEV build and having 650 payload. What a waste of money. Worst payload over a taco. LOL. If I'm overlanding, I expect to have all my gear and family with me. No fun camping alone.
Yeah…… massive spare in the bed, but not a spray in bed liner?
What the hell?
Ok….. well I guess if the payload capacity is under 650 pounds they don’t want people to use the bed…… well after you and the passenger are in it, you’re not carrying much else
I think the Prospector is better than the Prospector XL for the working man. Still can do off-road but won’t kill you on payload
I have a PXL and mine is 1653 pounds of payload.
It's a really good looking truck, but it's not worth what they're asking. And assuming it was, there's a lot missing given the price point. Running 40s with no steering stabilizers? No lockers on a truck that supposed to be purpose built for off-roading? An in-bed tire carrier that destroys your rear visibility vs putting a heavy swing-away carrier on the already beefed-up rear bumper? Just doesn't make any sense. I mean, I'd be drawn to that truck like a moth to a flame, but once you get close enough you realize things just don't add up.
I also have to wonder what the current impact of Diesel-gate 2.0 with Cummins is going to look like when buying a diesel Ram. I'm already reading horror stories of people not being able to register their new trucks because they have a Cummins diesel.
And personally, I absolutely despise the Rebel/Power Wagon grill, so putting it on this AEV truck would completely ruin it for me.
They left the factory spare under the bed lol
With that payload you can't even have 5 people in the truck.
$90,315
News flash buddy it’s a ram
So they put the spare 40 in the bed, but left the stock spare under the bed? Wow dodge
Actually it is not Dodge. AEV custom upfits the vehicles at their plant. From their it goes straight to the dealer. RAM does nothing with the AEV conversions.
@@chatd1 same thing. The fact it’s there is crazy
Yeah, it is useless. You might as well take it off and put an additional diesel tank there.@@Chevygang23LT
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It's an awfully big RAM.
Still way too much money!!!!! It's insane.
641 pounds of payload
Depends on which one you get I guess. Mine is at almost 1700 pounds. Not sure why this is so low.
Ben,
You need to slow and stop slurring your words....
I could not even understand what you said about the name of the dealer who's lot you are standing in....
FYI.......it's very irritating when youtoobers talk to fast that they can't be understood.....
This an awful lot of money for a Power Wagon wannabe. Diesels are notoriously bad off road because of the weight, and AEV just added another 2000 lbs. This absolutely one cool looking truck, but it is basically just an appearance package. It’s not really much more capable than a stock 2500. If you like this truck ( and who wouldn’t), definitely get one, just know that is nowhere near as capable off road as it looks.
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