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jus2shy wrote:
Raptor > Rebel. I feel the Rebel is more aligned against the FX4 trim level that Ford used to have (it's now an option package). However, the Rebel does 1-up the FX4 package/trim from Ford with the air suspension and higher ride height.
This is exactly correct. The Raptor is designed for serious off road use and does a fine job doing what it was designed to do. The Rebel is more of an appearance package, and it happens to have the air suspension and skid plates. The Rebel was never designed to be equal to the Raptor. I did not watch the video so I cannot comment on it, but this is comparing apples to oranges. Ram does not offer a Raptor equivalent truck.- Don't think I want either for a tow truck.
FishOnOne wrote:
IdaD wrote:
I'd take a power wagon over either one. IFS is for mall crawlers.
I've yet to see a power wagon truck except for one of the lot when my wife was car shopping last year. I'm surprised Ram hasn't discontinued these trucks yet.
On the other hand I've already seen a Ram Rebel recently on the road.
Edit: I've also seen several Hellcat's too, but not a single Power Wagon.
I would agree with you there,something with a better payload and much better Off Road- I've never been to Texas and can't comment to it except that I don't envision a place that would typically require what the Power Wagon brings. On the other hand I've seen quite a few of them around here. More Power Wagons than Raptors for sure. I have yet to see a Ram Rebel in the wild.
- A quick web search shows that RAM builds a little less than 10,000 units per year. Probably at a pretty strong profit margin.
FishOnOne wrote:
IdaD wrote:
I'd take a power wagon over either one. IFS is for mall crawlers.
I've yet to see a power wagon truck except for one of the lot when my wife was car shopping last year. I'm surprised Ram has discontinued these trucks yet.
On the other hand I've already seen a Ram Rebel recently on the road.
Power wagons aren't exactly cheap, either to buy or operate. Nor is a Raptor for that matter. The Rebel is more of an appearance thing, IMO.IdaD wrote:
I'd take a power wagon over either one. IFS is for mall crawlers.
I've yet to see a power wagon truck except for one of the lot when my wife was car shopping last year. I'm surprised Ram hasn't discontinued these trucks yet.
On the other hand I've already seen a Ram Rebel recently on the road.
Edit: I've also seen several Hellcat's too, but not a single Power Wagon.Bionic Man wrote:
I understand that some (a few) use a full size truck for serious off roading, but I can't imagine doing it myself.
I have spent time four wheeling in Colorado, and ended up scratching the heck out of my old Grand Cherokee because it was too wide for the trails. Using a $50k + truck that i several inches wider than a Jeep to do it is just silly.
I don't "off-road" for the sake of it, but I camp, hunt and fish a lot in places you need a high ground clearance 4wd vehicle to access. My truck with a decent set of AT/MT tires will get you into a lot more places than you'd think.LimogesMan wrote:
Thumbs up on the Raptor. I was waiting to see it do a high-speed pass and dust the Rebel.
The RAM Rebel has a very nice interior but no skid plates.
No skid plates? You might want to re-watch the video. He says both trucks have them. Hell me truck has them.- I understand that some (a few) use a full size truck for serious off roading, but I can't imagine doing it myself.
I have spent time four wheeling in Colorado, and ended up scratching the heck out of my old Grand Cherokee because it was too wide for the trails. Using a $50k + truck that i several inches wider than a Jeep to do it is just silly.
