Are sand flags not required there?

Just wait til you get it stuck and need 3 other truck to pull it out. Been there myself with a Super Duty, sitting on the frame with the front axle dangling off the other side of the dune.

Brother whenever you ride in Dunes area, such as Dumont Dunes, you're supposed to place a long whip with a flag on your vehicle.

@drsus0

4 жыл бұрын

Was gonna say this. Noting more unsafe than running Around dunes at speed and not letting everyone else know you’re behind the hill.

@nikolaisaint9137

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, he’s an overlander, common rules and courtesies don’t apply to these guys

BTW,the reason you get up these hills a little better than with the 4 Runner is because of the longer wheelbase-not the power.The 4 Runner is as capable as anything you could drive if geared correctly.

2019: this truck doesn’t feel that big 2020: this truck is big and got its first trail damage

your killing me!!!! I have a 2500 and bought a 4runner.....now you are making me want to upgrade my 2500 out!!

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Do it!

@rj-gd3pc

4 жыл бұрын

If you’re for short term only go ahead upgrade your ram, but keep the 4Runner and make it as your daily driver, and your ram for recreation only so the ram will last longer..

@Nightmarehc130

4 жыл бұрын

r j that’s funny because I am doing the opposite.. I’ve had my dodge for 15 years...

The sound of that cummins engine is music to my ears!!! Can’t wait till i get one.

@ontheotherside3

4 жыл бұрын

def systems and off roading do not mix well...

I was a little hesitant at first but the new truck doesn't really change the feel of the vlogs. I'm happy for you on your new truck it's perfect for Utah. Wish we could fit those things in the Denver area trails. My 4Runner barely fits as it is. Do what makes you happy. Also welcome to the hardshell tent life!

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

A truck is a truck. You may not realize it, but you’re here for me. It sounds arrogant, but it’s the personality, the story that brings PEOPLE back. If i just had videos of the trucks, everyone would just be MEH

Hey Jason, been watching you for a few years and always enjoy seeing the fun adventures you go on! The Prospector sure looks to continue that tradition! Keep bringing on those fun adventures!

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!!

Love the vids Jason! Can’t wait to see this driving around locally. I used to always spot your 4Runner everywhere!

I've been waiting on this video, thanks for sharing! Great truck :)

Cool to see you're enjoying the new rig! Cant wait to see more videos.

That truck is awesome!! Can't wait for the new content..

Jason Koertge, I keep coming back for the great content you produce. Keep up the good work, drive and passion. I can tell you are having a blast!

I like seeing new people come into the full-size platform. It's a growing community. And Ram, Ford, Chevy or Tundra, they're all uniquely capable in their own right.

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!!

Love it! I'm sure ill see you out on the trails. Way to keep the channel original. Everyone has a 4 runner channel. lols. Love the sound of the diesel engines! I'm here for the editing and science teacher personality. good stuff.

I just got rid of my JKU that I had and picked up a Ram 3500 and I can't say enough on how much better it is. Comfort, power, stability and fuel economy.

Looks like fun. Can't wait to see it on some trails.

All the negative comments are absolutely ridiculous. I am a 4runner owner and that is initially why I started watching, but now it's more than the 4runner...to me it's more about enjoying the adventures...it's gives me a glimpse of some really beautiful places that I will never be able to see in person. Thank you for sharing your adventures, and keep the great video's coming!!

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you joe!!

Thanks Jason, the change from a 4Runner to a diesel truck was the right diction for you and your family. I thought about the 4Runner too (which I found your channel). But many others talked about the same, the lack of power, the not so great MPG and the 5 speed gear box. To change this, you have to spend extra money, only to feel comfortable with all the extra weight. I think with a truck, you have more options...

Good for you ,full size truck is the way to go , more room inside more carrying capacity and towing plus you don't have to upgrade the drive train enjoy.

Awesome rigs, I don't have any off-road/trail rig but I'm here for the vlog content.

Very cool rig! Enjoy! Working on my Tacoma now but down the road one of these Propectors is tempting.

I have to admit, those are some good looking rigs 🤘🏻

@rj-gd3pc

4 жыл бұрын

Tacoma Dad it looks good but how’s the reliability tho..

@TacomaDad

4 жыл бұрын

r j I’m just saying.... they look good 😂

Love your new truck and love your videos. I recently went from and Land Rover LR3 to a 1/2 ton GMC and loving it. So I am enjoying watching your 2500!

Love the new truck! Strictly cosmetic, but is there a different front grill you can get? Not feeling the grill but everything else is super nice!

Hi Jason, rig is looking awesome, what colour ikamper did you go for? Matt or Gloss and why, I’m looking to buy one but haven’t seen one in the wild, they say the Matt is harder wearing, what’s your thought 🤙🏻 thanks.

Love it !!

Always enjoyed the 4runner, I have a 3rd gen myself. But WOW, that dodge is a beast and a half, presumably of course. Definitely a step up, if not more than one, and a solid diesel selection. Enjoy the places you can now go with that range, clearance etc!!

Hey Jason - great video. What are the wheel/tire specs you’re running on your truck?

Why RAM good luck pal

Ok, I'll bite and Subscribe now that you have a truck like what I want to build out one day. LoL. I have a 2018 Ram 2500 Laramie MegaCab with the off-road package(hill descent assist, skid plates, locking axles, and the front and rear linked suspension). When I don't need it to tow anymore I really want to rig it out similar to what you're running now. I now the MegaCab is going to be longer and I'll have to plan my trips better, but my passengers have always been comfortable reclining back there and the storage behind the seat is great. Keep making great videos, can't wait to prove my haters(people who think that Cummings is not an off roader)wrong through you. 😊

Nice to see real trucks for a change, and glad you managed to break out of the Toyota is best echo chamber. Edit: Subscribed

@Burritosarebetterthantacos

3 жыл бұрын

As a tacoma owner Im not a fanboy at all....between my paint peeling and undercarriage rust when I upgrade im Gone!

Nice set up by the way

Sorry about all your lost subscribers.....hahaha :-) ....some people. Love the truck Jason, excited to go wheeling with you in 2020!

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Have I lost some? Engagement and growth has been through the roof!

@powers4x4

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner I'm sure you've continued growing, was mostly making a joke about the comments I've seen from people saying they are unfollowing you and AJ because you don't have the 4Runner or even a Toyota. :-)

@Arizona-oh1gt

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner well if you've lost toyota fans you've gained others. How bout that?

Why did you swap out the FSR tent that was on it in the last video?

Was looking over my fiance's dads ram 2500 this past weekend. Didn't realize they had a solid front axle and coils for the rear! Hows the ride on the highway?

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Flipping awesome. 95 mph feels so smooth. I can’t do that in my wife’s 200 series without feeling uncomfortable.

New truck, new friends 😂😂😂

Sweet looks great 👍🏻 wish it was mine live it up Jason

Look Clarence, a new toy.. can I playyyy? Wow what a difference. I like Toyota’s but I like the change. Live axle, diesel. Love the sound.its heavy but power to weight ratio is more than there.

Hey Jason what adjustable filter are you using on your camera?

Good looking rigs.

Aarrghhh!! I love my Tacoma but the ram is calling my name!!

Oof.. this thing is gonna empty your bank , for al the wrong reasons. It’s no Toyota. Looks fun though!

Hey Jason! Glad you're liking the new truck. Weird question but would you tell me who sells that plaid shirt?

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a fjallraven shirt

@todd_stein

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner thanks man. Looking forward to the next adventure!

Still sad you gave up the 4Runner but I respect your decision. I can see how your prospector is more capable. And I would say more spacious lol

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

It’s so awesome offroad. Love it so so much!!

Does your camera have auto exposure? Also longer vids please!

Looks really bouncy and uncomfortable offroading? Maybe new suspension in future?

It has power, sure, but does it have "double shock powah"?

So did you recently move to Utardia? weren't you in Fl? I have a tundra & FWC, we should get together on a long weekend trip..

But will it fit in your garage?

Finally!!!

Cool video Jason

When your Bro goes hold my beer and just thrashes it. Lol. Too funny Glad you guys are enjoying your new Prospectors. As for me...I will never part with my Toyota’s!

Sweet ride!! What's the difference between yours and ajs? The name on it or is there significant differences? Love it either way and cannot wait to see more

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

His is an actual serial numbered prospector xl. Mine has most of the same stuff that makes it what it is, but his was actually built by AEV and has all the branding that goes along with it.

@timothyholtjr.8600

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner kinda seems like the one you have is a better deal.. but I guess I can see the name brand thing..lol still probably over capable and hope the types of videos stay the same as my son and I have watched you since the start.. love the videos and my son recognizes your voice which is awesome and it brings a smile when I ask him if he wants to watch Jason!! Great work and happy holidays!!

I love overlanding in trucks, my old zr2 Sonoma was fun but, under power,bad on gas and when full gear it would sag even with another leaf spring. So I switched to a f250 powerstroke. Love the power on it. It is fantastic with the 4x4 and the locker, however front are manual. I still need to build mine. Welcome to the diesel world. You will see the people hate them, I don't blame them, not everyone can drive 80k vehicles.

What is the height of the truck without the tent? Can the truck be driven into "parking lots" that have height restrictions? All, most, some, none?

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Less than 8’ - it fits in my garage.

@jackburr5892

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner excellent, thank you

Excited to see the change, and the challenges that come with a bigger vehicle. Keep up the good work!

Love the truck but I think your headed for the diesel issues and the weight problems. You may have to stick with more wide open spaces. I have a connection with the oilfield and those heavy trucks will get you in trouble. Good luck though.

The truck is so big so what about tight area??

@poppad3585

4 жыл бұрын

Will it go in the same areas/trails as the 4 runner did??

Just join the club and put an ARE topper on it. I’ve got it set up with a real pillow top queen mattress, lights, zero set up.

can we get a review of that RTT please =D ?

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Coming right up!

What is your opinion of the solid axles in the front vs IFS? On the road, is are they better than IFS?

@EricBuenoo

4 жыл бұрын

Julian Pereira ifs is better on road, solid axle it’s better off road.

@007Knightjp

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricBuenoo So for a rig that is mostly on tarmac as a daily driver and only goes off road once a while, an IFS is better. Am I right?

@EricBuenoo

4 жыл бұрын

Julian Pereira yes, they’re generally more comfortable and have better road manners because each wheel is able to move independently.

@justinjetter784

4 жыл бұрын

@@007Knightjp IFS - if done correctly is better at everything except rock crawling. You won't see a desert race truck with a solid front axle or any race car. But - for low speed rock crawling, it's hard to beat a solid axle.

@007Knightjp

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinjetter784 Thanks for the advice. I suppose that is why the original Humvee was IFS & IRS as well.

Yup pretty much sold on getting a PXL. just need to put the money together.

Are those things realiable

“Doesn’t feel big” ... in the wide open dunes and western desert trails. But I can’t imagine wheeling that thing here in the Northeast. Love the truck though and excited to watch your adventures. 👍

@vanlifeish5465

4 жыл бұрын

David Morin being from Massachusetts originally I couldn’t agree more! But now that I love out west that really isn’t much of a big rig👌🏽

@davidmorin2731

4 жыл бұрын

@@vanlifeish5465 I'm envious of all that wide open wheeling you guys have. :)

Nice rig

The 4Runner does feel underpowered but much of that has to do with how it is geared and when it shifts. Drive it in sport shift mode and control your shifting and it’s a very different experience. Let the computer shift for you and yes, it feels like a dog. Also, if you load it down with a couple thousand pounds of mods and a trailer...there’s going to be a negative impact on performance. As for the Dodge, personally I don’t find it interesting. But part of the adventure is trying new things, so I get that.

@drsus0

4 жыл бұрын

They’re under powered but its even worse when they get overloaded with silly 200+ lb tents and 800+ lb worth of overbuilt bumpers and pointless over done drawer systems with kitchens and huge refrigerators... how did we all manage to get out there all these years without all this “overland gear” ? Do your rig and your wallet a favor, keep it simple, pict a 5lb $300 tent, strap down the small fridge you dont need a huge one, get a small hybrid bunker to carry your winch instead of these ridiculous steel monstrosities that weigh 300+ lbs and only provide protection to the 1/4 front of a $200 part.

@trailrunnah8886

4 жыл бұрын

Also, the 4Runner makes very little low end torque. All the power is much higher in the RPM band.

@drsus0

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Smith all the way up at 4K, it hits almost like a small turbo its so sudden. But nooooothing below 4K, its a dog. The gearing doesn’t help at all.

Does it have power 😜

I’m looking forward to the “broke down on the trail” videos with diy repairs. They’re bound to happen with a Dodge.

@furion7040

4 жыл бұрын

Whats going to break down?

@Gino20202

4 жыл бұрын

Ray Cain it’s a Dodge, the possibilities are endless.

@furion7040

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok, good info

@Gino20202

4 жыл бұрын

Ray Cain now you know, pal.

@furion7040

4 жыл бұрын

Somehow, I "accidentally" clicked on your portrait and it took me to your channel which had some of your previous comments shown. Curiosity got me and I clicked on one. You pretty much made the same comment in a previous video. Saying something about getting rid of his BMW and getting a dodge because he was tired of reliability issues and dodges aren't reliable blah blah blah. The fact that you have never owned a dodge but your parents did 30 years ago and your sister having a Chrysler minivan kind of explains your lack of specifics in your comment, "it's a dodge, the possibilities are endless" regarding the Ram. What I'm saying is I'm not sure you really know how reliable rams are or aren't. I've had two of them. An 08 and currently an 11, both with the 6.7 Cummins. I will say that the 08 burnt up the clutches in the OD/UD hub at one point. I pulled the trans and rebuilt it in a weekend in the garage and was back on the road. I didn't have any issues with it after that and I have had zero issues with the 11. You might call me a fanboy. I think that's what the internet kids are calling it? But that would be inaccurate. I have also owned Nissan's, Subaru's, jeeps and a Ford. Here soon I will be getting a 2013+ Audi S4. Ive also supported my wife's decision to by an 07 335i that dynoed 401whp in the past and recently her plans to get a 2019 4Runner TRD Pro to build for overlanding. Looking forward to that one. So, I don't really know what I'm trying to get at at this point but unless you have actual experience with a vehicle don't automatically hate it just because.

LMAO.....MY WIFE SAID IT DON'T FEEL BIG....

@sothickitssickk

4 жыл бұрын

Not the Tyrone next door BBC

this thing is HUGE! Better keep in the desert w/ tons of empty space.

You need to get that flat back off the rear diff.

@jimyeats

4 жыл бұрын

Im guessing you watched the Banks series?

If I ever see you in person, I'm going to snatch that camera out of your hands and set it to auto aperture. You're constantly fidgeting with it and half the time the footage seems over or under exposed. Besides that....cool video! :)

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Nooooo! Most actual filmmakers would insist on all manual (which is what I shoot). And although I do NOT consider myself a filmmaker, I do prefer all manual as well. PLUS - that canon LOG is manual only!!

@EvanRackle

4 жыл бұрын

lol @ his reply.. yeah manual focus is better but not for long takes without any cuts between exposure.. especially consistently hitting it the wrong way first ...

@TheUnorthodoxx

4 жыл бұрын

@TDGarage you could have not said it better.

@coastless8773

4 жыл бұрын

​@@SwellRunner You shoot auto focus tho..I think if you use less ND and stop down a little you don't have to worry about the focus when your doing your to camera stuff. and with practice your manual focus will get better than the camera's af.

@SuperAwesomeJared

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner I'm not a filmmaker, but shoot a lot of video. LOG is no good if the resulting footage is too dark. :) Whatever camera you had before produced pretty clean video and it wasn't as shaky as the Canon's (EOS R?) footage is. Guessing you'll have some good questions for your photography workshop. :)

Now it's ready for Black Bear Pass and similar trails like it... The so much power should make it more better than the Runner, no? ;)

@Fuzzalump

3 жыл бұрын

Can it even do black bear pass? There are some tight switch backs on that trail that I feel like this big of a truck would have a horrible time with.

@njrx7t2

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fuzzalump Yeah I was just being sarcastic.. lol.

Now he needs a beard.

Thats what happens when you get a big boy engine... you actually have power and you can break the tires loose 😂

I love these trucks. But I didn’t see anything in this video my standard Holden (Chevrolet) Colorado couldn’t do and it’s completely standard. Maybe the video is deceptive due to angles, but didn’t look like that terrain needed such awesome modifications.

Get use to the diesel crowd they are some of the most inconsiderate people you will meet. Rolling coal tearing up trails and as you saw blasting you will sand on you and your gear.

Jason: "this truck is so much better than my 4Runner".... Every Power Wagon owner: "Yeah, we knew that."

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@06XTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Until it breaks down...

@justinjetter784

4 жыл бұрын

It's really apples and oranges. In the USA going car camping (what Jason and others call "overlanding") the Ram is a fine choice. Frankly most minivans would do pretty well too. It's not particularly reliable, but who cares? Will it ever go out of cell signal? Nope. So broken down means a phone call and a tow truck. That's really nothing at all like breaking down in Uganda. I think there's a fairly reasonable market for a full size truck setup for car camping. And if your needs are better served by a car camping in a larger truck - the PW is a pretty solid choice.

I didn’t realize the lack of power on 4runners. I can’t even look at my bronco without it breaking traction 😂

@killabandit

4 жыл бұрын

4runners don’t lack that much power. I own one and it gets up and moves pretty damn good. 280 hp it better. Of course that isn’t putting a ton of unnecessary weight on it either.

@trailrunnah8886

4 жыл бұрын

I have one, it's really frustrating because they make next to no low end torque. You got to run them up past 4K to get any power.

Man a nice V8 with a mid/long travel would be killing it out there and ripping it. Things are big and dope but slow.

@brianedwards7133

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing modding the turbos can't fix. Those things could make way more power than a V8 could reliably

Bound gears on a fairly new looking RAM? Who would have thunk it??

What’s the gas mileage like in the big V8?

@darylbrookins4273

4 жыл бұрын

It's not a V8.......

@Upliftyourbrothers

4 жыл бұрын

6 cylinder... with 900+ torque.

@donleamon8653

4 жыл бұрын

The way those are outfitted, 15-17. A stock CTD will get 17-20. Also depends on how much idling it does and short trips.

@trailrunnah8886

4 жыл бұрын

@@donleamon8653 so, better than the 4Runner. LOL.

I hear ya on the 4Runner power, not as nimble as the 4Runner though offroad. I'm waiting and looking forward to the 2021 Tundra. 3.5 liter Twin Turbo V-6, basically like the Raptor motor.

I wish you luck with the def system. don't want that acting up on you way out in the middle of nowhere.

Jason show us the tent set up via video please - as a 2019 RAM owner I’m considering something similar - thx and great videos. I subbed

The new Tundra TRD Pro should have the Matte Army Green color like that Dodge..Not the shinny green color it has now.

You're going to like it until it breaks down unlike the 4runner. All jokes aside it looks badass

@concretejungle77

4 жыл бұрын

bruh, I tow a concrete pump everyday with a Ram diesel, up an down steep grades, muddy off road job sites , with 1500lbs + of gear in the truck bed also, took a couple years before I had an issue an it wasn't even mechanical was an easy electrical fix with battery, anyways its funny how y'all import reliable guys think you have the only reliable vehicles, if I put that 4runner through the same beatings close to its weights limits same as I put my Ram through it wouldn't last half as long as it does going down off road trails,, trust me it drives as good as it looks and the way guys build their trucks it will last just as long as a 4runner going down offload trails by itself hauling some camping gear

@iHasCaek

4 жыл бұрын

@@concretejungle77 even as a big time toyota fanboy, lemme tell ya, these new rams got me thinking. also, i need some diesel in my life.

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@rj-gd3pc

4 жыл бұрын

_ghost dancer_ the 4Runner comparison brought up and started because he sell his 4Runner in exchange of ram, but they are in different level, ram can be compared to tundra as both of them are full size truck ( or is it half ton or full ton )... cheers

@mauimaui6478

4 жыл бұрын

@@SwellRunner sure we need more POLLUTION IN OUR AIR!

I'm in love with Fotornr GFC, def getting one of those in the future👊

Hey, wait.... I still have my Toyota... does this mean I’m outta the gang?!

Over 100k easy right there.

Ah, man. Bummer. You were my 4Runner, adventure chasing, inspiration. Now I'm going to have to chase it somewhere else; good luck with the prospect, brother.

@trailrunnah8886

4 жыл бұрын

You know it's funny, I have a 4Runner too. It was watching channels like this that convinced me NOT to build it. Just not worth it. Yeah they look cool, but too many trade-offs for not that much of an increase in capability. I follow the channel because I enjoy the content, but what I mostly follow is Jeep channels because I like to see vehicles actually doing challenging trails.

4runner was more badass

@phattygoodness7347

4 жыл бұрын

Lol...yeah, sure it was. And a VW bug is more "badass" than a...well, anything. Not happening.

@gazelom

4 жыл бұрын

But for real, it was.

@phattygoodness7347

4 жыл бұрын

@@gazelom I've seen it...and no, it wasn't. It was a cute little overland rig, but it's not in the same league as this new rig.

@gazelom

4 жыл бұрын

@@phattygoodness7347 Good for you. Doesn't change my mind.

@roaming9527

4 жыл бұрын

@@gazelom looks like the diesel fanboys have arrived.

danner boots?

I'm conflicted.

Hi!

A bit of advise, don't go too nuts with that go pedal flailing over loose rocks and stuff up hill, with that much torque and those big tires you can spin those axle tubes. CAD is also a tender spot. Truss'm and have the tubes welded. Thuren has a decent kit, Carli probably does too. Then again, I'm just here for the newb carnage that is bound to happen.

@SwellRunner

4 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@FOTORNR

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. How exactly would that happen?

@donleamon8653

4 жыл бұрын

@@FOTORNR - damage usually happens from axle hop while under heavy power, manual transmission CTD RAMS especially so, bending can happen at the CAD when bottoming out or hitting a rock. Some of the plug welds from AAM have been known to have poor penetration. Not sure what kind of bump stops AEV puts in as part of their Prospector builds and who know what Exp1 did if anything. (I have a pretty dim view of their operation after trying to deal with them regarding their rear bumper and the latches) The OEM stops are pretty much bricks. Thuren offers Boogies that are a soft, progressive, cellular foam that better controls the last 2.5" of compression. Even with King 3.0 pintops, I can blow through them and the Thuren stops really do work well. And that is on a Power Wagon with much less weight over the front axle. The truss kit itself isn't that expensive, but labor to weld it in isn't trivial and as part of that install the tubes would be fully welded to the pumpkin. Point is, you both have heavy trucks, oversized tires and a lot of power available on tap. Don't let stupidity get the better of you.

I wonder how expedition one feels selling you their sema build only to have you call it a AEV prospector XL for the likes and views 🤣

I am happy for you, but bro, that is a ranch truck for towing the cattle to auction. Haha. Not for non-desert trails.