UNLEASH THE BEAST: 2023 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab Prospector XL

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UNLEASH THE BEAST: 2023 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab Prospector XL​

Ready To Off-Road With The Whole Family...​

Ram Trucks have always been known for their exceptional off-road capabilities, but this 2023 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab 4×4 takes it to a whole new level. This powerhouse of a truck has been upfitted by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to be one of its Prospector XL off-road models, making it one of the most capable off-road trucks on the market

UNLEASH THE BEAST: 2023 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab Prospector XL - HD Rams

Ram Trucks have always been known for their exceptional off-road capabilities, but this 2023 Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 takes it to a whole new level. This powerhouse of a truck has been upfitted by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to be one of its Prospector XL off-road models, making it...

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[jsalbre]

“I want to off-road. Give me some leaf springs that don’t flex, an extra 900 pounds of diesel engine, and an extra foot of length. Also, get me that 5th wheel prep group so I can tow my toy hauler, but lift me 3” and put on some 40s so I can’t actually hook anything up.”

I bet she looks good parked out in front of the 4 Wheel Parts store though.

 

[McHenry2500]

Dumb question, are the hood scoops functional or just looks cool? I'm guessing the snorkel is connected to the actual intake?

Just my .02 but they should've at least picked a 2023 Rebel model.

 

[Big Tom]

My 2021 3500 HO knocks me silly going over speed bumps. I can't imagine taking it off road. Sure looks nice though.

 

[waveslayer]

Always known for their off road performance... new to me other than the TRX abilities , which are good... but not the best

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[flan]

Snorkel is functional.

Dumb question, are the hood scoops functional or just looks cool? I'm guessing the snorkel is connected to the actual intake?

Just my .02 but they should've at least picked a 2023 Rebel model.

 

[OldJeepsNewTrucks]

My old 4-door Wrangler was too long for some of the trails we used to do and I would have to winch out/off. I absolutely cannot imagine trying to wheel in a mega cab, especially with its turn radius. I do love AEV products though, their Jeep suspension was amazing, better than stock ride quality with over 3" of lift!

This truck is not an off road platform. Source:

 

[UglyViking]

“I want to off-road. Give me some leaf springs that don’t flex, an extra 900 pounds of diesel engine, and an extra foot of length. Also, get me that 5th wheel prep group so I can tow my toy hauler, but lift me 3” and put on some 40s so I can’t actually hook anything up.”

I bet she looks good parked out in front of the 4 Wheel Parts store though.

Ah, dude so close but wrong. The guy that buys this doesn't know where to find a 4 wheel parts store. He does know where to find the high end shopping malls though!

 

[Nick]

I had a 1974 FJ 40 Toyota Land Cruiser . Bought new $ 5,400 a great off road machine bullet proof drive train . Drove it across country twice and beat the hell out of it off roading . Through all the years I owned it . It never broke down . Hands down better than the Jeeps back it the day . The motor was ok just burned the # 5 exhaust valve every 25 k. I got pretty good at getting the head off . One of the dumbest things I did was sell it !

 

[jsalbre]

Dumb question, are the hood scoops functional or just looks cool? I'm guessing the snorkel is connected to the actual intake?

Just my .02 but they should've at least picked a 2023 Rebel model.

The scoops on the new ‘23 “Performance” hood are “real”, but blocked off. You can open them easily if you want in about 5 minutes, but there’s no benefit to it unless you’re going to fab up some plumbing under hood.

 

[jsalbre]

Ah, dude so close but wrong. The guy that buys this doesn't know where to find a 4 wheel parts store. He does know where to find the high end shopping malls though!

Sorry, you’re right. I revise my statement. It’ll look great parked out in front of the Galleria in Houston.

 

[GPurcell01]

Sorry, you’re right. I revise my statement. It’ll look great parked out in front of the Galleria in Houston.

It won't make it to the Galleria. Too big for any of the parking garages lol

 

[GPurcell01]

$136,000 for one of these. That's Lamborghini Gallardo money... I thought mine was already stupid enough on the price

 

[jsalbre]

It won't make it to the Galleria. Too big for any of the parking garages lol

Hah! Parking garages are for peasants. The owner of this redneck limousine uses valet and tells the kid "leave it out front".

 

[McHenry2500]

Also a missed opportunity; if any vehicle needs the cab over clearance lights it's this one.

 

[jsalbre]

Also a missed opportunity; if any vehicle needs the cab over clearance lights it's this one.

The interesting thing is that because of the width of the added flares and tires it actually legally requires clearance lights. That's why AEV has them on their flares, but this truck needs roof lights too in order to be legal.

 

[ColderWeather86]

"I want to drop over $100,000 on a brand new truck that's wicked heavy and packed full of sensitive electronics to pretend I go off road".
Pass. I'll keep using my truck to tow my off road toys

 

[Great White North Eh]

It would make on helluva fancy farm / ranch truck with bed delete and a flat bed. Just too expensive.

 

[Brutal_HO]

My old 4-door Wrangler was too long for some of the trails we used to do and I would have to winch out/off. I absolutely cannot imagine trying to wheel in a mega cab, especially with its turn radius. I do love AEV products though, their Jeep suspension was amazing, better than stock ride quality with over 3" of lift!

This truck is not an off road platform. Source:

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Mega Wheelbase is shorter than the CCLB, it's got that going for it.

 

[Blythkd1]

Looks like a beast. I just can't un-see that snorkel thing. I'm sure some of y'all remember the thread where the guy's wife said the snorkel reminded her of someone holding their arm up in a gooseneck fashion with their hand sticking out now that's all the guy can see when he sees the snorkel.

Now that's all I can when I see that snorkel. Not to mention, that kind of money would by 2 loaded up work trucks.