Poughkeepsie Wall in an AEV Prospector XL 

Super impressed with how the Prospector handled that obstacle! What a beast!

Have you finally learned that the Ram hd platform conquers obstacles with much less effort? If it fits it will make it. Awesome new vehicle!

In '03 I bought a Ram 2500 CTD 3rd gen. (Before AEV was a big name), and set it up kind of like AEV is now in late '04, knowing the possibilities and advantages with these big trucks. Prior to the launch of AEV Rams (AEV Brutes were out, and getting popular),years ago at an Overland Expo in AZ, a few of us Ram owners got to have a group talk with reps from Chrysler, AEV Dave, & Scott Brady, during a Jeep talk. They asked if they could shift the talk to "full size Ram trucks" and wanted to inquire about these big rigs, and what we had done to them for "overlanding". About 5 or 6 of us chimed in. The panel took note, and Dave / AEV & Chrysler ran with it...... Who woulda thunk ! I'm still running my '03 Ram 2500 CTD, 6 speed manual, stock 4:11 gears, open front, LSD rear, 37 inch tires on stock wheels, 3" VR suspension (Kore-Carli-Thuren hybrid of my own mix), winch bumper, heavy full size spare rack and #2 35" spare underneath. Sometimes a 750 pound camper, sometimes just a topper, sometimes a 300 pound rare "Box Tent", coming up on 20 years / 150,000 miles, and a countless trail list under it's belt. By no means a rock crawler, but the San Juans as you have done including Black Bear, COBDR, Mojave, Canyonlands, Death Valley.....the objective of getting "way out there" with all my desired gear in a larger platform and a decent roof over my head. ( Still run my JKU a lot too) Wish-list is still that Habitat or Snap Treehouse ! I am ever impressed at what these big trucks can do, with the loads we haul and the terrain we push thru, with no lockers. You've got a sweet set up. Enjoy the vids.

I really enjoy your videos, been following for a while now and it keeps getting better!

You made the trail, and especially opening/closing the tent look so effortless! 👏🏻

Great video, Whow your Prospector is a capable 4x4 beast! Greetings from the Netherlands

This is awesome got to love when your rig does what you think it can’t :)

All looks fantastic

Your truck made that “wall” look easy. I really enjoyed watching it climb in Kevin’s video. Just as enjoyable again on your channel.

Great vid. We drove by you Sat morn where you were camping at the Michael Beene mine waiting on Kevin. We were in a built Red 4Runner. Truck looks great.

Amazing how the Prospector pass the obstacle, like walking in the park.

Great video Jason! 🤘

That wall is a beast. I was up there just a couple of weeks after this video was filmed, and got told by a Ouray resident who, apparently, had in fact rolled their half ton full size off that...to just ignore that it is there and imagine the whole trial just doesn't exist, driving my Raptor. lol. I heeded that advice, and watching this, since I was solo and just bumbling around taking photos...am glad I did. hah. The line you took with the AEV on 40s definitely ate it up without leftovers. Gotta dig it!

Wow! Nice job on the wall! No doubt a great spot helped, but that's a serious badge-earner.

Nice video! Jason, have you thought about installing lockers?

Those rigs are beautiful.

Funny, my first time wintering down in AZ and all these vids I'm watching are making me wish I was back home in CO!

Fun video sir, very much enjoyed it...very familiar like I'm having deja vu 🤭 You are so right about video and steepness. I was there recently and the hills look flat on my footage. I'm in SC, let me know if you ever want company heading West

I was just out there this past week for training. It’s beautiful. Wish I could have wheeled

Awesome work guys. Not gonna lie, Apple had to be winched. In our defense it was wet!!

Hi Jason, nice video and driving. Could you share again brands of top and tent. Thanks much. Keep up the great videos. SL

Love your channel, Jason. Sorry if you've answered this before, but what is the wheelbase on your Prospector XL?

Hello Jason whats that roof top tent that has solar grid on top. whats the name of that setup. its really great.

Puh-Kip-See.... I'm in Colorado too. Except I'm always here.

I want a prospector xl. I saw a recall coming out on the 2500 and 3500 for transmission problems with fire, 2019 through 2022 not for the high out put.

What’s your opinion on your 4Runner + Turtleback Trailer combo compared to the Prospector XL as a rig for a family of 4 to 5?

aev prospector xl !!!!:)

I saw a shot of your truck bed with your 20lb propane tank in a milk crate. Great solution as propane tank brackets are ridiculously overpriced.

What tire carrier are you using? Has to be beefy to haul that 40 around!

How do you like the RIGD system? I have a 5th gen 4runner, which you also used to have, and I keep debating full rear bumper or RIGD.

Hey man what tire pressure are you running aired down?

Why did you sell the white truck, which was basically equipped very similarly to get the AEV PXL? Just the factory warranty since they have a relationship with RAM?

Sweet! Your rig is awesome! I think I took the exact same line on that wall with my 3500. I was there in September, I wonder if I just missed you. Did you do Black Bear?

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I’ve been wanting to go full size for a long time. It’s between the new Tundra and this for sure. Maybe I’ll have to buy a fake AEV though lol.

Do you shoot with an ND filter? Love the content but I think the shutter speed makes it feel like I had 5 cups of coffee.

What tailgate insert with cup holders is that on the prospector ?

Where did you move the the spare 40" tire to? Does it fit under the truck where the stock spare tire goes?

Any one can give feed back on the transmission recall

PLEASE build up the experience and courage to run Black Bear Pass next year in your Prospector XL and do a proper video on it. The video would no doubt certainly get mass views and your videography skills would set it apart from the other videos of full size trucks on Black Bear. The truck bed is big enough to bring a wheel barrow so that you can put your massive balls into it to carry them around town once you make the descent and reach the bottom. Cheers from Denver Colorado!

Do you have lockers on the Prospector XL? ARB lockers? I know AEV does not do this in their factory. RAM MADE IT LOOK EASY

Oh man, I miss the 4Runner....

Hey Jason, can you please share the info of the person that helped you find your new truck?

Love the video, but you don’t do fancy? I watch you because you’re stuff is super fancy!

Looking at a F150 hybrid for the 7.2kW battery....

No lockers in the XL??? Seems like it ought to come with for $100k…ARB’s??? Great example of extra wheelbase being your friend! Well done!

Is it detrimental not having lockers on this truck?

Or looking at a power wagon from AEV

Or 2023 Ram Rebel HD

If it's anything like Poughkeepsie, NY, it's pronounced puh-kip-see 😅

Diesel or gas in one of those decisions.

Still don't understand why you sold the 4runner practically most reliable vehicles on the planet ! What about upgrading to a Landcruiser by far #1 offroad capable vehicles ever made Jus my 2 cents

Hello. how can I block your chanel?