Ram Box Review / Pros and Cons - 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 

Want to see more of my 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon? Check out the walk-around/overview here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4PFWgZIASY8.html

"The frequency in which I'm using the ramboxes is far more than I would be using the bed capacity that I've lost by getting the Ramboxes.".... Well stated! That's the period at the end of that debate! Exactly what I've been trying to verbalize for awhile. Thank you! Well produced video!

This is what I call a very practical review, not random useless information. Great review!

Have the ram boxes on my 2015 mega cab would never buy a truck without them!

I came for the 2020 Power Wagon and left loving the Ram Box. Absolutely great review. Down to earth, logical thinking. I will definitely be getting Ram Boxes with mine. You got a Sub from me! 👍🏽🙌🏽

Great logical rational review. Helped me sort my head out. I'm ordering new ram 1500 with ram boxes after all.

I have had Ram Boxes since 2019. I don't think I could own a truck without them. Just like in the video, one side stays full of tools and other just in case items. The other side stays empty and I just use is for the the items of the day. I have never been upset over a lack of bed space. On the tool box side I keep a drill, battery charger, air compressor, lubricants, fuel treatment, recovery rope, breaker bar, ratchet set, lubricants, tool bag, extension cords, and ratchet straps. The cargo divider has come in more handy that I would have imagined. I keep at arms length most of the time so items don't side too far for me to reach. It makes a great ATV stop as well protecting your back glass. My tuck is a Ram Classic and it has the tabs for the bed extender. I have used it several times as well. It is well worth it to buy the tabs if you don't have them.

Best rambox review on RU-vid!

Love the Ram boxes on my 2020 Ram 2500 MegaCab. That where I store my hitch accessories when not in use. Went with the ReTrax PowerTrax cover. Works great with the Ram boxes.

Thanks bro, this helps in my decision. I had a truck years ago and I could never put valuable stuff I didn't want in the cab in the bed if the cover was off and even then they bounced around too much and got damaged. This gives me a great option.

I'm in the market for a Power Wagon and was on the fence about getting the RAMBOX. This video was exactly what I was looing for. Great review of the RAMBOXES!

After owning a 2014 ram 1500 with Ramboxes and now a 2500 diesel with Ramboxes I will never buy another pickup truck without them

I enjoy your thoughts, I’m considering a 2500 with a Ram Box, so appreciate your insight! Thanks!

Great review. Answered all my questions without me asking.

Solid review. Would love to hear how the powerwagon has been as a daily driver.

100% love mine. Diesel fuel additive, cleaning cloths, sweat shirt, work gloves, guns when hunting, fishing poles, hitches, bungee cords, impact gun, pruning sheers, anything that I don’t need rolling around in the bed or back seat. I will be getting another one in a few weeks that also has them. I will be putting another Bakflip tonneau cover on the new one. I would like the stake pockets, but as you said, the benefits for me were so far above the negative, I don’t want a truck without them. I also love the bed divider. I hold chain saws and generators to the front when camping, or groceries to the back so things don’t slide forward. For what I do, there are so few draw backs and they are so minor for me, I am a huge promoter.

Ordering a 2021 Ram 2500 tomorrow and will be adding the Ram Boxes. Thanks for the review!

Just ordering a Ram 1500 Warlock with a ram box thanks for the video made me fee better about the book

Great review! Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm waiting my 2021 1500 w/ rambox.

That's a good lookin power wagon man. I bought a limited longhorn with the rambox and I never want to go without them again. soooo much space

I love my ram box's. I also have the rear floor box's . It's a great setup for me .

Great informative video, thank you. I also have the Ram Boxes on my 2017 Mega Cab 3500 Limited. I bought the truck to tow my 39 foot 5th wheel. RAM would not include the 5th wheel puck prep package on a Ram Box equipped truck for safety reasons. The bottom rear of a typical 5th wheel kingpin when turning sharply can impact the inner sides of the Ram Boxes. To avoid this, I opted for the Reese Sidewinder kingpin on my 5th wheel which moves the pivot point back about 22 inches up and under the nose of the 5th wheel, while locking the kingpin in place at the hitch so it cannot pivot at that point. The Sidewinder allows for 90+ degree turning with no issues. It tows very well and solid feeling. Yes, I had to install my own 5th wheel hitch rails, but not a big deal as it was a one time installation. I use my Ram Boxes for day to day items as you do on the driver side, while keeping towing equipment in the passenger side box. I am 61 years old and having the convenience of the Ram Boxes to access equipment rather than having to get up into the bed of my truck is great. The Ram Boxes can also be used as big ice chests if needed and have drain plugs at the bottoms, front and rear on each side. However, they are not well insulated, so ice melts faster on a hot day. When ordering my truck new, the Ram Boxes were a no brainer. I am surprised that Ford & GM still haven't offered something like this. The plastic clips on the lock actuator rods tend to break easily defeating the electronic locking of the Ram Boxes with the electronic key. Replacement clips are available from RAM dealers for under $2, but they will likely break again, so I just use one of the extra standard keys to lock and unlock my Ram Boxes. Thanks again for your video.

Another yes vote for Ramboxes. Perfect lockable storage for recovery gear in a Power Wagon. Glad I ordered mine with Ramboxes.

Excellent review. Everything I wanted to know before buying a Ram. Definitely get Ram boxes. Thanks for the post.

I love the Ram Boxes ! I wouldn't have purchased the truck without them.

Fantastic video explaining the pros and cons I really enjoy your video

Great Review, I love the Ram Box. Just added a 1500 to my fleet with Ram Box. Just found a little trouble finding a Rack but after a few searches I got one. Super useful on work sites makes my life easy getting things in and out.

Excellent review. Well done!

Love it, hopefully I can get me a black ram limited with the ram box too

I have old boxes that go inside the bed with a gate. Mopar did not offer then very long. I move them from one Ram to my next Ram. The gate alone is so useful. Keeping fuel cans, used oil containers for disposal, paint, propane bottles, etc. It keeps them in place so they are not rolling around in the bed. I can leave it at the back of the bed for easy access when I get to my destination.

I was debating F250 vs. 2500 (love both honestly. Your video steered me to Ram.

Your awesome man ! Just picked up a Ram Rebel Night edition 2022 , with these boxes … Cheers Thmx for the video

Great video, I just ordered a 2500hd rebel with the ram boxes and can’t wait to get it

I remember seeing the ram box on the 2013 ram I learned they were introduced in 2009! always wanted a ram with ram boxes for work (construction ) Might want to get one As my transmission on my Silverado went out

Very helpful presentation. Thanks and Blessed Day!

Excellent review. Thx.

I wish my Ram had boxes. Great for fishing rods and rifles.

EXCELLENT video on the ram boxes! SOLD on ram boxes option for my power wagon for small item storage. Agree with you in general. Like to see a demonstration of the winch 's use.

I love the Idea. Maybe Ram could tey to squeeze a couple inches more for the bed space either by going a bit wider or reducing 1 inch from the boxes just to make it more convinient as a truck. Actually, I'm thinking about modifying the bed of an old nissan D21 to have that style of boxes in the sides. But I still have to go through a design process so see how convinient I can make it if it is possible at all.

This gives a great perspective on use and reason for purchase of the RAM box. Thanks!

I wouldn't buy another truck without the Ram Box and the cargo management system.

I definitely plan on getting a truck with ram boxes on my next truck

They are fantastic, I had them on my 2014 Ecodiesel Ram, and after being taken out by a drunk driver, I picked up a 2022 ecodiesel with the rambox. Unfortunately on the 2019 and newer, they don't sell the same folding bed divider/extender. The stated reason? Chrysler says that it is because the NHTSA believes the extender blocks the view of the tail lights... (???? WHAT?) anyways, you can buy the divider/extender, and use it as just a divider as is, or you can also purchase the 4 large pins (2 of which have the locking plastic "T" knobs) and install them, all in about 5 minutes, and have yourself the working extender also.

Thanks for sharing. I just got a 2020 Ram Big Horn with the boxes. Using 1 box as a cooler, how do you drain off the water from the melted ice?

apparently, they removed the pins because the use of the bed divider as bed extender blocked the visibility of the (opposite side) tail lights when viewed from the a side angle. Updated DOT regulations or some such thing. I also read that there is no change in the pin location or installation from prior years, so you can just pick up the parts and DIY install to use the extender function...

I have the same Power Wagon! Black even! I put on- board air with a tank and all of the hoses, etc on the passenger side. I got the gun/ax rack on the drivers side. I store an ax, shovel and rifle (when I decide to do so) on the passenger side and keep some room for discretionary. I put the rest of my recovery gear in there initially. But now I got molle bags for my cargo management system to hold the rest of my recovery gear. I also have a Retrax Pro MX cover. Fantastic setup! I like that I can still get 4 foot wide plywood in the back even with the space taken up by the Ramboxes. Note: I bought the pins for the bed extender from EBay. Just have to pull off the covers and they bolt right in. I heard they stopped doing the pins due to the extender hiding the tail lights from the side. Whatever. :)

NTSB deemed the bed extender unsafe because it blocks the taillights from an angle. Not illegal to use, just can’t be sold OEM. The pins are available on eBay as well

That’s a nice setup man, I really want me a power wagon now haha

I've got a ram box ive had it for 4 days now and im a contractor best damn thing ever!! I think ill make a vid and I started this comment to say my Ram is a 2020 1500 classic with the ram box and it came off the lot with the extension pins on the tailgate

Brilliant review, made my choice of choosing the Ram Box so much easier!

I’m going to consider the boxes pretty hard on my next truck. Have 2012 Megacab now. Toolbox in the back. There’s times I wish the length of the bed could be used more. Love the big cab for long trips but with no tonneau cover because of toolbox luggage for more than just me doesn’t work too well beside weather. I do however need to be able to drop a pallet of corn seed in the bed. Sometimes the bags hang over a pallet a bit but I think it can be done. Also I’m 5’ 10” so getting to everything in my toolbox means climbing in the bed sometimes.

Chevy Avalanche had these and they were awesome at the time, the ones on the rams are a lot wider though where as the avalanche boxes were deeper

I went to Gmc hate life without the boxes. I will be back to Ram soon. Now my cab is full of stuff and everything rolling around the back.

I have a 2016 Rebel with ram boxes. LOVE THEM

Great video. At 06:20 you mentioned the bed devider pins are no longer supplied from the factory and wasn't sure why. I think I found out why.? They offer the kit on ebay from $325+ to $500+. The kit seems to come with everything. I thought that was a bit pricey. Also as of 04-05-22 they were sold out on ebay.

Excellent educational video. I learned a lot. Thank you for posting

Great video! I'm looking for a family truck. For me, the Ram Box would be awesome and useful. I could keep stuff in the sides and keep the cab clutter free. Plus, the ATV that I'm looking at is less than 48 inches wide

Nice video my 2011 Power Wagon don't have that bed

Excellent, same use 🎉

The amount of times I've slid something bulkier into the bed and fought the wheel wells... I'd be okay with having ram boxes for sure.

Good review. Well thought out and honest. Thank you.

That's great video. Honest review & useful info. Thank you

I am 50 50 on the Ram Box. Side note I winched out a Chevy and his boat suck on the shore. Love how the truck ides up under load. Another day in the life with a Power Wagon.

@ 4 . 30 here u mention the mopar safety kit in the duffle bag......wondering what's all in there & can ya still get them as of today in jan,. 2023........? & what do the kit's cost roughly.....?? i know this is of your 2020 model here

I have the ram boxes on my 2017 ram 1500 I use them more than the bed I made my own dividers out of vinyl flooring they are handy

Great video! Did you buy it with the Tonneau covers? If not, which one you think is best? I really like the Ram Box, I just wish the bed was 1feet longer. Thank you for sharing!

The ram boxes are definitely convenient.

Great info 👍love your truck

Awesome video.

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you

the pins he is referring to that is no longer available is due to causing tail light obstruction The manufacturer removed them from the vehicle and the parts from the catalog as well. Parts numbers are 68054996AA x2 and 68054997AB x2 . These are an install at your own risk as you could get a ticket for taillamp obstruction . 6:20 seconds

Great review! Thank you.

...or you could just take the tonneau cover clips off while loading the quad. You could also take off the adjustable tie offs! I have this set up and don't feel like I am losing anything.

Great video! I love my rambox soo much. Sad about the bed extender.. Pins aren't included because it can block the tail light from view from certain angles. Apparently nothing can extend past the tail light legally... This is according to FCA when I inquired.

Awesome review!

The only thing I don’t understand is why they don’t offer this in an 8 foot bed

Thanks for the review...great vid and points on pros/cons of what to consider if going with the Rambox option. For me, if I can get two dirt bikes or a 4-wheeler in the bed, then good to go. The dimensions allow this for my application and will be taking the plunge on adding 2 trunks to my HD 2500. I agree that the daily use of the Rambox vs the times the bed space is needed outweighs an extra 3/4 yard of mulch;-)

RAM removed the extender pins, because the NHTSB deemed it is unsafe to drive w/ tailgate down. Something to do w/ visibility of tail lights from all sides. I don’t agree with it, just stating the reason.

Finally I can store my AR 15 with a few hundred rounds

If you own a pick up they should all have ramboxes cause they act like your trunk, storing stuff in It or where else would you put those daily items? In the bed sliding everywhere or inside the only cab space you have. I work for the utility company and I’d store my harness hard hat tool bag with impact and drill my class 2 high voltage gloves etc. Perfect for me and I’d still have room to go to Home Depot and pick up a water heater for my home like I did last week.

Thanks for the video, ordered mine with the boxes and multifunction gate, I'm interested to know about your tonneau cover, what brand/model is it and whether u like it or not

great review. Thanks.

Hi Eric- enjoyed the video and have same year rig (but non-Power Wagon & in Diesel ) with Ram Boxes. I've enjoyed them & agree with you that they're a compromise but a very functional day-to-day option! Has anyone asked yet what Tonneau cover your running with on your truck here?

Great video. Well balanced.

Thanks for the reply! 👍🏼

Interested to see over time how it holds up. Love them on my 2020pw but at 7800miles only its in the body shop at the dealer as both sides have the lids coming apart. I also barely have used them and not due to abuse. Love the truck but dissapointed to find out the painted body lid that is part of each of the rambox is only held on with double stick stick tape. Yes... tape... No clips or screws sexuring it which i think is poor design.. My adhesive has failed making the pieces loose and out of alignment. My 1st new vehicle in 12.5 years and surprised to have this issue. I truly hope this is a fluke not only for myself but that of other owners.

The major draw back of the ram box on the power wagon, is the significant payload decrease. Brings them down to almost 1300 pounds, add sliders 37s and 4 people. Technically you are over weight. My 15 wagon with out the boxes has a 1800 pound payload which is still low

Good video

Is there only one drain plug looks like it wouldn’t drain both sides, and those lights inside the box or some weak sauce for sure

Great video today my Friend!

Good job! What are The bed cover you have suggeste?

Does a golf bag fit in there?

great job.

What is the Ram 2500 Vendor Painted Cargo Box?

My dealer told me NHTSA won’t let RM advertise the bed divider as a bed extender anymore.

Great video

The space on the Rambox of the new generation RAM 1500 is larger than the previous rambox.

Since you have the ram box option can you measure what the narrowest point is between the bed sides, at the front of the bed? I'm looking to get one with ram boxes but still want to keep my current narrower toolbox

Just custom ordered a new 2500 with Rambox. Told by FCA that I have to wait as there is a part shortage of Ramboxes and LED lights at the factory. Maybe 12 -16 weeks. Yikes.

Can you still tow a gooseneck with the ramboxes?