The Ram 1500 Backcountry X is all about what’s in the back, whereas the CJ Surge is all about what’s under the hood. It has RamPack and RamRack custom parts that increase the truck’s cargo-hauling capabilities. The RamPack is made up of two bedside storage boxes. In addition to the regular-production RamBox bedside bins, they add 12.3 cubic feet of locking and weather-tight storage. The RamPack boxes also include shelves and tie-downs to keep everything safe and organized. They fit the truck’s lines very well, but that could be due to the stripes that accent them.
The RamRack evolved from a previous concept of sliding roof rails. It is primarily made up of a metal tube frame that wraps around the RamPack and sliding Thule rails. It works perfectly in this application, but we’re not sure how it would look without the RamPack.
Aside from those components, Ram also added a workbench to the tailgate. It includes conversion tables, an angle finder, slots for clamps, and woodworking hardware. All of these components appear to have the potential to be extremely useful and popular. Ford already has a similar feature on the F-150 for the tailgate workbench. If there is enough interest, we could see all of them eventually appearing as production accessories.
Aside from the special prototype parts, this Ram has many other features. It comes standard with a spray-in bed liner, a Mopar 2-inch lift kit with Fox shocks, 20-inch Fuel wheels, 37-inch tyres, a Mopar grille, Mopar off-road lights, and Mopar side steps. The interior features custom green upholstery with orange stitching, extra grab handles, and a RamVac. That’s another feature that could become a useful future accessory.
Ram 1500 TRX Gold Shot
