AEV: Building Specialty Jeeps and Rams Like the Factory Would
Friday, October 13, 2017 at 12:00AM By Christopher A. Sawyer;)
Tray Bed Edition Prospector XL is only one of 10, and imposing.Outside the front door of American Expedition Vehicle’s Wixom, MI design, engineering and assembly facility stands an AEV Prospector XL Tray Bed Edition, one of only 10 the company will build. Based on a concept created by company founder and President Dave Harriton, and first shown at the 2013 SEMA show, the Tray Bed is built off the Ram 2500 Regular Cab/Long Bed platform, and brings to mind images of the famed Dodge Power Wagon. The 41x14.5R-17 IROK tires on AEV Katia wheels make it look like a giant Tonka Toy, with its aluminum tray bed, industrial looking fender flares, intake snorkel, and commanding ride height adding to the fun. It is a massive vehicle that possesses all the subtlety of King Kong, and makes lesser high-riding 4x4s cower in mortal fear.