Ram Mojave Sand Warlock Looks Ready for the Dunes in Los Angeles

Ram Warlock is based on the previous generation of the half-ton truck, packing Hemi power.

The all-new Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty trucks have both won major awards, causing some people to forget that you can still buy the previous generation of the half-ton truck. This older generation truck is now called the Ram Classic and the new Warlock package is only available for the older trucks. The Warlock builds on the popularity of the older Ram 1500, adding some features of the Rebel package to a lower-priced pickup.

The result is the Ram 1500 Classic Warlock. This half-ton truck is built for the casual off-roader, with the Mojave Sand package adding a list of components that enhances the sporty nature of the Warlock package. The Warlock is on display at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, presenting a rugged look for local mudding fans.

Ram Classic Warlock

The 2019 Ram Classic Warlock is a mid-level trim line, sitting between the Express and the Big Horn in terms of pricing. Unique features include the Rebel-like RAM grille in black, black wheel flares, black badging and black 20-inch wheels. There are also black front and rear bumpers, black mirrors and a black stripe on the hood, along with black Warlock decals on the bedsides.

Other than the Warlock decals, the exterior aspects of this truck are similar to the previous generation Rebel. The key difference is that this truck has milder tires and it lacks the Rebel’s performance suspension.

If you liked the look of the Rebel, but you didn’t really need the off-road tires and Bilstein suspension, the Ram Classic Warlock is a great option. It is still a competent off-road truck with the 5.7-liter Hemi and four-wheel-drive, but it has a lower price point and it is geared more towards on-road driving with the occasional trip to the beach.

Mojave Sand Package

This particular Ram Classic Warlock is outfitted with the Mojave Sand Package. This package starts on the outside with a Sport Performance Hood with a unique applique from Mopar and black door handles. On the inside, this Mojave Sand Package adds a 115-volt power point, a folding load floor, front cloth bucket seats with 10-way power control on the driver’s side, a full-length console and a 60/40 split rear folding seat.

This package also includes the light brown paint, for which the package was named.

Oddly, this truck has leather seats, which are not available on RamTrucks.com. Perhaps leather is a new option for the 2020 Warlock, making this mild off-roader even better for the daily drive.

With this Warlock being based on the previous generation of the Ram 1500, anyone who is really interested in getting one should act quickly. Ram isn’t going to offer two generations of half-ton trucks forever, and we are already on our second year of that format.

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"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.

"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.

"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.

"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.

"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.

"Being based on Detroit," says Rall, "I never miss the North American International Auto Show, the Woodward Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights, along with spending plenty of time raising hell on Detroit's Woodward Avenue with the best muscle car crowd in the world.

Rall can be contacted at QuickMirada@Yahoo.com

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