The RAM 1500 TRX is the truck you bring to a sand fight. It's not the fastest vehicle in Forza Horizon 6, and it's flat-out wrong for road racing — but on the Dune Blaster Danger Sign and the sand-heavy cross-country circuits, it's one of the best picks in the game. Here's what it is, how to tune it, and whether it's actually worth the garage space.
What Is the RAM 1500 TRX
The real-world RAM 1500 TRX is the most powerful production pickup ever built at its launch — a 6.2L supercharged Hemi V8 (the same engine family as the Hellcat) making 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels. In FH6 that translates to a heavy, high-torque AWD truck that builds shove low in the rev range. It doesn't scream to a high redline like a hypercar; it digs in and pulls from the moment you touch the throttle.
RAM 1500 TRX — Key Specs
Where the RAM TRX Shines
The TRX's whole reason to exist in FH6 is sand. It's named as one of the actual meta picks for the Dune Blaster Danger Sign, right alongside the Ford Raptor R and the Bowler EXR-S. That's not a niche opinion — it's the truck's signature event. The reason comes down to torque delivery and tire contact: on a 400-meter sand runway, hypercars with peaky power curves just spin in place and launch slow, while the TRX's low-end shove plus fat off-road tires gets it moving and keeps it moving.
Beyond Dune Blaster, the TRX is a strong cross-country truck. Its weight keeps it planted through rough terrain instead of getting knocked off line by bumps and obstacles, and the AWD puts power down cleanly out of soft corners. For the full ranking of where it sits against other off-road trucks, see the FH6 best off-road trucks & cars tier list.
Where It Falls Short
The TRX is a one-surface vehicle. On tarmac circuits it's slow through corners, heavy under braking, and outclassed by anything remotely sporty. The same weight and ground clearance that make it dominant in the desert make it a liability on asphalt. This is exactly why it's flagged as a "second garage slot" truck rather than a starter car — you don't buy a TRX to do everything. You buy it to own sand events, and you keep a proper road car for everything else.
Tuning the RAM TRX for Sand
The stock TRX is already good, but a few setup choices make it launch far better on soft sand:
- Off-road tires, low pressure. This is the single biggest factor. Soft-compound off-road tires at reduced pressure give the truck the contact patch it needs to bite into sand instead of spinning in place. Racing slicks or drag tires are useless here.
- Keep the AWD locked. You want all four wheels pulling from the start. Rear-biased setups just dig the back end in on launch.
- Feather the throttle off the line. For the first 40 meters or so, ease onto the gas until the tires hook up, then go full throttle. Flooring it instantly digs holes and kills your momentum.
- Disable stability control. Sand triggers stability management constantly, and it cuts power in pulses that destroy your speed buildup on a run-up.
For per-car tuning fundamentals beyond this truck, the FH6 tuning guide covers the full range of settings.
Is the RAM TRX Worth It
If you run Dune Blaster or cross-country events regularly, yes — it's a meta-level truck for those and there isn't much that beats it on sand. If you're early in the game and building your first garage, hold off. It's a specialist, and a specialist is a second purchase, not a first one. Grab a versatile all-rounder first, then add the TRX when you want to start cleaning up the sand-heavy leaderboards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the RAM TRX in FH6? Yes, as an A-class off-road truck.
- Is the RAM TRX good in FH6? It's meta for Dune Blaster and sand events, but weak on tarmac.
- RAM TRX vs Ford Raptor R? Both are 700+ hp supercharged V8 AWD trucks listed side by side as the Dune Blaster meta. The TRX's low-end torque gives it a slight edge launching out of soft sand.
- Is the RAM TRX a good first car? No — it's a specialist for off-road events. Get an all-rounder first and add the TRX as a second car.