Recent content by Westy

Thats a score. Good looking PW. They are solid vehicles. I really enjoy the wheelbase and overall size of the 3rd gen vs the longer, larger later model full size trucks.

One really important thing to consider is bed / sleeping width space. I would recommend a camper with vertical walls to maximize space for sleeping and comfort.

I own a 2006 PW. ~ 95k miles. Great trucks. For your use case I'd opt towards the lower cost vehicle if you have the time and capability to possibly make engine repairs or replacment given it's going to be a work truck, not primary vehicle and if there's some repairs or downtime maybe less of a...

Over this past summer Alcan installed new rear leaf packs on my Power Wagon + Hiatus Camper combo. I had been considering shock replacement as well but knew the rear leafs would be the true overall solution for my needs and I wasn't ready to spend the extra money on new shocks. I wouldn't be...

Trail Ready makes some nice bumpers that may be of interest. https://www.trailready.com/products.html

Keep it light. Consider all mods and weight added. Do you really need a winch bumper? Roof racks, big heavy tires and swing out bumpers etc. Lots of great light weight camper options out there that provide comfort and storage possibilities. Weight the vehicle before. Weight it after adding...

What camper is going on your Power Wagon?

Couple other ideas I had come across recently was shopping for cubes - https://ottegear.com/products/all-purpose-packing-cube-multicam?variant=31959113826406 https://www.mysteryranch.com/mission-packing-cube?quantity=1&color=Prince&size=Set

We always prepare most of our food in advance, pre make dinners and breakfast + lunch servings. We also generally precut vegetables and things we know we will use to make it simple at camp. Some of our favorites - Premake breakfast burros - bake or skillet cook to warm up + side of hot...

North Rim Grand Canyon area, recent trip.

Great looking base to build off! That should make a fairly nimble off road camper for a full size truck. I have a 2006 Dodge 2500, hemi. A few known issues and things I have come across that you may want to address and be aware of - Steering setup - not sure on the '09 but certainly previous...