Recent content by luthj

I do, but not in front of me currently. It will probably be higher than I want, but.. trade offs! Lift will be 6" over stock approximately. Plus the extra height from Tire diameter increase. I have a 75-100gal fresh tank located just above the rear axle. The longer rear overhang and the...

That is turnkey, fully assembled. No doors and windows at that price of course. Skirts or boxes are also extra. I considered a longer wheelbase. But the sacrifice in turning radius was a more than I was willing to accept. I think its also worth pointing out, that the storage boxes in the...

For reference a bare box with subframe, installed (no boxes or bumper) is about 57k. I priced out designing and ordering a box from a couple suppliers, once combined with materials, and needing to hire help for assembly (plus rent a small shop space fora bout 3-5 weeks for assembly and...

I think in our case I will be targeting a cab over that is big enough for a twin sized bed. I will have a queen-ish bed in the rear for myself and the wife.

I'm sure I can probably save some money by diy a bunch of it. Given a14 ft box, I would need a bit more than just some poly isolators based on my math. The box itself isn't designed to mount directly, so we'll need some type of frame for support. The GT subframe is also quite nice being...

Globe trekker subframe video. Looks decent. I reached out to Mesa to get some details, but they weren't as helpful as I would have hoped. Foundation Vehicles sent me some details on the E-series box offering. I asked for some weight and interior dimensions. I also inquired about...

If you hand a pro a well defined list of your needs, consumers etc, they should be able to get you a good layout pretty quick. Nothing wrong with going that route, there is lots that can go wrong, and its fairly expensive. This is one of the areas where paying a bit for an experts time is well...

Due to the use of coilovers, the factory GM upper control arms didn't package well. The F150 UCAs fit well, and were readily available. A slight change to the spindle taper, and they fit perfectly. I believe I ended up using the RH arm on the LH side and vice versa compared to the original...

Sidewall flex, sidewall ply orientation, rubber chemistry, all combined will determine how much heat is generated in a tire for each rotation. Simply looking at a tires load range or weight capacity won't tell the whole picture. In moderate conditions at lower speeds, having lower than spec...

Indeed, full time travel is a challenge. While the ultimate travel rig is a noble goal. You can get 90% of the functionality for 50% the cost. If it means getting out there more, I am an advocate for that approach. Of course I say that while having an E350 Cab/chassis fitting with a 14ft...

Yeah, a 10kwhr battery system doesn't make sense for most usage cases where less than 2kw of charging isn't available. There are corner cases where it is a good value, but otherwise its just extra weight and cost. It is always best to start with an electric consumption budget, and then work...

Indeed, if you need suggestions on Southern and Western Az feel encouraged to reach out (I am local to Tucson greater metro).

The rattling can be brutal. Though 0.070-ish aluminum panels are a bit better than thinner steel etc.

What is your typical chassis needs as part of that 225A? Are you using DCDC or direct charging? There may be 300A aftermarket upgrades to the stock alternator. They typically don't make much more at idle. You need to work out your electrical energy budget. This means watt-hours for...

It varies a lot for fridge energy usage. In hot weather some less well insulated small fridges will use about 30W average over a day. As for ventilation, a 120mm computer fan works (choose one with a ball bearing, and put it where it can be cleaned periodically). Make sure you have a...