Recent content by rruff

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Frame twist will be evident when 2 diagonal tires are carrying all the load. Even newer F550s are boxed under the cab, but C channel in back, and will readily twist unless some structure is resisting that motion. Most chassis designed to carry heavy loads are made this way.

^Where are you moving?

I have an exact clone of the Viair digital EVC88P (AstroAI brand, $75 paid), along with a dual piston inflator that has a bazzilion copies on Amazon for $50, also digital. Digital means you can set the pressure you want and it will stop when it's reached, so you don't have to watch it. They both...

Lots of photos. These are from the same area as the last ones I posted. The sunrises and sunsets are really incredible; nice to have a good view of the horizon if possible. These are from a new spot that was the easiest to access, was very lush, and also quiet... no atvs were seen or heard in...

^Thanks! Ya, the combination of ohvs and strict camping didn't seem ideal to me either. I may go to Kofa next week, since it's supposed to hit 97 in Yuma, and be over 90 for 6 days. Hard to find elevation around here... I've found good spots elsewhere near Yuma. The current one has been very...

Did you note if the failures were C-channel frames? On those, any shell would need to made to twist without causing excessive stress. On your boxed frame I don't think it would be an issue.

You absolutely don't want it to be rigid if your truck's frame is C channel. The shell will surely support itself and whatever weight ARE says is safe to mount on the roof. They've been in business for a long time and have a good rep, so they could give you decent advice on how to do that.

They'd have to be extremely bright lights to even register. There should be a switch to turn off the input/charge circuit as well... and if there isn't one, you could install one.

^It's the crew cab, so 5.5'. 2016. Yes, 6spd, 4.30, tow package, DC with 8' bed, 164" wheelbase, 35" ATs. I also use tow-haul mode on the highway, and live at high altitude. IME at least, MPGs are fine for a big V8. I expected more like 12-13 MPG with the camper, and average almost 15.

I agree. That would be like something fully custom, hand crafted, finest materials, etc. Not just a box glued together from panels. I used to have a business where I hand crafted custom products. I spent way more time dealing with customers, vendors, and associated BS, than building anything...

I think you must realize that commercial products that require investment in equipment, space, employees, design, engineering, marketing, customer service, warranties, etc... will end up costing *way* more than materials... if you want to make a profit. I bet I spent over 1,000 hrs building my...

Sounds like a great opportunity for you to beat the competition and become rich!

How are your bed mounts arranged; do you have a diagram?

W (power) or Whr (energy). For me it's the laptop. Up to 80W when using the video card, 15-20W otherwise. Starlink is about 20W. It's the 1st of the month, so my charge controller reset, but I use around 500 Whr per day, average.