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  1. Darwin

    where_the_heffalump_roams 917 AF

    Easiest solution might be to just buy a new one, and dedicate it only to the habitat. It's not the cheapest though.
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    Weight estimation - DIY Ram 3500 with Total Composites or Box Manufaktur

    To address the no ac cooled seat problem, you can add aftermarket covers or do a full seat conversion. I have no personal experience with these cooled seats unfortunately so I can't say how well they perform.
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    Weight estimation - DIY Ram 3500 with Total Composites or Box Manufaktur

    It's going to be overweight, or if not, suffer from poor handling. This is purely speculation, so I am open to being wrong. The TC campers that are now 50mm all around will be lighter than the the ones built with the 83 mm roof and floor, so that could work in your favor going with 50 mm all...
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    2017 F-550 Camper Build - Ground Up

    Going with some cut out fender flares would negate the need for the front lift. Also, I drive around without any sway bar and it makes a huge difference.
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    Buiding a passthrough from truck to camper?

    Sure it's been done. I would personally find it hard to rationalize cutting up a new truck just so I can go from the back of the camper to the driver's seat, but people do it. If you search around you are likely to find many example. If you end up doing it though, post some pictures.
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    Smallest Mini Split (exterior unit) recommendations

    Mitsubishi makes a 6000 BTU unit and it's extremely efficient. You might want to look into one of those.
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    Post Pics of Your Hard Side Camper!

    Do you happen to know how much weight is on the rear axle fully loaded? It seems like you could be over the weight rating of the tires? I also did the sway bar delete, makes a huge difference. (y)
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    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    How do they get the tire town? I don't see any mechanism for that.
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    New Build Begins- 2021 CV 515

    The starting issues, and the over temp issue sounds like something the dealer should take care of. Unless you are over the GVW of the truck I would think the truck should handle it in 90 degree temps, which isn't even that hot. Hard starting at only 20 degrees fahrenheit I would think is a...
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    Van vs Truck Camper

    How much do you value your relationship with your partner? That should drive your considerations.
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    E-350 Cutaway with Total Composites Box

    Not sure if you mentioned it, but do you have any idea what the total weight might come out to? I don't know anything about google sketch but is it possible to calculate the weight of each component ?
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    Thoughts on the Truckhouse Tacoma expedition camper...

    I saw one in Baja a few months ago....so it made it that far.
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    Van vs Truck Camper

    I own a truck camper. Get the van (for your situation and options listed)
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    What about the DEF system when you travel to Third World countries?

    I would think it would be cheaper to buy the truck in Mexico. The ford diesels sold in Mexico come from the factory already deleted. You also would not lose your warranty on the motor by buying in Mexico. ULSD is not found all over Mexico. The diesel that comes from Pemex 99% of which is of...
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    Trestle 2022 Ram 3500 Cab/Chassis Build Thread

    If the back end of the frame will twist more than directly behind the cab. I would think you would want to hard mount behind the cab instead, and flex mount at the back.
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    Amazing DIY Truck camper interior by Total Composites customer

    I would like to hear more about the ERV ventilator and if it is actually worth it in a truck camper.
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    Se7en62's '19 Ford F-350 King Ranch CCLB FX4 3.73 & Lance 1030 Build and Adventures

    Have you weighed the whole thing on a truck scale?
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    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    It is a little intimidating to use and I still worry every time I use it I am going to screw something up, but I am no computer genius myself and have managed to use it for the small number of things so far without issues, including shutting off the tire pressure warnings and adjusting the...
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