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  1. Darwin

    Another 2020 Ram 5500 Flatbed Camper Build

    Is the flatbed attached with springs at the front as well or is it hard mounted to the chassis in the front?
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    US based source for Eberspacher?

    There is a dealer in Michigan.
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Something to consider also. Many repairs on the Ford require the removal of the cab, It's not absolutely necessary, but apparently makes some repairs easier. I just drove by a Ford dealership the other day, and they had two cab and chassis with the cabs lifted off getting repairs.
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    Balancing 37's - Beads?

    That is an Amazon mistake. Load Index is 131 which is 4300 lbs. at 65 PSI
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    Adblue / DEF / Arla32 powder or concentrate?

    I am not saying I can recommend this, but if you get in a pinch, check your truck manufactures specifications for what the acceptable concentration of DEF to water is. Usually the DEF that is sold and put into service has a much higher concentration of urea, which is why it crystalizes. You...
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    Ram 5500 super single options

    You could go with 22.5 singles tires, certainly better on the highway but less offroad than the 20's. There is not many options for tires with the 20" rim to meet the capacity of the duals. I have heard mixed results as far as the MPT's go.
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    Goodyear G275 MSA 335/80R20 Tires - Where to buy and how expensive?

    I believe they are around $650 a tire. The Pirellis have a date code of 2011! something to be aware of. I also don't think the tire change is as easy as you are making it out to be. They are heavy.
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    5.9L vs 6.7L..

    WIth the budget you have, I would buy a new cummins. I have owned 2 12 valve 5.9 cummins, the new one is light years ahead of them. You really need to focus on how much weight you will be carrying, that will determine if you need something larger than a 3500. I would suggest a regular cab...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Honestly, I had an outdoor shower in my last camper, I think I used it maybe once. The only use it got was from the ladies who wanted to shower with hot water in a bikini after a swim in the ocean. So I guess it served it's purpose?
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    Earthroamer - Living full time questions

    ER doesn't customize, unless you consider picking the color of the drapes' custom. With so many better options out there, it's hard to see why it would be in the running. You could go custom, then all your boxes will be checked, and you would still probably come out money ahead.
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    2015 Ram 3500 CTD - family adventure build

    I usually just fill DEF up at truck stops, seems a lot easier and less of a hassle, but I have 7 gallon DEF tank, larger than whats on the normal pick up trucks.
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    Ordering Outbound Windows

    Sorry a little late. I placed the order about 10 weeks ago. Windows should be here shortly
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    Tire Talk: Load Range vs Load Index

    I fail to see how the Firestones would be any much quieter than the Toyo's and the Toyo MT is one of the toughest tires out there. I had good luck with the Cooper ST Maxx in the 295/18 variaty carrying a hard side camper. I got 50K out of them. I think you are going to want a tire with a stiff...
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    Cooper S/T Maxx vs Toyo A/T 3

    If it matters, the Toyo AtIII is only a 2 ply sidewall vs. 3 ply for the Cooper.
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    Ford Transit Cab Chassis with Composite Camper

    FYI Mitsubishi makes a 6000 BTU 220 volt mini split. That is the most efficient you are going to get, probably better than any 12/24 volt options.
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    Deciding between Webasto and Espar for heat and hot water and where to mount it

    I am sure webasto has the same feature, but I like new Espar D5's with 7 day timer. I can see setting it up so that it comes on x2 day for 30min to 1hr. along with heater fan matrix, so I have the camper parked in the winter for a week I can keep everything from freezing with it coming on twice...
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    integrated compact truck in the us

    There is one for a half-ton truck. Rossmonster vans. https://rossmonstervans.com/overland/
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    New van, new adventures

    What brand is that induction cooktop and can you recommend it?
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