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Mercel, thank you for contributing to the website, I love seeing the work that is done over in Europe as far as expedition vehicles go. I think the Europeans have been out way ahead in this area and the US has a lot of catching up to do. The videos are awesome and describe nice detail about...

If you are considering a non cabover truck like Ram 5500 for example, definately go with a single cab like Davidl13 mentions, you decrease your overall length going that route. Unless you have a few kids, the single cab makes a lot more sense.

WIll it the truck carry the camper? Yes. Would I find it enjoyable ? No. Skip the 3500 and step right up to the Ram 5500.

If you don't want any rub go for the smaller tires, if you can tolerate some slight rubbing go for the larger tires. Seems pretty simple. As a matter of preference some are willing to sacrifice some slight rubbing in order to run a larger tire. You could put me in that camp. I would go for the...

I think it's possible if you stick with an aluminum flatbed and go with a light camper like the four wheel camper pop up. Beyond that, and you will definitely be overloaded, heck you could be overloaded with just the pop up camper. You can't have too much truck, if your travels are weekends or...

What camper set up are you planning on going with? I am not an expert on Toyota vehicles, but just like a USA full size pick up like a dodge ram, I am not sure how much more parts available there would be for a USA built Toyota. I imagine maybe things like door handles and windshields etc...

weissbrewer I wouldn't trust Rickson considering some of the reported failures that have been noted on the forum. On a Ram 2013+ cab and chassis dually the you can run any 17 inch rim since the track width ends up being the same. No need for reversible singles.

For more offroad capability I would consider a Ram 3500 regular cab, cab and chassis dually converted to singles with a flat bed and Four Wheel camper "grandby " flatbed model. With 37x17 Toyo MT's you get 4300 lbs of load capacity. A regular cab would give you manuravilibity and a short...

I know on the Ram the rear is atleast a pretty solid limit slip, not sure about the front. I heard from Earthroamer the reason for no front locker is the strain it could put in the drivetrain with such a heavy vehicle. Also, I don't think you need to change gears, the Ram already comes with...

If it's just a rig to explore North America, the Ram 5500 or Ford might not be a bad option considering your preference for a quite driving experience. I am partial to the Ram since the cab does not need to be removed for major engine repair and its a 6 cylinder. There is also the new Chevrolet...

What's the length?

I don't think departure angle that big of deal if your design is something similar to IDaSHO. The more important thing to consider is weight distribution and handling. 2' seems reasonable if most of your weight is forward

Does it drive like normal even though the track front to back is not exactly the same?

I met Michel in Baja last spring, and besides being a really good person, I got to check out his expedition vehicle. He let me tag along for a day as we toured around La Paz. The inside is very spacious while the entire vehicle has a small footprint allowing it to be extremely maneuverable for...

Nice, care to indulge how much you paid for it or any other details? I know there are a few people that would be interested in that info and if it's possible to make some dreams a reality.

Good choice, Cummins makes a great motor. I really like those inline 6's.

It probably is over the weight limit at least how they are interpreting it at the border, but RV's are exempt from that rule.

I have ran both the Toyo 315/75/16 Toyo MT on one 95 Ram CTD with auto, and now as you see in my sig 295/75/18 Coopers with my 97. It's hard to directly compare the two because of the two different trucks one being an auto the other a manual. 1.) do not expect better fuel mileage with any...

Not knowing anything about the two truck but having owned a diesel truck that was NA and one that is turbo'd I would take the turbo all day.

With it lithium it depends on what your needs are. If you are trying to run high draw appliances like an induction cooktop, microwave, AC, etc. Lithium I think is the way to go. If you don't need to run that stuff or are just taking week long trips or so, probably better to save the money and...