I think 24 volt is worth considering, you get half the amps running vs 12 volts and many appliences especially marine appliences can be run at 24 volts.
I don't think they can go horizontally and it doesn't sound there will be enough airflow on either side to mount it between the cab and camper box. It needs at least a foot or more behind where it sucks in air and free unrestricted flow out the other.
It needs to be mounted so that it meets the airflow requirments of the unit. You can find those online. Generally there needs to be a foot or more behind the unit and free flow of air out the front.
A ram 5500 with a flat bed camper could be an option. I think they have even more payload than the GMC. I personally hate RV toilets, they stink literally. 80 gallons is what I shoot for as far as water. 40 gallons with two people will give you a couple of navy showers and dishes etc. You will...
I am at 40k on my STmaxx tires, and they will go to 50k easily before needing to be replaced. This is a full size truck with a heavy slide in camper on 95% of the miles including baja, and central america
add Pirelli ps22 MPT tires similar tread pattern to the xzl in 335/80/20 size with a 7,300 lb load range per tire. Selling for 300$$ new plus shipping.
Unless you are looking to do a multi year build, in which case whats the point if you can't use it, I would seriously consider totalcomposites for the panels. You could have the box done in a few days.
If you are serious, Denver is pretty easy to fly into, and earthroamer does tours, I did one. If you are looking to purchase they have rigs there you can test drive.
I don't get what the advantage of the "new" ford 550 chassis is though. They look cool, but that wouldn't be my number one...
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