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You didn't specify what kind of climate you are camping in. A RTT like scout camper could be mounted to the roof with a pass through.

That is interesting that you are mounting most of your items to the truck directly and using the EDPM joint to restrain the box forces only. It's also cool that you are attempting something new and it will be informative to follow along and see the results. There may also be an application for...

Looks like a good start. You've got my curiosity regarding the EPDM joint to constrain the box in the vertical direction. Have you seen this application before? I wonder about the joint between the EPDM and Box. It appears that the area where it laps over the L channel will result in a sheer...

Oh no. That's awful! What a bummer and waste of time. (From my perspective.) Looking at the channel it appears this fellow is doing well with blogging and challenging life experiences. Doing his thing will work out in a lot of ways so not a complete disaster.

The general discussion of hard side campers and off road capabilities has been going on in a few threads recently. I think it is important when collecting different people's tales of survivability that we take into consideration the general region where folks are located. I imagine in SoCal...

For me to enjoy exploring around like that, I'd want a beater setup that I didn't have to worry about.

I'm curious to see some case studies with TC boxes and Scout campers that have been worked hard for a few years.

Watching the video of the guy doing Scofield on a dirt bike leads me to think that route is more of a trail than a road. I would classify that as 2 track off road. At least that section.

I think BB is referring to the u-joints in his axle's steering knuckles seeing higher loads with bigger tires. The rest of the drive train from the differentials moving toward the crank shaft is relatively the same loading if the gearing is changed in the ring and pinion to approximate stock...

It's been many years since I owned it but I think a rear sway bar was an option for my 96 Dodge 2500 4x4.

I don't have an answer for that. It is very vehicle specific as well as weight, suspension and spring force of the particular sway bar.

The number one way to control sway with a slide in camper is a dually rear end. It's night and day different than a stock single rear wheel. With a single rear wheel you just have to get used to a bit of sway. If you clamp down the axles with sway bars you wont get very much axle articulation...

Yes. Two different strings unraveling in the same thread. :)

Questions: Regarding the decision to change the gear ratios in axles, this is mostly done when a significantly larger than OEM tire is installed. > Does tire size (height, diameter, profile) determine which gear ratio should be used? Is there a chart of optimum ratios for "X" tire size, for...

For reference I've been using a Renogy 100w bonded to the roof to charge a Goal Zero yeti 1000. I consider this the minimum charging and battery storage for a low power consumption weekend warrior setup. So far I haven't fully drained the battery but after a few days, It's low when I get home...

Regarding the decision to change the gear ratios in axles, this is mostly done when a significantly larger than OEM tire is installed. Usually paired with a suspension lift. When installing selectable lockers, the gears are removed so if you know you want larger tires, it best to plan ahead and...

Adding to the selectable locker discussion. This description is for true 4wheel drive without computerized traction control and is a bit oversimplified to illustrate the basics. Most travel is best done with the differentials unlocked or "open" (most vehicles come from the factory in this...

Yeah, if people don't buy, they will have to have a sale! LOL My boomers are pushing 80 as well but the tail end of that generation is 59 right now.

Looking at the data I wouldn't necessarily say sales are down because they are probably in line with 2020. I would say sales were unsustainably high the last couple years. Sales of trailers vs motorhomes is related to their demographic more than the market just decided they prefer one over the...