You should definitely check out the Ram 2500 diesel. Last year they gave the suspension a make over.
Mine has a GVWR of 12500 and the cummins engine runs quiet and strong.
I've never been much of a truck or diesel guy, but I love this truck:)
Just my two cents.-- I'm a middle aged family man with a flat bed camper and this is why.
Initially I owned a Tiger, which is basically a truck with an attached camper making it a motorhome.
I really enjoyed my Tiger when I was using it. When I wasn't, it became an impractical toy that just...
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Estimated weight is 2800#'s. With the removal of the factory bed and replacement with the lighter aluminum flatbed, we are probably at or a little over GVWR.
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For details see http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/phoenix-flatbed-pops-up-and-slides-out
Total cost to build $145,286.00.
Asking Price: $126,000.00
Current Truck Book Value: $53,475.00 + mods = $71,391.00
Truck specs:
2014 Ram Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab with less than 15000 miles...
Weighing is on my to do list....... Not really, I don't want to know :)
Hind sight is 20/20. I should of gone with a queen cab over east/west. This would probably of reduced the porpoising without the Lance struts.
Also the nice counter tops add substantial weight. "Anybody know if aluminum...
You may want to consider a flatbed camper. I have two teenagers that love to go camping and sleep in separate beds. Even though we have a slide out which provides more room, I can see where a different configuration without a slide would still give a family of four enough space. A flat bed...
You mentioned the heater not providing enough warmth. I too have the same issue with my Plat Cat in my Phoenix. When the temps get into the teens or below, it just won't do the job. What heater was installed on yours?
"even on cold nights we see no condensation" Would you please share how you achieved this? It is my understanding that all pop ups have this issue. Thank you.
Sorry, did not mean to upset you. I probably should have kept quiet, just trying to see this as objectively as possible. Still, if you would like me send a copy of my warranty or anything else to help, please let me know.
I received a warranty with my purchase, reads much like your quote from TCM. I have had a couple issues that Phoenix responded to promptly and has been corrected. Not sure why local dealers will not help unless its a concern being a "custom" build. However, if Phoenix communicates with an...
Porpoising
Hi, got your message as a "visitor" then lost it. So thought I'd respond here:)
The Timbrens that I had on the back were solid rubber and acted basically as a bump stop with no real value. These I replaced with hellwig air suspension. I would also highly recommend using the...
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