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I wouldn’t use it for flooring unless I laminated it. You can scratch it with your fingernail.

Although multiple posters have given opinions on the legality of exceeding GVWR, I can’t find anything as it relates to non-commercial vehicles. I’d appreciate any references. As it stands, if we’re selective, we minimally exceed GWVR occasionally. We are never even close to GWAR F or R or...

That’s slick! I know that some people paint it. It’s a little soft, but the cabinets I need are up off the floor and unlikely to get damaged.

I bought ours as a unit, from the original owner. I put E rated Wildpeaks (3415 per wheel) and new Bilsteins on and it’s driven quite nicely. I never even considered weighing it until I contemplated adding weight. I’m 350 below in the rear and loading wouldn’t change that based on how we load...

Opinions aside, if the numbers are the numbers, I don’t see how any Taco isn’t grossly overloaded (way more than I am) carrying a FWC. Ditto most Tundras, as they are half tons. The dif between the spec’d curb weight and GVWR is 1500 pounds For the Tundra.

I was shocked when I weighed it. I assumed it had been spec'd appropriately by the FWC dealer and the previous owner. It has driven fine, in many conditions. The only reason I did weigh it was to see if I had the capacity for a deck and more cargo. With a stated curb weight of 5199 and a Raven...

I have a Raven shell with a heater. The previous owner put in a marine board counters on the heater side, a marine board shelf on the window side and a Sterilite three drawer unit near the back in front of the window. After using it for a year, I think I can do better. I am ripping the mods out...

We have a 2008 Silverado 1500, non-lifted with Helwig helpers and Bilsteins. It carries a FWC Raven shell with dual propane tanks and a heater. The GVWR is 7000. GAWR Front and Rear are 3950. With a full tank of gas an extra 5 gallon can, a few things we never pull, including compressor and...

Thanks! I'll do some reading. It may not matter in the end anyway because the Fox options are pretty spendy. I have a compressor. What's your method for dropping pressure? ARB? I can use the gauge on my Viair, but it's pretty slow. I also wish it had a lock for airing up. I'll have to get a...

I believe the 5160s would probably be a bit better, but given that there’s no lift and stock sized tires, I didn’t think the performance bump would justify the cost. The Bilstein guy didn’t either. His words, not mine, “the 4600 was designed exactly for what you are wanting to do.” It can’t be...

Good to hear! I have a Hellwig spring in the back already. It's not squatty or rolly at all. I'm just looking for better rebound without being bouncy and having more invested in suspension than the vehicle is worth. Thanks!

I considered it, but I'm reticent to invest in 5160s on a vehicle that already has 140,000 miles. The Bilstein tech told me that the guts and performance of the regular 5100 (nothe the full coilover 5160) and the 4600 are the exact same and was pushing me in the direction of the 4600. The only...

That's what I like to hear! Speaking of airing down, what pressures do you run loaded? I'm figuring that out as we go. It's a fine balance between ride and durability/longevity. I've been running 45/53, but we carry a 12V Viair all the time, so we can potentially put them where we want them...

I have a 2008 Silverado with a FWC Raven Shell. It has 140,000 miles and is still on its OEM shocks/struts. I'm not interested in lifting it or upsizing tires. In fact, I just bought some new Wildpeaks, ever so slightly upsized so that I could get an E rated version. I'm thinking about just...

What's on top of your rig? Due to the low power, I'm really trying to go light. Does that change your thoughts? Thanks!

Hello all! I've been looking at various trailer, RV and camper options for several years now and decided that I'm not going to use it enough to justify a full time rig. So, I'm considering a pop-up for my Dodge. It's a '77 d100 with a slant 6 225 and a short bed. I'll use it primarily for...

This is undoubtedly the coolest Tacoma I've ever seen. The mods are right, but not over the top. I love the form follows function austerity. Were I in the market, I'd snap this one up. Nice work! :clapsmile Mike

Well, without even looking, I decided to pass. As much as I felt it was a deal, I really want a newer truck (fuel injection) and a more austere camper. Still on the prowl.

I'm looking for a camper to take backcountry skiing and over to the coast on weekend trips. It won't see any major offroad, well maintained logging roads at the worst. It's typically my nature to dive WAY in and boy do I love the rigs like the Tigers and such, but I figured a baby step that I...

I spoke with Tom via e-mail. He's a nice guy. The truck has an as yet to be determined "steering issue", the camper frig doesn't work and it needs a new roof vent. KBB prices the truck at $7K. If I was close I'd go see it, but it's too pricey and uncertain mechanically to take a risk sight unseen.