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You meant different load rates I guess? You can safely keep them much lower than the "max", if your loading is much less than the max. Unloaded I've been running mine at 35f and 30r, and with a load on the highway 40 all around. If I'm camping long term and driving to town every week or so, I'll...

Some things I noticed: -The company is German, but I'm guessing they are imported from somewhere? -The biggest model has a 90" long floor; I think that's the one he is showing. -Though he says the shell is "monoblock" fiberglass the section he shows has plywood faces and wood around the edges...

One I didn't see mentioned is the turning radius. The 140" "long" 1st Gen is 23.75' and my 164" 2nd Gen is 24.5'. I think the shorter 145" 2nd Gen is about 22'. The shortest 2nd Gen (RC 6.5') is 19.6'. Back when I was looking I didn't see any compelling reason to go for a 1st Gen over a 2nd...

https://expeditionportal.com/hotomobil-campers-now-available-in-the-usa/ https://hotomobil.com/en/gladiator-xl-caravan I saw these awhile ago, but didn't think they'd ever come here. Nice looking and reasonable price. Sold at San Juan Vans in Bayfield, CO (near Durango). Supposedly they are at...

For on-road handling I think you'll want some shocks with high digressive damping. Bilsteins might be enough. Check Toyo inflation tables. My tires (325/65r18) are rated for 2715 lbs at 40 psi. 2535 lbs at 35...

I used Corotech Aliphatic Urethane v515: https://media.benjaminmoore.com/WebServices/prod/assets/stage/datasheets/TDS_V515/20180806%20Corotech%20V515%20TDS%20EN.pdf They have other slightly different types. This is a 2-part paint, of a type typically used on boats. I had some issues that might...

Sounds good to me. You'll have plenty of money for suspension upgrades if you want! Get low gearing and 37s while you are at it...

Just remove the swaybar... I don't know what the springs and shocks are like on a F350, but I bet you can make it decent without spending a lot. Definitely lowering air pressure can help.

I'm curious how they accomplish that without a seam. I guess if there is a structural interface that fits in the edges, that could be bonded? Yes, I'm seeing it now. Looks like they are both 60" CA, but the 5500 has ~60" behind as well, at the bottom level. The guy selling the one I took the...

It looks the same length as the 8' Baja, but definitely wider. These look like each piece is made with a separate mold, but maybe they have a method to tweak width and length without a whole new mold? It seems a little funny to brag about a 15k weight. My rig is nearly as big and half the...

That's a bit wider than their 8' Baja, but looks like the same length? Thought they'd go longer to be more like an Earthroamer.

They do vary... I know the new DC Tundra sucks for rear seat legroom, but mine is pretty good. No experience with baby seats.

I was wondering what the new F550 camper looked like.

Plenty big for 3 adult sized kids, and the front on mine is also a bench... so you can stick an extra kid or baby right there. Great family hauler! I've traveled across the country many times with far less luxurious accommodations...

The OP did say he preferred a truck. The bed of truck is a very good place for dogs to travel if there is a cap or shell or something. I assumed this would be an exploring and camping rig, and the truck just has more space. Especially if he can find a DC 8' like mine!

Are they shown anywhere?

I built a similar sized camper on one of these trucks with 2wd and no turbo, and overloaded... got ~18 mpg on the highway, taking it easy. That truck got near 30 mpg stock, and ~25 with a "sit up" camper. I don't think you'd be saving gas. This would be a nostalgia rig.

4wd Tundras, <100k miles, <$25k. There are several at Chantilly, VA (dotcom auto)...

Globe Trekker is indeed making the Rossmonster shell, so that is pertinent info! They have a ton of videos on their site. I'm kinda put-off by GT because some of their promotional info is BS which doesn't give me a warm feeling, but they do provide a lot of good info as well, and many build...

Well, that's the current state of the "people who don't matter"... I don't expect that to improve... rather it will get much worse.