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The Toyo AT2 and new AT3 should certainly be added to the list. We currently have 35k on our set of AT2s and if we didnt live in snow country, we would likely get another 25k out of this set. Instead, we will likely swap them out in another 8-10k. Absolutely incredible to me given what they...

We run a shorty 12t bottle jack. Just short enough to slip under an axle with a flat tire.

Fortunately the initial stuck was nearly flat/level. The terrible off camber wasnt until mid-extraction.

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Tough to say the markup is justified, but comparing a traditional TC to a flatbed TC, the space and comfort alone is worth the consideration. Built properly, the COG is lower and balance L-R and front-rear can be managed better. Ours, well beyond the 10-year mark of being built, is proof...

Because the majority of us know how utterly useless an 6.5’ box is…. and wonder why would you even consider the lack of “towing mirrors” a hold up 🤣

When you hit northern NV during a whiteout, 200%+ precip spring and misjudge a turnout. 1-2” of crust with bottomless soup underneath. A. moment after coming to a stop we sunk to the axles. After failing self recovery efforts, we called for assistance. Spent the night, had some local help...

Ive had quite a few request interior shots of our camper. We are prepping for our next trip currently, and the camper received a deep clean. Figured it was as good a time as ever for some photos. Besides the two back cushions that the wife (finally) finished, hey, wats a 10-year delay...

Trust has a whole lot to do with it. And I'm one that has serious trust issues. Combine that with being a bit old-school, I'm surprised an incident like this hasn't surfaced sooner. Kinetic pulls in so many ways make my hair stand on end. Hopefully this reels in a lot of folks that carry...

Also keep in mind that you may want to park the opposite direction, if it isnt a pull-thru site. The few times that we use a campground, Im typically backed in, to isolate us just that much more from any passer-by.

We operate almost exclusively in the PNW, and a bunch in winter, so some sort of traction aids like chains is not only required by law at times, but a good fall back when actually needed. We weigh near 12k lbs. While Id love to think a smaller winch than what have might save a good deal of...

The one compartment in our camper that is sealed but not insulated from the interior is the propane tank compartment. This sheds some heat from the interior into the compartment. Not a whole lot, but when you are talking about -20 degree outside temps, 5 degrees makes a difference. As others...

Perhaps. Thats why the discussion. As far as removal, part of the interest in loosing some weight is to make room for more weight :ROFLMAO: Currently we do not haul the camper jacks with us. Full timing, Id love to. Removing the camper for a few weeks at a time would be great, for a...

And thank you for the comments all. I appreciate all of it.

It doesnt need it at all for support. That rack is intended for long term stowage for light items. I'm thinking weathertight boxes for seasonal clothing/gear. And all in, as memory serves the entire cab-over rack section weighs less than 65# Its primarily 12ga sheet, fabbed into custom...

Fair question. The bed itself served multiple purposes, camper or no camper, and weighs just a few hundred lbs over the stock bed. It isnt heavy by any means. And we ditched the rear bumper in doing so. The difference is less than 200# The function of the custom bed itself is something that...

We are already well over max rated GVWR. We are within actual axle ratings as stated by Dana & Sterling but over GAWR as stated by Ford.

Thanks for the post. We dont carry much. Both are avid backpackers, and travel as such. So the amount of items to remove to lessen weight is awfully short. As such, I've been able to manage weights carefully. As it sits currently, wet, loaded and ready for full time travel we have roughly...

We've used all 4 a few times to get out of snow drifted areas. Pretty much a 4x4 w/ locker to get in, that and chains to get out. No experience with cables. Not certain they would hold up to a heavy truck as ours. Thanks for the suggestion though. Ill dig a bit deeper into cables.