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All good advice about sleeping under a shell, the carpeted ceiling/sides make a BIG difference. I had a BedRug in the Dodge ? they don’t make one for my model Chevy. I used a plywood floor and ”other brand” (don’t remember the name) of carpet for the floor. Very nice on a cold morning. For a...

I really like sleeping in tents…but seldom do anymore. The ease of climbing in the back, the superior weather protection (especially high winds), and the added security if I’m away from camp all point to the back of my truck and “hi-rise” shell. I do miss the roominess and stand up height of a...

Roll-A-Cot. Packs small, simple set-up, two widths to choose from, and comfort adjustable. I’ve used them in a tent, in the back of my truck, at our cabin, and on a horse pack trip. ?

From my '02 2500HD XC LB 6.0: Rough measurement using channel lock pliers (no caliper available) dual 3# in & out. Dual out reduced to single almost immediately. Hangs far too low.

Chevy 2500HD XC LB 265/75-16: For dirt/FS roads I generally drop by 50%. With my typical load that means around 30# front, 35# rear. If I hit bad washboard another 5# or so until my teeth stop rattling around. Ex: I run 25/30 on the Mojave Road with no issues. I think most “modern” wheels and...

In terms of dinner, I’ve swung from complex campfire cooking to simple boiling water and freeze dried meals. I’ve ended up somewhere in the middle using a camp stove, minimal cookware, pre-prepped food, and little or no water clean-up. The Travel Buddy is another valid method with that idea in...

I didn’t miss the point, I just wasn’t clear in my reply that in my experience (driving pickup trucks and suvs with roof racks) wind deflectors do not increase fuel efficiency appreciably but rather that speed (reduction) is a greater factor. But I do agree with the comments re: noise, bugs...

Thanks for the reply!

Agreed with the comments on speed being the biggest factor. I get better mpg pulling a low utility trailer 55-60 mph vs no trailer 65-70 mph.

Based on your priorities Shovel has pointed you in the right direction.

Is that rack custom?

Did you order the slanted sides or straight? I really like those Caravans.

My Dometic CFX75DZ (not the CFX3 model) runs its app on WiFi. Do I use it? Meh…just another layer I have to navigate. I check it occasionally while on the road without having to climb in the back. Now if it would sound a power loss/temp issue alarm while the app was in the background…

Looks like you had fun. Nice to see the progress, your rig has come a long way!

I put a set of these in P-metric on my wife’s Suburban and I like them a lot. I’ve got a set of Toyo AT2s LT flavor on my Chevy 2500HD, about 5/32 left and coming up on 50k miles, which is the warranty point. I like the Toyos also, but am wondering if 1) I’ll get a bit better highway mileage out...

The ARB wiring loom for their fridges is 10ga, maybe due to the length of the run. I can’t imagine they’d use anything less for their compressors.

If I’m with a group, one spare (and a repair kit, of course) that matches my other ATs. If by myself, an additional spare, a street tire that was a blem takeoff from a local dealer. That should get me out.

Thanks! My stepson just bought one for use with his Grand Cherokee, I’ll share your pics with him. I sleep in the back of my full-size p/u but often think that having a connected tent/vestibule would be cool.

Great write-up, thanks for taking us along. Quick question: what vehicle tent are you using and how do you like it?

For me, I try to keep it real simple and QUICK. Non stick cookware (T-Fal titanium from Costco will actually give you a pretty good sear on your steaks and chops), then wipe with light blue disposable shop towel, Dawn Platinum Powerwash spray, wipe again, then quick rinse In a shallow...