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Re: seat covers. I’m not a fan of CoverKing. I bought a set for my ‘02 Chevy, they didn’t fit well. Part of the problem was the shoulder belt integrated into the seat back. The belt would not return smoothly/completely, binding on the seat cover and yes, the seat cover was installed correctly...

Started with Yakima years ago but I think their quality control has slipped a bit. There are Thule track mounted racks on top of my shell, work fine but expensive. Have Rhino Rack gutterless mounted on the cab roof, work fine but again quite pricey. I’m liking the RRs as of today.

Great idea!

Wasn’t able to attend but looking to clear my calendar for next year. I attended an early “Overland Workshop(?)” in Hollister Hills about a dozen years ago. Smaller, with a hands-on camaraderie attitude. Many of today’s merchants and suppliers were just starting out then. This event seems to be...

Good to see you back and thanks for the reports. Perhaps a quick write-up on the new vehicle, either here or your blog site. I’m also driving a long wheelbase vehicle.

“Aquatainers have a nice big hi-flowing built in-spigot, but 7gal gets real heavy and in recent years their blow-molded plastic has got quite thin.” I solved the weight issue by using the 4-gal versions. Perhaps the 25# weight difference between the two will reduce the chance of splitting...I...

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Someone, somewhere on the forum quoted a study that determined white is the best color to reflect heat. More specifically, a white roof. Tests using white on the sides of a truck canopy showed marginal improvement but white on the roof was able to drop temps at the surface by as much as 25*...

Local tire guy tried to talk me into these but no, didn’t look tough enough for the truck. Went with Toyo AT2s. Good tire but began hearing good things about the Michelins. Wife’s Suburban goes through tires like Patton’s “crap through a goose”. Me thinks I’ll be putting these on the Suburban...

FWIW: wife’s 2010 Suburban has the 4auto option along with the 4hi/lo. I’ve used it successfully in two types of situations. Dirt/gravel roads where rears spin a bit here and there and I don’t want to engage 4hi due to steering bind. Also, freshly plowed snow roads with same steering concerns...

You could use a clear wrap/vinyl gasket on the cab portion where the boot meets it. Would protect the paint.

I’ve come to believe that the utility bed with a camper may just be the best setup. Plenty of storage outside that’s readily accessible and frees up space inside. Really like the rig. ?

Sounds like you’re having fun doing your research. The 285 is a good size for all around use but you’ll notice a bit more bottom end sluggishness due to the increase. The 5.9 does well though, with its relatively low (for a gasser) peak torque coming in around 3300 rpm IIRC. Tires: consider...

You asked, so here’s my long winded response. With an RV, it’s not necessarily the miles, it’s the years. You mentioned that it’s low miles, which means it has sat a lot. There are two “mechanicals” to worry about: the chassis (engine, suspension, frame) and the house (structure, roof...

I have the Rhino Rack Batwing. I like it, especially at the price point. Look at ETrailer for deals on it. Also, check out my posts in https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/rhino-rack-batwing-review-write-up.192176/ for the limitations of this awning.

Yup. That engine (along with the excellent 8.1) was found in tens of thousands of RVs over the years. But a large portion of reliability is up to the driver through maintenance and mechanical sympathy IMO. Edit: you will be having a mechanic look it over, right!?

At first I used an ordinary battery box from Walmart strapped to a piece of wood. I slid a portion of the wood under a large, heavy tool chest I used for storage...no movement observed. I recall seeing a pic of someone use a Front Runner WolfPack with the raised lid. That would be easily secured.

Do you mean 454? Yup...6 mpg all day long, running solo, towing, doesn’t matter. Class C would be a bit better but not by much. You don’t buy these for their fuel efficiency. You buy them because they’re fun to go glamping with. We have a Class A with a Ford V-10. Same issue.

I owned a ‘96 1/2-ton that I put 302k miles on before selling it to my mechanic’s son. Original 5.9 and trans so I know they can be reliable if looked after. I chased front suspension/steering issues for quite awhile...bigger track bar, steering box brace, coil spacers, longer arms, and then...

Ditto on the G80. My BIL has the 6.2 and loves it. He claims great MPG and it gets up and goes.