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Couple ideas to try... leave the bed window(s) in "vent mode" and the max air fan vent open slightly. It will allow some air movement especially when the heater kicks on. We sleep with our heads towards the rear of the camper in extreme cold which helps to significantly reduce moisture build...

Can't believe this post is nearly 30 pages... people are so obsessed with MPG and fuel economy numbers. This is ridiculous for an off road / overland vehicle where the first upgrades absolutely RUIN the fuel mileage: off road tires, lift, added weight, campers/canopies/trailers... If you...

We have suspension (springs and shocks) tuned for our loaded camper weight. No sway bars. It handles extremely predictably and controlled on road. Way way way better off road or any sort of on road variance that requires suspension movement (such as bumps, holes, driveways, etc). Sway bar...

Get some HD tuned King or Fox shocks. Then ditch the sway bar. Perma disconnect. HAHA

Sprinter van would give you much more comfort (both driving and camping), mpg and much shorter (with 144WB). 4WD is decent (plus ARB real locker available). But much better driver than any full size truck. Go drive one... Electric battery technology is poor at best. Off road you'll be lucky...

Another interesting idea from Grizzly N Bear... they installed the diesel heater to pull fresh air from outside (exterior) and push the heated air inside. Essentially pressurizing the camper.... This allowed them to leave a window vented and create constant airflow. Good idea for a small...

I understand your logic. But that's not what our experience has been. Diesel heaters vented outside (same as propane) will reduce moisture inside. No need for a dehumidifier. And there are many others who have discovered and reported the same thing. But don't believe me. Test it for...

TRX is a cool truck but doesn't make sense for a camper build. Basically ruins the purpose of the truck. I'd look to tow a trailer with it. Then you could unhook and enjoy the truck as it was intended. Building a camper rig... you would be money and functionality ahead to sell the TRX and...

I'd stay away from this. Still has the problem of burning propane. Not efficient. WTR rarely camp in cold weather. The one video they stay in the snow was requiring their propane bottle to be refilled every day and they were lowering the roof to limit heat loss. Propane is just not the best...

You are correct. Both heater designs are vented outside. However, you are not correct on the dry heat of the diesel heater. We've been using one for 3 months (as primary heat source) everyday. It absolutely dries out the air. No condensation on windows. It is extremely effective drying...

Interesting discussion regarding MPG for $100k trucks... Not much logic there! Your camper choice is no issue on your current truck. Suspension improvements will be needed on any vehicle (HD trucks ride poorly too). These "light" camper setups are frequently found on "small" trucks like...

Our Dometic heater has worked fine so far. We've been up around 9k foot... It's been trouble free. But propane creates moisture. The heater is oversized for the camper. Which is fine for quick heat up but terrible for maintaining temperature. It's noisy. And rather thirsty (considering run...

@dayHiker - Thanks for the update! Glad your updated setup is working well. A diesel heater may resolve your condensation issues and increase cold weather comfort. They can run continuously on low with around 1amp power draw and use about 1 gallon of fuel per 24 hrs. Extremely quiet...

Appreciate the encouragement! We do hope to help share ideas and inspiration. I agree on the popup camper! We enjoyed ours especially the low overall travel height (8ft on the Tundra). We are now just under 11ft (including the vents). But can't beat the comfort. My wife wouldn't trade...

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What were the factors with the tire failures? Age of tires? Stored outside? Tire pressure? Wear? Load? Tire brand? Load rating? I agree. It's good to be mindful of all the factors. Maintained quality tires within load spec should be fine. Of course, failures can and will happen...

Why is there so much concern over the Letter Rating? Load rating is the important number. There are many (possibly even the majority) Load E tires that are rated at 3,195lbs. This is significantly less than the Load D 37s. Also.... Giving additional "buffer room" isn't necessary. Tire...

1. have the springs re-arched ( just a cold set) and install a helper spring ~$700 This will offer the worst (rough) ride. Those springs sound worn out. 2. New custom spring packs from the local spring shop ~$1200 Better option. 3. New 1500 OEM Springs with Add-A-Leaf ~$500 + My install time...

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Fully loaded with full tanks, gear, 2 people and provisions for 2 weeks off grid. Front: 4,650 - Rear: 6,150 In the 17" wheel size most 37s are limited to Load D. There are a few exceptions in the MT variety such as the Maxxis Razr MT which is load E. You can also increase the width to 13.5"...