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I recommend Don Thuren in California. I've spoken with him several times about my 5500 and he is receptive to fabbing custom parts. (there are differences between the C&C's and the pickups) However, he needs either the truck to physically be in his shop or he needs the stock components to...

Hope you don't mind me butting in...........but I'm starting a build on a new 2011 Ram 5500 as well so I thought I'd toss in my two cents as to why I chose the Dodge over the Ford. My main reason is under the hood, I love the Cummins. It's reliable, stone axe simple and easy to work on and get...

I think that the DEF would be the least troublesome part of the equation. The DPF is going to give you trouble using anything but Ultra low sulfur diesel. I would definitely recommend one of the "delete" kits that are available if traveling out of North America so that you can run any fuel that...

Congrats on your first flight! Looks great.............

I tried going through my usual GEICO account for my 5500, but they transferred me to their "commercial division". It is actually a different carrier. They did insure me but I need to do some rate shopping as they were a bit expensive. I had my Freightliner insured through Interstate which I...

I had a few issues with my M2, which was a 2007 factory build. I was not at all impressed with the build quality. As an example, during routine maintenance and inspection (20k) I noticed that one of the tranny oil cooler lines was rubbed nearly all of the way thru by the transmission mount. In...

I just recently sold my M2 106 4x4 after deciding not to build on that chassis. Of the two, I would give the nod to International for overall quality but I like the engine choices the Freightliner offers.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/deleting-6-7-guide-making-run-right-t278158.html This will tell you all you need to know about getting your truck to run right.........and be able to use any diesel. (In stock trim, you can only burn North American low sulfur junk) You will really love...

Sounds as though you've made some wise decisions.........I'm looking forward to the build! Keep us posted with lots of pics.

Make sure your fridge has not sprung a leak in its gas tubing..............

Thanks, I've had 19.5's on three trucks now and with this rig I'm going to go with 20" wheels. I would like to go with the 275/80R20 Conti Mpt81 but it doesn't have the weight carrying capacity I need. I've pretty much settled on the 335/80R20 which is 42" tall and about 14.5" wide. It has the...

I'm researching the super singles for my 5500 as well. Any info (and especially pics!) would be appreciated.

Nice ride! Congrats.

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Your frame stretch looks good...........should have plenty of room! Jay did come up with a clever design for his popup. I never would have thought of it!

Thanks! All rigs have their pros and cons and the C5500 has many pros going for it. I think it is a big advantage to be able to build out over the cab the way traditional truck campers are configured. (the M2 may be too tall for that without using a popup) I'm using the same style of spring...

Thanks for posting your progress! I'm looking forward to your build as I'm still in the planning stages for mine............

The only downside that I've experienced is the amount of water vapor produced .......That being said, I think it's the next best thing to a diesel fired system.(frugal on fuel and battery power) Do go with a CO alarm though.

I've used it in 7.3 PSD's , 5.9 and 6.7 Cummins as well as Ducati race bikes. It's good stuff and works as advertised. Also, you don't have to worry about cavitation additives if they are needed for that engine. For what it's worth, a new non-toxic coolant based on recycled glycerin from the...

I was lucky enough to be in Missouri recently and we were able to go by Mike's shop and see this rig while under construction. IMHO it's as well built as anything out there, if not more so. They obviously have a very high level of fit and finish and the systems are very well done without any...