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I looked (briefly) for a primer thread on this, but was fruitless. My current phone is a 12 Pro Max. I have a 7th gen non-cell iPad with only 32G. It’s my daily driver, so I might replace it with something for the truck. Lastly, I have an InReach Mini that has primarily been used as a SOS...

Did you find one? If not, this is not mine, but I can’t believe it’s still available. https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/price-drop-2021-overland-explorer-camp-x-pop-up-truck-camper.230320/#post-2992999

I gotta say, as one who owns both, there‘s some truth in both articles, irrespective of where they were published.

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It’s all about how old you’re willing to go and how lucky you get. I paid $25K for the rig in my avatar (2008 Silverado LTZ 150K miles, with a FWC Raven shell). It’s been great, but we’re in a position that we can build our “perfect” vehicle, in quotes because there really isn’t a perfect RV...

There’s both a stock 2023 F350 leaf pack and a Deaver built to carry 1800-2000 pounds full time. Mine was lifted by the amount you see in the bump stop extension, not for the Deaver, but to accommodate the travel of the Kings.

Did you ditch front and back sway bars? Do you carry a load full time?

I like flatbeds with campers designed for them, but for us in particular, the upper boxes were very important. That’s where we’ll carry skis in the winter. Our outdoor kitchen will live there in the summer. That doesn’t lend itself well to a flatbed unless you fab your own camper. I’ve got no...

You can find a link below. (y) https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/bowen-notsoflat-bed-revisited.230426/#post-2993736

No, that’s an either/or option that depends on your camper size and wheelbase. I was conflicted, but I prioritized the 148” wheelbase over extra outside storage. The rig will be more agile, but it creates an issue trying to carry two spares. Nothing is perfect.;)

When you start looking at other custom builders like Highway Products and Sherptek, both well over $20K, Bowen is actually a pretty good deal.

You could, but it's a major ordeal. It would be easier and cheaper to do bulbs or Morimotos. The stockers aren't terrible. The temp is low, so they look yellow, but I get flashed regularly. They must be reasonably bright.

I had a thread up about this, but it was before Brent actually announced he'd be doing a full size option. I pulled it in order not to get the cart ahead of the horse. Well it's official now. You can see it below. It will allow a slide in at standard bed height, but with external boxes. It's not...

Not to an XLT, and, I don't think on a Super Cab.

Great highway manners and handling "just about anything" offroad are at odds. Articulation and anti-sway fight against each other. When I designed ours, I put the most emphasis on the things I do frequently, drive on the road, and drive washboarded desert and FS roads. It'll crawl, but that's...

It's heavy stuff that will cost a bunch to ship. You might want to post a location (unless you did and I overlooked it) and hope for someone in the region. Nice stuff. Good luck!

OOPS! My Bad! It's funny how one sees what they think they should see. (y)

I think that must be for the stripped single cab. I ordered essentially the exact config as above, except XLT Premium, carpet delete, block heater, no well liners, trailer package, but no 360 cam, and a 6.75 bed. The payload sticker says 4243. It'll carry a Hallmark on a Bowen Custom bed...

My impression is that they are probably the most robust pop-up out there. I wanted something bigger with a cassette toilet and my wife wanted a little more plush, so we ordered a Hallmark. Otherwise, OEV was a very close second. What are you replacing it with?

Sweet rig. I'm surprised that didn't disappear in a day. Good luck!