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We're back from BC after a great trip and some tire issues. Blew another MPT-81 and had a new sent from Expedition Imports to the Alaskan factory in Washington State. The new MPT's have a harder rubber compound and would not mount on the wheel despite pulling every trick possible at a truck...

Presently about halfway through the trip to BC, having a great time! Camping and already been to the west coast of Vancouver island at Hot Springs Cove Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Busy day with the step rack mounted: Jerry can rack in place:

No, only have the month of May off

Rack for the stairs in the process of being built.

Hi Chili, The plan is to meander north once we hit the coast from CO through CA, OR and WA. We'll be taking the San Juan Ferries to the islands and then to Victoria. Camping and sightseeing on the island after visiting family and then on to mainland BC from there. Want to hook up somewhere...

Just finished the rear storage box and added a bunch of storage to the truck.

Total truck/camper weight dry was 16,000 lbs. Not sure of the exact ratio, but it was right when I built it.

Bringing the car along for the next trip. Subaru Crosstrek with manual transmission. Blue Ox Tow bar and brake setup that works like a charm.

Beginning of the cuts for the storage platform.

Storage drawers that will be mounted on each side

Rear seat is out and working on a storage platform.

Two scepter cans are going to be mounted under the camper for extra fuel storage

Start the list Chili!

Sorry about the slow response, but life seems to always get in the way. The tires are holding up as I've been not using the truck and camper for work any longer. As I had mentioned in the past, heat the speed are the killers of the mpt-81's. The new wheels from 1st Attack are doing great and...

I've never been on the white Rim Trail, no dogs allowed...

The only time I have had bugs in my Alaskan is when I left the back door open. I had the exact same problem with my cabover Alaskan, it has a door too. I had a local guy make a collapsible bug screen to put in the top door section and have been happy with it. IMHO, if you want to keep bugs...

Welcome to the fold! You're welcome to drop by and see it. In addition, I spend a lot of time in Colorado Springs if that is where you're at currently

A couple sets of bearings replaced by the original dealer so far. They fought that one tooth and nail while it was under warranty, since then no issues yet.

Yes they are