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Have you noticed how the F550 - Ram 5500 platform requires more expensive add ons just to be equal to other platforms? Suspension wheels and tires $39K alone

I'm not the first that has a over the cab habitat. There is large engine access in three hatches inside the cab. (crew cab was not engineered for cab tilt up) For issues like a complete engine overhaul. The habitat must be lifted off (18 bolts) The history for this design, is it was a...

Proof ? - Success ? - Pipe Dream ?

Progress (55mm composite panels) Steel frame as subfloor mounted to light underside frame - matched to my CAD subframe design using 5 inch c-channel. Dimensions 5740 mm x 2200mm x 2100 mm (3700 mm on truck frame design with 440mm aluminum storage box on the rear) Six spring mounts - with dual 1...

California is the worst for emissions on diesels. Does it have a ad blue system, I guess no

This will not pass California emission standards

I'm thinking 10 mpg is the norm. The solution is drive less camp more. Once you get to the camp, stay longer, and limit driving days.

In good condition BUT Japanese import. IMHO Resale value will be capped. As not all buyers want that. I've see very used 1997 4wd American single cabs selling as low as $8k. If you need to invest money in this. Think about it. Builds cost the same no matter what year the platform is. Some...

CAB rear access door I have the access door I can buy. (24"x30") What is the suggestion how I merge this with the cab rear sheet metal?

So $155K USD if you don't build it yourself?

I'm interested in the total cost when done, or, estimated total cost when done

Still shocks me when I see the price. Not necessarily this one, just all theses types built on the 5500 frame. As I build mine, I see so much that is questionable in these builds. Starts with the super singles IMO : the cab over is a better platform

Drivers seat replacement Attached is a diagram how the factory seat looks and works The seat cushion with frame lifts off for engine access underneath. I have a replacement seat. Very nice 1) I consider removing the factory bottom seat frame and asking a upholstery shop to replace the...

Or generator, they are cheaper and output twice the charge

From my knowledge, the 1800 watt charging generator is plugged into the "shore power" outlet And a three hour use, tops off most battey banks.

Many expensive toys a few years ago were bought using 3% 2nd mortgages on their homes. Guess what, those rates were not fixed and have doubled. So the monthly cost of those expensive toys just doubled.

DC to DC chargers have pros and cons And these require enough parts and labor costs, if done right to exceed a generators cost of $380-$440 Furthermore the dc to dc charger is charging at 800 watts per hour where as the generator charges at 1800 watts per hour

Rear bumper fabrication Requirements One spare tire swing away carrier Two tail lights Tow hitch H-lift jack mount Bracket for two 20lb propane tanks The habitat is about 86" wide Tire carrier mount is installed last, due to tail light placement When mounting bumper on the rear of...

In California you need a gas engine. So the emission cops won't chase you

I guess you will build a new rig - tell us