What's your fuel economy? Mine is the same engine and transmission, but with the Isuzu rear end from the NPR HD.
My wheels are 9x20 super singles, with 37's 12.5 tires
My habitat was not self built and was a custom order. (water tanks under the dinette seats)
My habitat mounts 6.5 inches higher than yours on a subframe. (4 inch roof clearance)
Auxiliary fresh water water tank planned.
My water tanks are inside the habitat for a four season design.
The rear bumper mounting leaves a sizeable available opening, about truck frame width by 20 inches deep. due to space under the rear storage box.
I will hang a spare freshwater tank there...
Spare tire decisions.
I have one spare mounted on a swing-a-way carrier.
(we have the tire mounting disk - will wait until I am in possession of the rim, before welding in place)
However I see some rigs with two spare tires.
What is the opinion?
Is there some compromise ?
(in progress pic...
ATW's designed a "new front step" for the Isuzu platform. From what I can see it has only a rear mount. I must evaluate and do something to create the lower step.
When evaluating the truck to choose. I decided against anything with "air brakes"
I did not want the American pickup design "engine in front of driver"
I love diesels, but California hates them.
The engine and transmission should be SO COMMON, that parts can be found almost anywhere.
And HP...
Price is good
(I'm starting the process with Chrysler Pacifica 2020 Seats and Corbeau universal seat mounts)
I'm in $800 and still need custom fabrication
He's selling these at a great price
I watched end to end construction of composite box designs. There is a wire raceway. A plumbing raceway. Locations where there is distribution networks. A electrical cabinet. Two plumbing cabinets. The water pump is under the sink in a raised floor compartment. Depending if you want a four...
About expedition vehicle platforms.
Opinions?
Cab over versus pickup truck layout with engine in front of driver.
Next
Longer wheelbase versus large overhang behind the rear axle.
Finally
Higher GVWR capacity versus trailer
Opinions on tire size?
37's versus 41's
Opinions on wheel...
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