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  1. Alloy

    Maxing out your truck’s payload

    I had the same system (designed and engineered by the mfg) on my truck. The brackets "B" bent in the way you see in the IDACAMPER photos. After sending pictures to the mfg they gave me a new kit that was upgraded with part "C" to prevent bracket "B" from bending. Your last posts take things...
  2. Alloy

    Maxing out your truck’s payload

    Disappointing seeing this post. When I looked at the original post I thought it was pretty good and I made a suggestion regarding the air bag mount. The air bag mount was designed and engineered by the manufacturer which contradicts the point you make. In addition if I thought it was unsafe...
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    Does 1k lbs make a difference?

    Depending on where you go there are times times when extra weight helps dig through snow and will add traction on ice but it needs to be balanced front to back. When unloaded the diesel engine in both my F350 and F450 have too much weight on the front. - in deep snow the front will drop...
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    Old Iron

    Thanks for posting the pictures. Heavy packs with micro spikes on slush next to a crevasse is a good way to make the day more interesting. I've found the MSR Youth snowshoes work great (weight/traction) with crapons/micro spikes in those consitions...
  5. Alloy

    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    I looked at a 610 for our Tacoma. The 2011 I looked at was over 1000lbs empty and didn't have a HW tank, grey tank or toilet.
  6. Alloy

    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    People turning a F150/250 into a F350/450 start with a short box and no GVWR pack. It's no joke either. I was reading another post yesterday in which serval people are advising someone how to do it.
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    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    Wrong the 2500/F250/3500F350/4500/F450 are the same. On can save thousands buying a 2500 or F250 and turn it ito a 4500/ F450 by adding air bags or springs and a sway bar
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    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    780lb didn't include any options. It was pretty much a fiberglass shell like Composite Truck Bodies, Tuffport and Space Cap.
  9. Alloy

    Build: Ram 5500 and Arctic Fox 1140

    Do the rear hubs have enough width for both aluminum wheels fit on the hub or is 1 only held with the studs?
  10. Alloy

    Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

    NL reintroduces the 610 that will be made to fit 48" wheel wells. It has a 12V fridge to. https://northern-lite.com/northern-lite-610/
  11. Alloy

    SOLD: LiFePo4 LFP battery cells (4) EVE LF105

    The terminals look old. Where did these come from. I tried scanning the codes to check the mfgt date and it doesn't come up. FYI Prices for cells are dropping https://www.18650batterystore.com/en-ca/products/eve-lf105
  12. Alloy

    Doka Cab Shortening

    Better yet is the battery bank at 4:22
  13. Alloy

    Solar panel question

    With 12V (<30Vmp) the certificates will be few and far between so wattage can't be used as a guide. Better off comparing household panels (>30Vmp) that have CEC,UL,ETL certificates.
  14. Alloy

    Weight estimation - DIY Ram 3500 with Total Composites or Box Manufaktur

    You don't need to run duals or super singles. The GVWR of my F450 is 14,000lbs. With 2 of the back wheels taken off the capacity of the 4 remaining wheel and tires is 15,880lbs
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    Weight estimation - DIY Ram 3500 with Total Composites or Box Manufaktur

    My experience is not to trust the online data for truck weight. Go to a dealer and check out the payload shown on the door sticker.
  16. Alloy

    Inverter - how large to charge electric chainsaw?

    I have a 18" EGO with a 5Ah battery. The 210w charger was too slow so I bought the 550W. I use a 600W inverter for it. I always bring my Sily1000 because the battery for that saw last for days. I use the EGO when on my dirt bike. In the truck I take a gas saw that I run on Aspen "green" fuel...
  17. Alloy

    Fireroad exploring vehicle ?

    Neighbour just bought a VW Tiguan and put 32" tires on it. I jsut saw it leaving with 3 kids full of gear plus bikes an dit wasn't squating I know all about the poor service at Subaru. The headlights were adjusted before putting the spare tire in. People were flashing high beams at us every...
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    Hypothetical F250 build

    It's not every truck but it's an issse like CP4 and death wobble. https://newparts.com/articles/ford-3-5l-ecoboost-series-timing-chain-issues/
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