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Older Ford trucks and Bronco's used the same size wheels 5-51/2. and you can run tubeless 7-16 LT tires. just FYI

Yes, in the 60,s 143 Sig Bn.stationed in Frankfurt,Germany. brian

I installed a 12V wireless (rear view)back-up camera system. The 3” monitor just plugs in to the 12 volt outlet in the truck. The camera had a 8 ft cable to connect to the back up lights 2 wires. I temp hooked up the 2 wires (blk & rd) to the battery= turned the monitor on , GREAT a Back-up...

Army strong Tank, I kinda followed your lead, with the same look.

For roof/vents water leaks try Eternabond tape. I used it over the sealant on the roof seams, however it would have been better if I had removed old sealant. comes in white and silver. just FYI=brian

no-no-no ice anyone??? Looks like a giant ice box. My vote is don't touch. will be cold as hell. just FYI=brian

You can install a Fantastic Fan. I use a small house electric heater. heat rises. keep the A/C & if you sell camper just give to new owner. FYI=brian

Tires/lift=Great You built it to your liking , keep the lift and tires. the tires are better than came stock. I have a 03 chevy1500HD 4x4 Q/S with a 6" lift and 35" tires and carry a Northstar pop-up=No problems. I also go to the same places as you. True, with a hard side you raise the...

Ken. I think you are addressing me. The 2x3 box tubing are 59" long. see my post ( M416 reconditioning.) =brian

Maybe it time for new wheels and tires to your liking? you know talking about tires and brands is like politics and which beer is best or which truck is best. I guess its run what you like. Even with D rated tires at 12000 lbs for a 4 you still have 3600lbs spare on your 9K truck. I changed...

Yes 3 to 4 days running heater low @ nite and refrig & cooking=no problem. Keep your battery charged, as the heater fan is a big drain.(I don't use the water heater=waste of LP) The water heater cycles on and off all day/nite= water in tank is kept heated when not being used. TIP:You can boil...

Gvw Tires Just how heavy is your truck & camper ready to go??? I think LT315-70/R17 M&S with load rate D,(3150# @50PSI) per tire is pretty good. I run loaded 45# in all 4 and 50# in the air-bags, mine rides very good like that. Have you every had a problem with D rating tires?? maybe we'll...

Junk in the trunk,(trailer) Yes I brought last April, Its a 1966 Army M416 and was lightly rusty, had it sand blasted and I painted it OD, I used the 3d Armored Div (numbers)which was the outfit I was in (1960's) and my army ID. Great for carrying the grandson and his friends junk (lots of...

error call I must learn to read=Sorry=brian

Atwood stabilizers there is 2 lengths to Atwood stabilizers, I paid $29.00 a pair shipped for the long 24" type from ebay. Check item 180842105855 on ebay. Its looks like you have the short ones??

The only way to see the USA No more tent camping, the wife and baby will enjoy going now. Airstream trailer is the best. what will you tow it with?? very nice.=brian

Double your LP with extra tank I purchased a 20" LP Pigtail tank hose (replacement) to replace the stock 16" hose on my NS horizontal LP 20# tank, this way I can use my Bar-B-Q tank as a back up, I stand it on my bumper and strap it to the stock tank.. It seem after a winter week camping in...

Cheap Lunett Lock for M416, =bump Easy Lock to deterrent for thieves, refreshing post, so you can keep your unit. brian

a better way Its maybe cheaper to use motels for what you spend on some foam-type building insulation on the bed of the truck and invest in a good sleeping pad and high quality cold-weather sleeping bag, or rent a trailer for a week. We have all slept in a pick-up bed in the summer, when we...

1500 HD Chevy truck I have a 03 1500 HD crew cab 8 lug wheels, 6 Lt engine, it is the same as 2500, same Frame, front and rear springs. Also check if the truck you are looking at has HydroBoost Brakes system, this is a HD feature, you cant go wrong if the price is right. just FYI=brian