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Cool deal. We'll definitely have to hook up one of these days.

Nice M1031 and cool build. Been slowly working on my M1010. Where are you located? I am assuming SoCal area. I am in San Diego. My build thread link in my signature. Keep the pics and info coming.

Yeah, I have a low hour Gen VI (L29) 7.4L. The biggest issue with just changing the head gaskets is given this is an '84 engine, they are known to have cracked head problems and I won't find that out until I pull the heads. Once I do that, the truck is no longer moveable. If this was a later...

@zoomad75 that pic was just an idea. Actually I really want a Ram so I get a solid front axle setup. I actually found a truck I really like but it's $25K. 2014 Ram 2500 standard cab, long bed. What I think I just figured out is, the frame widths are so different between older trucks and new...

@john61ct My wife and I do very remote travels in the southwest deserts and most of the time solo vehicle. I need to be as 100% reliable as possible. Where we go, no tow truck it going to come save us. With this coolant issue, I have zero faith with this engine. This is our third rig over...

Hi all, so I have been slowly working on my M1010 project (aka Desert Turtle, see my link in sig) and am at a project crossroads. I have already purchased most of big (read expensive) parts for the internal camper build and am getting ready to start with the roof raise so we can stand up...

Nice M1010!!! Some people's only enjoyment in life is trying to make others miserable. Sorry you have to deal with a person like this.

If replacing, highly recommend NovaKool. Originally for marine use, they have been popular for RV use. Replaced my Norcold in my FWC with one and loved it. Have a new one sitting in my garage to go into my current camper build.

Well this past weekend I decided I wanted to see if I could make corner pieces for the box. If these would come out good, I would do a full roof raise as it will keep thing clean looking. To do this I had to make a "die" for my press brake, so I could form aluminum sheet. Some flat stock and...

So the unit itself wasn't a problem but the sensor they used, correct?

Glad you mentioned the SeeLevel as I was thinking of going that route. Sounds like I can save my money on that.

True, I used to wheel a Baja Bug so light 2WD vehicles can work well. At the same time, trying to live full time, for two people, lightweight will mean low capacity and that might be hard to find something to fit. For me, most of my offroad/camp rigs are 4WD even though I might use 4WD 15-20%...

Something I think a few are overlooking, especially given this will be full time living is, this is a couple, i.e. two people living out of the rig. Finding a rig that works for one person is much easier than finding one that works for two or more. If I was building my rig for just me, I would...

If you can do a double cab, this is listed here on ExPo. No affiliation https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2018-fwc-hawk-w-aluminum-flatbed-and-low-mile-2005-dodge-cummins-3500-5-9l.226056/

Wish you the best. Seems like single cabs are becoming a rare breed.

A typical 1 ton van is similar to a standard cab, long bed truck. If you keep your camper build not extending wider or longer than the bed, they will be about the same form factor. The problem that typically happens is, people end up with a double cab, long bed truck which will be much bigger...

Great pics and that rig has come out very nice.

My take on it, based on what I have read/watched over the last decade. It seems a lot of the smaller/mid sized vehicles, if self contained (i.e. not pulling a trailer), for long distance and extended times, seem to be single person exploring. It seems when you move up to having two people...

Yep, there are number of them. Search the full forum for M1010 and you will find about 8-10 of them, including mine. :)

Tell me about it. Been trying to get 1.5" XPS for months in CA.