I only retort as this is a sale ad, and it will be a 'free bump' for a cool truck.
Quoting a race car driver from the 1950s who raced under 1000 lbs. cars ( Lotus Eleven, etc.) and designed similar lightweight race cars is not so relevant to a 10,000 lb.+ camper.
Here is an idea to get those...
No need for 'lightweight'. C4500 =17,500 GVWR, C5500 =19,500 CVWR (drivetrain, brakes, engines are the same between the 4500/5500)
I always feel better when I can take my depleted uranium collection along when 'Overlanding' :rolleyes:
For reference, my crewcab, same length flatbed, with a...
I see you used block and tackle pulleys in the shop for raising/lower your wheel. Is that the way you do it on the road also?
Awesome build, great photos and lots of useful information here. Thanks, 🏆
While certainly not 'approved' or 'measurable by engineering standards' while helping to assemble a Total Composite box myself and others were debating if 'filling' the hollow section would make them stronger. I took a 2 pound sledge hammer to a spare section and 'beat the living heck out of it'...
Not sure if you are aware but you can order that size door (34"x70") online
No link as this is Victorian's (Approved Vendor : Total Composites) thread, so no steppin' on it. ;)
Low tire pressure with give you 2+ inches depending on the tire size. Ratchet straps compressing the suspension can give you a few more inches. Go for it 😉
And there is always the 'wood wheel' trick in the worst case scenario
It still needs to fit thought the door, regardless of the exterior dimensions of the container
High Cube
source- https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/cargo-fleet/container/40-standard-high-cube.html
or a door height of 8.46 feet according to -...
MORRFlate had a great display at their booth at the PNW Expo last weekend with their locking collar and 3 others. It had cut-away of the valve stems so you could see how far the valve was depressed (more depressed=more airflow).
The two 'standard lock on collars
barely depressed the...
You are considered to be a business if you:
1. Are trying to sell any products not in your immediate possession
2. Are trying to sell a single product which is NEW and in a quantity greater than 5 units
3. Are trying to sell a single product which is USED in a quantity greater than 10 units
4...
2018 Earthcruiser GZL 300 on a 2016 Power Wagon (at the 2024 PNW Expo)
Front and rear views with the top up
powerwagon, gzl300, gzl-300, earthcruiser, gazell, gzl400, gzl-400, pnw-expo,
Forget the 'Neighborhood Watch', or 'XXX Security' security signs. I find landmine warning signs are more effective (Disclaimer-use of landmines might be limited in your area by local ordinances or HOA CC&Rs ;) )
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