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    Ram 5500 is here

    Got back Sunday. 2100 miles and no issues. Truck handled great. kept the cruise around 65-68. Computer said 8.6mpg total. I love the huge tanks, I can pick where I want to get fuel. I filled in SC and had full water and empty gray/black. 3 adults and a lot of stuff. 16660 total, 11500...
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    Ram 5500 is here

    I can get 8.5 feet of the camper on the bed. More than that and you start hitting things in the back of the camper, IE the wings etc. My CM bed is 9.4 feet long. I did not consider a regular pick up bed for a few reasons. The cost to buy and install it. The flat bed is stronger and easier...
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    Ram 5500 is here

    I will way it fully loaded this weekend on our way to FL. Spare fit in basement.
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    Ram 5500 is here

    I had no problem at state farm. They handle all my real estate. USAA didn't want it. No idea why. On truck now and ready to go friday. Can't wait.
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    Ram 5500 is here

    They would not insure it period, commercial or otherwise.
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    Ram 5500 is here

    Here is the truck yesterday after the bed was installed. I had an extra 7 pin installed up front for the camper. I test fit the mammoth last night. Looking good so far. Insurance companies don't like these trucks. USAA told me to pound salt. SO after 32 years I'm done with them...
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    Ram 5500 is here

    CM flatbed in steel is getting installed today. I'm looking at Buck stop bumper for the front.
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    Ram 5500 is here

    9.4 ft CM steel bed is scheduled to be installed Monday. 4WD and diesel. 52 gal rear, 22 gal mid. 74 total. I drove it 15 miles home last night in pouring rain and put it in the garage. I think it's going to work well for us.
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    Ram 5500 is here

    dealership called, truck is here...........................Loaded with heated leather front and rear, plus all the goodies, dual tanks, upgraded tires etc.
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    Market for $80k complete truck and camper - mini earthroamer?

    Your not missing anything. Most of the guys on here want the bare minimum. Basically they want a hard side tent in the back of a truck. Most on here won't admit that 90% of there driving is on pavement. 9% is on well maintained gravel or dirt roads. 1% is true rough stuff. I live on 175...
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    Polaris is about to screw the good folks at 4WD hardware

    Your joking right???????
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    Polaris is about to screw the good folks at 4WD hardware

    I participate in a few forums with different subjects. Overloading, RVing, firearms. It always amazes me to read peoples views on business, big or small. I guess there is a reason less than 5% of the population owns there own business. I just shake my head at some of the comments in this...
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    Ford f550 vs Dodge 5500 for expedition vehicle

    I have owned a 2011 and 2016 Ram. Zero issues with emissions. They were sorted out around 2009-2010. I ordered a new 2018 Ram 5500 crew about a month ago for my build. Hope this helps.
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    Polaris is about to screw the good folks at 4WD hardware

    Have you heard of something called RZR???
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    3.73 VS 4.10 gear ratio’s

    I sent them an email. They look awesome but the price was way over my budget for just the bed and boxes. Over 22K.....But I'm sure it was very nice and built well.
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    Who bought the Earth Roamer in Mexico on eBay?

    Just google cruise, shootings, resorts, drugs, mexico... You will get more than you will want to read. I would not feel comfortable there. In my younger days I was all over the world in some very tough spots. But, it was my job. Capt, USAF, 1500 hours of jet time, 58 combat missions. These...
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    Who bought the Earth Roamer in Mexico on eBay?

    You might want to check out the state dept travel warnings. I know its cheap to vacation in mexico but what is your life worth. They were shooting people off of cruise ships awhile back. Do you really want to go there?? Safe travels.
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    Polaris is about to screw the good folks at 4WD hardware

    This looks like a great move for Polaris and in the end will bring even more jobs to the US................................The economy is kicking butt!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!
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    3.73 VS 4.10 gear ratio’s

    I should also add that I have 6 batteries and a 4k PSW inverter that powers the whole rig including the electric fireplace or the AC, just not at the same time. I also haul a 2k Honda. So I added 500lbs to my heavy camper. I ordered my Host to get what I wanted. It does weigh 4200 lbs empty...
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    3.73 VS 4.10 gear ratio’s

    I want the ability to customize my storage and bring more toys. I also have a new 8.5 x 20 enclosed trailer I want to haul on some trips. I just like everything to be over built. I go to the Knob Creek machine gun shoot every year. I want to load my guns and ammo and my Kubota RTV in the...
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