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So my philosophy is the old Hot Rodders axiom of rung what ya brung. Meaning to make the absolute most of what you already have. What I have is a 2004 F150 Supercab XLT 5.4L 4x4 payload package and towing package equipped. 6.5 foot bed. The truck has been upgraded with the following. #1. Go...

I've got a half ton 4x4 F150 and don't want to massively overtax it. I am considering ripping the truck bed off, and doing a flatbed / box camper conversion to it using aluminum framing. There are lots of aluminum flatbeds around I see that I can copy designs from, but not sure about the camper...

Okay so for time being, we are camping out of the car / truck but I have medical needs for an off grid 110V power supply overnight (CPAP). I am also in process of repowering my '04 F150 5.4L 4x4, and want to be able to transfer the build to the camper when built. I had previously used an...

So continuing with the design / build process for my DIY truck camper for my F150 4x4. I need power to... #1. Run a 5K BTU AC unit. #2. Power a little compressor fridge. #3. This should have been #1. Run my CPAP. Low draw travel unit, but still run my blessed CPAP. I have a current...

A couple of the 4wd associations in my area, as well as hunting clubs insist on at the very least hand held citizens band radio for intergroup communications for trail rides, and overlanding. My rig is pretty old, I originally bought the gear in the early 90s, and aside from occasional...

I have 2 considerable health / mobility issues. One as I mention in another thread, is obstructive sleep apnea, the second is degenerative disk disorder that has lead to sciatica. I can climb to a limited extent, but a gentler slope than a straight up ladder would be far easier for me to...

I have mentioned it before, and I won't lie about it, I am massively overweight, complete with several of the associated health impacts. Most notably GERD and Sleep Apnea. The GERD is treated with medication, and the Apnea. Something else about it all, and I proved it again with travel over...

I know this seems like, and it definately is an odd question, but I am wondering if such a thing exists. You see I am building a sleeper in a pickup cap, but want to use the top side of the "bed" shelf for some storage while in transit, for things like a tote of clothes, the privy tent etc...

I am just wondering what everyone suggests for a low draw fridge. I don't need tons of storage, but I need cold storage for a weeks worth refridgerated food for 2 people including space to keep drinks cold. I have been having good results with a 60qt cooler but obviously ice takes up space and...

I have mentioned my thoughts on building a slide in truck camper for overlanding for my 2004 F150 4x4. That is a long term goal kind of thing, and may actually God willing end up on a different truck / chassis as I despise the 5.4L 3V Triton this truck has. However, that engine is being gone...

I may have figured it out myself but just wanted to throw this out there. I saw a video with a guy that converted an early 2000s Suburban into an overlanding rig of sorts, and he had DIYed an awesome awning using extending tent poles (which I have lots of) and 3/4" EMT tubing for the frame, and...

So for the most part, I am considering using my pre existing camping appliances, stove, heater etc.... but I am not sure which to go with. I have the following.... Gasoline / Coleman fuel appliances.... #1. Coleman 424 Dual Fuel 2 burner liquid fuel stove. #2. Coleman Dual Fuel premium 2...

My 2004 F150 4x4 XLT Supercab is equipped with the 5.4L 3V Triton, Airraid CAI tube, and a K&N, At 116K miles the variable timing system gave up the ghost, grenading the cam phasers as well as the chain tensioners. Now this is a known design issue with the timing set being vulnerable to low...

Greetings from coastal Texas! I am the proud ish, owner of a 2004 Ford F150 5.4L XLT Super cab 4x4. Like so many other of these trucks, the engine has failed and I am researching bulletproofing the 5.4L 4V engine. The truck has a mild 2.5" Rancho lift with Ford F150 Payload package springs as...