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Would leaf springs (rather than coils) make the conversion MUCH simpler?

gjackson, I'm considering that - putting superwides in the rear. But I'll do more experimenting with the dually tires. With the wide Rickson wheels I can air down to 10psi and the tires won't even touch each other. The RV floats real well on sand dune flats but when going uphill on blow sand...

Chris, starting from what model year? Thanks.

I want to add that this RV is not for serious rock-crawling. If I can just give the rear dually wheels a LITTLE help (from the front) on the sand dunes, that would be sufficient, short of not bringing sand-ladders. I need a part-power 4wd, not full or part-time :) I'm thinking more toward the...

I've just returned from my first Baja Exploration trip with my RV where I found its weakness in traversing deep sand, even with its dually tires aired way down. It is equipped with rear Dana 70 with ARB locker and a transfer case (which is not yet connected to a front axle). The actual weight...

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electric air comp dch, I myself use an electric air compressor instead of an OBA. I'd rather have a second alternator than an EDC. I bought my 2-gal compressor from HarborFreight for $49. It consumes only 2.5Amp and delivers 3 CFM at 90psi, more than sufficient to drive my ARB locker. It will...

84 Van I have an '84 Toyota Van, the very first model, all original parts except the battery, starter, alternator, catalytic converter and muffler. Still runs strong.

Another perspective on Inverter, etc. I run a 5KW inverter in my 21-ft RV powered by 4 Golf car batteries and dual alternators. I know, I know they add up weight. But they can power my electric split-unit A/C cold/heat pump (9000BTU), my 6- gal electric water heater, and my microwave oven. I've...

socalfj I agree, why didn't they make it a little wider with a wider track?

Grim..., " Half size (19.5) rims usually do not run a safety bead." Good input. As I didn't know this, I'll prove it and deflate one of my tires and see if I can inflate it back (of course, I mean without using a tool like a strap tightened around the circumference of the tire). I'll report back.

I'm looking for a spare tire alternative and I'm thinking of using inner tubes for temporary/spare purposes. With the total weight of 2 full spares approaching 250 lbs., it's impractical to carry two spares (my wheels are steel 19.5 dually with 14-ply tires on my 10,500lbs RV). I'd rather not...

Integrated - here's mine, homemade It added 250 lbs to my front weight!!! You don't see the 3/16 square tubing behond the chrome bumper.

My homemade rack Only 35 lbs. but very noisy - wind noise.

How does pull-pall fare in soft dry sand? In the beach / wet sand? What kind of vehicle did you use it with?

5KW continuous, 10KW surge 5KW continuous, 10KW surge "Wagan Traveler" inverter does fine even running both my 9K-BTU A/C AND 1500W water heater AT THE SAME TIME. It has a load-sensing fan that cools the electronics inside the inverter. It weighs about 25 lbs. Also, I have 4 GC batteries in a...

Kamper 10K lbs load is not a job for passenger vehicle tires. What I suggest is use REAL TRUCKING tires, like the 19.5 wheel/tires. They are normally in the load range F or G, using either 12-ply or 14-ply and they are regroovable (meaning, there's a whole lot of meat in the tread). The problem...

LuisJG Very good looking rack!!! Congratulations. I'm interested to know if you hear it (wind hitting the rack) when you're driving above 60mph. Also, what's the weight of the whole rack?

CLynn85 More pics at: http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1596452/an/0/page/0#Post1596452

G35 CUSTOM 1998 454 Vortec in a 79 Vandura G35 Dually B+ RV, 4L80E, BW4470/2.72-underdrive, ARB switchable 4.10:1 differential locker, 19.5 Rickson wheels, 34-inch 14-ply Bridgestone M724s. 25-gal fresh water system; cassette toilet; 5KW inverter; 4-battery bank; dual alternator; 160W solar...