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Yes, I'm pretty in the weeds of it now. The custom camper shell was just delivered to Montana today! The interior starts next and a lot of the parts have been arranged already. Unfortunately, timelines have not gone completely to plan so I am doing the financially responsible thing and waiting...

Hey thank you for the comment! I could have sworn I uploaded much more but apparently not. I created an iCloud link to share more pictures and videos. Hopefully this works? Additionally, I do have videos on TikTok and Instagram + some highlights there to creep through! Lol Unfortunately no...

Let’s talk about overland flatbeds, flat beds, trays, camper trays, whatever you want to call them! Because steel adds a significant amount of weight, I am only going to be discussing aluminum options here... When sourcing a flatbed for your expedition build, one of the most critical yet often...

Thanks for your comments about the COG, this certainly makes logical sense. Given that explanation, you're right that I should be well within the limits of LT tires on the rear axel. I will probably still wait to weigh before investing in the wheels, but definitely feel better to think I can...

Lets talk about "torsion free" subframes. This one is a can of worms that I have seen debated over and over again and honestly I still do not feel qualified enough to provide a true opinion. But I will dump what I think I know here. Unimogs, for example, have frames that are designed by...

Crew cab! Yes everything heavy is in front of the rear axel. There is a false floor that allowed me to put my water tanks all the way to the front, as well as the fridge / other heavy components. I have tried to find an answer on what percent of the weight might end up being shared with the...

Excellent point to consider. Again, this is stuff I didn't really know about until I started this project so I would love to share info to help the next person understand what you mean here.. If you'd like to know my conclusion for tire size on the f450 pickup, skip to the end! Comparing the...

Thank you for the kind words, means a lot! 😊

Another good question! Sounds like you’re already well versed in the super single topic but I’m going to use your comment as a starter to write my next thread about this... skip to the end for my answer! Super Singles on an F450? LT Tires vs Military for super singles??? Quick background...

This is a great question. Honestly, starting the Pan-American is still a couple years out for me. However, through talking with other friends who have made part of the journey already and searching forms, I've come to determine the accessibility of ULSD in Central and South America is changing...

I ended up choosing the F450 pickup as my chassis for this project. Here's why: With the load I was looking at hauling (about 4,100 lbs +/-), I was really already narrowed down to 2 trucks in North America - Ford or Ram. I considered the RAM 4500 and 5500 too, but admittedly, past experiences...

So, let’s talk about the panel options. There are quite a few popping up! Many shell suppliers I looked into either limited the size of windows allowed, didn’t include basic features like wire channels in the ceiling, or only offered standard sizes that didn’t quite fit my vision. I also asked...

After 5 years of vanlife with my dog, I finally decided it was time for a new build. My travel style has changed a lot over the years. Instead of staying local in the lower 48, I've now driven to Alaska and Mexico, and hope to drive the PanAmerican some day. I'm ready for a rig that can go...

***SOLD*** The time has come to sell my beloved sprinter van. It was custom built by Open Road Campers in Fayetteville, AR. Designed to my specs, we hit the road in it in 2022. This rig has been from Alaska to Mexico and makes for an amazing adventure vehicle for a full-timer or weekend...