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  1. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    The journey continues. Newfoundland! All I can say is beautiful, and the roads....well a bit rough but drive the middle like AK! Trinity Lighthouse overlooking Trinity Newfoundland. CHEERS!!
  2. StenchRV

    DC to DC charging from Dual alternator/ battery setup

    RAM does have the alternators wired so they can not be separated, aka one for the engine and one for the habitat unless you do some computer work. It gets messy according to the techs I talked with. They work together. Dual 220 amp alternators on my rig. Dual Victron DC-DC 50 AMP wired one...
  3. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Mini me! LOL. The cool things you see while traveling. A couple from Switzerland was just wrapping up a 6 month tour of the US, Canada. They ship out tomorrow from Halifax home. We toured each others rigs and had wonderful morning coffee conversation. Based on a diesel Ford Ranger...
  4. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Went south to get north….LOL. Attended a friends sons wedding in FL. We went from GA to FL and then we are headed to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The family owns a shop doing aluminum fab, gates and fencing. He insisted on getting a project knocked out while we were visiting.….WELL...
  5. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Thank you for the kind words! YES it was a lot of work to build and taking the time to document the build, for myself and others, seemed to make sense. A resource I can use later or share down the road. GLAD it has or will help others. I know FOR SURE other documented builds helped us out a...
  6. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    30K...you did pretty well! I use Atlanta Commercial Tire in Forest Park area. Justin should be able to get you a set. 678-577-1997 BAD NEWS...last time I had a tire mounted they did not treat my rim nicely and they broke a TPMS. They paid for a new TPMS but might be looking for another...
  7. StenchRV

    Changed to a Cassete Toilet

    A 30 plus year RV'er here. I have had cassette. regular, porcelain high $$, .36 diesel pusher home type. Never again a black tank! Switched to composting, easy and 45 plus days on solids. Looks like miracle grow! 3 or 4 days on urine bottle, SIMPLE. A computer fan and ZERO oder. I would...
  8. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    THANK YOU kind Sir for the kind words. YES it was a lot of planning and a LOT of work, but we have what we planned and wanted. Your timing is perfect! We depart the Atlanta GA area headed for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in 3 1/2 weeks. We will spend 2+ months on the road and chase the...
  9. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Thank you Sir! CHEERS!
  10. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Yes, that is the setup we use on the road. REALLY simple and works great. I can pull the tire up easily and lock it in place. CHEERS!
  11. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Added a little storage. We have a long trip coming up and wanted a place to store some of the spare parts we carry, move them from the drivers side under box, plus carry a few more parts. Mostly lightweight stuff, but still takes up space. We had steel placed in the rear wall when we had the...
  12. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    I thought my wife was kidding! She talked to the magazine on IG, not my territory :-) Who knew..... https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/air-traffic-controllers-build-diy-total-composites-oat-truck-camper-rig/ CHEERS!!
  13. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    What a shock! :-) Finally had time between trips to rotate the tires and install the rear shocks. During the tire rotation I found a small slice on a rear tire. I think it happened on the last trip, not sure how. Sent a picture to my tire rep and he said do not install on the steer, that...
  14. StenchRV

    Probably newbish DRW vs. Super Single questions

    YES! Like Howard70 implied. We usually air down the tires first, it GREATLY improves the ride and aides in not beating the heck out of the habitat and truck. Then if we take just a few pounds off the highway airbag pressure setting in the Kelderman set up on our rig it lets the...
  15. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Does not exist for the 5500. I carry a 20 ton jack, and impact sockets, under the drivers seat :) Considering my rear axle weighs in at 11,000 LBS loaded...figure the jack is my responsibility! LOL!!
  16. StenchRV

    2022 RAM 5500 Composite "Super Camper"

    Communication radios- We wanted a compact unit preferably hidden away. We saw this unit, Midland MXT575, on a Jeep we meet while on our long west trip. We decided to upgrade the stock antenna, hopefully for better range. THANK YOU Brad, see above, for the antenna mount link! :) We...
  17. StenchRV

    Payload Tolerances: how close to max is too much?

    Interesting build. It is smaller for sure, which again is a choice. Lighter materials, less "stuff" Would have to see one in person. Not sure what the Terranova would weigh fully loaded for a trip of a few weeks. Some of their numbers might work. 11,000 LBS dry. Add 56 gallons of water, all...
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    Payload Tolerances: how close to max is too much?

    Beach camp...Super Single does have an advantage there for sure. YES finding a truck for reasonable amount is CRAZY at times! The RAM CA prices are crazy right now! We locked in MSRP during CRAZYVID and when we picked the truck up the dealer tried to add $15K! Did not work...LOL...but they...
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    Payload Tolerances: how close to max is too much?

    That is a loaded question as the prices have increased a LOT. I purchased 5 20" rims from Buckstop @ $2935 and sourced the MPT 81's from a local commercial tire shop I had worked with before. I have looked into replacement MPT's and they seem to run from $500 to $650 each. Good news is we...
  20. StenchRV

    Payload Tolerances: how close to max is too much?

    Not sure about the F550 but my RAM 5500 the width of the outside dually tires (before), now SRW MPT 81's, and the width from inside to inside on the mirrors was almost exactly the same, hence our box is 94" wide. I can see PERFECTLY down the side of the box. The interior space is AWESOME and...
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