2005 F-450 4x4 Utility Body w/ Starcraft Pine Mountain Lonestar Pop-top Camper

Pacific Northwest yetti

Pacific Northwest yetti

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I just wanted to say I love the build and hope to put something together along this as well. Thanks for keeping it updated with lessons learned. Happy Travels
 
Bubblegoose1

Bubblegoose1

@PNWINFERNOPRO
java said:
Ill follow along, I haven't really felt the need for singles though. I appreciated the dualies for flats....
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I am on the fence.
Duals cons: can't air down, harsh ride, and chance of getting damaging rocks jammed between duals.


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java

java

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You can air down some, remember your not going to run 15 psi or less like a normal truck. Too heavy for that.

Rocks pull out easy with an old strap.

Is the ride that much better with singles?

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Bubblegoose1

Bubblegoose1

@PNWINFERNOPRO
java said:
You can air down some, remember your not going to run 15 psi or less like a normal truck. Too heavy for that.

Rocks pull out easy with an old strap.

Is the ride that much better with singles?

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Singles allow for much lower hwy and daily driving air pressure than the 75 PSI my 19.5 Continentals require.

Things like washboard roads and chewed-up fire roads are where you will seriously enjoy the different. Drove a recently grated dirt road in Elko, NV in 2015; thought the dash was going to vibrate out the window. Had to slow to 10 mph. Was frustrating.

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java

java

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Bubblegoose1 said:
Singles allow for much lower hwy and daily driving air pressure than the 75 PSI my 19.5 Continentals require.

Things like washboard roads and chewed-up fire roads are where you will seriously enjoy the different. Drove a recently grated dirt road in Elko, NV in 2015; thought the dash was going to vibrate out the window. Had to slow to 10 mph. Was frustrating.

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Yeah definately allows for lower pressures. I'll try a ride in yours when your done to compare

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Bubblegoose1

Bubblegoose1

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I received my quote today. Will be measuring wheel well clearances tomorrow.

Another plus - I am running 4.88 gearing currently. The V10 with 32s has tons of power and pulls like a beast, but the RPMs get up there at hwy speeds. 35s or 37s would be just about right for the correct rpm range.

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java

java

Expedition Leader
Bubblegoose1 said:


I received my quote today. Will be measuring wheel well clearances tomorrow.

Another plus - I am running 4.88 gearing currently. The V10 with 32s has tons of power and pulls like a beast, but the RPMs get up there at hwy speeds. 35s or 37s would be just about right for the correct rpm range.

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Awesome, I'm serious about wanting to try yours first! I need to see that rig one of these days.

I have the same issue, I could happily drop some RPM's, I'm at almost 2k at 60.

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Bubblegoose1

Bubblegoose1

@PNWINFERNOPRO
So, the idea of swapping to Super Singles has been put on-hold for the moment. After doing some closer measurements, my rig will need some lift to clear 35s with a 13.5 or 15.5 width. I'm not sure I want to suspension lift the truck at all. The hwy ride and stability is incredible currently; like a sports car with a pop-top camper.

I may look into a slightly larger diameter dually tire instead, to gain 2-3" in height and lower my RPMs.

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