2018 Ram 3500 Expedition Family Adventure Vehicle

[Kingsize24]

We just HAD to do some frog hunting too. And we visited some local wildlife.





I hated packing up to come home, but it was a great time. Lots of R&R, and had good quality time with the family.

 

[Kingsize24]

IMHO, Snugtop makes the highest quality topper of the major glass topper companies.

I've heard that twice now. I have just assumed it was ARE for some reason. When looking at a few places local to me, all they want to do is push you towards what they have in stock. I'm going to have to travel to Beaumont to get to a dealer that actually cares about the quality of topper they put on your truck.

 

[Explorerinil]

I've heard that twice now. I have just assumed it was ARE for some reason. When looking at a few places local to me, all they want to do is push you towards what they have in stock. I'm going to have to travel to Beaumont to get to a dealer that actually cares about the quality of topper they put on your truck.

The best topper money can buy hands down it a caravan camper, for Fiberglass nothing is better than snug top. I have an ARE, it works fine for me and I have no major complaints. The fit and finish has some flaws that I can see, but for $1900 it’s keeps my stuff dry and secure,that was easier to handle vs the 8900 I was quoted by caravan.

 

[Kingsize24]

Well my bumper came in yesterday. Just getting a chance to unwrap it and see what I've got to work with. So far is seems VERY robust. Hopefully the problems Marshall had have been addressed. Mine still has the sensor holes and shackle mounts as well.

 

[Explorerinil]

I hope you don’t have all the serious issues the other member on here had... this will be the test to see if they improved

 

[Kingsize24]

I hope you don’t have all the serious issues the other member on here had... this will be the test to see if they improved

Me either brother. I will be installing it next week, so we will see. I sure hope not.

 

[silvrzuki77]

Hey great truck! Just found this thread. I’m planning on basically ordering the same truck except with the Aisin. I was looking at your window sticker and pretty close to what I had spec’d as well. Anything you would have changed?


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[Oilbrnr]

D ring mount looks to be the same as the one Marshall has.

 

[Kingsize24]

Hey great truck! Just found this thread. I’m planning on basically ordering the same truck except with the Aisin. I was looking at your window sticker and pretty close to what I had spec’d as well. Anything you would have changed?

Nothing at all brother. Everything I ordered I wanted, and nothing more. The rest of the gadgetry is just that to me, gadgetry. In any serious situation, I couldn't see any other add on's as any help at all. Thank you! And good luck with your order. Be sure to post it up when you get it.

D ring mount looks to be the same as the one Marshall has.

It looks to be EXACTLY the same. I just hope I am in the 50% without issues with the rear backup sensors.

 

[silvrzuki77]

I plan on doing a flat bed and rubber floor that’s about the only difference


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[marshal]

looks like the arms are a little offset on the barrels compared to mine. mine are square on

 

[Kingsize24]

I plan on doing a flat bed and rubber floor that’s about the only difference


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I would love to had done a flat bed, but it wasn't in the cards when we were budgeting for this build. We had to save money somewhere to afford our trailer. We are currently looking into UEV, but are also talking to a local builder for one about 10k less built to our specs, which might free up funds for other areas. It all depends on what we end up picking.

 

[Kingsize24]

looks like the arms are a little offset on the barrels compared to mine. mine are square on

What exactly are you saying Marshall? Can you quote my pic and show your pic to show what you are talking about?

 

[silvrzuki77]

We are planning on a slide in camper down the road. The 3500 has such a better capacity than the 2500! At least I could build a steel bed exactly how I want it.

Any regrets on not getting a long bed?


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[Tex68w]

I'd love a flat bed setup for a slide on FWC or a habitat type system like Patriot and AluCab make, amongst others. My dream rig would be a Land Cruiser 79 series dual cab ute with the V8 turbo diesel.