2018 Ram 3500 G56 Expedition Family Adventure Vehicle
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Kingsize24
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Kingsize24
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I've gotten the inner fenders/rock guards coated with a texture black powder coating on the Bowen Bed. Love the difference it made. It's subtle compared to what it was. But in person it made a big difference.
Todd780
OverCamper
What's wrong with 42's? lol You're not helping me help him spend his money with that attitude.
Kingsize24
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Todd780
OverCamper
I'm spending enough is. This isn't a rock bouncer.
Not a rock bouncer.....yet....
C'mon.... all the cool kids are doing it....
Kingsize24
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Got a few things finished this week. Still more prepping for the trip to Colorado. I got the front tires on, but the rears I don't yet. Waiting on Mopar wheel sensors. The Discount Tire off brands they use never would program. Got my Amsoil in for front and rear diff fluid change since I'm right at the mileage. And also changing the fluid in the transfer case. The oil, filter, and both fuel filters, as well as transmission oil were done just before Christmas. My angled Baja Designs Squadrons for the bumper came in, but somehow they screwed up and put work scene lenses in them, so I'm waiting on BD to swap them out. My navigation stuff is back in the truck, so its all set for the trip up.
The new tires are CHONKY. They are a couple inches taller than the Nittos coming off. Very impressive size difference.
The new tires are CHONKY. They are a couple inches taller than the Nittos coming off. Very impressive size difference.
UglyViking
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Those toyos are meaty for sure. Two questions for you. #1 how do you like the software on that garmin overlander? I've toyed with picking up the tread for nav on my 2500 as I really enjoy the garmin I've got for towing a trailer in my dually. Thought it may be a nice unit to swap between my 2500 and newly acquired crf250l.
Also curious what's up with the laptop?
Also curious what's up with the laptop?
Kingsize24
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I actually like the Overlander. I think the tread will be even better. I really enjoy being able to upload to Explore, and it downloads to both my Garmin XT on the Motorcycles, and to this in the truck. My Garmin watch is also connected, and my wife can see where I am on the map if I'm away from the Garmin alone. That function is the same between both units.
And the laptop is a laptop. What do you mean what's up with it? I like having a laptop with me when I'm traveling. Easier sometimes than using the phone if I'm looking for GPX files, etc. And/or my wife will use it while I'm driving if she needs to do anything. The mount swivels into whatever position I want.
And the laptop is a laptop. What do you mean what's up with it? I like having a laptop with me when I'm traveling. Easier sometimes than using the phone if I'm looking for GPX files, etc. And/or my wife will use it while I'm driving if she needs to do anything. The mount swivels into whatever position I want.
UglyViking
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Haha, I just meant "what do you use the laptop for as part of your travels that you have it hard mounted up there". Sounds like it's literally just a general purpose laptop, which is cool, I was just curious if you had an interesting use case for it.
Kingsize24
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Just convenient. It doesn't stay like that. Only when I take long trips. Otherwise it slips out and becomes a very convenient paper towel roll holder. 
Tex68w
Beach Bum
Trail porn of course.
