2018 Ram 3500 G56 Expedition Family Adventure Vehicle

[Kingsize24]

We had our first use of the truck camper and my boys trailer together as a family on a short 5 day outing in Arkansas. Everything functions so well, we couldn't be happier TBH. Hallmark made us an amazing camper. Truma heater SIPS the propane fuel (35F lows at night), and we used the water heater only during shower times before bed. Left at 84% on the tank fill, arrived home after 5 days with 62%. I think we will have PLENTY of propane for our needs and usage, but time will tell. Was an amazing trip.

 

[UglyViking]

What size propane tank, 5lb? What did you have the temp set at if I can ask?

 

[Kingsize24]

It's a 20lb vertical. And I have another 20lb vertical on the rear as a spare. We kept ours on 68 in night mode.

When we first kicked it on we had it in standard mode set at 70 till we went to sleep. Just to get the inside up to a comfortable temp.

 

[UglyViking]

That's really impressive. 68° is like at home comfort, not like "comfortable for camping" comfort. The fact you were out 5 days and only dropped by ~1 gal is pretty impressive. I was looking at the smaller units from them for my truck bed (I don't need much) and to say they sip propane is an understatement. They also look to use very little electricity from what I can find online.

 

[Kingsize24]

That's really impressive. 68° is like at home comfort, not like "comfortable for camping" comfort. The fact you were out 5 days and only dropped by ~1 gal is pretty impressive. I was looking at the smaller units from them for my truck bed (I don't need much) and to say they sip propane is an understatement. They also look to use very little electricity from what I can find online.

Agreed. I'm putting this same Truma Varioheat in my boys camper as well. I'm super impressed with it.

From what I can see it's literally single digit watts when running, and I'd bet alot of that is function of the control screen itself.

 

[Todd780]

Man... 40's sure look good on a white Ram.... Just sayin....

2016 Power Wagon - 40" MTs, 4.88 Yukon/Nitro, AEV Flare/Snorkel, Full Thuren Suspension ($31,750)

$31,750 - this is the price. No trades/no haggling. Carfax available. 127,xxx miles. Houston Texas Not incredibly motivated to sell - always planned on making this a quarter million mile truck as I love the 6.4l Hemi - but the used car market is good right now so thinking about moving onto my...

forum.expeditionportal.com

 

[Kingsize24]

Lol. Not going to happen on this truck. But maybe on the next beater.

 

[Todd780]

Lol. Not going to happen on this truck. But maybe on the next beater.

Gotcha. Just transfer over the flatbed and camper to the new rig? Think you'll stick with Ram or look at something else?

 

[Kingsize24]

Gotcha. Just transfer over the flatbed and camper to the new rig? Think you'll stick with Ram or look at something else?

No this will stay as is, just more improvements slowly over time, but I'm looking around for another beater at the moment.

 

[Todd780]

No this will stay as is, just more improvements slowly over time, but I'm looking around for another beater at the moment.

May I suggest one of these then?

 

[Kingsize24]

May I suggest one of these then?

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What in the hell?

 

[Kingsize24]

Gotcha. Just transfer over the flatbed and camper to the new rig? Think you'll stick with Ram or look at something else?

Got my beater home last night. She's FAR from perfect, has dents and dings, a cracked windshield, a hole in the tailgate from a forklift, and has a few issues to address. But, she has good bones, no major body rust, and is exactly what I wanted. Something to play around with and fix, while still being able to be reliable for daily use.

 

[Todd780]

40's?

 

[Kingsize24]

40's?

Probably 37s, but I can't say it's COMPLETELY off the table in the future. She already has 4.56 gears, so it's ripe for it.

 

[Todd780]

Probably 37s, but I can't say it's COMPLETELY off the table in the future. She already has 4.56 gears, so it's ripe for it.

Just skip the 37's and go right to 40's. Really, it makes sense cause it'll be cheaper in the long run if the end goal is to run 40's anyway.