RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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Not at all.
I had the exact same camper as you, different color. I had the big wide tork lift steps and the fit perfectly right inside the door of the FWC in the wasted space.
2019 F350 6.2L 4WD build thread; HPI flatbed, ATO AterraXL composite camper, Carli/King, 37s, 4.88s, etc
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Not at all.
I had the exact same camper as you, different color. I had the big wide tork lift steps and the fit perfectly right inside the door of the FWC in the wasted space.
ramblinChet
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I am referring to when the steps are deployed - they just stretch back for a country mile.
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Hmmm.. don’t recall that ever being an issue and never got the urge to hang out behind my camper
ramblinChet
Well-known member
My bad, I though you were still building and had not yet began to travel.
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Horses for courses on the steps, YMMV. We'll see how well my plan works. If the Torklift SuperGlo steps were a bit narrower, they could work.
You won't find my rig in the classifieds anytime soon...enjoying it. Have some further improvements to make, but overall I'm really chuffed with this setup. LOVE the petrol engine (although MPG is crappy until hopefully the Forscan for 37s helps a bit, also with optimal shifting)--quiet and no fuss. Carli susp rocks. Camper is easy to use and comfortable; no setup!
Besides, if I sell it, RAM5500 won't provide as much heckling entertainment here.
You won't find my rig in the classifieds anytime soon...enjoying it. Have some further improvements to make, but overall I'm really chuffed with this setup. LOVE the petrol engine (although MPG is crappy until hopefully the Forscan for 37s helps a bit, also with optimal shifting)--quiet and no fuss. Carli susp rocks. Camper is easy to use and comfortable; no setup!
Besides, if I sell it, RAM5500 won't provide as much heckling entertainment here.
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wfv56
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How’s the camper in cold weather? Any condensation? When I toured the ATO and saw the Attera being built I was surprised how thin the walls were. Maybe 1/2 inch thick panels. I was also curious if it would be hard to keep the textured paint clean. Cool camper keep the content coming.
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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ITTOG
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This post has been reviewed and does NOT provide misinformation.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Haven't had the chance to camp in it in below freezing temps. It's been sitting out in 18degF weather, Truma at 45deg, and no condensation inside that I can feel. However, no one has been inside it and breathing at this temp. So, I'll have to report back on condensation with a live human in it, in sub freezing temps.
I have heard from one other AterraXL owner that his camping in freezing temps with 3 humans has created condensation on the inside of the walls, with the heater on, and he has the new ATO air recirc option (I do not). I can't recall if he had any windows cracked (I haven't so far in my camping).
Yes, the walls are thinner than OEV, TC, etc. But that also = less curb weight for the AterraXL.
Textured surface; yes, it's more difficult to keep clean, especially in regards to bugs on the front. It wouldn't be my preference for exterior/interior finish, although I understand the idea behind the "bedliner" type coating and possible improved durability over a smooth gel coat finish.
Thx much!
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Yep. Unfortunately I had no choice in the matter.
Update;
--bottom step is at fab shop for some slightly longer legs.
--fab shop will be modifying my 2nd row dog platform, to make it a 2pc unit, so that I can remove the right rear "40%" section when needed and allow a family member to sit back there for specific trips. 60% section will remain dog area and storage.
--fab shop needs to router my Lagun table mount to allow the dinette table to slide to the driver side, which opens up the bathroom area on the passenger side.
--have some camper upgrades to employ; electrical/heating (shore power plug, water and battery heat blankets, heat blanket for Shurflo water pump, etc), etc.
--lots more electrical work on the truck (dual band radio, SAR communications, etc).
--unsure if I mentioned it previously, but contemplating going to a 34.4" winter Nokian tire (vs my 33" Blizzak), so that I'm closer to my 37" spare size...plus the 34s will look more proper than the skinny 33s.
--more stuff I'm not remembering right now.
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RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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Updates?
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Will provide some small ones soon as I've added a few things, in queue for more things, and other things on the horizon.
Truck/trips hasn't been the priority lately, although I am taking it out this weekend; end/beginning of the year has been a doozie with 15yo furry kid diag'd with cancer(different) for 2nd time, forelimb amputated to remove the cancer, chemo again soon...but he was hopping around already 2days later and is doing pretty well. He'll be enjoying the sights this weekend from his dog platform perch.