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A while ago, I sold my 2022 Ford F250 Tremor Flatbed with a Supertramp Flagship LT camper. A lot of folks have asked why and what my next rig will be. Well, things have progressed quite a bit, and I think it is a good time to start a build thread parallel to the actual rig being built.
The new rig
The new rig is based on a 2024 Ford F350 long bed (8') powered by the 7.3 Liter gas "Godzilla" engine. The new camper or habitat is a highly customized Rossmonster Baja. Please note that Rossmonster changed their sales model for the Baja AFTER I ordered mine and raised their prices. While still not cheap, I guess I got lucky, having ordered my new rig at the right time.
Why the Baja?
When I realized that the Supertramp rig was not what I needed, I made a long list of everything I needed from a rig. As my goal is to work full-time from the road, my power needs are quite significant. Rossmonster was the only company that made this easy. While Total Composites and their related builders and Bison would have been able to build it out as well, Rossmonster has done it already for others and their experience really came through. I am sure other builders would be able to do so as well, but I just felt in good hands at Rossmonster.
Before I settled on getting the Baja I spent a lot of time researching and evaluating my options. I seriously considered going with an OEV Hudson Bay hard-sided camper, but when I spec'd it out with all the extras I would need and wanted, the price difference was less than $10,000 between OEV and Rossmonster. Then I compared the pros and cons of each, and the fact that the Baja comes with a permanent wet bath, a pass-through into the truck cab, and lower height due to the pop-up roof, I felt it was a no-brainer and decided to go with the Baja. I also looked at the Bison campers, Total Composites, and a few others. I even considered going with a van, but the Baja won.
And before you start bashing me regarding the OEV pricing - the list pricing is favorable for the OEV. No doubt. But when you go for the add-ons + the flatbed and then still have to do a lot of after-the-fact upgrades it gets really expensive quickly. I also considered the OEV High Country, but it requires a larger truck, a super-singles conversion, and also turns expensive when you address the power needs I have and the numbers just did not match up.
The Truck
2024 Ford F350 Super Duty
The Camper
Rossmonster Baja
Both, the truck and the Rossmonster Baja were ordered in January 2024. The truck arrived way early and I took ownership after just 66 days. The truck was dropped off at Rossmonster on August 5th, 2024. Expected delivery date towards the end of September 2024.
I am sharing the build process and related adventures on Instagram and YouTube. Links are below in my signature.
The new rig
The new rig is based on a 2024 Ford F350 long bed (8') powered by the 7.3 Liter gas "Godzilla" engine. The new camper or habitat is a highly customized Rossmonster Baja. Please note that Rossmonster changed their sales model for the Baja AFTER I ordered mine and raised their prices. While still not cheap, I guess I got lucky, having ordered my new rig at the right time.
Why the Baja?
When I realized that the Supertramp rig was not what I needed, I made a long list of everything I needed from a rig. As my goal is to work full-time from the road, my power needs are quite significant. Rossmonster was the only company that made this easy. While Total Composites and their related builders and Bison would have been able to build it out as well, Rossmonster has done it already for others and their experience really came through. I am sure other builders would be able to do so as well, but I just felt in good hands at Rossmonster.
Before I settled on getting the Baja I spent a lot of time researching and evaluating my options. I seriously considered going with an OEV Hudson Bay hard-sided camper, but when I spec'd it out with all the extras I would need and wanted, the price difference was less than $10,000 between OEV and Rossmonster. Then I compared the pros and cons of each, and the fact that the Baja comes with a permanent wet bath, a pass-through into the truck cab, and lower height due to the pop-up roof, I felt it was a no-brainer and decided to go with the Baja. I also looked at the Bison campers, Total Composites, and a few others. I even considered going with a van, but the Baja won.
And before you start bashing me regarding the OEV pricing - the list pricing is favorable for the OEV. No doubt. But when you go for the add-ons + the flatbed and then still have to do a lot of after-the-fact upgrades it gets really expensive quickly. I also considered the OEV High Country, but it requires a larger truck, a super-singles conversion, and also turns expensive when you address the power needs I have and the numbers just did not match up.
The Truck
2024 Ford F350 Super Duty
- 7.3 Liter gas "Godzilla"
- 8' long bed
- Lariat Ultimate + FX4
- Dual alternators
- Dual batteries
- 2 x Baja Design LP4 Amber ditch lights
- Wolfbox 930 Dashcam (front/rear)
- Builtright Dashmount for phone and Go Pro
- Console Vault Center Console Safe
- Tinted windows (25% rear, 35% front, 70% Windshield)
- Buckstop Outback off-road bumper with PIAA fog lights
- 16,500 lbs Warn winch (Ti-S)
- Carli Pintop Suspension (3.5" lift)
- Carli/Deaver XXHD leaf springs (rated for 3,500 lbs permanent load)
- Method Race Wheels 704HD 18"
- Toyo Open Country Trail 37x12.5R 18LT
- ARB Dual Air Compressor with 2 air chucks
The Camper
Rossmonster Baja
- 800ah Lithium Batteries
- Victron 3000W Inverter
- 2 x Victron MPPT solar charger
- 100a Victron DCDC charger
- 800w solar on the roof
- 3 x SAE solar ports for external solar panels
- 12V Nomadic AC
- 2 x Maxxair fans
- Starlink High-Performance Dish (roof-mounted)
- Portable induction cooktop (2 burner)
- 130L Isotherm fridge (drawer style)
- 40 Gal. of fresh water
- 7 Gal. Grey water (heated)
- Aqua Hot 125G Hydronic heat (incl. hot water)
- Trelino Evo M composting toilet
- Indoor (wet bath) + Outdoor shower
- Fiamma Awning
- Custom MaxTrax table with 2 Max Trax recovery boards
- 2 x external storage box in the rear
- Sterling Oak Vinyl flooring
- Custom Dinette with larger sliding table
- Custom Bamboo cabinetry
- Corian Countertop
- ArrowMax 2.0 Water filtration system
- Lots of extra power outlets and lights
- Crest Leather for dinette upholstery
- Additional customizations not necessarily worth listing, but a lot of thought and learning from my previous rig went into this build.
Both, the truck and the Rossmonster Baja were ordered in January 2024. The truck arrived way early and I took ownership after just 66 days. The truck was dropped off at Rossmonster on August 5th, 2024. Expected delivery date towards the end of September 2024.
I am sharing the build process and related adventures on Instagram and YouTube. Links are below in my signature.
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