Dodge Ram 5500 motorhome

[ATCws]

Ward, have you had any issues with the Aisin trans? I go back in forth between a manual and an auto in an overland rig. I intend to use either the 4500 or the 5500 and put a camper on the back and travel out of the country. My concern is being out in the boonies with an auto and having an electrical issue stop my forward progress. I've read on line about a dead-pedal issue with the Aisin...have you experienced this? Appreciate any thought you might have....or anyone else, for that matter.

 

[Healeyjet]

Hey ATCws, I would build the exact same camper the second time. The Cummins and Aisin have been flawless so far. I just googled Dead Pedal issue and I can assure you I am having nothing like that. The Cruiser will pull away from any stop almost as fast as the cars beside it. Like I said, so far no concerns at all with the power train.
Ward

 

[ATCws]

Hey ATCws, I would build the exact same camper the second time. The Cummins and Aisin have been flawless so far. I just googled Dead Pedal issue and I can assure you I am having nothing like that. The Cruiser will pull away from any stop almost as fast as the cars beside it. Like I said, so far no concerns at all with the power train.
Ward

thanks very much for the info, Ward. thats good to know.

 

[GNTY]

Finally saw your beautiful rig in passing yesterday in Lethbridge. Knew it was you from a block away. Hopefully one day I’ll get a closer look, good luck in your recent travels.

 

[Healeyjet]

Left our kitchen reno behind for a much needed break to the mountains.
Just about to leave the house


We were treated to a beautiful sunset just a couple hours east of home.


More to come as soon as Photobucket can load.

Ward

 

[Healeyjet]

Breakfast stop just west of Fernie, BC


Between Fernie BC and Invermere BC
A rest stop along the way


Campsite at Banff




A fire just south west of Banff had us change our route an also clouded the sky with smoke




Using all the cooking arrows in my quiver


The reason we ended up in Banff to begin with. When your daughter in law says why don’t you join us in Banff for four days and this cat is waiting for you we jumped at the chance!


Ward

 

[tmacc]

Ward, A bit late to the party, but I appreciate all of the info you've provided. Beautiful truck, Too! We're a bit older(at least I am, but we plan to take off this summer and duplicate your type of travel once the house sells this spring.

 

[SootyCamper]

How are the tires holding up? How are they on our Canadian winter highways?

 

[Victorian]

The guys at ITB still talk about your rig!

 

[pappawheely]

I would have loved to share a cup of coffee and said hello, but I had work commitments that took me away.

 

[java]

Say hi to Ward and Annie if you see them!

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[pappawheely]

Say hi to Ward and Annie if you see them!

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Never had a chance.

 

[hobiekaw]

Just finished watching everlanders on youtube. Looked like your rig parked next to theirs.

 

[Healeyjet]

Yes. They parked beside us for a couple days before they headed to Mexico. We are heading home now. Sitting in a rest stop in Mount Shasta CA area. On to Portland by tomorrow/Wednesday. Then through Spokane and home by Sunday. Our next trip looks like down to Wixom MI end of April then NWOR in Plain WA and the BCOR a week later in BC in June.

 

[Healeyjet]

This is a quick post from the start of our two month trip at the beginning of Feb in West Yellowstone. I should have more of an update in the next couple days when we get home.
Ward