Great build! What is the height to the top of the Habitat? I am also interested in gross vehicle combined weight if you have it now. I have the same truck with 4:88’s a and a Leer shell. Gears made a huge difference. I am curious about the 5:29’s performance. Gas mileage with my rig averages 15.6 mpg, I have logged 261 fill ups, 51441 miles. 6000 of that has been towing a 19’ TT or a Turtleback Expedition. Any issues at freeway speed, 75/80 mph? What size are your tires? You say 34”, can you be more specific?
Thank you.
So the exact tire size is ... drum roll plz! 285/75/17
I’ve never had the need or access to weight the car, so I don’t have the figures on that. I know it Is heavy, even with lighter aluminum sliders, plates etc it is still a pig in terms of the weight.
75-80 mph is not a problem at all unless you have heavy head on wind then it will rev high to maintain the speed.
I’ve measured from ground to top of the habitat it’s approximately 7’,2” if i deflate the tires and car is loaded it could fit into the garage I think.
5:29s is the only way to go with bigger/heavier set ups like this. I don’t baby sit it and if I’m cruising 75-80 i get around 13 mpg OR roughly 240 miles on a tank. Just came back from Yellow Stone last week and in the park up and down at slower 50-55mph it averaged 16-17 mpg, so closer to 280 miles on a tank. Seems like it all depends on speed and weather conditions.
Hope this helps.