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[ROKDKTR]

My Tundra: 2016 CM, ARE CX-HD canopy, Treeline Redwood tent, ARB fridge, GZ 1400L/100wBoulder/100W Nomad panels

 

[kurtwp]

@ROKDKTR Does the ARE have an internal aluminum frame to support a greater static load?

Kurt

 

[ROKDKTR]

@ROKDKTR Does the ARE have an internal aluminum frame to support a greater static load?

Kurt

Yes it does. The rack and canopy are essentially individual units tied and clamped together. ARE rates it at 550 lbs dynamic.

I'll get more pictures of the inside soon. Just busy at work.

 

[kurtwp]

@ROKDKTR 550ibs Dynamic that is a nice bit of weight support. Does it mention anything about static weight?

Kurt

 

[ROKDKTR]

Nothing at all about static loads, but with me at 250, the wife and 2 kids in it, there was zero flex or movement observable on the shell or the internal frame while the kids played around in it. I felt no movement in the floor or truck with all of us in the tent moving around and setting up beds. The frame is boxed T-channel so I expect it to be very rigid and solid. It's not half-assed by any means, which is nice.

It's very solid, and I've been checking the clamps and bolts now after rougher roads and there is nothing moving.

 

[buffy]

1978 K5 Blazer Cheyenne

Here's our family heirloom:

 

[Bojak]

Buffy, that does NOT suck. Wow, clean clean. Congrats on the solid time piece.

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[buffy]

Buffy, that does NOT suck. Wow, clean clean. Congrats on the solid time piece.

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Thanks a bunch. I love working on this thing. Just had the NP203 and TH350 rebuilt. I'm prepping it for some glamping-style overlanding.

 

[Regcabguy]

Here's our family heirloom:
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Wow bud,nice! The '78's had the 12 bolt rear axle as I remember. 81-82 ushered in the 10 bolt.

 

[noJeepshere]

Great googly moogily that thing is a beauty!

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[buffy]

Actually, 10 bolt rears started to show up even in '78, but this has the 12 bolt/Dana 44 combo. This was my dad's oilfield truck. I think you may be right on the front 10 bolts though.

 

[bdp1978]

Great googly moogily that thing is a beauty!

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Hahaha................what he ^^^^^ said!! How does a former oilfield truck still look that good?!?!?!

 

[dieselgeek]

Love that Blazer, love the plaid seats!!

 

[4x4JeepCamper]

That is one sweet Blazer! Brings back a lot of memories. Had a 73 Blazer, 76 Jimmy with a 4 wheel popup camper on it, and a 78 Blazer.

 

[buffy]

Hahaha................what he ^^^^^ said!! How does a former oilfield truck still look that good?!?!?!

The nickname the office ladies applied to it long ago was "The Million Dollar Blazer". We abused it thoroughly early on, but over the past few years we've restored it to a high level of refinement. I remember Dad yanking wireline trucks out of ditches with it and I remember needing dozers to pull it out of holes.

Thanks for the kind words y'all. There are plenty of brand acolytes that think their trucks are tough, but I'm pretty partial to these squarebodies. I know what this truck has done (er shouldn't have done) and it's never broke down on me.

As an exciting tidbit, I just received word that my application to run the Copperstate Overland was accepted. So I'm looking forward to a fun trip next month. It's not exactly filled with unknowns, but it should be a very fun adventure.