Skinhyfish
Observer
Owning many rigs, and learning from many members on here. I have come to a conclusion for the next build. In my location and line of work I am lucky to have 4 days off each week. It allows for some distance travel and lots of activities. For many years I used a pop slide in. In CO they are great but in the dead of winter just not enough. The hard sided campers have come along way, in regards to weight and warmth. Adding a custom bed with boxes, also gives a pure advantage to outdoor things.
I just sold my tundra for a heavier platform. Going to miss the Toyota reliability, but bigger brakes, power, and GWR is important all the mountain pass driving i do.
I was back and forth on gas vs diesel. I have had many diesels. Old diesels are my favorite, but mountain living it’s a pain in the butt. New ones are nice, but sticker shock just was not what I wanted. I don’t tow heavy anymore and with 10speeds and new motors, gas has come along way. I came to a final decision and bought a F350 single cab 4x4 with 7.3 Godzilla. With the 10speed it cruises uphill well and gets better mileage than my Tundra even after 5.29 gears. Rear locking diff is a plus also
I have also confirmed and decided on Bowen bed. OEV was a close second. I will never ever use Alumaline or promote them ever. Worst customer experience I have ever dealt with.
Now I’m between 2 style of campers and company’s. Weight, quality of build and layout Aterra is top choice. Second for simplicity and price is the Scout Kenai. $45k less makes wonder if the Aterra is much better.
Truck-
37in maxxis razor AT tires with full spare. Ordered. Great tire, have had couple sets. Awesome winter tire and best tire I have run. Run them all. Never had an issue with these. 3900lbs per tire is great also
Carli lift and tuned shocks with leafs by Alcan. Don’t make AEV for ford. JK 5500 camperthing
Exp One front bumper.
LP9 lights
These are two builds I have followed and like for my CO adventures
I just sold my tundra for a heavier platform. Going to miss the Toyota reliability, but bigger brakes, power, and GWR is important all the mountain pass driving i do.
I was back and forth on gas vs diesel. I have had many diesels. Old diesels are my favorite, but mountain living it’s a pain in the butt. New ones are nice, but sticker shock just was not what I wanted. I don’t tow heavy anymore and with 10speeds and new motors, gas has come along way. I came to a final decision and bought a F350 single cab 4x4 with 7.3 Godzilla. With the 10speed it cruises uphill well and gets better mileage than my Tundra even after 5.29 gears. Rear locking diff is a plus also
I have also confirmed and decided on Bowen bed. OEV was a close second. I will never ever use Alumaline or promote them ever. Worst customer experience I have ever dealt with.
Now I’m between 2 style of campers and company’s. Weight, quality of build and layout Aterra is top choice. Second for simplicity and price is the Scout Kenai. $45k less makes wonder if the Aterra is much better.
Truck-
37in maxxis razor AT tires with full spare. Ordered. Great tire, have had couple sets. Awesome winter tire and best tire I have run. Run them all. Never had an issue with these. 3900lbs per tire is great also
Carli lift and tuned shocks with leafs by Alcan. Don’t make AEV for ford. JK 5500 camperthing
Exp One front bumper.
LP9 lights
These are two builds I have followed and like for my CO adventures
