chet6.7
Explorer
I understand vehicle sales folks are ******. Something I read once, how do you know your dealership personnel are lying... their lips are moving.
Good hunting.
Turns out I need a real truck. Kindly help me choose one!
- Thread starter hdas
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Good hunting.
TexasSixSeven
Observer
Im with you. There’s no way I’d use the clearance light circuitry for off road lights. While I could see using the pass through as being tempting, I’d likely refrain from it as well. Just run greater risk of causing a leak that won’t be covered under warranty. I’d run the cable up a bedside rack or the camper, and run to the roof that way.
phsycle
Adventurer
I’d be less inclined to work with a bad dealer on a used car. But for a new car, still have your guard up and look over every document twice…, but I’d give it a shot if it’s the truck that will work for you. You can take it to another dealer you trust post purchase for any issues.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
I was thinking by page 18 we’d be looking at Earthroamers….😆
As others have said, don't do it. They will not provide enough power to run the EXPO EXTREME roof lights you're imagining. They could be used to trigger relays, but then you'd still have to run larger gauge conductors for power and end up doing the work you're hoping to avoid.
Also, no amount of discount is worth the headache to work with a dealer with those kind of ratings. Put another way, how much would they have to pay you to put up with the spectacular BS that awaits?
Also, also - as other parents have already said, getting out > perfect setup. But, I would be lying if I said it doesn't help lol! Our kiddo did not sleep anywhere, ever. We had a similar setup to what you're aiming for but in the end, it was still suboptimal. We just finished the "perfect" camper and it works great. The main reason it is successful though is because we have camped with our baby in a suboptimal setup to evolve to what has been pretty great.
hdas
Active member
Do show!
Sorry, was not meant to be a "pick me" kinda post. I don't want to derail your thread. I'll update my own build thread eventually once meaningful experience has been obtained.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Has the OP seen this? Negotiate a deal and be done-
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2022 F350 Tremor & 2022 Four Wheel Campers Hawk For Sale
We have recently decided to sell our dream set up, F350 Tremor/Hawk combo. We spent years of thought and research figuring out exactly what set up we wanted, and selling this is an extremely tough decision prompted by a growing family, limited use, and changing priorities. This set up is in...
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hdas
Active member
Thanks everybody for the feedback. We found a truck. Some compromises were made to optimize cost, wait time, delivery logistics and personal preferences.
MSRP $91970
Invoice $86571
Selling Price $76400
Out the Door$ 81095 (taxes and Doc fee)
Looking forward to your input during the build period (New Thread). Early April deadline seems very achievable now.
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MSRP $91970
Invoice $86571
Selling Price $76400
Out the Door$ 81095 (taxes and Doc fee)
Looking forward to your input during the build period (New Thread). Early April deadline seems very achievable now.
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Todd780
OverCamper
Congrats! Looks like you got a great deal on a truck!
Are you going to keep updating this thread with the build?
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
Oh it ain’t the end- it’s just beginning…😆
hdas
Active member
Correct.
Thinking a separate thread could be more useful for the forum, since this one is quite large already.