Turns out I need a real truck. Kindly help me choose one!

andy_b

Well-known member
Seems like easy ready connections in case I want lights in front of the rack down the road.

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.
 

2025 deleted member

Well-known member
Has the OP seen this? Negotiate a deal and be done-
 

Todd780

OverCamper
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)

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Looking forward to your input during the build period (New Thread). Early April deadline seems very achievable now.

The End
Congrats! Looks like you got a great deal on a truck!
Are you going to keep updating this thread with the build?
 

2025 deleted member

Well-known 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)

View attachment 800359

Looking forward to your input during the build period (New Thread). Early April deadline seems very achievable now.

The End
Oh it ain’t the end- it’s just beginning…😆
 

phsycle

Adventurer
Nice. Hopefully the experience wasn’t too bad with a poorly rated dealer. Like I said earlier, not as big of a concern with a new vehicle.
 

hdas

Active member
Hopefully the experience wasn’t too bad with a poorly rated dealer
Certainly an adversarial encounter. It’s sad that the most powerful consumer group in the history of the world is subjected to this medieval process.

I would classify this in the “rent seeking” category. Nobody benefits from the dealer model except the dealers themselves and the low human capital labor working for them.
 

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