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In 2002 the block in the rear was 1 in taller from the factory

Haha 😄

No plans or fees. It is just amplifying your existing cell phone antenna. Essentially giving it a much increased range.

Still big into off road... We built 2 other rigs since this one sold. Just have been rather occupied with real estate projects. We plan to get back to sharing videos but realistically they are not the highest priority as they are time intensive and don't produce much financially. But we do enjoy sharing info and helping people which the videos are great for! Thanks for watching.

We owned the truck and camper in 2016. Since then have owned two other truck campers. FWC is fine for what it is (although expensive). Tundra was a great fit for the camper with upgraded suspension and tires; although anything heavier requires an HD truck. Our current truck is a Super Duty and it has much greater capacity

Especially simple and light weight. More fun than modern space ships

We averaged 17mpg. Best was nearly 20. Worst was 14mpg.

@@TruckCamper Great!

That sounds like a project!

They are! It's fun to find them. We had to bypass one section due to active fire. Otherwise, we got through. Electric pole saw was rather useful. :)

We had issues once... The shop put the weights in the center and the caliper knocked them off. Put them on the inside of the wheel or outside offset of caliper zone. Works great!

They might help with taste but not a functional filter for health or water quality concerns

Keep weight low to help with COG. No issues with proper suspension. We have an electric pole saw for trees and use it plenty to cut through as needed. Plenty of water fill opportunities - our 40g tank will last 10 days typically

Not sure what that means. But ours has been excellent.

We had one payment. And we custom ordered the truck. We chose exactly what we wanted. Video is to explain the physical differences which is nearly nothing. We did swap all the suspension and we did post videos on modifications. I do all the work myself.

Depends on conditions and speed. 10-12mpg is average for road driving under 65mph.

Off road will vary. On road 10-12mpg keeping speed under 65mph. Not bad considering the modifications

Exciting! It's on the return list. Looking forward to it

Yes. We have another video that covers all the alterations in detail

Letter load rating is an old metric. The important rating is load index and weight rating. Tire manufacturer has pressure charts for psi at specific loads. We use that with actual loaded scale weight to determine on road pressures. These were great tires overall but all tires have shortcomings.

@@TruckCamper So in order to meet the load you were carrying you had to pump up the pressure to the point that the tire wore in the center. Sounds to me like you needed a tire with a higher load rating. I run Toyo Open Country for almost 20 years on a Dodge pulling a 20,000 lb gooseneck. Tires didn't wear in the center...of course they were load range E

6.2L is a gasser. Exceptional motor. Many examples well over 500k

Very welcome! :)

Agreed. :)

Need to watch the boost gauge. Keep out of boost and keep speed under 65mph. You should be able to see double digits but it will never be great...

No thanks. Diesels are much too complicated. Most repairs dealers will remove the truck cab (faster due to how cramped the engine bay is). This motor is proven to be 500k plus if maintained. Diesel power is nice but not worth the trade offs for me.

Agreed. We'll stated.

Haha - seems reasonable 🤣

True... thanks for the styling advice

We haven't needed to remove it. But it would be a tight squeeze or remove the door frame. It's easy to remove the door anyhow.

@@TruckCamper Aha! I assumed you replaced an existing absorption fridge. Didn't know manufacturers are installing DC fridges now. Thanks for the reply!

@@garyausher We custom ordered the camper with the compressor fridge. :)

It is extremely helpful having a good dealer!

@TruckCamper doubt you're in the area but if you ever are, Lynch Ford in Mount Vernon, IA. No-commission dealer. I'm just a happy customer. No affiliation sponsorship or anything.

Old generation learn about new generation trucks. Full circle

Not always. Camper prep on the F250 yields the same spring pack.

You got it!

Interesting idea. May be challenging securing for hwy travel.

@@TruckCamper mine just has an aluminum track that let's the top array slide across the roof and the extendable awing posts for the right side. The posts pin into place on the side and the aluminum front track keeps air from getting under it while moving. It's pretty stable. Think, tool box drawer with no top, but with the front supported by legs. Instead of the track.

It wasn't but could be! 2 people and moving quickly is helpful. We did 50% of the roof at a time.

@@TruckCamper It's crazy that dicor doesn't indicate how much to lay down!

@@MASONROSS69 They don't want DIY

@@TruckCamper I'm not sure thats true, if that was the case they wouldn't sell their product to consumers. Did ya'll end up buying a new camper yet?

They don't sell direct to customers. Just through dealers... but who knows! Definitely not for faint of heart. HAHA Not yet... another build in process

Thanks for sharing. Lots of ways to do it.

Every oil change 3k miles. Issue is the tire carcass design. Yokohama has the same issue with the MT tires. It is accentuated by heavy loads at higher pressure. We always ran proper pressure for actual loads within tire recommendations. Our replacement tires on the same truck after 1yr and 10k miles have no issues. It is not a truck issue or maintenance issue. It is a tire design problem. Still solid tire. Track well. Durable.

@TruckCamper gotcha, thank you!

It isn't necessary unless screwing or penetrating the wall. Butyl tape should be used anywhere screws or penetrations are. Have fun!

@@TruckCamper The metal side wall gutter rail has screws penetrating the sidewall

@@MASONROSS69 yep. That's where you need the butyl tape

Trailers are a hassle and can be tricky to tow/park. Just need to gain experience. Ideally not relying on the "tech" but learn the skills to maneuver and haul properly. That being said... the biggest benefit of a trailer is the ability to drop anywhere. Everything is a trade off!

Camper is payment pending. We would absolutely buy the same truck we currently have (short bed / extended cab). Shorter wheelbase makes maneuvering much easier (in town or off road). We owned the crew cab / short bed previously and sold it after 1 test trip. It's that different! Our truck is still for sale and fully dialed if you want a turn key rig: forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/expedition-ready-2020-f250-on-37s-locked-f-r-4-30-gears-hp-d60-psc-hydro-fox-2-5-camper-875w-solar-lithium-40g-h2o-98k-arizona.244221

@@TruckCamper thanks for your reply. I get you...I own the same truck configuration but its with the 5L engine (F150). I am pretty bent on buying a diesel. had them before and just got to have the power, but after what you said, I am leaning more towards the short bed. thanks

True... Lighter, smaller vehicles can manage certain obstacles more easily. However, we didn't almost roll. It may look tippy but the COG is rather low compared to the height. It was surprisingly stable. Thanks for watching

It is fun to see what is possible! Polish up the driving skills as well...

Great to hear your experience! I do think the Super Duty has the best physical components of the HD trucks. They are well built. Proven. :)

It sold last year.

Not yet... Although camper sold yesterday. Check link in video description for contact

RMAX uses a wet clutch. It is crazy how well it works. Never hear the belt slip. Yamaha gives the belt a lifetime warranty which seems nuts!

@@TruckCamper lol yep. It’s a 10 year warranty but still pretty crazy stuff! 👍🏼

On road less wind drag and better stability. Off road less width, weight and better clearance. Many places we've gone would risk ripping the jacks off.

I agree. I mostly do all upgrades and maintenance. However, it can be less hassle to have the dealer service while under warranty (if failure of claims happen). We still check all the work done to verify. Never assume. :)

Ye I understand. How did you catch that they put the wrong oil in? I could never check that since dealerships dont show me what oil is being used

@angell6425 It was listed on the receipt. Although the technician claimed it was a typo... yeah

@@TruckCamper oh wow! yeah pretty sure mine doesn't list the type - just something like "premium oil change service" but it's been a long time. I've always been paranoid about places using the wrong type

Echo is a bummer. But lighting is much better inside! :)

It's the way to go!! Have fun

These fridges have interior vents top/bottom. They are designed to be installed in cabinets (no exterior vent). Propane do need exterior vents for both heat and hazardous gas. No contest between 12v compressor fridge to propane absorption.