2020 Ram 5500 4x4 Off Grid Camper Build EPISODE #2
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2020
- Finally got the tires and wheels mounted up.
Continental MPT81s 330/80-20 (40.5") on Buckstop 20x11 Super Singles.
These are the "Next Generation" Continental MPT81s. What's funny is that not even Continental seems to know exactly that the difference is between the old tried and true and these ones.
Had some issues trying to get the TPMS sensors to talk with the truck for a relearn, and i am guessing its because the truck is looking for 2 more wheels. More on that in a future episode when i figure out. Or when someone smarter than me figures it out.
Also clearanced the fenders, with a cutoff wheel and sawzall to clear the tires lock to lock and did a test drive and a walk around.
Parkhouse Tire in San Diego has by far some of the best customer service i've experienced in a long time! Not sponsored, i paid full price, just one VERY happy customer!
Check out their website: www.parkhousetire.com/
They are mounted on Super Single Buckstop 20x11 steel wheels. They are interchangeable/reversible front to rear. Making rotations a lot easier.
STUFF USED FOR THE BUILD SO FAR:
ARB ZERO 101 DUAL ZONE FRIDGE/FREEZER: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
ESPAR D2L DIESEL FURNACE and CONTROLLER: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
BAJA DESIGNS LP6: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
BAJA DESIGNS XL80: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
BAJA DESIGNS SQUADRON PRO: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
WARN 16.5 WINCH WITH SYN ROPE: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
FACTOR 55 ULTRAHOOK: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
FACTORY 55 FAIRLEAD: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATOR TOOL: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
EDGE CTS3 MONITOR: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
EAGLE LED TAIL LIGHTS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Other Recommended Websites I Recommend:
www.wheeleveryweekend.com
www.buckstopinc.com
totalcomposites.com
Prius gretel will be impressed loving the build cheers mate from Australia
Spending my Sundqy watching this series. Short, to the point, solid info with no BS. Awesome work and knowledge is greatly appreciated. Im up to episode 7 now and learned alot.
Thanks man! I just added another one right now
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING I will be watching it today. Thanks for all you have documented.
Looking forward to the build.
Thanks
So stoked for you and the build! Already looking forward to the next episode!
Thanks Tim
Love what your doing. Those rear tires looks small in those fenders.
Truck looks awesome!
Thanks
great gear choices, your engine sounds happy at cruising speed.
Thanks man
I wonder if Gen II are Gretta approved? You mentioned 1700 RPM at 65 what would have been the factory RPM. WOW that is awesome turning radius
Nice! So cal too? Lol im in Orange County. Thanks for the name of that company. They seem to have some up here in my neck of the woods. I didn’t expect you’d go super single! Looks great!
Love the vide bro!! I have a 16 limited 3500 with factory air assist I put a thurn level kit on it it sits about an inch high in front I so need to fix that
Thanks man
How much was the package for 4 wheels and tires? It looks awesome!!
Looking sweet
Thank you sir
Such a nice truck. What did it run ya from the lot if you don’t mind me asking
I wonder if you can use those tires for hot shot trucking
What did the wheel an tire combo cost? I can’t find buckstop pricing. I’m looking to do a F550
Where and what rims did u use, I have a 07 f350 dually I want to be singles all around
How much did the super single axis swap cause you
Were the tires sticking out more with that set up or was it the same as stock?
That thing looks awesome! I wonder how much sharper that thing turns compared to a typical 1 ton. Did you measure the turning radius? I can't justify building a camper yet but I think I need a new service truck with super singles haha
Havent officially "measured" it, but i can back it into my driveway in one shot. Tundra took 3! :)
Nice setup. Hows the ride at hiway speeds is there any shimmy or vibration. I am not happy with my wheels from first attack and looking for new options.
Greg Horsnell so far so good, but I don’t have many freeway miles yet. Currently building the camper on it and haven’t drove it in months
Looking at DBL Designs steel wheel and these tires for my single wheel conversion. I run a flatbed in the back of my truck. I can’t seem to find what front fender covers you are running. Are they stock? Great channel!
Front fenders are Buckstop
Awesome build, man. So Parkhouse Tire is super local to me. And if Im seeing the shopping complex correctly, you’re just over the hill. What are the chances I could see this thing in person and ask you a million questions?
Very cool build. I love the Cummins motors, surprised that there aren't more builders that use these (Ford kind of dominates). What is the Wheel-base of this truck?
Thanks. The wheel base is 169".
That's a good turn radius! Our MB has a 122" wheelbase...shorter than our Van...turn radius is critical in the wild for big trucks and is often overlooked.
Did you notice a difference between the dully and the new single rear wheels while driving? Thanks for another great video!
WinstonBella honestly, I didn’t really drive it much as a dually. Actually, still haven’t driven it much. Hahaha. Just turned 1000 miles.
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING how is the noise with windows up ? also you mention it drives good 1700 RPM or so with the bigger tires about how many MPG's would you say thank you for these videos !
I wonder if those tires and wheels would fit on a dually. My idea is to make my dually an overland.
Did you NOT watch the video? Sorry, just don’t understand how some people are still alive. Hope you are sterile.
Great video, is it possible to put those tires on without any lift in order to keep the COG as low as possible?
Yes. I am stock height in the rear and only 2” lift in the front for level.
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Could you get away with no lift in the front? You mentioned you have to move the axle forward 1 inch, is that because of the front lift?
Hi, so to change from dually to single is all you need is new tires and new wheels? No modification? How much were the wheels + tires?
Yes. Just the Buckstop super single wheels and that’s it. They are reversible front to back.
The MPT81 are pretty sweat tires, too bad they are only rated for 68MPH. 37 inch version would be nice on my truck but 75-80 MPH speed limits in Texas steer me away from the K speed rating of those tires.
I wish I could get a wide steer axle for my old 3500. My turning radius is awful with 180 inch wheel base.
I’m actually pretty much hating them and looking other options for my next set. I figured they’d be loud and such but they’re just obnoxious. Please do more research man. Everyone talks about “only rated to 68mph” that’s basically #fakenews. They are rated to 68mph under FULL LOAD. Very few folks are at full load on them
What programmer did you find to fix the speedometer? And did you find free running locking hubs yet?
Richard Marden I cover the speedo fix in episode 3. No need for free locking hubs on this one. The center axle disconnect does the same thing.
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Thank you, I just found #3 for the speedometer. It is a bit confusing that the Jeep Hypertech unit worked .. My 2016 does not have the axle disconnect. I appreciate your R&D as there is so little available for these C/C trucks.
Richard Marden you’re very welcome sir. That’s why I’m doing this. I couldn’t find a damn thing out there about the C@C stuff
So what is your side-t-side wheelbase difference front to rear axle now?
Theyre both the same now, right at 93" to outside of tire front and rear
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Nice. I need to do that. It just really odd with the different wheel well covers...
Spill Response Trailers what do you mean?
hi, have you heard about 1stattack.com also make super single for 1 ton and 2 ton truck. Are they any good compare with Buckstop?
Yes, i have heard of them and spoke briefly on the phone when them during my initial research. Seemed like a nice guy but never returned my emails or voicemails once i was ready to buy. I also found it super odd that i can't find hardly anyone actually running them that could provide feedback. No, i couldnt find anything better than the buckstops and their service is top notch
I called buckstops today and they don't offer F350 wheels(they say they will have in a year or so). Seems like 1stattack.com do offer 1 ton wheels. I am still thinking about converting 1 ton truck because ford change the rear axel to M300 which is the same as in F550. With airbag, F350 should handle GVWR a bit more than 14000lb? Thoughts? @@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
Passing this information from a pure safety standpoint. Please use jack stands to hold the truck, instead of the lift jack. I’ve been in the presence at work of someone having a truck come down on them. Thank goodness there were multiple people able to react within seconds.
Yes sir. I agree 100% and am USUALLY diligent about it. Good catch
Are those bead-lock wheels ? whose did you use. ? Thanks !
No beadlocks, they are 20x11 Buckstop wheels, link up to in the description. Thanks
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Umm , i looked at those but didn't think they had 10 lug , Can you air down safely ? Thanks for getting back ..
@@alphatruckhouse8223 I could be wrong, but i think they actually ONLY offer 10 lug. Buckstop claims these can safely be aired down to 45 PSI. They are rated to 90
i know you re geared, but how is the power with those massive tires? I wish they made super singles with that kind of thread pattern in a slightly smaller tire size.
Regal2800 I didn’t regear. In fact, they don’t make different gear setups for these yet. Haven’t driven it much, need to get adjustable trackbar to get it aligned.. but power for dayzzzzzz
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING let us know how it feels once you drive it compared to stock.
Regal2800 will do 🤘🏼
I didn't realize the super single was simply bolt on without any change to the hub.
Thegan yes sir. Easy peasey
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Love it. Following your build as I want to do something similar. Did you pick the Ram chassis over others for any reason? If you covered this already I'll go back and look Thanks.
@@thegan9143 thanks! Well... I drove both this and the F550. Both about the same price, same options, same specs, etc.. It boiled down to the Interior on the Ram was much nicer and considerably QUIETER in my opinion. Also, the legendary Cummins reputation. But i know friends with F550 that love them. All personal preference really.
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Ram certainly has stepped it up on the interiors. I'm in a Ford right now, F150 EB. So far no issue but I've been thinking about a truck camper and the F150 isn't the platform for this so I'm window shopping right now.
How much of the front fender did you have to cut away to get enough clearance for the front wheels? Did you have to do any fab work afterwards? TIA
Gavo K I do a comparison in one of the videos, not sure which one. It wasn’t that much, maybe 2.5inches I think. Will make some sheet metal filler plates for it at a later date
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Thanks. I'll look through your vids again. I'm doing my 5500 the cheapo way on a flatbed and building out the sides. Thanks for the videos.
Gavo K happy to help man
What do you think of the quality of the Buckstop steel wheels?
Top notch
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING That's good to hear. I'm in the air between the steels and the aluminum beadlocks, but I'm going to take another look at the steel wheels (I may stop in at Buckstop as they're local to me).
Thanks for the reply.
What was the cost of the wheels and tires?