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2 extra leaves per side… I think it was mc brides in Albuquerque that did it

Right on Ruff maybe I’ve seen you on the trail out in NM

The cab itself? It's pretty simple but in good condition.

It's a 5.7 liter. For some reason I don't seem to get notified on comments - sorry I missed your question. It's a great deal and a great truck!

I'll be at Overland Expo in Loveland, CO this weekend showing the vehicle. Let me know if you are interested! Vehicle located in Denver, CO.

I really cannot summarize the experiences that I’ve had in this rig. I lived in it full time through COVID and enjoyed so many incredible experiences. I built this rig to be both camper and gear hauler - carrying bikes, kayaks, and skis - sometimes all at once. I toured the major ski resorts...

I have been thinking about it for quite a while. I don't think I want to do a full wrap but maybe some stripes or a design or something to break up the wall of white... any suggestions?

That wraps up the build details. I'll post a few pictures of the rig in the wild. Thanks for checking it out!

This is a ski rig. The heater is mostly used at elevations between 6,000 to 10,000 feet. I opted for the Planar 2D-12-HA "High Altitude" Diesel heater rated to 8,000 feet. But I routinely use it above that. After talking to Planar support about it, I started using kerosene in place of...

The electrical system is nice and simple. The truck alternator charges the house batteries when running. There is no other form of charging. I have never run out of power. Admittedly my electrical needs are pretty lightweight and I rarely "boon dock" for more than a few days without driving...

The SpaceKap came as an empty shell. The interior build was time consuming. It was also a process of trial and error. The first build was short lived (but still time consuming). For the second version, I took a lot more time to design it in advance (I actually used SketchUp) and I corrected...

There are a few extra interior features that have worked out well. I will highlight four of them. The shelves are one of my favorite features of this build. I use them for toiletries, sunscreen, electronics mostly. Items I like to grab or stash quickly. The bike mounts where incredibly...

For the interior, the philosophy is simplicity. Simple, functional, flexible, reconfigurable, low maintenance, easy to clean, quick to replace bits and repair bobs, extensible, 50% for me, 50% gear hauler. This is sort of a living space. It's also sort of a shed. I can fit it out for ski...

The installation of the flatbed was fun to see. The owner designed the fitting using CAD software and worked with his entire team for the project. During the installation, the shop added aluminum flaring to the SpaceKap to accommodate a wider bed, more storage space, and rain gutters. The...

The flatbed is by SherpTek, a small outfit in Eugene, OR. They design and fabricate vehicle modifications for overlanding, camping, and outdoor adventures. The SherpTek flatbed system is all aluminum with fold down/detachable flanks that are fitted to enclose the space under the "wings" of a...