Recent content by tim87tr

I've been planning the same thing and saw many sizes here: https://www.ntotank.com/rv-fresh-water-tanks

I need to look around more, but the Genair generator/compressor listed on the Vanair website was around 500 lb yet a higher 6 kW, therefore probably heavier. So yes there's weight, but with a fueled generator, fuel cans and separate compressor it adds up like you mentioned. The unit I viewed...

Darn, I hope it'd work. I thought that's what the automatic charging relay prevented. I'd like to hear about what people are using besides solar, and their setups to charge the camper batteries. And....who is utilizing PTO??

I looked at start up and running wattage required for a camper AC and the frame rail generator/compressor specs show it would easily handle it. There's even combos which also include a welder and battery charger. I was told the diesel trucks with dual alternators and the high idle feature with...

Inspiring and impressive on Elephant Hill. I've been on that trail in the Jeep, but not White Rim. I really like the views on the west spur north of Needles, Canyonland rim trails. I'm assuming you've been on that trail and can you dry camp up there? I've been to Moab three times and curious...

Agree. Ordered my first new vehicle in Fall 13, a 14 half door Rubicon. No packages so half door and 6 speed is standard, with block heater, tinted rear windows and hitch. Most fun vehicle we've ever owned on and off-road.

I grew up on a farm and even our cub cadet lawn mower had PTO so it'd power our grain auger. I just figured it had a legitimate use, especially for a generator and air compressor combo under the travel rig setup. I see all this solar and battery being used, and thought it might be a viable...

I was looking at the new Ram HD trucks and noticed they have the PTO option. Has anyone used this for a generator, air compressor, winches, etc? I did a quick search and found Vanair mobile power solutions with PTO shaft and hydraulic driven accessories as mentioned. Just curious as I see...

Wow, you have skills. I have a basic grow up on a farm and work on some vehicles skills, but that's impressive. After watching a video on how they built the artic fox, I know that was an in depth and rewarding project. Thanks for the tire info, I'd like to air down on a trail or run less than...

Kenny, I looked again at the 3500 SRW Ram Limited chassis cab payload and found 4580 lb for the quad cab diesel. I thought it was less so if that's correct, I will investigate SRW more, you got me looking at a bigger picture. It'd be nice to have some 35s like you've put on your rig. What is...

Yes, but not sure I even want to tow the Jeep too often or at all, I'd rather just take it out West a couple times a year, or possibly leave it out there at a friend's home. It does real well driving on the highway, has 37" bfg ko2s/5.13s/6 sp but I don't plan on having it with me all the time...

If I didn't have my Jeep and trail experiences in it, I'd consider more of an off road set up. I'm going to need the additional payload of the duals also. I did research the SRW but have decided against it to look at heavier truck campers.

No I'd stay with stock size wheels and tires. It'd be trailhead or an easy dirt/gravel road on occasion as a Basecamp for my Jeep to use on trails. We like to move from place to place but on paved roads. Good to know you can get places with it a bit offroad too. I ruled out expedition type...

My initial research and first thread on the forum looked into what payload I need. It seemed like I could get to the 6000 lb payload rating of the 3500 fairly easy. I looked at the new for 2019 Limited trim in quad chassis cabs, and the prices didn't seem too much more for the extra 5500...

Thanks, you're giving me a lot to think about going into this. I'm a technical thinker, so I like those details. Hadn't even thought of the difference in repairs. Hopefully there'll be more of these to look at, and Bundutec is 6 hours north of me. I'll do some more research on the...