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  1. chris_the_wrench

    2017 Winnebago Era 170a 4x4 sprinter

    2017 Winnebago Era 170a 4x4 sprinter 85k miles, renogy house batteries, title in hand, resides in nw montana(but travels to oregon frequently). Id have no concern about jumping in this today and heading across the country. Windshield has a crack(doesnt effect view), couple small paint chips(its...
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    Decked system in 8’ bed

    Thinking about trying to get my work truck abit more organized. Ive been looking at the decked system a bit more, but wondering… 06 ram 2500 8’ longbed, their system fits but the drawers are about 6’ long leaving a 2’ gap at front of bed. They make a crossover toolbox to fit that gap but I have...
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    FS: 19.5” 8x6.5” wheels

    Five vision 19.5 8x6.5 aluminum wheels. Have toyo m608z tires(265) mounted but they are pretty worn. Located near Yakima,WA. Silver. $500 obo
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    MB Cab style/truck info

    Im relatively new to the MB medium and heavy duty platforms. We are trying to find a chassis for our next camper and Ive been looking at vehicles that are beyond the 25 year age for importing into the US. We really want an ‘extended cab’(2 doors) but would prefer to stay away from a ‘crew...
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    Isuzu Cab Passthrough Size and Location

    We're researching chassis for our next camper build which will carry a Total Composites habitat box. Ive found through other manufacturers(Ram) where and how large of a hole can be cut on the back of their cabs. I've located the body builders guide for Isuzu https://www.isuzutruckservice.com but...
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    Stack of Overland Journals

    Howdy all, Doing abit or Spring cleaning in November, yeah its been like that! Ive got a stack of Overland Journals I’d like to find a new home for. These are used, been shipped to me with my subscription, laid down on workbenches, read by campfire and bounced around the cab of my pickup. But...
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    From truck camper to homebuilt truck canopy

    Howdy all, Onto the next project. We’ve been hauling two different truck campers in our 06 ram 2500 4x4 diesel reg cab for over ten years. Spending over 100 nights a year in them. My wife never enjoyed driving it, so about 18 months ago we bought a sprinter 4x4. Gave up alot of access to...
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    Power Wagon Disengaging Anti-Sway Bar into Cummins Ram

    Howdy all, Ever since I got my 06 cummins ram over ten years ago I've been lusting after a anti-sway bar that could be set free. I'm currently running a Carli/Thuren/King love fest of suspension goodness. When I put my thuren coils on it(probably 8 years ago) I made my own end links that had...
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    Demountable tied into vehicle coolant system

    Has anyone seen a demountable camper that was tied into the vehicles coolant system(heating the unit, heating the water, etc). There are a lot of examples of non-demountable(Rixen in sprinters for example), but I haven't seen a demountable. I've thought about this for years and now is the time...
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    Nitrogen settup for shocks

    I'm looking to get a settup for the shop to check and adjust the nitrogen in my truck's shock and dampener. I'm curious as to what the rest of you use tank size and regulator/fill adapter. This would be for my personal and friends use, but I want a decent settup. Ive seen the King manifold and...
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    Insulated Stainless Steel Water Container

    I'm looking for a 3-5 gallon stainless steel insulated water container w/ a spigot at the bottom. Like those famous gatorade/igloo containers, but stainless(interior atleast). Anyone know of a manufacturer/distributor? Thanks -Chris
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    Dodge 2500 Tailgate Width for Contractor Shell

    I'm looking for a contractor style canopy for my 2006 dodge 2500. I would like one w/ the dual rear(barn?) doors opposed to a flip-up hatch/tailgate. The problem I'm running into is all of the shells Im finding(craigslist, etc) are too wide where the doors extend down to where the tailgate(was)...
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    Airbags or Timbrens

    I've had Firestone airbags on my 06 dodge 2500 ctd for abit over three years, and recently one has developed a decent leak so I need to replace them. I haul a camper in the bed 70% of the time that weighs around 2400lbs. The airbags at about 70-80lbs did great work of leveling it out. The truck...
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    What's the coldest you've used a FWC w/ arctic pack or similar?

    I've been working on a new camper plan for the past 2+ years. I have the floor plan and the various systems pretty much committed. It will be based off a flatbed mounted on my dodge 2500. One HUGE decision that I have been going back and forth on is whether to do a popup or hardside. Our current...
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    Aluminum frame condensation leading to other probs?

    I'm continuing to formulate my next camper, and hopefully getting close to finalizing the design. One question that crept into my head recently is: On aluminum framed campers that have an exterior fiberglass or aluminum skin and then some kind of wood or luan interior wall, when they are used...
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    Dodge 2500 Steps

    My wife has been tolerating the height of my 2006 regular cab with 3" springs, but not thrilled with the height of the door jamb. I'm still running stock tires but will be switching to larger tires shortly, and I need to be pre-emptive in dealing with the added height. I don't love any of the...
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    Roll down metal blinds

    I'm working on a trailer project and I'm in search of some roll down security blinds. But I can't really find any that will work for my needs, and I'm not sure what they are even called. So does anyone know where I can source the retractable covers like those shown in the photo, and does...
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    Radiant floor heating

    I remember seeing a custom camper build, or perhaps multiples, that utilized radiant floor heating, but I can't seem to find them. Can someone please refresh my mind and direct me? Thanks -Chris
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    Interbike

    I'm leaving for Vegas in a couple hours, anyone else heading out? Unfortunately I'm not going to make it to the dirt demo, again. Looks like rain is heading that way... -Chris
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    '06 Dodge 2500 Steering Issues

    Hello all, I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins. It has been upgraded w/ Thuren Coils, Carli Trackbar, Bilstein 5160 Shocks, Kore Bumpstops, Extended Swaybar Endlinks, BD diesel steering box brace, and a Bilstein 5100 Steering Dampener. It also has (4) new balljoints and front axle ujoints. I'm...
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