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Thank you!

I hear yeah. If I was to order another one, I think I would go shell and build my own interior.

No problem. Great idea with the gelt pads, I’m going to try that.

I’ll give that a try. Thanks

Too funny. Thanks for watching.

No problem!

Great question. I have no idea.

Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks. I like seeing how others are using their camper.

Have to be honest, it's not the best. The only truely cool view is when I backed it up to within 8-feet of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Much appreciated!

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun. Occasionally I wonder if I should have done a 1-ton but so far the setup has been great. I'm OK with the spare underneath. I blew a tire in KOFA in January and it wasn't too bad to pull out from under the truck. I don't think I could get it in over the fuel tank and then I would have that weight much higher on the rig.

Glad you enjoyed it

Should have no issues with a 4Runner. I was there in early July and it was a little warm.

@@uncledougiecampboss8382 We will be there in May - like by next week - God Willing. Again, thank you for sharing. Enjoyed your video. Plus, it was very helpful. God Bless and Stay Safe.

Also, love the pict @ 14:26

Yeah that time-lapse photo came out really nice

Thanks! And YES I do need to get rock sliders. It’s on the top of my list. Having same issue finding pre-fab for SuperCab length. I’m going to call White Knuckle Off Road in Apple Valley, CA. I have a buddy that made some for his IH Scout BUT I’m not sure of his quality control.

@@uncledougiecampboss8382 Thanks for the response. I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with. We also will keep you posted if we find someone that makes them as well.

Thanks! I’m hoping to do at least 1 a month this summer.

Thanks for watching Beth!

Thanks!

Thanks. There’s a lot of places on the N Rim that aren’t as difficult to get to.

Thanks!

Thanks. A few of my busddies that live farther away are pushing me to get a HAM License.

Thanks! I'm really have fun in it.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the message. It was "a lot" of money but I am enjoying it so much, All in (pre inflation) i was just under $125K to build the whole thing. I sold my house for a HUGE profit which allowed me do do it. Also I wasn't planning on a new truck but during C-19 used trucks were insane. I never feel top heavy. Only once did I freak out and thats when I hit 18-dgrees of camber.

Right on! I won’t be able to get to the Oregon Rally but will be in Flagstaff for Expo.

Thanks for the idea!

I will think about updating that. Thanks!

What do have sir on your rig? a lot of money put into it, maybe on his list down the road. Good looking rig man. Valves shocks will change your life:)

Great questions. I went “Gasser” because I knew I wasn’t going to be towing. I think 350 would have been a bit overkill. I’m pretty close to to GVWR.

Just found your channel and love the build!! Been enjoying catching up on the videos. I thought the F250's all had 10k GVWR, were you able to order it with a higher GVWR package? I saw in one of your earlier comments you were approx. 600#s under at 10.4K, it sounds like your GVWR is 11K? I've been looking at F350s for a slide in camper, but there are a lot more f250s out there and if their available with a higher GVWR it would possibly open more options. Keep up the awesome channel! @@uncledougiecampboss8382

​​@@blake6426I believe you can get the 11,400 lb payload package on this particular model of superduty - gas engine, ex cab, etc. It really depends on many things when determining what the high payload package number is. Snow plow\camper prep packages usually get you higher GVWR along with what cab, 2 or 4 wd, single or dual rear axle, gas or diesel(heavier), trim level, etc, etc. Iirc, the crew cab maxes out GVWR at 11k, and regular cab, dually 2wd obviously would get you the highest possible GVWR. Check on Ford's site to see what each models can get what ratings. Google - '24 Ford superduty GVWR chart to see that.👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🚜🚚 ✊🏻🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸✊🏻

Yes. With the forward garage, I’m the same length as a long bed.

@@uncledougiecampboss8382 very cool. Do you feel like you need to about balancing the weight forward and s aft since the truck has been extended from stock?

No. All of the camper items that are heavy (water tank, batteries, water heater) sit in front of the axel. Everything in the camper behind the door is pretty light.

Thanks! Yep, it was a standard bed (6-foot something) so with the garage I’m the same length as a long bed.

Not 100% sure if you could add d-rings. But the skag is removable and if they have a shorter on, I need to buy one.

Amen brother!

I'll get back to you this weekend with a model/style.

It's called an Awning Extension!

Thanks, will do! It has been a ton of fun so far. Just putting out another video today. Thanks for watching.

They are! Not quite an "arm and a leg" like it was durning the summer. Dropping a new video today from a great area in western Arizona.

@@uncledougiecampboss8382 If you have the experience, would you mind speaking to the Hawk’s performance in windy conditions?

So I'll break that into (2) types of "windy conditions" Windy While Top is Up - I've been in maybe 45-50 mph gust and it really didn't affect me or my experience. When I know it's going to be a windy night, I'll position the camper so the nose or tail of the vehicle is into the wind. Windy While Driving - I've been in a few AZ Summer Monsoons with gusts over 50 and I do get moved around the road but nothing serious.

@@uncledougiecampboss8382 Brilliant. Thanks for speaking to both the on-road manners and the camping experience. It’s a huge help in making my decision.

Thanks 👍

Thanks! The camper has been great.

Is S&B a brand of tank? I have the biggest factory tank (40 gal) in the stock location.

Thanks for watching. The Redarc was installed with an additional outlet. It is the one nearest the batteries and fuse cabinet. That is the one thing I would like to change on the future as the 110 outlet installed by FWC and located on the passenger dinette seat is only hot when plugged into shore power.

Oh wow! Stay warm. I was out at KOFA last week and I think it got down to 35. But for us "thin-skinned" Arizonans that seemed chilly. Thanks for watching!

Been off CZcams over the holidays. Have a few vids I need to get out ASAP.

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Awesome, thank you!

Yes, I have really enjoyed mine as well.

I hear yeah. That is the route I’m moving toward. I bought my truck from selling my house at a market high here in AZ. Not full-time yet, most likely about 7-10 years more work. Currently in an apartment and going out 1 or 2 times per month.