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I had started to kinda do a build thread on my bike. But decided that really wasn't the point of this thread. As of today I have gotten the bike overhauled and reassembled with the new Motor and controls. Still have some minor tweaking to do. But did get a short 5 mile or so test ride in this...

Congrats!

Shellback hit the nail on the head. I do have a shell with options and bought it used. A while back I spoke with someone in parts who WAS helpful and sold me some extra access doors and new upgraded turnbuckle mounts. But lately it's been a mixed bag dealing with FWC. The struts I need are not...

I've called several times and can't get anyone to answer in parts dept. Messages were not returned. I sent an Email and they tell me they won't sell me the gas struts I need because they have to be dealer installed. A while back I asked the service dept for some pics of how wiring was routed so...

Thanks for posting this.

I'll try to post some pics as I go. Yesterday I stripped the bike down to the frame. It has been used at the beach and not overhauled in some time. So I have to touch up some small rusty spots. This bike has been used so much over the years that the beautiful pearl white paint is now mostly just...

Think about a shell with a couple of options. That keeps weight down and provides the essentials. I have an Eagle shell with extra roof vent, stove/furnace combo, and roll over couch. It is just what you said. Stove and a bed but with heat for cold weather. I added a portable "Truck Fridge" and...

I made my own. 2 Solar Cynergy 60 watt poly panels were cheap! I added a couple of hinges to fold them. 25' 8 gauge cable with Anderson connectors on each end for an extension. They are wired parallel into the same Anderson connector. Then plugged in to the camper parallel to the main panel...

I like it.

Show us some pics! Would love to hear your opinion after some miles. I'm thinking of similar for my 1st gen.

The box of toys arrived. This is going to be interesting!

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/15030-speaker-stand/

Thanks for the explanation. I thin most of us don't have them and were confuse about the question.

Best part of being retired is mid week camping off season! Often have small campgrounds to ourselves. I often use campgrounds that just have sites. They are for tents or rvs if they will fit. I have stayed in a couple of state park campgrounds that were basically side by side parking lots for...

Last post this page. http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/2974-roof-lifting-helper-shocks-thingys/page-35

JH I was mostly inquiring as to whether Ram had speced special shocks for the air bag only rears. NTSQD I'm knowledgeable and sensitive to my trucks. I realize adding the Firestone air bags to my truck is a big compromise. For non extreme use a standard good shock will probably work well...

NO! I wouldn't set the camper on a foam sheet. My camper is an Eagle for mini trucks with a 17" deep bed. It is in a 1st gen Tundra with a 20" deep bed. I had to make a platform to raise it. 2x3's and 3/8" plywood. So I insulated the underside of the platform between the 2x3's. Check the pics...

Yes short ones. Cut the foam to fit tight and just set the screws deep enough to be flush and don't bury them in the foam. You don't want them coming through the floor!!! Doesn't need much once the camper is in the truck. The foam in the platform was anchored with the screws at a 45* into the...

Thanks for the info. The bike is also a Specialized. An old Rockcombo drop bar mountain bike (think Salsa Fargo). It has a 68mm BB as well. I ordered a couple of lower tooth count chain rings. Very hilly here. I ordered the Luna chainring and adaptor that can take a 110 BCD chainring. I have...

Nice job. I deleted my earlier post as I realized I didn't look close enough at the pics the 1st time. Duh.

I've been doing my homework for a while. I just took the plunge. I ordered a Mid drive kit from Luna cycles with a few added bells and whistles. This kit. https://lunacycle.com/bafang-bbshd-1000w-mid-drive-kit/ I figure I can spend $1,500 on an E bike. Or spend similar and add it to a nice...

I don't think temp 2x4s are what you want up there. I have had good luck with the foam block carriers on roof racks and such. My concern would be tie downs locations. Might be better to run something fore and aft between the jack brackets to provide full length tie downs. Then set the yaks on...

The factory Attwood furnace in my Eagle shell works very well. Only issue is over cycling because the thermostat is mounted on an exterior wall. I'll get around to moving it soon. but it only draws 2.5 amps when running. From my observations of my Trimetric when it runs I think 1 amp of that is...

So has Dodge gone to rear air springs on all trucks after their "mistake" of ditching leafs in favor of coils? I say mistake as it did severely limit the payload capacity. It hurt them as today's truck marketing highlights (screams) payload and towing capacity. Although deceptively interchanging...

I've been thinking of doing that too. 1/2"-3/4" blue foam and some sheet rock screws are all that's really needed to do it. it doesn't take a lot of insulation to improve on plywood! I wanted to try this much out 1st and go from there. I probably use my camper more in the fall and winter than...