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  1. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camper, Adventure Trailer, Lightweight Trailer or Motorhome

    Which part of Falcon is too wide? seems like you have 48" between wheel wells and 54" gate. That's plenty to fit I think. They have picture of Falcon in Chev Colorado. Or am'I missing something?
  2. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camper, Adventure Trailer, Lightweight Trailer or Motorhome

    I don't think you can reinforce door enough. Even mounting on the back of camper would be a problem without serious reinforcements. Easiest would be making swing arm sideways-C shaped. Of course that would put good deal of leverage on mount/latch.
  3. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West ranger floor replacement

    I gather MOD plywood would be almost as good as marine grade for about 1/2 the price.
  4. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camper, Adventure Trailer, Lightweight Trailer or Motorhome

    I'm sure something always can be made up. I'd just cut/weld offset to stock swing out.
  5. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camper, Adventure Trailer, Lightweight Trailer or Motorhome

    Plus, I would NOT worry about the amount of overhang shown in the photo, my ATC is 6" longer than my truck bed and it works great. Initially, I thought it "looked" strange, however, I really like the idea of the extra few inches inside the camper, just the right amount of space for my...
  6. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camper, Adventure Trailer, Lightweight Trailer or Motorhome

    Thanks for the suggestion. That is an option that I wouldn't have thought of. The truth is I love my Hummer and I've invested far too much in upgrades to change horses now. The Power Wagon is very capable for a full sized pickup, but I wouldn't call it similar off road capability to the H3T. A...
  7. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 3/4 ton is not the end all

    The confusing part on the dodge numbers to me is your shipping weight is 5840, I assume this is regular fluids but not gas, if so then you'd probably be looking at 6300lb with gas and driver. There should be an easy 2k there for payload still but I though I recalled the published payload is...
  8. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 3/4 ton is not the end all

    The dodge forums tend to believe the spring rate is in fact softer for the PW coils and the extra weight is factored into the length the coil is built to. The 7 leaf packs are most definitely softer to allow more articulation. Do you have a quad cab/short box? If so is your GVWR still 8800lb...
  9. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 3/4 ton is not the end all

    Power Wagon has 2" taller springs/leafs. Not sure if fronts are any softer since they have to cope with additional weight. Leafs are different taller 7 leaf pack instead of 4. With camper loaded rear sagged but front not really much. Cold be some but hard to tell. Payload is derated mostly...
  10. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Wrinkled vinyl windows

    In my case windows are not particularly brittle but don't soothe out(wrinkle back) when put on Velcro.
  11. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Camper, Adventure Trailer, Lightweight Trailer or Motorhome

    Or sell the H3 buy Power Wagon. Load it up with Hawk or whatever and be set. Similar off-road ability: Lockers Fr and Aft, factory 12k winch, front sway bar disconnect, fits 35s. Even mileage wouldn't be a lot worse. I picked up my camper at Four Wheel Campers in Woodland. Averaged about 12.5...
  12. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 3/4 ton is not the end all

    I've got 08 power wagon which I believe has somewhat smaller payload because of softer longer travel rear springs. None the less mine is nowhere near flat under weight of camper. I wouldn't claim I don't notice it especially in corners but overall it's mostly just smoothed the ride a bit...
  13. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Wrinkled vinyl windows

    I didn't have too much hope to make them soft I guess. But maybe stretching them a bit. That product is more for upholstery I'd guess.
  14. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Tacoma vs Frontier

    Reported specs are always combination of marketing/legal. Curb weight & GVWR are more of legal land that dictates vehicle classification etc. Clearance is not so much. Toyota lists 10" of clearance for truck with 29" tires - no way. Just like Land Cruiser I used to own is listed with 10.8" while...
  15. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Wrinkled vinyl windows

    I've got older Ranger FWC, Overall decent shape canvas/body, but vinyl windows are semi hardened, wrinkled, and hard to make fit on Velcro strips. Any known solution to this? Appreciate any ideas. I've been thinking to massage them with hair dryer. Thanks.
  16. RamRider

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Tacoma vs Frontier

    Toyota likes to play games with specs. Tacoma Curb weight (Auto) - 3705, Maximum GVWR 5100 = total payload 1395 Frontier Curb Weight (Auto) - 4123, Maximum GVWR - 5421 = total payload 1302. Frontier's 970 lb payload is with standard 2 occupants. Toyota plays same game with ground clearance...
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