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Ram Cummins 4x4 FWC Grandby

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#1 M1010 Mike

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Posted 06 January 2016 - 09:34 PM

Hello all, after much though I am going to sell our turn key overland rig. This has been a great rig for the last 5 years. It has never let us down, gone everywhere we have wanted to go and comfortable for hundreds of miles at a time. This is a turn key, add your food, clothing and bedding, it's ready to go anywhere rig. My build thread should show you everything you likely want to know. For anyone knowing the Ram trucks and Cummins engines, this is the last full year of the 12 valve engine (most desirable) and last year NO SMOG is needed in California. '98 and newer you must smog. Located in San Diego, CA

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Here's a video going up Mengal Pass in Death Valley -

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$20,000 (Will NOT separate truck and camper, registered at RV) Not looking to trade for anything other than maybe a very done, driver to almost show quality '64-'72 El Camino. Not replacing with any other offroad vehicle, moving away from this part of my life.


Not looking to trade for anything other than maybe a very done, driver to almost show quality '64-'72 El Camino. Not replacing with any other offroad vehicle, moving away from this part of my life.

Not looking to trade for anything other than maybe a very done, driver to almost show quality '64-'72 El Camino. Not replacing with any other offroad vehicle, moving away from this part of my life.


Here are the primary specs from what I recall.

1997 Dodge Ram SLT 2500 Club Cab 4x4

5.9L Cummins Diesel – 12 valve engine, last year for the non computer controlled 12 valve
158,000 miles
4WD – Manual shift system, no electronics to fail
4 Speed Auto with Overdrive
Killer Dowel Pin fix done (KDP)
Dana 70 rear axle, LSD differential with 3.55 gear
Dana 60 front axle with 3.55 gear
Power Windows, Mirrors, Locks, Cruise Control, A/C
Alarm with door lock interface and starter kill
National Springs – Custom made 2” lifted front coil and full rear spring pack, sits at stock height with camper
Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir shocks
New Moog ‘98+ Heavy Duty Steering system
Custom Diesel Steering Box Brace
New front unit bearing, calipers, rotors, studs and pads
16x8 Aluminum wheels with BFG A/T 285/75-16 (33” tall)
Wilco Hitch Gate, hitch mounted rear swing out, new matching wheel and tire
Adventure Trailers aluminum can holder, mounted to swing out, with Scepter can for gray water catchment
Kenwood AM/FM/CD/USB radio
Cobra WX75 CB radio with dual Firestick antennas
Speedhut gauges with programmable warning lights, mounted to dash, EGT, Boost and Trans Temp
Custom built front light bar
IPF Driving Lights – 55 watts each
Lightforce – 100 watts each
Installed factory front tow hooks
Sears Platinum AGM Dual Batteries
Custom built sliding rear camper steps
Personalized Plates (4WD CMPR) – Registered as an RV, saves $200+ on registration

2004 Four Wheel Camper Grandby X model – Fully Loaded

Extended cab over bed
4 Manual Camper Jacks – Removed when travelling
Custom made Micro Coil spring mattress, also have original foam style
NovaKool DC compressor fridge
Propane tank
2 burner stove
Heater with digital thermostat
6 gal. Hot Water tank
18 gal. Water tank
Sink with hot/cold
Outdoor shower with hot/cold
3 speed, reversible Fantastic Fan vent over galley
Vent over bed
100 Watt Flexible Solar Panel with Controller
LED lighting, inside and outside
IOTA Converter/Charger with IQ4 Smart Charge Controller
PETT fold up toilet with supply of WAG bags
PETT Outside Privacy tent for shower/toilet use
All Camp Gear (pots, utensils, equipment) and storage containers that fit storage space
Fully equipped First Aid Bag
Folding Tire Step

Misc Stuff to go with sale

Puma 12 volt Compressor – never got around to installing
DJM Aluminum front bumper – needs to have mounting brackets built, very rare unit
Bilstein 5100 series steering dampener
TRED large recovery mats
Tailgate (won't fit with camper)
Whatever else I find

The only bad things are,
Paint in fair to good shape. This era of Dodge trucks didn't have the greatest paint. NO RUST!!! AZ truck from '97 to '11. San Diego '11 to current.
A/C works when charged but slow leak. Since 99% of our trips are fall through spring, with temps in the 70's or below, wasn't a high priority to fix.


Edited by cummins_mike, 24 January 2016 - 04:18 PM.

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#2 mr.menehune

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Posted 06 January 2016 - 10:02 PM

Hi there Mike.  What's your asking price?  I'm in San Diego, but will be flying out to Costa Rica tomorrow at noon.  Maybe there's a chance I can look at it tomorrow (Thursday) morning?  Let me know, thanks.  Darren-8585396506


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#3 M1010 Mike

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Posted 06 January 2016 - 10:03 PM

I fixed my post.  $20,000

 

As for Thursday morning, I leave for work before 7am.  Not really possible to see in the morning.


Edited by cummins_mike, 06 January 2016 - 10:05 PM.

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#4 mr.menehune

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Posted 07 January 2016 - 01:47 AM

where are you located in San Diego?  It's too bad...It's just what I'm looking for.  Maybe my flight will get cancelled or delayed due to weather...otherwise if you are somewhat nearby, would it be possible to look at it this evening?


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#5 M1010 Mike

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Posted 07 January 2016 - 03:47 AM

Sorry for the late reply.  Just got home.  It has been a crazy night with traffic and such.  With my work schedule and the weather (not going to open it all up in the rain), Sunday will likely be the first day I could show it.  FWIW, I am in the Mira Mesa area.


Edited by cummins_mike, 07 January 2016 - 03:48 AM.

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#6 mr.menehune

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Posted 07 January 2016 - 05:11 AM

yup...bad timing.  Looks like a great rig...and I've been looking for awhile.  Well, timing is everything, as they say.  I'm flying out tomorrow and won't be back in the US for awhile.  Maybe I can have a friend look at it.  At any rate, good luck with the sale. 


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Posted 07 January 2016 - 08:46 PM

PM sent

 

-Chris


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#8 M1010 Mike

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Posted 07 January 2016 - 08:59 PM

PM sent

 

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Posted 08 January 2016 - 01:25 AM

I have gotten a number of folks asking for pics of the interior.  I guess I really never had any.  Took a few before it got dark.  Will get more this weekend.  Dash is in great shape, which is normally cracked on this vintage.  It has been under a dash mat from day one.  It is very dusty under it (first time I have removed).  The driver side seat seam had split and was repaired prior to my purchasing.  This looks exactly the same as it did when I bought it 5 years ago.  It was a very good repair.  This is the only interior damage.

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Posted 09 January 2016 - 01:59 AM

For full disclosure, I moved the truck tonight from the driveway and on the south facing side (side away from the house), I saw this starting.  This is the crappy paint issues that Dodge and GM had during the '90's.  This only occurred since Thanksgiving as when we were out on our last trip, the pass. side was not like this.  The driver side had these spots from the day I bought it and have not increased in size.

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