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Posted 29 January 2021 - 03:11 PM
Thanks for doing the break down on your new truck. I think you made some good decisions.
Dual Alternators Rated at 380 Amps ($295) - This was another low cost option but instead was a rather simple decision. Since my camper will be using one or two 100 Ah batteries that will occasionally be charged by the vehicle I concluded that I would rather have it and need it as opposed to needing it and not having it. Maybe 380 amps is overkill for my application but a factory installed option for $295 is a very low risk expense in my opinion.
If you get lithium batteries and a good DC to DC charge controller this would let you pound the amps in fairly quickly and have charged batteries in no time.
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Posted 29 January 2021 - 04:15 PM
My old Dodge, XC SB, had a 139” wheelbase and IMO that’s the offroad sweet spot for full size trucks. Heck, “double cab longbed” Tacomas/Colorados are at 139”. Agreed on all the extra doo-dads! Although the regular cab wouldn’t work for me (wife & dog, etc) you’ve got a great truck for what you want to do. 👍
Posted 29 January 2021 - 09:38 PM
RamblinChet first of all welcome to WTW. I’m sure you will find a lot of people to bounce any ideas you may have and we are very helpful if you’d like.
I really appreciate your detailed breakdown and it looks like you got exactly what you wanted. If I was to order another truck I think mine would come out very similar to what you did. Congratulations on a job well done.
Now, what about a camper??? ;-)
BTW, I’m in the Western part of VA should you need any help.
Eddie
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Travel light. Travel far. Travel safe.
Posted 30 January 2021 - 08:36 PM
Your reasoning was much the same as I went through in ordering our 2018 regular cab Ram SRW Chassis Cab.
I got the SLT to please the spousal unit bot otherwise basically the same. In the future you can sell the bed, and install a Grandby flatbed which really is heaven on earth!
Best wishes and be safe!
Posted 18 March 2021 - 04:36 AM
Big congrats for a well thought out acquisition, now realized.
Do you have plans to remove/ replace the front air dam?
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
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Posted 18 March 2021 - 04:56 PM
Great looking and well specified truck!
1997 Toyota T100 4x4 manual - 1993 FWC Ranger 8'
Posted 19 March 2021 - 03:08 PM
Removing the air dam would prevent it from getting torn off or hung up on obstructions on trails, possibly damaging other parts in the process. On most fire road type trails, having it on won't be a problem.
1997 Toyota T100 4x4 manual - 1993 FWC Ranger 8'
Posted 19 March 2021 - 06:31 PM
Do you have plans to remove/ replace the front air dam?
The front air dam removes itself at first sign of off roading. Mine tore off in 2005 and I never looked back.
John
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Posted 19 March 2021 - 06:35 PM
Very, very nice truck, and thanks for the details and pricing. I'm considering a similar build with the 6.4L Hemi engine... only significant difference would be quad cab and 6.5 bed instead of single cab and 8 foot bed (and color). Not really in the market for a truck this year, but the 0% financing for 48 months can't be beat, and has me tempted to upgrade.
John
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