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[cware]

Here is my 19' RAM 2500. The build is nearing the end and took about a year due to all the supply chain snags. Overall pretty simple but to get all the factory items to work with the flatbed and not throw codes it took some work. I'm waiting for more companies to offer bumpers for the 19+ RAM's (ARB!!!) and now am moving into the camper to change some things around. 

 

Basics are...

 

2021 Four Wheel Camper Hawk

Norweld Tray

35" General X3's on AEV wheels

Thuren 2.5 KING's all around, Thuren trackbars

Air bags w/Daystar cradles 

Viair on board air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pvstoy]

Looking pretty sharp!

 

Welcome aboard....

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Looks great! Quick question: how did you build your onboard air system? Are you running a tank? Location of the components?

[cware]

Looks great! Quick question: how did you build your onboard air system? Are you running a tank? Location of the components?

 

 

I used a Viair setup and then threw 90% in the trash. I used all AN lines (I think they are -4) and Vibrant fittings. Tank is under the flatbed and compressor is on top of one of the storage boxes with the air intake in the box. Pretty simple but super nice to have. 

 

 

 

[Wildcat]

Great looking rig!! Does the molle board fold up (or down) with the ceiling with the lifting panels when you collapse the top, or do you have to remove the molle when traveling? I like that location for it.

[cware]

Great looking rig!! Does the molle board fold up (or down) with the ceiling with the lifting panels when you collapse the top, or do you have to remove the molle when traveling? I like that location for it.

 

Folds with, here is a pic without bags when I first installed.

 

[Vic Harder]

Maybe not the right place to ask this question, but...

 

Why do flatbeds need to be so "thick"?  I see 3" to 4" crossbeams on these which makes the camper ride so much higher.  I get that these beds are built for heavy duty use.  Carrying a FWC/ATC is not a heavy duty task!  Does anyone make a flatbed that is not as "beefy" and still works well?

[cware]

Maybe not the right place to ask this question, but...

 

Why do flatbeds need to be so "thick"?  I see 3" to 4" crossbeams on these which makes the camper ride so much higher.  I get that these beds are built for heavy duty use.  Carrying a FWC/ATC is not a heavy duty task!  Does anyone make a flatbed that is not as "beefy" and still works well?

 

The Norwelds have a drawer option which adds height, I really wanted all the storage I could get. I totally agree though, most people don't think about the height and the fact is this truck stock was high. It also have 15 liters of water under the bed. If you remove the drawer and water it would drop the bed 6". 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Thanks for the write-up on your air system…very nice work. 

[Vic Harder]

what parts of the VIAiR kit are worth keeping/buying?  I'm looking to do on board air soon myself.