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[Clint Burt]

Hi Everybody, After loading the camper for the first time and taking it for a test run, I felt pretty good about hauling it 100 miles down I5 to Mule Expedition Outfitters. The drive was uneventful, just how I like them and dropped it off right when they opened. They added Falcon Shocks, Bridgestone bags,  Daystar cradle,  Redarc dc to dc charger, a Battle Born 100 ah battery,  Victron bmv-712 smart battery monitor, a redarc brake controller, and ran a wire to the bed of the truck.

I picked it up today and drove it home! Holy crap what a difference the shocks and bags make. I fully get it now. I procrastinated on ordering load E tires. They will be installed before we take it off road this weekend.

Thanks you guys for the encouraging words

 

 

Edited by Clint Burt, 17 May 2023 - 03:14 AM.

[buckland]

Sounds like a great set up for peace of mind so you can concentrate on having fun. E rated tires will make it even better. Happy Camping!

Edited by buckland, 17 May 2023 - 12:24 PM.

[oldhotrod]

When people ask about shocks and if they are needed, I always recommend upgrading and I laugh every time the comments come in about how "stock original shocks are just fine" and how overpriced the aftermarket upgrade shocks are...

[TacomaAustin]

When people ask about shocks and if they are needed, I always recommend upgrading and I laugh every time the comments come in about how "stock original shocks are just fine" and how overpriced the aftermarket upgrade shocks are...

When replacing P rated tires with load E tires, the stock "original" shock absorbers will be overworked on rough roads. 

Edited by TacomaAustin, 30 May 2023 - 12:05 PM.

[kmcintyre]

It sounds like you made great decisions.  I get why people don't do it (cost) but the cost is worth it and makes a lot of difference (as you noticed).