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It was good to meet you at EXPO (we met at Waymon's brisket extravaganza) and Rueben looked even better close up. You certainly don't need to apologize for your woodworking skills; I'm covering up my...

What year Dodge and what length bed?

Definitely check out backcountry.com for the PETT system. Good price on a complete package. Although there is no substitute for a friendly sit while looking out on your favorite panorama, the PETT...

X2 on the shell. You'll be glad you have it. For the dirt bike, my brother-in-law and I used to use his Harbor Freight trailer (Que the laughter). While not exactly up to the cool factor, that little...

You are currently living my dream. An impressive array of hills knocked off. Cheers!:sombrero:

i would have liked softer suspension and 2 good air bags in the rear but guys told me are not very good on highway( some air transfer between the left and the right air bags).

Hey there...

I have bags which are probably very similar to yours. They are mounted directly between springs and frame. With simple Schrader valves at the license plate frame, these bags have been on the truck 16...

Hey there Diminimis...is that Prineville Resevoir?

I can't recall...unless, of course, you were camped near Lake Hill/Panamint Valley Springs and howling at the moon. :sombrero:

What Larry fails to mention is that I called for the spots after watching his left rear wheel run halfway over washouts at the crux on several tight corners...and he was running the shortest...

Ugh...thanks alot! My banker is screaming as I write this. :sombrero: Seriously, thanks for the report. I'm still chasing steering and ride gremlins.

They may also be out of Pt. Mugu here on the coast. They fly over my house quite often on final along with other aggressors. :sombrero:

Thanks for the update on dimensions. Guess I could have looked at your original sketches...DUH! Really looking forward to your finished project. :sombrero:

You have one of the best rigs out there. Simple, classic, and it's set up just right for what you use it for. I like the fact that you can use the tailgate as a porch. :sombrero:

Great build. I've been thinking about a very similar build. I like the idea of the low profile forward overhead storage for bedding, clothing, etc. What is the width of your camper?

The Ford V-10 would pull that load no problema, but with lousy gas mileage. The new V-8s (pick any manufacturer including Toyota) will have no problems whatsoever and get slightly better mileage. I...

Jerry has given sage advice. The 5.3s are stout and economical for the size of the vehicle. :sombrero:

Nice write-up...thanks! My in-laws live just outside of Prineville and I'd really like to take some time and explore all of Central Oregon. Sounds as if you had a great trip. :sombrero:

:rolleyes: "Did you guys not read his original message? His budget is $8k."

Yes, I read it. :oops: The mention about the Suburban was not about the year but rather about an SUV option. I am...

I've had both. As some previous posters have mentioned, a newer crew cab with shell is the way to go. :sombrero: (Of course, my wife drives a 2010 Suburban and would argue with me...until she borrows...

And...my wife had the Palm Springs family dates wrong. I get an extra day in the desert with the boys! :wings:

I ran Rancho 9000s for about a year. DID NOT like them. Replaced them with Bilstein 5100s...much better. But (and I'll catch flack for this) the shocks I really liked on my truck were Monroe Magnums....

Sign me up...in 2014. :sombrero:

That's the spirit! Tahoe is great, but he'll soon discover that Mammoth is THE MOUNTAIN. Hope I haven't started a war in his thread...:sombrero:

I use a very un-ExPo Coleman Ultimate Xtreme on wheels. It will keep block ice for almost a week if you take care not to open it often for drinks, keep it shaded, etc. My next experiment will be with...