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For details see http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/phoenix-flatbed-pops-up-and-slides-out
Total cost to build $145,286.00.
Asking Price: $126,000.00
Current Truck Book Value: $53,475.00 + mods = $71,391.00
Truck specs:
2014 Ram Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab with less than 15000 miles, cummins turbo diesel, aluminum flatbed and boxes, 5600 lbs Big Wig Air Suspension with wireless control, front sumo springs, Bilstein HD shocks,
Tires, Rims, LED light bar, Heavy duty Brush Guard, Rear bucket seats, pass through, Blue Sea automatic charging relay, upgraded Hellwig rear sway bar, and Bully dog tuner.
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Cost to build Camper: $73,895.00
400 watt solar panels, 4 Trojan batteries "12 volt 450 Ah", 1500 watt inverter, 2500 watt inverter, Plat Cat vented catalytic furnace, Norcold AC/DC 3.1 Frig/Freezer, TV/DVD, stereo, surround sound with sub,
Eco cork flooring, Staron solid surface counters, water filter, 6000 btu AC, 4 ply pop up liner, 3" insulated camper walls, 1 twenty pound propane tank, tankless water heater, 3 burner cook top, microwave,
Roof Rack, Fore/Aft Queen bed with under and side storage, slide out sofa bed, hanging bunk bed, rear Rigid LED lights, fantastic roof vent, self support awning, Aluminess box and tray, wet bath with door
extension for changing room, remote electric Reico Titan Jacks, flip down ladder, cassette toilet, 35 gal fresh water, 15 gallon gray.
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The inspiration for this build came from my Tiger Bengal TX, which I loved. However the practical side of me wanted a vehicle that I could use when not camping. Also, here in S.C. we pay an annual property tax on our vehicles. So a $120k motorhome had a first year tax of approx. 2k. Each year it decreases by 10%. Since this is technically a truck camper, taxes and insurance are substantially less.
Basically what this is, a truck camper with more interior space and smaller foot print than my Tiger. Also, no generator is needed with the solar and Blue sea charger. The Cummins engine and the Aisin transmission provide tons of power and torque. A friend drove the truck without the camper and commented how it had more get up and go than his BMW. Part of me is reluctant to sell due to the time and effort it took. But I've come to the conclusion that I want an overland vehicle with Jeep like capability and on road performance. My plan is to build a van with the U-joint conversion.
Call or text Jeff at (864) 918-9335.
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