2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

[zb39]

My gauges show about 71PSI at all 4 corners when the camper is on. This of course changes as I drive because the computer keeps the truck at a certain ride height. I have 3 pre set ride heights. I run in the middle one. Then one high and one low for loading/unloading.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

My gauges show about 71PSI at all 4 corners when the camper is on. This of course changes as I drive because the computer keeps the truck at a certain ride height. I have 3 pre set ride heights. I run in the middle one. Then one high and one low for loading/unloading.

Thanks

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Been working stupid hours so haven't done much to/with the truck at all.

BUT..... I finally got these back from the powdercoat to finish the damn thing.

This has been a ginormous thorn in my side and i'm glad its basically done with.

Hope to install soon!

 

[smurfsky101]

Buckstop has partnered with Rancho to make custom shocks w/ remote reservoirs valved for the 5500 in brush truck applications - I've got a set and will let you know how they turn out

 

[Brad_UT]

Buckstop has partnered with Rancho to make custom shocks w/ remote reservoirs valved for the 5500 in brush truck applications - I've got a set and will let you know how they turn out

I'd definitely like to hear more about that. Still haven't ordered the shocks for mine.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Buckstop has partnered with Rancho to make custom shocks w/ remote reservoirs valved for the 5500 in brush truck applications - I've got a set and will let you know how they turn out

Oooh…. I second @Brad_UT comment. Anymore info? I had planned on custom valved ADS at a later date, but Ranchos are usually cheap as well and wouldn’t be a bad idea in the mean time

Thanks for sharing

 

[StenchRV]

Buckstop has partnered with Rancho to make custom shocks w/ remote reservoirs valved for the 5500 in brush truck applications - I've got a set and will let you know how they turn out

Sounds like good news. Looking forward to your review.

 

[smurfsky101]

Sounds like good news. Looking forward to your review.

Feel silly, they are actually radflo shocks. Misheard that as rancho on the phone. Haven't installed them yet, the top bearing sleeve wasn't the right size for the tapered thick ole bolt on the rear of the ram. They are radflo 2.5 remote reservoir shocks

 

[StenchRV]

Trying to decide on DOT marker lights. Button style or a small clear one. Watched episode 9 for the 5th time last night for helpful hints and noticed your lights. Where did you source your lights. I have spent the morning looking and can not seem to find that particular one.

Thanks!

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Feel silly, they are actually radflo shocks. Misheard that as rancho on the phone. Haven't installed them yet, the top bearing sleeve wasn't the right size for the tapered thick ole bolt on the rear of the ram. They are radflo 2.5 remote reservoir shocks

Thanks! RadFlo is a good company thats been around a long time!

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Trying to decide on DOT marker lights. Button style or a small clear one. Watched episode 9 for the 5th time last night for helpful hints and noticed your lights. Where did you source your lights. I have spent the morning looking and can not seem to find that particular one.

Thanks!

I used these, they are available in clear, amber, or red:

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/MCL131AC210B.html

 

[38snubby]

I used these, they are available in clear, amber, or red:

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/MCL131AC210B.html

You are up before the crack of dawn in the West Coast best coast. I am still burning the fire down and drinking a beer. Going to be a late morning.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

You are up before the crack of dawn in the West Coast best coast. I am still burning the fire down and drinking a beer. Going to be a late morning.

0400 Everyday Sir

Meanwhile, that @mk216v fella be rolling out of bed around noon, eating his avocado toast while pondering 1,207 tire choices

 

[mk216v]

0400 Everyday Sir

Meanwhile, that @mk216v fella be rolling out of bed around noon, eating his avocado toast while pondering 1,207 tire choices

********!! 0700, I have difficulty picking good avos, and tire choices are now down to 2.

Good to hear on Radflo, that's what I had heard from Lane and Clinton at Buckstop. Looking forward to seeing them on.

 

[smurfsky101]

Please disregard the cluster-f of air lines that i'm re-routing

Also, the upper shock bolt is on temporarily with double mis-alignment spacers until the new bolts come.