Long time lurker, first real post...
With retirement around the corner, I wanted to get a jump on this while I am still working and have the income flowing! I traded in my 2016 Ram 4x4 1500 quad cab for the new 2019 same model. Figuring this was probably my "last truck" I went up a level from the Tradesman to the Long Horn with the 25Z package which incudes the offroad package, towing package and some appearance stuff. It is a major upgrade from the 2016 Tradesman and include E-Locker rear, skid plates all over, full sized spare (Falken LT275/65R 18C's) 3.92 rear etc.
I live in Central Florida, have a boat, will never get in deep mud (except by accident) dont rock climb etc. Having lurked here for a while it is really easy to get excited about all kinds of gear and head to Moab or something, but being realistic.. I think 89% road, 10% double track type stuff and 1% getting off the beaten path is probably much more realistic. I load up my mountain bikes, drive to some cool terrain, and try not to kill myself riding around.
When I retire, would like to head out "around the US" trip and visit some of the places you all post with such great pics, as well as visit old friends on the west coast etc. and try not to get in over my head.
My 2016 had a decked drawer system (which i love and have ordered a new one for the new truck) and a cab high ARE cap. And now my dilemma.. the cab high cap with the drawers was pretty tight on head room, so I really dont want to repeat that.. If I go with a rack with RTT, there is really no way to really "stealth" sleep when driving the longer highway trips.. the midrise caps just look sort of cludgy.. especially the ARE which has a big hump in the roof, and if you put a rack on top, you need a 6' ladder to get to anything you put up there. Not sure what gas penalty it has either.
I need a solution that is comfortable for an old guy to crawl into and get some rest without resorting to hotels when on the road. Off road, I can sleep in the back, or I have an OZR4 that is easy to set up an comfortable, but again not a usual site in a freeway rest stop
Any other ideas from all y'all with more experience? Also looking for what you might recommend for other gear.. for example, I dont think a winch is probably necessary as I dont think I will get in a spot that needs it.. but am open to any/all suggestions.
Thanks for making it to the bottom, looking forward to your suggestions.
With retirement around the corner, I wanted to get a jump on this while I am still working and have the income flowing! I traded in my 2016 Ram 4x4 1500 quad cab for the new 2019 same model. Figuring this was probably my "last truck" I went up a level from the Tradesman to the Long Horn with the 25Z package which incudes the offroad package, towing package and some appearance stuff. It is a major upgrade from the 2016 Tradesman and include E-Locker rear, skid plates all over, full sized spare (Falken LT275/65R 18C's) 3.92 rear etc.
I live in Central Florida, have a boat, will never get in deep mud (except by accident) dont rock climb etc. Having lurked here for a while it is really easy to get excited about all kinds of gear and head to Moab or something, but being realistic.. I think 89% road, 10% double track type stuff and 1% getting off the beaten path is probably much more realistic. I load up my mountain bikes, drive to some cool terrain, and try not to kill myself riding around.
When I retire, would like to head out "around the US" trip and visit some of the places you all post with such great pics, as well as visit old friends on the west coast etc. and try not to get in over my head.
My 2016 had a decked drawer system (which i love and have ordered a new one for the new truck) and a cab high ARE cap. And now my dilemma.. the cab high cap with the drawers was pretty tight on head room, so I really dont want to repeat that.. If I go with a rack with RTT, there is really no way to really "stealth" sleep when driving the longer highway trips.. the midrise caps just look sort of cludgy.. especially the ARE which has a big hump in the roof, and if you put a rack on top, you need a 6' ladder to get to anything you put up there. Not sure what gas penalty it has either.
I need a solution that is comfortable for an old guy to crawl into and get some rest without resorting to hotels when on the road. Off road, I can sleep in the back, or I have an OZR4 that is easy to set up an comfortable, but again not a usual site in a freeway rest stop
Any other ideas from all y'all with more experience? Also looking for what you might recommend for other gear.. for example, I dont think a winch is probably necessary as I dont think I will get in a spot that needs it.. but am open to any/all suggestions.
Thanks for making it to the bottom, looking forward to your suggestions.