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Cable lock. Note taken. I like that idea. Thank you for sharing :-)

lol great observation. My goal is to flip this concept around ;-)

Yes, you are absolutely right. I noticed how warm the power cord got. I have a 12-gauge cord coming in already.

Thanks for watching :-)

Any time! :-) How is your rig coming along?

@ I’ve listed it for sale on Ex. Portal, but no bites yet. Considering aome different options.

Thank you for your kind words and for watching my video. I appreciate it!!!! I upgraded from the factory hitch to the Carli Trophy Hitch to accommodate the matching size spare tire. I have a Bottle Jack with integrated Jack Stand. It has a large bottom plate and should ideally perform well on softer ground as well. I am on the lookout to add a 2x6 or 2x8 piece of wood for additional stability underneath the jack for certain terrains.

Yes, I did. I placed my order about 3 months before they changed their distribution model and pricing. I would reach out to them and discuss what your options are with them. I'd hesitate to deal with an RV salesman as the middle man.

Hi there. I have some leftover thinsulate and will try that. I also bought something similar to the Froli system to prevent mold (at a fraction of the cost of the Froli system). I was considering the shorter Baja, but did not like the door. I would expect too much dirt (and moisture when it rains) to come inside as well as being concerned about how long that door would last. The layout could work, but I think it requires some previous experience to go into the build to make it work. Even though my previous rig "made me lose some money", the learnings from that rig went into my Baja and it makes it all worth it. I think it would be a good move to go with 8 ft. bed and better layout, but you know your use-case better. I compered mine to the newer Baja Plus as well as the Megatron and Hilt. For the me, the Baja does the trick. I do not need more space and while the Baja Plus would make life a tiny bit more comfortable, the extra cost is just not worth it to me.

@@dtadventure4x4 I agree with you, the Baja starts to get into earth roamer category and that is too big for me. I want to stay with a 3500 chassis and also much cheaper then those bigger rigs. I have not had any issues with the rear door in terms of weather, but the 20 seconds it takes to open with the motor feels like 5 minutes when you want to go in and out quickly. I haven't seen a single rear door Baja since mine, unless they don't post them. The dinette runs vertical and can barely fit two people let alone 1 person. When your roof is closed does it rest on the actuators or does it have a "home base" it rests on? I always thought it was strange that the roof closed is just pivoting between the 4 actuators and not locked down if that makes sense

Thank you for watching and the recommendations for future videos. Definitely something I will do.

West to East. I am not sure how much further from where I was to the actual "Squeeze". I think a mile or so? Can't tell ...

@ nice it’s on my list to check out soon (albeit not in a rossmonster .. just my transit awd)

@@montyjcm You will need some ground clearance and good off-road tires, but nothing too crazy (depending on your wheelbase of course).

HA, wheelbase is 176". Overall length is about 25' due to the overhanging storage boxes.

They are from Amazon. It says up to 200 lbs, but keep in mind that the dog weight is distributed via 4 legs, while we humans have only two. I tested my weight (way below 200 lbs) and decided not to test the limits. But for Shelby they work fantastic. I use them for the camper entrance and to get her into the truck through the truck door. amzn.to/3ZffNQj

Thank you for watching and sharing your own story and thoughts. Yes, my rig is on 37s. I am not shying away from challenging trails. The trail that led me to where I am right now definitely posed some challenges as it was extremely rocky and the rig was bouncing left and right like crazy even though I was going super-slow. The technical rating because of what I described is a 4. I built this rig to go off the beaten path and while I keep the invested amount of money in mind, I am also on the lookout for adventure. It really depends on what is do-able due to the overall height and wheelbase.

Thanks for responding… I had the same problem with the rocking left to right… it’s the worse feeling… the guys at CJC have told me that I need to remove my rear sway bar, that it prevents the suspension from doing its job. My new rig is not as low as I was aiming for in the down position .. 46 + 6 roof. In my Alaskan it had a lot of storage at head level. My new camper will have nothing higher than the counter top. I hope this will also reduce the left to right rocking… also got my shocks custom tuned CJC says that should make a big difference. I was thinking about the switching from the 2.5 kings to the 3.0 but then I have to upgrade a bunch of the other Carli parts… I will have to wait to see, my camper is waiting for me to pick it up and I’m out of the state helping my mom recover from an ankle replacement… so it will probably be a few more months before I get out there again. I normally go out a few months at time… but family first… I call OC home…

Thank you. Working on it ;-)

I built my own platform. Have not deleted the rearseat - just folded up. The little accordion steps are for Shelby. I store them either in the footwell of the passenger seat or at the little step area at the entrance to the camper. They fold down nicely.

Thank you for pointing those out. I think I saw those as well. Saw another offering on Etsy, but need to spend more time on this topic.

Nice. The area down there is great. :-)

Not sure why you're yelling, but I heard this from a thousand miles away. Well, if you advertise a product for a certain vehicle or better - specifically made for a certain vehicle, wouldn't you expect that it works and fits accordingly? I do. The bumper came with zero installation instructions, missing holes that needed to be drilled, zero info about what to torque the bolts to, and a lot more. That the lights did not fit 100% or that they cannot be mounted flush is minor and if the rest of the bumper would have been fine, the lights would have not been worth mentioning. This is not some cheap Chinese knock-off bumper, it is American made and it was crap. I always try to buy American made products and support local businesses, but I also speak up when these products or services are crap and Chassis Unlimited falls into that category that I speak up because neither the product or their customer service are worth being considered.

Thank you. I think Supertramp took a few of my suggestions and added them as (paid) options.

Yep, I agree. Once the first "contact" has been made, it is less of an issue. I built this vehicle for a purpose and the concern about pin striping is not really an issue because of what is "on the other side".

You mean at the truck cab? Those are the factory power-steps. I like them. They do not necessarily provide protection like a rock slider or rock guard, but they make it easy to get in an out of the truck. 37s and a 3.5" lift make getting into the truck an adventure without 'em :-)

That is a very good question and difficult to measure. It is supposed to be up to 1 gallon for every 6-8 hours, but at least so far I feel it has been less. I need to put some thought into this.

Surprisingly there is not a large market for a slightly used truck bed. You can get one through ebay for less than $1K (at least that is what I found). I had Rossmonster "deal with it" - meaning, please discard if needed. I do not have space or the means to deal with selling the bed. For the window I would think it is even worse. Again, I let them do their thing. If they get some money for either one, that is fine. I do not feel I was taken advantage off by them.

From my experience, selling the beds and windows using normal means (Facebook ebay, craigslist and so on) nets very few results. The windows are virtually worthless and the beds might sell for 2 or 3 hundred if you can even find an individual to buy them.

No, unfortunately there was zero assistance or help or anything. I am a bit disappointed - especially, as they took a lot of my learnings and suggestions and used them to create paid upgrades. They sold an undersized system ...

I "left" my drone in Idaho on a very tall tree after the wind pushed it into the branches and it decided to stay 40+ ft. up there :-(. It is on my shopping list, but there are a few big ticket items that have a higher priority before I can buy a drone.

Just looking at how long some of those older Earthroamers are sitting on their lot, you're not wrong with the "RV Park Queen" comment. They look really cool and for certain ways of travel they fit the bill, but I am sure the size and weight can become a big issue. I wonder if Earthroamer supplies their customers with routes and campsites that are safe for these big rigs?!

I ordered from Granger in Iowa and got a 2% under invoice deal with ~$180 or so in document fees and $35 in tag fees. No other fees or add-ons. I like road trips and needed some time off anyway to unplug from the world for a bit and turned it into a nice road trip.

@ Fantastic!! Really appreciate it!👍🏼👍🏼

@@Liber8d Reach out to ford@grangermotors.com if you are in the market for a Super Duty. I think the below invoice pricing is standard when you reach out via email.

Enter the Little Blair Valley from here: 33.04589787014838, -116.41324358843667 - then head towards the pictographs trailhead. There are quite a few larger and smaller campsites. Google Earth is your friend ;-)

@ thanx 😎

I am thinking about it. RM changed their distribution model and pricing significantly after my order - so, I am not sure anymore how relevant my pricing information is as you cannot buy for those prices anymore. Again, I am thinking about it.

The spare is in the same location as factory, just a bit larger and heavier of course. I carry a larger jack with me (includes a jack stand) + I have leveling blocks as well. Knock on wood I won't need to use it, but I hope I am prepared as much as possible. I also have a tire repair kit onboard. Regarding your question about the ebikes. I guess it depends. You could go with a single storage box (or single, larger storage box) and mount each bike to one of the other two Molle panels. There are bike carriers that fit these panels. Rossmonster also prouds themself to make custom storage boxes depending on your needs.

Very true. It was 35 degrees this morning, but zero wind so far. Yeah, wind in the desert is different.

Yeah, that is on my to-do list. Rossmonster had it weight before I picked it up, but now with me, the dog, and all my gear in it I should do that sooner than later. I will experiment with the tire pressure as I go. Just taking this rig into different environments for now to learn how it drives on sand and rocks and so on. I am planning to be on top of the service cycles as well as re-torque or check on all bolts as well.

Thank you :-)

@@dtadventure4x4 Most welcome Dear. I noticed that the view count is a bit lower than expected. I have a few strategies that could help expand your reach. Would you like to explore this further?

@@SeoSolution-g5x Thank you, but that is not needed at the moment.

@@dtadventure4x4 Ok Buddy. When you need it, please remind me. I will collaborate with you and share the best strategies. You just keep up the great work.

Thank you for sharing. I actually relocated to Blair Valley on Monday afternoon due to the strong winds and the blowing dust/sand on the squeeze trail area. Better conditions here in the valley. Is there access to see heart attack hill from the other side at all? I know it is one going down, but would like to see it in general.

It sure is! :-)

I already made the first modifications ... haha. It's all minor, but I will point it out in an upcoming tour video.

Thank you :-)

I think it is 600,000 acres or so in size. It takes a lifetime to explore it all.

Yeah, you won't see this one at the mall ;-). Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

Here you go. I have no experience with either one. Please do your homework. DDFAB Double Diamond Fabrication Alumbody Highway Products

No, if I go with one and they suck it’s all YOUR fault 😂

You are welcome!

Thank you for the detailed comment. I just uploaded another video, but there is definitely more to come. :-)

Yes, it is.

Thank you. Yes, the space really makes a big difference and so does the overall layout with the dinette being in the rear.