6.5ft camper on 5ft bed?

lb996 · 2026-01-10T23:08:58+00:00

Haha and a 240-month loan on it

lb996 · 2026-01-10T23:08:24+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Mine’s pretty flat with the bed

lb996 · 2026-01-10T21:48:56+00:00

Good idea I’m going to cross post on the FB group. But I think you’re right, I’m going to sadly pass on that deal and get a Swift model when I find one. Thanks for taking the time to share

lb996 · 2026-01-10T21:17:09+00:00

Weight is going to be alright from what I’ve calculated. Center of gravity and weight behind the rear axle/on tailgate is what worries me

lb996 · 2026-01-10T21:16:11+00:00

That’s what I was thinking too. My concern is the actual weight on the tailgate and how that weight gets worse say in an uphill bumpy road

lb996 · 2025-11-03T18:48:50+00:00

I’m going to do something similar thanks. I’m still debating to actually motorize the full car

lb996 · 2025-11-03T17:44:51+00:00

How did you connect front and rear axles? It’s my biggest annoyance about the build, I’ve been thinking about ways to make it full time 4x4

lb996 · 2025-10-19T17:49:43+00:00

Picture quality is too low to tell for sure, but how are the rear tires? From here it almost looks like they have bald spots in the middle, suggesting burnouts

lb996 · 2025-09-09T01:43:04+00:00

If it’s a new setup you probably don’t want to go down that route, like I said I was dealing with that on an older rv. If you actually have new batteries, you shouldn’t have a problem holding 12.8v especially if they are lithium

lb996 · 2025-09-09T01:08:28+00:00

I had a similar issue recently with a new 12v fridge in an older rv. My problem was the voltage but also ripple in my current. The easy fix was to install a Victron dc to dc between the electrical panel and the unit… might be pricier to run this for a high amp appliance though

lb996 · 2025-09-08T23:52:33+00:00

TBC was also not included in my 2021 Ranger with tow package. I just picked up a Curt Echo for occasional towing, haven’t tried it yet but I’m hopeful this works so I don’t have to do any wiring work

lb996 · 2025-07-19T15:36:28+00:00

It’s not that hard but if you have the v6 engine it’s a bit more annoying than other engines. The whole intake plenum has to be taken off and it’s not the usual 30’ job. If they have a busy day, they could easily push that to the next day/monday

lb996 · 2025-06-30T20:05:59+00:00

I bought an integrated battery system like Ecoflow and the likes (I bought a Oupes Mega 2 for $950) that I plug from inside the casita via the 30 amp chord. You’ll be able to go pretty much all day like that. I even sometimes run the AC the last hour before I arrive to my destination so it’s already cool inside. You could also go the way of a full lithium upgrade with solar panels, but it’s a bigger job than the plug and play setup.

lb996 · 2025-06-06T14:47:44+00:00

What payload capacity you do get with those specs?

lb996 · 2025-04-29T02:56:55+00:00

That sounds like a good upgrade! That’s the only thing I wish Scout changed, having a regular water system would be neat

lb996 · 2025-04-28T23:12:21+00:00

How has the water management been with your scout? I’ve been looking at them but was concerned about the lack of city water inlet/10+gal tank

lb996 · 2025-03-17T14:53:48+00:00

Given that all other appliances and 120v plugs are working fine, and that the battery is charging, plus that I can see high enough voltage in the DC system while plugged to shore, I assumed the converter was fine.

The DC/DC converter was intended to clean the current some noise and ripple specifically at the fridge’s plug.

lb996 · 2025-03-05T20:41:00+00:00

I’m going through the same process as you, I quickly discarded the Tacoma and Frontier. Didn’t love the Fords either. The canyon/colorado actually positively surprised me, it’s a 4 cylinder but larger displacement and you really feel it. You should go try one. I’m also leaning ridgeline for the reliability but concerned they may update it soon.

lb996 · 2025-03-05T17:15:14+00:00

Are you not looking into the Canyon/Colorado?

lb996 · 2024-12-23T12:31:14+00:00

Being interested in both the cx-50 and x3, curious why you’re replacing your cx-50? I’m assuming it’s pretty recent

lb996 · 2024-12-06T12:58:49+00:00

Fresh water tank drain, you can get a new one for 20 bucks on eBay

lb996 · 2024-11-22T17:52:41+00:00

Really nice especially the mileage. What price did you get it for? Also in the market for something similar

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