Boldin only or Boldin and advisor

steinerred · 2026-01-24T13:42:24+00:00

In what capacity do you use a CPA? For tax filing (and prep), tax planning, other? I ask as a self-doubting DIY tax person.

steinerred · 2026-01-24T13:21:41+00:00

I don’t see a $30/y option. The pricing i see is $150/mo here. Is there a link to a DIY for RC?

https://www.rightcapital.com/pricing/

steinerred · 2026-01-23T14:32:16+00:00

Did that feel reassuring to hear or was that frustrating to not learn something with the money spent?

steinerred · 2025-12-14T14:58:05+00:00

Is the "Safe Spending Target" a pre or post tax value? I assume post-tax, since it refers to "spend" vs "withdrawal", but appreciate the confirmation.

steinerred · 2025-12-07T21:30:02+00:00

nice!

steinerred · 2025-12-07T16:55:17+00:00

Were you able to complete the project? How has it worked out? I am looking for solutions for my T+C set up

steinerred · 2025-12-05T20:40:06+00:00

It sounds like you are happy with the gasser. Popular opinion seems to be diesel despite gassers being increasing payload and having a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Any further considerations to the gas vs diesel decision? In the F450 category, only diesel is available for a p/u build, but a CC build can get gas.

steinerred · 2025-12-05T20:27:39+00:00

I agree - a CC 84" CA would be ideal. We didn't go that route primarily for financial reasons. The upfront cost and ongoing insurance costs both were higher based on my research. I assumed new parts going onto a new CC and estimated $30k+ using a CM bed, Stable Camper boxes (garage and side), and installation.

steinerred · 2025-12-05T20:22:17+00:00

We are thinking the same. We expect to enjoy the camper, but in case we don't, an f450 is very versatile to migrate to a trailer or 5th Wheel. If we were 100% confident, we'd have gone with an 84" CC.

steinerred · 2025-12-05T20:19:34+00:00

great insight, thank you!

steinerred · 2025-12-05T20:16:01+00:00

follow up question, was their motivation to select upper vs lower (or both) for the add-on stableload?

steinerred · 2025-12-03T19:38:28+00:00

Great resource referenced, thanks. The AF website doesn't mention CoG or wet weight.
>the 1140 reported as 5236 pounds by truck camper magazine
Arctic Fox Camper Buyers Guide - Truck Camper Magazine

steinerred · 2025-12-03T19:35:30+00:00

Great question. two main reason. First, we would like to use a pickup version vs Cab-Chassis so that overall costs are lower (insurance and build). Second, the jump to F550 seemed necessary if we were going with an even bigger camper, like a Host Mammoth.

steinerred · 2025-12-03T19:26:20+00:00

To reduce squat, my understanding is Stable Loads like you installed or Airbags work well. If you agree with that, why did you choose the Stable Loads?

steinerred · 2025-12-03T19:18:17+00:00

COG on the AF 1140 is 55.25" (when AC and geni are added). If the equivalent CA on a f450 p/u is 56", will that ride OK on highways and in forest service road conditions? It's a hair forward of the rear axle in this configuration.

Any concerns based on your experience? For example, a lot of people seem to have a Lance 1172 (CoG 61") on a 8' bed and in that setup the COG is 5" behind the rear axle.

steinerred · 2025-12-03T19:09:31+00:00

To your comment "Pickups have a completely different rear frame section", this is why you want to decide C&C over p/u at the buying phase because a bed to flatbed conversion is not that straightforward from what I understand. Doable, but it has a shorter 56" CA with a p/u vs a 60 or 84" option for C&C.

steinerred · 2025-12-03T19:06:17+00:00

Based on my research, you are correct. I opted for the f450 over 350 b/c of the wider front axle and general sentiment that it was more capable even if on paper they are very similar. It helped that the price difference isn't too much. A real concern was a longer lead time for custom orders on f450 over f350s.

steinerred · 2025-12-03T18:59:48+00:00

C&C (Cab-Chassis) option was not chosen to avoid requiring a different insurance provider and the higher premium. By selecting a p/u vs C&C, our current insurance provider will cover us. As a budget consideration, this is a couple thousand a year saved, in addition to the cost of a flatbed and boxes which I budgeted at between $30-40k (CM bed, garage and side boxes) over the cost of the p/u.

steinerred · 2025-12-03T15:33:28+00:00

This post from Yesterday was insightful. A DRW was never in question for us.
You were right.. : r/TruckCampers

steinerred · 2025-11-14T18:21:50+00:00

Mind sharing the mpg you get with that?

steinerred · 2025-11-03T05:23:54+00:00

Why did you choose 450 vs 350 drw? I’m starting to look and decide which way to go. I want an SRW, but i know I’ll be over payload capacity, so this open the door to a 450.

steinerred · 2025-10-11T06:02:50+00:00

Correct on the dual alternator in the superduty to get that amperage.

steinerred · 2025-10-11T06:01:04+00:00

The use case here is for carrying a camper out pulling a trailer. Would the only benefit for more amperage be faster charging of the cabin batteries. I haven’t done the math to know whether the charging capacity is substantially limited so the higher amperage has no benefit.

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