Recent content by 1500Bear

Thanks for the feedback, stevj. I wound up just using a double nut since the post was long enough and I knew I wouldn't need to worry about the nylon melting or something weird.

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. I've tried to be more deliberate with my pressure and press-placement, but still having some issues. I'll try spraying it clear with some compressed air and then dry lube to see if that helps the latch mechanism work/grab more reliably. It was an issue...

Installed a center console lock-box and dual 18" rear LED strips (running, brake, signals, and reverse lights)

Has anyone else had issues with their fuel door catching / securing properly? I'm referring to the press-to-open, press-to-close body-paint-matched swing door that covers the fuel port for gasoline model trucks (1500 V8 Big Horn in my case). It pops open 100% of the time as expected, but it can...

Can you confirm (again, sorry) that you've got a 5th gen ram with a standard (opens down vs multi function) tailgate and that this does not interfere with tailgate operation? Could you post a pic? I tried a very similar looking license plate mount reverse light XenonDepot RAM 1500 XTR LP...

I've got a 2019 RAM 1500 DT Big Horn and twice since I've owned the truck (45k miles) the nut on the N01 fuse / BUS bar under the external power distribution plastic case (pics attached) came loose, and I had no/zero/absolutely nothing in terms of electrical. The first time it gave me a devil...

Does anybody else ever have this volume control issue with Android Auto...I've had this issue since the day I got the truck in 2019 and multiple AA updates have not yet resolved it...I also can't find much mention of it on AA forums so maybe it's a Uconnect/RAM specific (or me specific!)...

My voltage during driving usually holds at 14.6 ok the hwy around 1800-2000 RPM. I just replaced my factory battery with a new one (less than 3 years but more than 36k mile warranty). I'm wondering if the system / alternator is actually over-charging the battery and shortened the life. I...

I figured I'd follow-up to my prior posts with the end result. I wound up getting a rack from UpTop Overland. They were fantastic to deal with throughout the process. The final delivery was slightly delayed due to some issues with their powder coating partner but it sounds like they are moving...

Added some red/white warning/strobes to my grill (volunteer fire fighter). Nothing fancy - low profile light set off Amazon for $21, zip ties, and a bit of wire loom + tape. Should help with visibility on the road. Next up come the rear lights. YouTube link of the lights in action.

Has anyone seen / made a decent interior overhead storage bin or net for the 5th gen RAMS? I've got a 1500 Crew Cab and most of the time the rear seats are folded up with tools/dogs/gear on the floor of the rear seating area. I'd love to have some kind of cargo net / bunge / bin that gives me...

As expected. The fine folks at frontrunner were able to kit me together a shorter platform. That said, I've still got questions about the weight limit of the RAM BUG rails (silver bed rails). I've love to hear from anyone who's been using the rails for a rooftop tent (or other heavy load)...

Thanks for the part #s and tips for how you built this setup from Rhino Rack. I've been debating between Rhino and Frontrunner who has a similar kit/setup for the 6'4" bed (with rambox) and will tweak the parts for the 5'7" bed. Frontrunner link. Wondering if you've had any issues at all with...

I appreciate the reply, but I do not want to use the TopperEZLift because of the way the mechanical and wiring sit inside the bed. It takes up bed space and means that I could no longer load 4ft sheets of sheetrock, plywood, etc. Any other ideas?

Has anyone ever seen, owned, built a camper top or bed cap that works with ramboxes AND retains the function of the ramboxes? I've seen the Topper Lift setups for a variety of campers but I really dislike the mounting posts inside the bed taking up real estate, wiring, power, etc. It's not a...