What did you do to your Ram today???

[T40M13GUN]

They aren't safe at all and you don't need to be an engineer to figure that out. I'm not one for banning or rejecting any group in general.
These people are dangerous and we don't need to see a bunch of death before we stop it. They cause damage and arrests EVERYWHERE they go. It's them.
I'm gonna stop my old man complaining because this is probably not the right area to have the discussion.

 

[2025 Ram Limited]

The rain has finally quit so I gave her a bath today.

 

[boogielander]

Was waiting on some friends for an event so decided to take some pics.
2022 rebel hemi etorque. Loaded with most of the bells and whistles. Bought it 2 months ago. Added running boards, a bulletproof phone mount and a cheap trifold soft bed cover. I have plans for an ultralight hard shell camper top like a hiatus so just needed something to cover the bed.

ultralight weight hard shell camper top?
GFC is the only correct solution

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half price of a Hiatus, ~300lb weight, structural rigidity to handle high speed offroad and jumps (aka, overkill for your typical needs), 100% made in US using US sourced parts. Also constantly evolving with new features added.

 

[Dogpatch]

Great pic with Northern Lights! @boogielander

 

[Jupiter58]

ultralight weight hard shell camper top?
GFC is the only correct solution

Go Fast Campers - The First and Best Modern Wedge Camper

The worlds lightest and most offroad worthy Wedge Camper, Topper & Rooftop Tent! Made in America and built for adventure, our compact truck bed camper is the best driving experience on the trail and the most comfortable night's sleep. Campers and rooftop tents made for Toyota, Ford, Ram, Jeep...

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half price of a Hiatus, ~300lb weight, structural rigidity to handle high speed offroad and jumps (aka, overkill for your typical needs), 100% made in US using US sourced parts. Also constantly evolving with new features added.
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Nope.
Not looking for a soft shell. It will be me the wife and a small dog for some extended trips and I (she) wants the extra security and comfort. Hiatus is the best of the hard shells with more room than the others and I like the sleeping platform flexibility. Hardsider and shanty are similar to yours but with hard sides.

I love your build and downloaded the pics you put up there recently with all your mods and like following your trips.

Maybe expenses will force me to go cheaper but the current plan is Hiatus. It meets everything you mentioned and is much more roomy and solid.

Build Your Rig

We're here to help you build the camper of your dreams! We'll start with the base truck model and work through customizations. Start here!

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[Jupiter58]

Not sure why you are posting that. I have no current uconnect issues I am aware of.
Maybe because my screen was dark? The ignition was off.

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

Nope.
Not looking for a soft shell. It will be me the wife and a small dog for some extended trips and I (she) wants the extra security and comfort. Hiatus is the best of the hard shells with more room than the others and I like the sleeping platform flexibility. Hardsider and shanty are similar to yours but with hard sides.

I love your build and downloaded the pics you put up there recently with all your mods and like following your trips.

Maybe expenses will force me to go cheaper but the current plan is Hiatus. It meets everything you mentioned and is much more roomy and solid.

Build Your Rig

We're here to help you build the camper of your dreams! We'll start with the base truck model and work through customizations. Start here!

hiatuscampers.com

How much money does one need to go camping anymore? If it makes you happy why should I care...
Depending on where you live you could build a garage for that kind of money.
I get it. I'm just old and crappy man I guess. I sure want to see it though.

 

[CalvinC]

How much money does one need to go camping anymore? If it makes you happy why should I care...
Depending on where you live you could build a garage for that kind of money.
I get it. I'm just old and crappy man I guess. I sure want to see it though.

Indeed, You do have to spend a boat load of money to live like a hobo for a few days lol.

I always love to tell coworkers and friends that drive around with all their kit mounted on their truck 24/7 “looks like you’re about to go camping / off road any day now…”

All in good fun. It’s pretty cool, just expensive. I used to camp out of a sedan and backpack into remote spots to setup. If I couldn’t bring it by hoof, we didn’t need it.
Cannot beat the experience!

But now that I have kids… yeah I could get used to all that nice stuff for sure!

 

[Grimlakin]

Added a new badge to my ram.

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

Indeed, You do have to spend a boat load of money to live like a hobo for a few days lol.

I always love to tell coworkers and friends that drive around with all their kit mounted on their truck 24/7 “looks like you’re about to go camping / off road any day now…”

All in good fun. It’s pretty cool, just expensive. I used to camp out of a sedan and backpack into remote spots to setup. If I couldn’t bring it by hoof, we didn’t need it.
Cannot beat the experience!

But now that I have kids… yeah I could get used to all that nice stuff for sure!

I'm sure it is and if I was in another tax bracket I'd probably understand it a little better.
It just seems like a lot of money for what it is. $17k is another vehicle, but that's my world and it's not about me.

 

[boogielander]

Nope.
Not looking for a soft shell. It will be me the wife and a small dog for some extended trips and I (she) wants the extra security and comfort. Hiatus is the best of the hard shells with more room than the others and I like the sleeping platform flexibility. Hardsider and shanty are similar to yours but with hard sides.

I love your build and downloaded the pics you put up there recently with all your mods and like following your trips.

Maybe expenses will force me to go cheaper but the current plan is Hiatus. It meets everything you mentioned and is much more roomy and solid.

Build Your Rig

We're here to help you build the camper of your dreams! We'll start with the base truck model and work through customizations. Start here!

hiatuscampers.com

ah reason why im not married hahaha
actually no, if i was married i'd be looking at sprinter vans with wet bath and leave my truck fully desert truck lol

also, be sure to find out if those hard side foldable campers are considered hard side or pop-up. Some places only allow camping for hard-side only and even with a "hard side camper" it is still considered a "pop-up" and not allowed to camp. I found out the hard way LOL

 

[boogielander]

How much money does one need to go camping anymore? If it makes you happy why should I care...
Depending on where you live you could build a garage for that kind of money.
I get it. I'm just old and crappy man I guess. I sure want to see it though.

to go "camping" you don't need much. Heck, a simple coleman tent and a simple coleman bag is all you need.
and that's what I did, all the way till 5 years ago.

then saw roof top tent and it all went from there. Once I experienced sleeping on the roof and not worrying about where I pitch the tent (let's see... I've arrived at camp after dark, did not see the ant hole on the ground, and pitch my tent way too close to it. also did pitch tent, went to do my things, and found unpleasant things inside the tent. also did pitch tent on ground that I thought was flat, only to find out it's not level) or clearing the ground to pitch tent.

The insects and critters alone got me off the ground lol, and it worked for short 2-3 day trips.
Then I pulled that 50 day alaska trip. I knew what I was facing, alone. That's why I got the GFC lol or else my simple roof tent on the bed rack worked just as well for trips with the boys.

One thing lead to another just so that I'm not "roughing it" lol yes, I'd probably be better off to do that whole trip in a sprinter (which is way more comfortable) but every morning when I drive on rough roads cruising at highway speed and see people with vans and trailers struggling or pull into a campground and see people roughing it and look at my truck in jealousy, I was glad I found that middle ground.

anyways, point is, you don't have to spend much to go camping, but if you want to go camp in comfort, it's a pay to play game lol

I'm sure it is and if I was in another tax bracket I'd probably understand it a little better.
It just seems like a lot of money for what it is. $17k is another vehicle, but that's my world and it's not about me.

$17k for a made in hard side pop up US camper with US sourced material is not that bad tbh.

 

[boogielander]

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Great pic with Northern Lights! @boogielander

thanks!
i miss that place

 

[Gren71]

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Great pic with Northern Lights! @boogielander

Closest I have is at a koa during a rain storm

 

[Ready Go]

Finally got started on the Fox PEs and Thuren UCAs up front today. I decided to try them at Factory 3" in front.
Yesterday I setup the rear coils on 1.5" (since the rear was L-R leveled already and rode smooth). I do have a set of Eibach 1" coils that I may swap in with 1/2" spacers after trying as it is now.
I also swapped in the +1" Core4x4 rear endlinks, which are a bit short as I originally was going to do 2.5"F/1"R when I ordered the endlinks and Eibach coils.
Like all my projects, everything seems to be taking a lot longer than they should, but I'm being cautious not to F anything up.
BTW, I left the Thuren "Driver's Side" sticker on the UCA so no one'd be confused..
(I still have the RF to do yet)

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

to go "camping" you don't need much. Heck, a simple coleman tent and a simple coleman bag is all you need.
and that's what I did, all the way till 5 years ago.

then saw roof top tent and it all went from there. Once I experienced sleeping on the roof and not worrying about where I pitch the tent (let's see... I've arrived at camp after dark, did not see the ant hole on the ground, and pitch my tent way too close to it. also did pitch tent, went to do my things, and found unpleasant things inside the tent. also did pitch tent on ground that I thought was flat, only to find out it's not level) or clearing the ground to pitch tent.

The insects and critters alone got me off the ground lol, and it worked for short 2-3 day trips.
Then I pulled that 50 day alaska trip. I knew what I was facing, alone. That's why I got the GFC lol or else my simple roof tent on the bed rack worked just as well for trips with the boys.

One thing lead to another just so that I'm not "roughing it" lol yes, I'd probably be better off to do that whole trip in a sprinter (which is way more comfortable) but every morning when I drive on rough roads cruising at highway speed and see people with vans and trailers struggling or pull into a campground and see people roughing it and look at my truck in jealousy, I was glad I found that middle ground.

anyways, point is, you don't have to spend much to go camping, but if you want to go camp in comfort, it's a pay to play game lol

$17k for a made in hard side pop up US camper with US sourced material is not that bad tbh.

I get why one would get one. I think its probably worth it if money isn't an issue and you use it.
Id say in colder climates it's not really even a option than to do it. I spent about 30 minutes on the website checking all the units and it impressive.
This is more about where my brain is. When a cancer doc tells you 1 to 2 years left and go through a divorce your brain freezes. I walked away with my dog and my truck.
Money and possessions seem pointless at that moment. I guess my point is EVERYTHING seems more expensive to me and its probably a mental disorder of sorts, Starting life at 55 at zero and 1/4 the person I was is a bit difficult but I'm grateful, very grateful.