What did you do to your Ram today???

[1.21gigawatts]

Good question. Have you ever felt a spray in bedliner? It's like coarse sandpaper. Anything you put in there like hard suitcases, gun case, furniture, a kayak etc it will scuff and scratch the hell out of it. The bedliner protects the truck, the mat protects my stuff.

Also the mat is non skid, so things like coolers, toolboxes and such dont slide around.

Wow they even make one for the Rambox style beds!!! i'm probly gonna have to get this now.

For years every bed-lined trucks i've had did the same to my guitar cases, amps etc. And even when helping someone move (the inherent curse of truck ownership hahah) people are always like "i dont wanna scratch your bed" and i'm always like "dude... worry about your stuff more."

There's ways around it but, I've also never really seen a bedmat fit that well so i sort of stopped looking years ago most would just be a generic rectangle that would bounce around in there an alway2 be out of position.. And the Rambox bed makes it 2wice as hard to find aftermarket solutions for alotta things, but i love em!

 

[PurpleRT]

Wow they even make one for the Rambox style beds!!! i'm probly gonna have to get this now. ‍

For years every bed-lined trucks i've had did the same to my guitar cases, amps etc. And even when helping someone move (the inherent curse of truck ownership hahah) people are always like "i dont wanna scratch your bed" and i'm always like "dude... worry about your stuff more."

There's ways around it but, I've also never really seen a bedmat fit that well so i sort of stopped looking years ago most would just be a generic rectangle that would bounce around in there an alway2 be out of position.. And the Rambox bed makes it 2wice as hard to find aftermarket solutions for alotta things, but i love em!

Really about damn time they do been looking forward to one for the rambox for years ended up just using a universal one from tractor supply and cutting it down its worked this whole time but I always wanted one that fit better. Almost went the bedmat route myself but I know it’ll get trashed rather quick.


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[Sarzoo]

I carry a tire repair kit in all my vehicles for this reason. HF has a good kit for around $30 and works greatThanks fpr

Thanks for the info buddy, I'll get one today.

 

[Sarzoo]

Good looking out..

 

[StuartV]

Wow they even make one for the Rambox style beds!!! i'm probly gonna have to get this now.

For years every bed-lined trucks i've had did the same to my guitar cases, amps etc. And even when helping someone move (the inherent curse of truck ownership hahah) people are always like "i dont wanna scratch your bed" and i'm always like "dude... worry about your stuff more."

There's ways around it but, I've also never really seen a bedmat fit that well so i sort of stopped looking years ago most would just be a generic rectangle that would bounce around in there an alway2 be out of position.. And the Rambox bed makes it 2wice as hard to find aftermarket solutions for alotta things, but i love em!

I've been using one of these ever since I got my first truck with Ramboxes (in 2019).

It's the perfect width. Just have to trim a few inches off the length, which is very easy. Or, you CAN leave it long and let the extra overhang the gap to the tailgate, or just fold up at the front of the bed. Whatever. I trim mine.

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$40 at Home Depot. They do get beat up over time, so I put a new one in each time I get a new truck. I usually put the new one in on top of the old one for double thickness.

 

[CalvinC]

I've been using one of these ever since I got my first truck with Ramboxes (in 2019).

It's the perfect width. Just have to trim a few inches off the length, which is very easy. Or, you CAN leave it long and let the extra overhang the gap to the tailgate, or just fold up at the front of the bed. Whatever. I trim mine.

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TrafficMASTER Black Recycled Rubber Commercial Door Mat helps remove dirt and debris before it is tracked indoors. Easy to clean.

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$40 at Home Depot. They do get beat up over time, so I put a new one in each time I get a new truck. I usually put the new one in on top of the old one for double thickness.

Ha! That’s exactly what I use but without ram boxes there is some gaps on the side, but that has never once mattered or been an issue.

 

[John Kloehr]

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$40 at Home Depot.

Not a bad idea. I am planning Linex in the future, currently have a fitted plastic liner.

In the past for every truck I have had with an 8' box, I have bought whatever the cheapest sheet of plywood the hardware store had. Today, that price is getting up there. This mat seems like a classier choice as I am using my Ram for different things compared to my previous trucks. No longer using it to haul **** like I used to. Did use my '04 Chevy to bring home bulk soil amendments recently, which according to a buddy is a pile of ****. (I'm sure the censor software will take out a couple words)

 

[Sarzoo]

Really nice.

 

[boogielander]

2,200 miles in 3 days on the EcoDiesel. Crossed 70,000 miles on the 2021. I picked up a new car in Indianapolis (I'm in central NH). 2002 BMW 330 Ci in Steel Blue Metallic with just 2 previous owners and 30,000 miles on the odometer. All original, dealer maintained and garage kept and just 1100 miles a year on average of driving.

I averaged 27 MPG on my way out to Indianapolis.
I averaged 19.5 MPG hauling the trailer + car along with a spare set of M3 wheels & tires (about 4,500 pounds of hauling)

Left NH at 3PM, got to Indianapolis at 8AM. On the road again by 11AM and rolled into NH at 10AM on the 3rd day. 30 hours of driving total over 2.75 days. RAM didn't skip a beat and I continue to be amazed by how awesome the air suspension is at leveling the back end.

Love this truck, it's just so awesome:

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clean!

 

[boogielander]

nothing much, hit 45k miles last weekend while coming down from the mountain so did oil change today and got it realigned. it was slight off so I lagged like a whole month before getting it realigned.

also removed another 5lb or so of Alaskan dirt.

 

[bdm219]

Good question. Have you ever felt a spray in bedliner? It's like coarse sandpaper. Anything you put in there like hard suitcases, gun case, furniture, a kayak etc it will scuff and scratch the hell out of it. The bedliner protects the truck, the mat protects my stuff.

Also the mat is non skid, so things like coolers, toolboxes and such dont slide around.

Wow, I hadn't thought about that, excellent points. Appreciate the explanation!!

 

[ShortStack]

You’re a brave man to be eating White Castle sliders on a rode trip

Well that depends !!

 

[Dogpatch]

Went through winter with a cracked windshield. No sense replacing it at that time with gravel and stones on winter roads. Just got the windshield replaced through insurance. $200 glass deductible. I wouldn’t want to pay for that windshield with all the required calibration for sensors.

 

[jimothy]

I got myself a camper! Tune M1.

I love it, it’s super spacious (king size sleeping platform). Only camped in it one night (it was installed Friday). It’s a big girl, surely over 500 pounds but I don’t know the actual weight. I lost about 1.5” in the rear, on Dobbinson springs, and down to an inch or less of rake. If I hadn’t upgraded my springs, I’d have to now! This is also with my heavy Kufu drawers and a fridge.

I’ll be tweaking and customizing for a while.

Yesterday and today, I installed solar panels on the roof, rear view camera, and some other electrical goodies. It’s very much a work in progress. I’ll need to make some sort of hood for the camera, to shield it from rain and sun glare.

 

[boogielander]

I got myself a camper! Tune M1.

I love it, it’s super spacious (king size sleeping platform). Only camped in it one night (it was installed Friday). It’s a big girl, surely over 500 pounds but I don’t know the actual weight. I lost about 1.5” in the rear, on Dobbinson springs, and down to an inch or less of rake. If I hadn’t upgraded my springs, I’d have to now! This is also with my heavy Kufu drawers and a fridge.

I’ll be tweaking and customizing for a while.

Yesterday and today, I installed solar panels on the roof, rear view camera, and some other electrical goodies. It’s very much a work in progress. I’ll need to make some sort of hood for the camera, to shield it from rain and sun glare.


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just run the clayton gladiator rear springs. i think 2.5" HD triple rate should serve you well since they are on the stiffer side on my truck and i have less weight than you do.

 

[jimothy]

just run the clayton gladiator rear springs. i think 2.5" HD triple rate should serve you well since they are on the stiffer side on my truck and i have less weight than you do.

I may need to do that. The Tune is pretty much the opposite of the GFC.

Honestly, between this and my drawer system, I’m pushing the payload limit of my Bougie Lander. I’ve got 2500 envy.

 

[RAM REAPER MAN]

I got myself a camper! Tune M1.

I love it, it’s super spacious (king size sleeping platform). Only camped in it one night (it was installed Friday). It’s a big girl, surely over 500 pounds but I don’t know the actual weight. I lost about 1.5” in the rear, on Dobbinson springs, and down to an inch or less of rake. If I hadn’t upgraded my springs, I’d have to now! This is also with my heavy Kufu drawers and a fridge.

I’ll be tweaking and customizing for a while.

Yesterday and today, I installed solar panels on the roof, rear view camera, and some other electrical goodies. It’s very much a work in progress. I’ll need to make some sort of hood for the camera, to shield it from rain and sun glare.


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I'm jealous! I've not seen one like that before, now I have to do some research...

 

[3DirtyRam]

Went all out today .. added some black/white overlays to the "RAM"

 

[jimothy]

I'm jealous! I've not seen one like that before, now I have to do some research...

I looked into a ton of campers, and this one appealed to my wife the most, so it one. And let’s be honest, I like it, too.

It’s at least twice the price of the first one we considered, Lone Peak Overland. But it’s a vastly different beast. Vertical walls that extend past the bed rails (but still within the fenders) gives a ton of room. We got the king size bed extension, which even though we’re both short, I’m glad we did.

Our other splurge was the Truma VarioHeat. It’s in the 90s here, so I can’t even think about a heater, but when we’re over 10,000 feet in the Rockies, we’ll really appreciate it.

And the glass windows are cool and unique. We got glass on the passenger side, glass barn doors, and the standard aluminum on the driver side. So far, I like that combination, and the barn doors are well worth it.

We’ve only had it a few days, but so far, I’m really impressed.

But it’s not light, and you’ll probably need new springs. My Longhorn has a bit under 1,200 payload; my 2019 Laramie had around 1,600. I miss that part of my last truck.

While we were there, we met an older couple with a Ram 3500 regular cab with eight foot bed. They were getting their Tune installed that same day. That’s a sweet setup. If I win the lottery…

 

[jimothy]

I'm jealous! I've not seen one like that before, now I have to do some research...

Oh also worth looking into is the Topo Toppers Rincon. It had a few things I liked better than the Tune, and vice versa. Overall, the Tune is the nicer camper, and that’s what won my wife over, but the Rincon has some advantages, including lower weight and price.

Perhaps the main thing that made me decide on the Tune, aside from my wife’s preference, was that I could get it in Virginia (8 hour drive from home). The Topo is made in California, and the only other place to get one is Colorado (which is where the Tune is made). We will be in the Rockies in September, but the idea is to get the camper now so I can finish my customizations and tweaks before the big trip.

Very happy with it so far, as is my wife, and I’m looking forward to spending lots of time in it. And I can’t wait until it’s time to use the heater. Can I just skip summer?