The Official Unofficial Super Pacific X1 Camper Thread

try and find something in a D rating. I ran E's forever.. and as tough as they are.. they are definitely stiff for our trucks.. even with my heavy Taco. I'm now running 35" Mickey Thompson M/Ts in a D.. and its the best tire I've ran hands down. smoother on road, still strong enough for the weight and wheeling. no issues yet.

EDIT.. I just re-read my post.. I meant D rated tires and meant to agree that C rated isnt enough.. that's what made me find the D rated Mickey's.. long day.. and or I'm dumb.

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I'm running E but my truck is a hog. Didn't see any D in my size with three peak rating so here we are...

 

Got it. That was my feeling, but unfortunately there are limited choices for D rated tires. Might have to suck it up and go with Es.

 

Mickey does show them in 33's on their site. I havent checked their A/T's or Hybrids.. but maybe them have them?

 

Kinda what @gnardoggie was saying. Need them to be stable in winter with snow and such.

Also compared weight of 255s in E vs 285s in C. 285s are like 10+ lbs a tire heavier. I'm gonna suck it up and go with 255s in E and hope my heavy ass truck will make it bearable

 

I just drove through a snow storm in the mountains over New Years. My 35" D rated Mud Terrains were fantastic. Plus, whatever tire you get, the extra weight we all have helps regardless.

 

Good to know and consider!

 

Never ran anything but E BFG K02s in my 2003 with only bull bar, winch, sliders, cap, and a small tool box in the rear. Never bothered me. My 2015 I’m running Es in Faulken ATs and they seem a little softer, but also it is currently over 5,600 lbs and growing. LOL!

 

Heading down to Portland in a few weeks and planning a SP visit as part of the trip.

 

Great vid!

 

Just got my SP and one of the brake light connection jumper plug and play kits. Wondering how you ran the wiring from the topper down to the connection/rear brake light? So far don't see a way to run it without the camper wiring being exposed. Just want to try and run it internally if possible vs having to cut one of the covers and run wires through.

Thanks for any advice.

 

I had E load 255 85 r16s before these D load 35 10.5 r17s and noticed a big difference in comfort. I won’t be going back to E load!

 

take off the driver side taillight and drill straight on up into the box frame

 

Hey all,
Found a decent deal on a kayak so threw it in the truck last night after I bought it. I wanna put it on a roof rack above the camper. What’s the most cost effective rack out there ? Either DIY or for sale.

Thanks

 

Nice Kayak! I think DIY with 80/20 then attach kayak cradles. Just my opinion.

 

Thanks! Priciest Kayak I've owned, but plan on using it a lot down here.

EDIT: Lol I quoted a post with 80/20 and realized was yours. Where did you get these little brackets?

Oh I see they're available online. Great!!
https://www.mcmaster.com/80/20-compatible-t-slotted-framing/t-slotted-framing-structural-brackets/.

 

Not sure if they would work, but JEDFS has these https://www.jedf.us/#!/10Rack™-for-GFC/p/463865322/category=113909263

 

Don't forget, if you guys ever have or need anything custom or specific you want designed and or made... Let me know.

I've been slacking on the progress with my SP projects. Between work and just the fact that once I make a part/solve an issue for myself I usually lose interest... lol but if you guys have stuff, that's new and exciting, so I'm interested again. Lol.

 

@XPOTRPR Do you have a storefront or website or anything? Been looking around for your awning blocks but not sure if those are available anywhere. I’m a sucker for the amazing work and creative solutions from generous people like you willing to share your skills with the community. Just let me know how to send you my money lol. Can’t wait to see what you do next!.

 

I appreciate that. Unfortunately those are one of the projects that kinda fell to the side. I should just go in on a weekend and make a batch.