DCLB Overland/Long-Term living build

It keeps getting better. Nice work.

 

Yes, this would work perfectly for your application.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ermbs-d-i-y-rack-system-build.433500/#post-12512597

 

@ERMB how much weight have ya had up there?

 

Quite a bit, maybe 250+. I used it just a few weeks ago to haul lumber for a 8x12 ft deck, both decking and 2x6 joists...the more struts you use the more load you can carry. I use 6 struts across the cap rack and now I have 4 more across my cab rack I just finished making.

 

Ive been looking at the cab rack one in your build thread @ERMB , Thats more what i need so i dont add too much height to the topper.

 

Leadville/BV/Salida is a great spot for an adventure like this. Excited to see lot's of pictures.

Awesome truck!

 

Just AMAZING.
Absolutely love following this thread and living through you!

 

Awesome job. Looks great. Solar will be important if you stay In one location with that fridge running.

 

@MJonaGS32 I see where you got your fridge slide design from.

 

Nice build man, I love the DIY aspect and try to do the same whenever I can. Keep up the good work! Subbed, shipmate!

 

Lift parts are arriving at my friends place now. Just waiting on AllPro now, but it gives me time to knock out the small aspects in the meantime.


Installing the UCA's next week and hopefully getting the 5100/886 combo built and ready to go when the rear suspension comes in.

I've determined i can go 2.5 days without starting the truck before the fridge shuts off to prevent low voltage on the 2nd battery. Once i get the lift stuff installed and squared away i think i will be looking into my solar setup and hopefully that will get me 5-6days without starting the truck, in the mean time i may get another trickle charger solar panel like the GoalZero i had (until i broke it) ha

 

Also, Do any of you guys/gals have solar hooked up on your trucks? I want/need to get some sort of charging setup on the roof for when im parked for multiple days and don't want to idle the truck too long.

Ive been looking at the thin/flexible panels on top of the camper shell or the traditional type over the cab on a roof rack. I only need to maintain the charge to ensure the fridge does not shut off which is why im leaning towards the flexible panels so that i could use the space over the cab for a roof rack to hold gear or firewood.

 

I have a ridged renogy solar panel on my roof rack hooked up to my aux battery. I am hooking up a flexible solar panel on my trailer this weekend.

 

Keep me posted on that flexible panel once its mounted, i think i could fit 2 of them on the camper shell and with some nut-inserts into the fiberglass with some RV roof sealant i could mount them with out much hassle and keep them low enough to not get caught on a tree limb

 

Did a mild trail up Peak 10 in Breckenridge this past weekend.




Last night with the help of a few friends, I removed the sway bar and installed the UCA's




I've been thinking about my coil spring situation and am thinking about selling the 886's and get 887s instead, not sure on that one yet

 

I run 887 with winch and aluminum Pelfreybilt bumper. No problems. It has sagged a little, but you'll have less weight unless you plan on changing bumpers

 

Had a some change burning a hole in my pocket so i ordered up some Mini D2S projectors, 50w 5500k.
Still waiting on rear suspension from AllPro which i hope comes soon, had the first snow up in the mountains and im really not lookin forward to installing the suspension with frozen hands again ha.

Also did some camping out off Schofield pass just up from the punch bowls, was flagged down to give a jump to a 1st gen 4R. That turned into a good little party. Hiked down to Crystal and the Mill since ive done all of schofield pass already, i had no desire to try it in my long bed.


Camp was maybe 250ft away from this.




Uphill from camp while having a morning hike and coffee




Hiked down to the Mill, we did 8.6Miles that morning with a good amount of elevation change, Felt Great!


Snow Aug 24th 2016- Hoosier Pass




Also knocked out the rear diff breather mod.


I want to get the fridge cover/insulation just to help maintain the temps longer and lessen the electrical draw even more, as well as getting the ARB tie down fridge straps as my current method is allowing for a bit of movement.
Also on the want list are the AVS window visors, had them on a powerstroke van and they work great for venting the inside of the cab without letting snow come in.

 

Awesome stuff.

 

Knocking out the retrofit tomorrow, going to give my hand at editing an install video as well.



No BHLM or anything fancy. Should not take too long to complete.

 

Do you ski or ride if so where you keeping all that gear? By the way I live right next to you by the High School in Summit. I am the white short bed with matching topper with arb bumper and yakima stuff on the roof. I keep a look out for you.