MadTaco Build

A few local pictures...

Cheyenne Mountain

Pikes Peak

Back roads...

Looking down on Colorado Springs

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Museum

Tiny Town

 

Looking awesome!

 

Thank you.
I still need to run wire for lighting, solar and fan. Then I can insulate and finish the interior.

 

It sounds like you are in the final stages. Are you running a DC-DC charger or a Relay style for the house battery?

 

I am running a Blue Sea ML-ACR system for my dual battery setup. I have ran this setup for about 5 years.

 

Nice, those ML-ACR are bulletproof units, we used them for years in the Dual battery kits. Plus you can jump start the truck as needed.

 

Went for a drive in the snow today.

 

Did a quick overnight camping trip up Phantom Canyon road.

 

Did a little work on my camper, insulated it, carpeted it, made a little cubby cabinet with countertop, placed my water tank, and plastered it with patches.
I also added the switch panel in the rear. I still need to add inside and outside lights, then run the power.
I still want to add a couple of shelves above the water tank and below the counter top.

 

Added another cubby and stiffened up the countertop. Also rerouted the refrigerator wiring, now it is out of the way.

 

A little more work on the camper today and last week.
Installed my solar panel and wired it in.
Installed my max-air fan and interior lights.
Insulated the top.
Stained the wood and finished the carpeting.
Also got all my exterior lighting completed.

 

Opened it up a little. I hope to get out more.

 

Looks great!

 

I am heading back up to Carson at the end of the month. Any good camping spots that you care to share?

 

If you can make it out towards Tarryall there are some nice overnight spots out by China Wall 4x4 Trail.
I haven't spent tons of time out by the springs area but plan to get down to Cripple Creek this summer and find some new stuff. But, up in Tarryall and over towards Cheeseman lake has some good camping.

 

Finally rhino lined my bed.

 

Completed the north half of the NMBDR.

 

@Phessor hey man. I’ve read through your killer build and love it. I couldn’t find anymore information on what bolt you used for your air ride set up?! It’s by far the simplest and most quality set up I’ve seen by far. Ide love to mimic it. Is that leaf spring centering bolt just replaceable or is it something that needs to be cut and welded in place?
any info would be great. thanks again man. Your rig is inspiring.

 

Thank you, it is a pretty easy modification. I used these bolts to replace the factory ones. Once installed, just cut them off flush with the second nut securing the airbag cradle.

 

It's a good setup to copy, I did the same lol. One thing I found was getting a flange nut to secure the cradle helps keep the setup lower overall without needing to use a washer and a nut. Mine stuck up a little bit originally and the clacking of the airbag on the centering pin/nut drove me nuts.