The Slow Build: Long Bed Overland Build

Man, I really appreciate it! The quick fist xl will definitely fit. Ordering these for sure. Thanks @TRD-OffRoad_Ben

 

That's my exact use case, bikes. Also, my GF said she would go out camping and into backcountry more often if I could provide more creature comforts. I hope this helps! I was planning to wrap it in black vinyl to absorb some of that Texas sun.

 

Off loaded the Thule bike rack today and ordered a the NSR-4 North Shore four place verticle bike rack.
Pumped for some fire road/single track shuttle action : )
Will post pics when the new rack arrives.
The Thule rack hit my tailgate when lowered, hence why I got rid of it, otherwise it was a nice rack.

 

It will be scalding if you do that. I have used one of those black rubber bag type camp showers in the VA sun in the summer and it was too hot to use.

I am planning a shower based on a 6'x6" pvc pipe which will hold over 8 gallons. A rain barrel spigot with bulkhead fitting, pressure regulator, metal valve stem to pressurize it and you are set. Should be about $50-$75 total not counting a mount to my bed rack.

 

Nice Build Ben !!

 

Great info, thanks! Those shower bags come up alot in my searches but i havent used. good to know on the scalding part.

 

if I'm not mistaken, those ko2s only come in e loads for that size. how's the ride on them and any effect on your mpg? looking to upgrade soon and that was an option.

 

did you sell the T2? i would be interested if it is still available..

 

Yeah, the 265/75/16 tire in the Ko2 are e-load only.
I got a really good deal on them from a fellow TW member otherwise I might have went with C-Load Duratracs.
They knock the gas mileage down about 1 mpg and ride a little stiffer.
With that said i like them a lot more than the stock tires : )

 

Sorry, already gone.

 

I mainly use my truck as a daily driver and for hunting/fishing. I don't go off roading and the closest to it would be driving on logging trails, gravel/dirt roads to get to my hunting spots. would you recommend those or would they be just a bit overkill?

 

Soggy Bottom Boys
Ever since I added my leer canopy, roof top tent, and sliders I've felt that the back of my truck is a little squishy.
I find this especially true when I'm off-road loaded up with bikes and camping gear.
After a little bit of research I've decided to go with a set of Hellwig EZ-990 Medium Duty Helper Springs to alleviate the sag.
They are pretty reasonably priced from SDTrucksprings.com
$130.00 shipped
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24158
I'll let you know how the install goes and if it remedies what ails me.
Just placed my order so it might be a couple weeks?

 

Received, assembled, and installed my new North Shore 4 Place Bike Rack.


Totally sweet, I can lower my tail gate without hitting the rack!


View from back up camera when it's all folded up.

 

Looking good!

 

I want one of those racks so bad!!! Been eyeballing the website for awhile - I'm going to get tired of lifting the mtb up to the rack on my shell eventually I'm sure.... how long did it take to get the rack after you ordered it?

 

It took just under a week to receive it.

 

Finally got around to installing my Hellwig helper springs on my truck today.



They really work well
The truck feels like it did before I added the roof top tent and canopy.
Brought it back to a close to stock feel and stance. Was sagging out back a little prior...

 

Went on a little road trip this past weekend and gave my new Hellwig springs a nice real world workout.
https://instagram.com/p/BTPw1OXj9us/
The trip in total was about 650 miles with about 50-60 of them being off Road.
I was originally considering Sumo Springs but after doing a little research I felt that the Hellwig springs would better suit my needs.
Previously every pot hole or big dip would cause my truck to bounce off the bump stops. No longer a problem even when bombing down the fire roads of Oregon.



I'm super happy with the performance of my new springs.

 

This is awesome how much was the roof top tent and the bed shell?

 

The Shell was a little over $2000 with the Thule rail system and the Tent was around $1800. The FrontRunner rack was about a $1000 you could get away with using a set of bars instead of the rack for a lot less money.
Remember if you go with the Canopy and a RTT parking garages are your enemy.