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These tires are rated for over 12,000 lbs each, overkill. Empty I run 35 front 30 rears and it does great. With the shelter in the bed I went to. 45 front 40 rears. Front was a little too high.

I have a little 4500 pound from Mile Marker sitting there right now. So far it works great, will upgrade if necessary. Going to run a heavy chain for a snatch block mount to double the rating when required. Mounted a pressure gauge on the tank. 5-6psi with the power on. Gotta double check...

I dabbed a little JB weld between the button and the plunger when I installed mine last week. About 24 hours of runtime since. Unloaded the MUST shelter. Bed roller and winch worked great.

Pic of the inside mess that came from the compressor. Not sure why yet, and it wasn't a constant issue either. Just randomly spit out about half a quart of oil early on in the drive. Cleanup and a wash first. Then onto the air lines and fuel system.

Sorry no pics during the unloading, was in the cab of the truck working. The winch and bed roller did great. Broke a mount on the shelter but nothing crazy

Got back a few hours ago. The bed roller and winch work great. Camper is unloaded and I'll clean the bed out in a day or 2. During the drive had 3 issues develop. 1. Front passenger brake suddenly started grabbing, loosened it up and all was well (guessing dirt got inside). 2. Small air leak...

Hoping to meet some fellow forum members along the way

Up through Utah. Visit friends in the salt lake city area.

My plan is to keep the truck versatile, so I can't have the camper as a permanent install. I want to have multiple platforms that I can load/unload as needed. Long term expedition Weekend hauler (dirt bikes, tent, parts) Maybe a gun truck platform for events Others as needed/wanted

Stole the idea from the company that moved our drilling rigs. They pick up far heavier than I ever will.

Eventually yes. Will require some major cutting into the tailgate to do that. For now though just going to make the tailgate removable.

My route plans: 158 302 285 New Mexico 82 (Artesia) 54N (Almagordo) 60W Arizona 77N I40W 180W That gets me to the grand canyon

Brakes would be a good thing in the mountains haha. Making a trip to Thornton Texas tomorrow to drop off the shelter. Once I get back its a few more days of prep then on the road

Welder is almost done making the bed roller. 2 center supports to attach, and modification of the tailgate hinges are required

Great find today at a friends place. Traded a few of the stock NDT tires/wheels for a set of hubs. One works just needs a new o ring. The other needs a new plastic piece (or some JB weld).

Still have the pickup for sale. Correct no chase vehicle

Lots of pics will be coming! Making the trip solo.

Depending on how fast you drive west I might be in the Utah/Idaho/Oregon area.

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I'm driving my deuce from Midland Texas up to Bellingham Washington starting next weekend (taking 2 weeks, mostly camping). Could meet up along the way for a convoy.