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Posted By: zb39 on 02/14/17 01:22pm

The entrance door is a little narrow compared to others, I noticed that myself. I will try to get pics inside and with bedlams help get them posted.

The truck is bone stock. Rubber mat in bed. Thinking about a Backstop bumper and a back up camera.
Truck handles it fine, way more power than I need, but I like it. 900 lb feet of torque. Exhaust brake works AWESOME and is even better when the ASIN tranny is in tow haul mode.

2017 Host mammoth, sold
49 states, 41 National Parks, 7 Provinces
2019 2 door Rubicon 6 spd.
2019 Berkshire XLT 45B
2022 Host Cascade
2021 Ram 5500 Air ride

Posted By: 05btdvw on 02/14/17 01:27pm

How is the before and after height with your air assist? Maybe an inch or so of squat after it levels off?

Looks great by the way!

Posted By: towpro on 02/14/17 01:33pm

zb39 wrote:

The truck is bone stock. Rubber mat in bed. Thinking about a Backstop bumper and a back up camera.
Truck handles it fine, way more power than I need, but I like it. 900 lb feet of torque. Exhaust brake works AWESOME and is even better when the ASIN tranny is in tow haul mode.

camper looks great. glad you filled us in on the truck being stock suspension.
And you summed up the trucks perfectly, I love mine. AWESOME.

2022 Ford F150
Sold: 2016 Arctic Fox 990, 2018 Ram 3500, 2011 Open Range
Sold Forest River Forester 2401R Mercedes Benz. when campsites went from $90 to $190 per night.

Posted By: finsruskw on 02/14/17 01:52pm

Curious as to what the COG is on that unit.
I really thought your Ram would squat, a lot, w/that big house on there!!
Any real world weights yet?
Thanks!

Posted By: dakonthemountain on 02/14/17 02:03pm

What a gorgeous rig! Congratulations! [emoticon]

Dak

2018 GMC Denali "Extreme" and 23' EVO 2050T Travel Trailer
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Posted By: billyray50 on 02/14/17 02:15pm

zb39 wrote:

Got to love the Exhaust Brake for sure. My truck has the 68rfe trans. with 800 pounds of torque and 370 horsepower. Plenty of power. Big upgrade from previous 5.9 Cummins and 48rfe. All the best.

Posted By: zb39 on 02/14/17 02:44pm

05btdvw wrote:

How is the before and after height with your air assist? Maybe an inch or so of squat after it levels off?

Looks great by the way!

Thank you, we love it. With the air assist you have 2 heights you can adjust to. Reg and alternative. Reg def sits high in the back, so I run alt all the time. It rides basically level in that mode. After i load the TC it does settle an inch or 2, but then the air kicks in and brings it up to normal so it rides level. Very little sway etc.

Posted By: zb39 on 02/14/17 02:50pm

finsruskw wrote:

Curious as to what the COG is on that unit.
I really thought your Ram would squat, a lot, w/that big house on there!!
Any real world weights yet?
Thanks!

Not exactly sure where the COG is but the water and gray tanks are in basement all the way up front. I weighed it basically empty,little water and 1/2 propane, truck full fuel and 2 people.
13660 front axle 5150 back 8510. I suspect with the water full the front weight will go up.
My Gross axle ratings are Ft 6k and rear 9750. My stock tire ratings are higher than that with the 2 in the front and the 4 in the rear. I also have a 20K TL super hitch on it. Not sure I will tow anything, maybe flat tow a jeep. I measured and a 36 inch stinger will work great.

Posted By: 05btdvw on 02/14/17 02:54pm

So before and after camper weight ride height is the same with no squat on the alternative height. Great, thanks for the update and still jealous [emoticon]

Posted By: mike/kellie on 02/14/17 03:47pm

Looks awesome! Congratulations on the new camper. I'm guessing the fireplace and upper electrical panel were removed for access to future tv or inverter?
I just installed a TV in the cab over a month ago and had to fish HDMI cable to the stereo above the fireplace through the pantry so I know the access.
Enjoy the camper. It's a great combo and wishing you guys the best-

2015 Host Mammoth triple slide w/ TorkLift Fastguns
2015 Ram 5500 SLT cab & chassis with Douglass 9' utility body

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