Since i've decided to retire the buggy, the ol dodge has become my offroad vehicle of choice. (that and it is the only other 4wd vehicle that I own.)
I started with mounting a 10k winch behind the front bumper, power wagon style.
Then I added a Detroit locker to the rear end. I already had a leveling kit installed. So I added some rancho quick lift leveling struts, effectively doubling up with two different styles.
I am now on my 3rd roof top tent. And for this one, I wanted a rack that sat slightly lower than the cab. So that when the tent is open I could comfortable stand underneath it.
Rather than go with the Old angle iron to the bed rail method to build my rack off of, I built a complete frame that sits in the bed. That way I don't have to drill into my bed sides. Integrated into the frame is a 15 gallon water tank. That is plumbed into a sureflow water pump that has a pressure switch built in. So that when I open the valve it turns on and when I close it it builds 60 psi then shuts off. Just like standard camper/rv water pump.
I mounted a marine battery in the corner of the rack out of the way next to the pump. It powers both the water pump and my arb freezer fridge.
I picked up an $89 hf generator to charge the battery when needed and I picked up a small battery monitor to keep tabs of the volts on the battery.
That is what I have done so far.
Future plans....
Slide for the fridge with integrated fold out sink.
Power coat the frame.
Add switch panel with switches for the pump, fridge, LED lights and marine radio with some speakers.
Add some expanded steel to cover the water tank and make a shelf for some additional storage.
Since everything is attached to the rack, it can all slide out of the bed as a unit. And eventually down the road, I'll build a trailer frame that the rack can bolt to. That way, if I want to set a base camp, or use the truck bed for something else if I want to.
.....still working on posting pics from iPad.....
I started with mounting a 10k winch behind the front bumper, power wagon style.
Then I added a Detroit locker to the rear end. I already had a leveling kit installed. So I added some rancho quick lift leveling struts, effectively doubling up with two different styles.
I am now on my 3rd roof top tent. And for this one, I wanted a rack that sat slightly lower than the cab. So that when the tent is open I could comfortable stand underneath it.
Rather than go with the Old angle iron to the bed rail method to build my rack off of, I built a complete frame that sits in the bed. That way I don't have to drill into my bed sides. Integrated into the frame is a 15 gallon water tank. That is plumbed into a sureflow water pump that has a pressure switch built in. So that when I open the valve it turns on and when I close it it builds 60 psi then shuts off. Just like standard camper/rv water pump.
I mounted a marine battery in the corner of the rack out of the way next to the pump. It powers both the water pump and my arb freezer fridge.
I picked up an $89 hf generator to charge the battery when needed and I picked up a small battery monitor to keep tabs of the volts on the battery.
That is what I have done so far.
Future plans....
Slide for the fridge with integrated fold out sink.
Power coat the frame.
Add switch panel with switches for the pump, fridge, LED lights and marine radio with some speakers.
Add some expanded steel to cover the water tank and make a shelf for some additional storage.
Since everything is attached to the rack, it can all slide out of the bed as a unit. And eventually down the road, I'll build a trailer frame that the rack can bolt to. That way, if I want to set a base camp, or use the truck bed for something else if I want to.
.....still working on posting pics from iPad.....
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