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Math behind overlanding: Exceed truck weight limit?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tr4ckD4ys" data-source="post: 1484789" data-attributes="member: 38194"><p>Couple clarifications: I’m not currently buying this whole setup, but rather on the path (piece by piece) to get started with overlanding. I’m starting with rack, tent and suspension upgrades. And that’s where the questions came from. Seeing how far people take it, this thread has provided a lot of good input on how to think about getting started, finding “your own way” of overlanding and ultimately how to think about loads on the bed.</p><p></p><p>Over time, I’ll have to find my answers to questions around the need for and use of annex rooms, decked system (200lbs is a lot but it adds convenience), power generator + fridge, et cetera, et cetera...</p><p></p><p>As for rack: I really like the ADD Lander Overland rack, it looks great but there’s no info online around load weights and it’s a steel construction and very heavy. Therefore, it seems that the Leitner ACS Forged system is the best out-of-the-box solution that holds a ton of weight and is sturdy as hell. Just doesn’t look great.</p><p></p><p>As for tent: I’ve been going forth and back between budget options (tuff stuff) and the CVTs of this world. I just can’t tell “how” different they really are to warrant the extra 1500$. Some of the hard shell tuff stuff tents seem great (I.e. the Alpha)... but it gets you in the Freespirit/CVT price range for non-hard shell ones.</p><p></p><p>As for suspension: It looks like the Icons give me the most flexibility, bit more lift and are slightly better quality than the Deavers. Given all the uncertainty around load weights, there’s really no other way to go here. I’ll put eibachs as well because I like the leveled look and lastly, I won’t add an aftermarket bump stop kit because that feels a bit overkill for someone not jumping the truck around. Plus they’re hell pricey.</p><p></p><p>For sure next Memorial Day I want to spend camping and not in the Chicago burbs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tr4ckD4ys, post: 1484789, member: 38194"] Couple clarifications: I’m not currently buying this whole setup, but rather on the path (piece by piece) to get started with overlanding. I’m starting with rack, tent and suspension upgrades. And that’s where the questions came from. Seeing how far people take it, this thread has provided a lot of good input on how to think about getting started, finding “your own way” of overlanding and ultimately how to think about loads on the bed. Over time, I’ll have to find my answers to questions around the need for and use of annex rooms, decked system (200lbs is a lot but it adds convenience), power generator + fridge, et cetera, et cetera... As for rack: I really like the ADD Lander Overland rack, it looks great but there’s no info online around load weights and it’s a steel construction and very heavy. Therefore, it seems that the Leitner ACS Forged system is the best out-of-the-box solution that holds a ton of weight and is sturdy as hell. Just doesn’t look great. As for tent: I’ve been going forth and back between budget options (tuff stuff) and the CVTs of this world. I just can’t tell “how” different they really are to warrant the extra 1500$. Some of the hard shell tuff stuff tents seem great (I.e. the Alpha)... but it gets you in the Freespirit/CVT price range for non-hard shell ones. As for suspension: It looks like the Icons give me the most flexibility, bit more lift and are slightly better quality than the Deavers. Given all the uncertainty around load weights, there’s really no other way to go here. I’ll put eibachs as well because I like the leveled look and lastly, I won’t add an aftermarket bump stop kit because that feels a bit overkill for someone not jumping the truck around. Plus they’re hell pricey. For sure next Memorial Day I want to spend camping and not in the Chicago burbs. [/QUOTE]
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