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<blockquote data-quote="JAndreF321" data-source="post: 1503276" data-attributes="member: 40327"><p>So, I learned some lessons this weekend. The wife and I went up to do some camping on Washington’s Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) and as soon as we started up the gravel service road to start a trail, the back end started hopping like crazy. I didn’t think I’d have this issue with around 650lbs in the back. Even in 4A or 4H, the back end was skipping all over the place. I slowed down and made it the rest of the way up without issue. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]302371[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>When we got on the “motorized trail” the ride was a bit rough and definitely uncomfortable for the wife and dogs. The narrow trail also proved a bit challenging for the Raptor. I had branches “rub” the sides before with minor scratches that I could fill with wax, but there were points where the branches literally Screeched across the sides and left deep scratches in the clear coat. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]302372[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>When we finally found a site to camp, I noticed how much squat the extra weight created in the rear suspension. With Decked (200), tent (150) rack (100), cooler (80), and other gear (150), the back end was around 650lbs. Then there were the 2 Humans (300) and 3 dogs (190) which likely put my load around the max. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]302373[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Then we hopped out and setup camp, realizing everything was covered in dust and I got filthy unloading the cooler…then the mosquitos came.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]302374[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]302375[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So here are my upcoming fixes:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Squat/Hop/rough ride: </p><p></p><p>-Add-a-leaf in the rear to reduce sag</p><p></p><p>-Viair compressor to allow me to air down on the trail</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Branches:</p><p></p><p>-Ceramic coating…or wrap?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Dust: </p><p></p><p>-Custom soft cover on the rack (I’m handy with a sewing machine)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Mosquitos:</p><p></p><p>-Rhino Rack Batwing or 23Zero Peregrine Awning with rigged net</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I’d like to get full springs eventually, and will go with Icons, but the cost is pretty significant when you add in the need for a bump stop solution. Also, spending that much would require my Manager’s approval, and I don’t think the wife would approve right now. I have a Viair compressor that I bought for my SUV a while back, but it won’t do 35s so I’ll need to upgrade. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I’m definitely leaning ceramic for the scratching issue, though I’m not sold on the effectiveness of the coating. I already know I suck at wrapping.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Time is the main issue I have with sewing up a cover. I want to be able to keep the cooler in the back and I want to keep the tent low…so no cap and no tonneau. Dust fix is just a nice to have anyway.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I still have to work out this awning thing. I brought a table, but purposely didn’t set up it and tried to use the tailgate alone. This was an issue because we kept needing to pull stuff out of the decked system. We need space to cook and sit. Preferably, I’d have a ARB Awning with Deluxe Room and mosquito netting off the back…but then not possible to access the tailgate or it would be impossible to keep mosquitos out. Netting it cheap so I’ll likely look for a 180 or 270 and buy netting to rig up. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]302376[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Additional note: Will need to get a new mat in the back. One of the dogs gets car sick and has now thrown up next to both doors…the mat does not contain or help drain the bile…it goes straight to the carpet and under the door sill.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JAndreF321, post: 1503276, member: 40327"] So, I learned some lessons this weekend. The wife and I went up to do some camping on Washington’s Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) and as soon as we started up the gravel service road to start a trail, the back end started hopping like crazy. I didn’t think I’d have this issue with around 650lbs in the back. Even in 4A or 4H, the back end was skipping all over the place. I slowed down and made it the rest of the way up without issue. [ATTACH=full]302371[/ATTACH] When we got on the “motorized trail” the ride was a bit rough and definitely uncomfortable for the wife and dogs. The narrow trail also proved a bit challenging for the Raptor. I had branches “rub” the sides before with minor scratches that I could fill with wax, but there were points where the branches literally Screeched across the sides and left deep scratches in the clear coat. [ATTACH=full]302372[/ATTACH] When we finally found a site to camp, I noticed how much squat the extra weight created in the rear suspension. With Decked (200), tent (150) rack (100), cooler (80), and other gear (150), the back end was around 650lbs. Then there were the 2 Humans (300) and 3 dogs (190) which likely put my load around the max. [ATTACH=full]302373[/ATTACH] Then we hopped out and setup camp, realizing everything was covered in dust and I got filthy unloading the cooler…then the mosquitos came. [ATTACH=full]302374[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]302375[/ATTACH] So here are my upcoming fixes: Squat/Hop/rough ride: -Add-a-leaf in the rear to reduce sag -Viair compressor to allow me to air down on the trail Branches: -Ceramic coating…or wrap? Dust: -Custom soft cover on the rack (I’m handy with a sewing machine) Mosquitos: -Rhino Rack Batwing or 23Zero Peregrine Awning with rigged net I’d like to get full springs eventually, and will go with Icons, but the cost is pretty significant when you add in the need for a bump stop solution. Also, spending that much would require my Manager’s approval, and I don’t think the wife would approve right now. I have a Viair compressor that I bought for my SUV a while back, but it won’t do 35s so I’ll need to upgrade. I’m definitely leaning ceramic for the scratching issue, though I’m not sold on the effectiveness of the coating. I already know I suck at wrapping. Time is the main issue I have with sewing up a cover. I want to be able to keep the cooler in the back and I want to keep the tent low…so no cap and no tonneau. Dust fix is just a nice to have anyway. I still have to work out this awning thing. I brought a table, but purposely didn’t set up it and tried to use the tailgate alone. This was an issue because we kept needing to pull stuff out of the decked system. We need space to cook and sit. Preferably, I’d have a ARB Awning with Deluxe Room and mosquito netting off the back…but then not possible to access the tailgate or it would be impossible to keep mosquitos out. Netting it cheap so I’ll likely look for a 180 or 270 and buy netting to rig up. [ATTACH=full]302376[/ATTACH] Additional note: Will need to get a new mat in the back. One of the dogs gets car sick and has now thrown up next to both doors…the mat does not contain or help drain the bile…it goes straight to the carpet and under the door sill. [/QUOTE]
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