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Documenting my do it yourself 2020 Ram 5500 Offroad Capable Camper.

I decided to start this channel mainly because there is almost zero information on modifying these trucks for off-road use, and even less information on building and attaching campers to them.
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@cdeprima1209
@cdeprima1209 27 дней назад
You will never be happy with thick overload springs, never!!! You need soft ride for off roading, except liberals! ;)
@nicholashill209
@nicholashill209 Месяц назад
Hey, Thank you for the videos! I'm building my 5500, and you have been very helpful. Would you mind sharing Craig's handle on the Expedition portal? I would like to get the same axle plates. Thanks!
@owenkelly577
@owenkelly577 2 месяца назад
Thanks for sharing 🙂
@mariaandreinacabreta9260
@mariaandreinacabreta9260 5 месяцев назад
Hello, could you tell me where you bought the rims of the ram?
@aaronbishoff8695
@aaronbishoff8695 5 месяцев назад
Do you have details on how you did the alignment setup?
@JohnDoe-en9ch
@JohnDoe-en9ch 6 месяцев назад
Updates?
@RobertOKruk
@RobertOKruk 7 месяцев назад
What stairs are you using?
@falcon64project29
@falcon64project29 8 месяцев назад
What kind of mpg are you getting with the 41,s on it. Also what gears 4.44 it the 4.89? Lastly how are the tires wearing? Thank you for your response.
@troyrichards2914
@troyrichards2914 9 месяцев назад
What gear ratio are you running on the 41s? Are there lower gears that would fit in the 5500?
@CTMadModz
@CTMadModz 11 месяцев назад
sweet rigs.... subscribed!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING 11 месяцев назад
thanks man. i love your vids as well and theyve been super helpful with the 16v swap
@TigerRagFishingTeam
@TigerRagFishingTeam 11 месяцев назад
AEV flares are an option
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING 11 месяцев назад
Thanks, not a fan of AEV products and their flares cover wayyy less than these do and I’m throwing up mud and rocks as is. They would make it worse
@TigerRagFishingTeam
@TigerRagFishingTeam 11 месяцев назад
Centramatic balancers work great! Been running them better today of 20 years.
@F550-OVERLANDER
@F550-OVERLANDER 11 месяцев назад
How is the Kelderman 4 link going, any issues ie leaks, blown airbags, etc? If you have to do the suspension all over again anything different you would do?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING 11 месяцев назад
No issues at all with the 4 link. Absolutely freaking love it and the adjustability! Front end Is still work in progress though
@drewrush4636
@drewrush4636 Год назад
How much did the super single axis swap cause you
@adamschons3759
@adamschons3759 Год назад
Nice video! I am going to order a couple overkill bms units for my eg4s. It has a been a while, but do you remember the lug size for the ends of the cables? I am planning to order them crimped by overkill.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks. Honestly I’m not sure. I did all the wiring with 2/0. Lug hole size for the battery stud should he listed on EG4 website. I THINK it was 3/8 but not sure
@samuraiszn
@samuraiszn Год назад
congrats on the new rig, look forward to seeing what you do with it!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks Man! Your vids have been a huge help!
@DanielMorello
@DanielMorello Год назад
Nice! Perhaps the Sammy was parked at an angle that lead the water down that side/spot? It’s gonna be great to see u rolling around blasting your best mixtape 📼 Ur audio could use some work Fam btw 😈
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
My audio is award winning sir
@MattyEdgar
@MattyEdgar Год назад
Audio is fine, volume just needs to come up. I have to put headphones on cranked all the way up to watch the videos but they're fuckin great so its allll good
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
@@MattyEdgar LOL thanks man
@TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC
@TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC Год назад
vehicles by the ocean rot out up top from rain that is salty via ocean. my parents live in florida on the east side and have the same issue where the top of the windshield rots out
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Interesting and makes sense! Thanks for sharing
@Firstathardware
@Firstathardware Год назад
TDi swap! :D
@user-se5zz3yj9c
@user-se5zz3yj9c Год назад
So Great to see you Keeping On my Dude! Cheers from Alaska AK49! Keep on Keeping ON👊🇺🇸👊
@spencervidal3168
@spencervidal3168 Год назад
On your custom Boxes, steel or aluminum?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Aluminum
@tvlivingroom3346
@tvlivingroom3346 Год назад
how much over stock height can you get with the Kelderman?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Depends how you set it up. For mine, i am stock height in the rear, and 2" higher in front using taller bags
@go5582
@go5582 Год назад
Hi handsome, my goodness. My guessestimate: you have spent 190,000.00 usd. Question why didn't you just buy a 2023 thor 24ft. Rv motorhome for 250,000.00 ready to go?
@WheelEveryWeekend
@WheelEveryWeekend Год назад
Thanks for thinking of us, bottom was 1/4 rest was 3/16. We were able to split the aluminum cost between a few projects to save a ton. Should be strong enough to smash into rocks or trees without too much concern.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks for clarifying the thickness and thanks for ALL your help on this build. Wouldn’t be possible without pros like you!
@jessemeanlt1
@jessemeanlt1 Год назад
Beautiful!
@kaoskev
@kaoskev Год назад
Splish Splash Great grey tank. Nice fit.
@itwasthelight
@itwasthelight Год назад
it was cool to see the plasma cutter going 👍
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks. Yeah. I’d never seen one cut like that. Was awesome to watch too
@ih4269
@ih4269 Год назад
What happened to your IG you had the absolute best memes. You are missed!!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Hahahaha…. They deleted it and banned me. Creates a new one: @memesyourmomtoldyouabout
@ih4269
@ih4269 Год назад
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Those bastards! Seriously you have the funniest post by far. I pass them along and everyone thinks Im cool lol its all you!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
@@ih4269 😂😂😂😂
@roadtripaction7426
@roadtripaction7426 Год назад
I’m building a Ram 5500 with Bigfoot camper and custom bed frame / storage box build about to start. Kelderman on order. Question.. the spring deck mount system you have, is that a kit or custom build? If custom might you have specs on the springs? Apologies if that’s answered somewhere and I missed it.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Its a custom build, and still work in progress, as i am not 100% happy with it
@roadtripaction7426
@roadtripaction7426 Год назад
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING ah good to know. Do you anticipate you will have a video episode on that?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
@@roadtripaction7426 possibly, if I ever get it dialed in perfectly
@alphatruckhouse8223
@alphatruckhouse8223 Год назад
Man Oh Man , keep chipping away , will you be attending any overland expo events in 2023 ?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Yeah, its a never ending project! Hahaha! No way Jose, i have exactly ZERO interest in attending anything like that. The purpose is to get away from people, not pay to get packed into people like sardines :)
@alphatruckhouse8223
@alphatruckhouse8223 Год назад
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING 😂😂😂
@shockracer
@shockracer Год назад
Look up trap guards they have 2" ones that are meant for floor drains that are so simple and last a very long time.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks. I will check them out. I am checking out ALL options before cutting that giant hole! :)
@ShockSurplus
@ShockSurplus Год назад
Love the build!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks man. Now that it’s mostly done, I’m kinda bored and might sell it to build something else 😂
@jeffreybarkey56
@jeffreybarkey56 Год назад
That should be on my wishlist.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks Man
@eddypetra5660
@eddypetra5660 Год назад
Are your airbags manually inflated and deflated ? Or are they plumbed in to the air tank along with the auto level that kelderman offers ?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
They are manually inflated with standard fill ports at each corner. I've gone back and forth about plumbing it all into the cab, but it works so good right now, i am not sure i want to mess with it and add more possible failure points.
@eddypetra5660
@eddypetra5660 Год назад
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Thank you for the info !
@marlonhernandez706
@marlonhernandez706 Год назад
Did you get any check lights for swapping to four wheels only?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Yes. It pops up every time i start the truck but goes off immediately
@PeteLeuenberger
@PeteLeuenberger Год назад
Super sweet windows, great vibe, thanks ! It would be awesome if the video title included a couple of key words about what it covers (remove EPISODE and simply keep #4). Now I have to click on each video and see in the short description what it covers. Searching back in videos for something is not easy. But love the videos, thanks !
@martindiego6795
@martindiego6795 Год назад
What air bags are does?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
The Kelderman kits includes the bags
@wowyummyyy
@wowyummyyy Год назад
L I K E 👍 👍 👍 👍👍 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💯❣🤍❣💯
@dchilton
@dchilton Год назад
Spending my Sundqy watching this series. Short, to the point, solid info with no BS. Awesome work and knowledge is greatly appreciated. Im up to episode 7 now and learned alot.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks man! I just added another one right now
@dchilton
@dchilton Год назад
@@RAM5500CAMPERTHING I will be watching it today. Thanks for all you have documented.
@Tristarexplorer
@Tristarexplorer Год назад
Wow, nice uhall
@american247
@american247 Год назад
What company did you get the panels from
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Total Composites
@acorn8879
@acorn8879 Год назад
You’ve said you live the Arctic Tern windows. I’m wondering what you think of their doors? Worth the price?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
The door is great and well made. The screen for it is horrible though.
@acorn8879
@acorn8879 Год назад
Hey, I’m curious how you attached the upper cabinets to the walls? I’m building a similar rig and trying to think through all the details. Thanks!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks. I glued angled aluminum to the wall and bolted the 80/20 to it
@jimmya9043
@jimmya9043 Год назад
I are doing a build on a 2022 ram 5500. I have the same bumper. Just curious how you mounted your Baja design lights in bumper? Nice build by the way.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
I just simply drilled a few holes. :) Thanks
@ViperGrendal
@ViperGrendal Год назад
I have the shocks that came with the Kelderman setup on my 4500. If I hit the right dip in the road the front end will bounce to the point of hitting the stops. I was wondering what your experience has been and if the new shocks helped? I'm assuming it would being able to dial up the compression.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Are you using the ranchos they sent with the kit? The ones they sent with mine were too long for the application and yes would bottom off. New ones are custom with the right measurements so they’d never bottom out
@ViperGrendal
@ViperGrendal Год назад
Interesting, yes they are the rancho. Might need to contact Kelderman. I had it installed by the bed manufacturer in TX.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
@@ViperGrendal I believe Kelderman now has the properly valved shocks for their system available now and are included with their new kits
@ericl5973
@ericl5973 Год назад
Wouldn't softer springs allow the subframe to flex away from the chassis better and limit the camper flex?
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Yes, but the problem is the camper is moving ALOT. Trying to limit it somewhat
@gurvirsingh8825
@gurvirsingh8825 Год назад
Thanks for the update man. Keep up the good work :)
@thatguy5586
@thatguy5586 Год назад
Another video finally!!! jK looks good
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks man
@landbarron1420
@landbarron1420 Год назад
Love this build!!
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Thanks man
@treetopflyersofva2
@treetopflyersofva2 Год назад
I have been watching your project from just about the beginning while I waited over a year and 6 months for a Chevy 5500Hd that I ordered. It finally go here. On your frame flex spring set up, where did you get the springs and hardware for this? I love how that was done.
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING
@RAM5500CAMPERTHING Год назад
Got them from McMaster Carr but they are wayyy too soft, currently looking for much stiffer ones.