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These fridges have interior vents top/bottom. They are designed to be installed in cabinets (no exterior vent). Propane do need exterior vents for both heat and hazardous gas. No contest between 12v compressor fridge to propane absorption.

Nice upgrade! But you still need to be careful on weights. Many of the factory tires do not have the capacity you might expect (check them). Weight distribution side/side and front/rear is also important. Getting axle weights is also a good idea. Dually trucks give much more capacity but regardless it is wise to be diligent. This video just shows the SRW F250/F350 is essentially a sticker difference not physical componentry. But no matter what a vehicle needs to be driven within the limits and drive style adjusted depending on load. Have fun!

It is impressive how efficient diesel motors can be at idle. Although it is difficult to get the same charging power a dedicated generator can provide. I've seen people run dual alternators but still a generator can produce much more. But we love the DC charger for "free" power while driving. And like you said it is essential in low sun times (like winter or snow conditions). Good stuff. Have fun!

And I forgot to add my 05 Dodge 5.9 has a fast idle and it’s like 1000 and with 2 alternators thoes lithium’s will suck the voltage out of everything and they say to wire the trigger wire so your dc- dc charger but I did not like that so I have a flush mount switch that turd red when on. I did this so everything would get warmed and my starting batteries woul get fully charged and then I would turn the charger on and the red light reminds me to turn charger off because if you don’t and the lithium will drain your start batteries in a half hour and haven’t had that happen yet. But I carry a big Norco jump box that has a light and Moria code and ports to charge phones and start a 8.6 diesel and mines 5.9 and will start it like nothing .

Thanks for sharing. Propane is definitely slower to cool down. The angle issue and propane usage can be a major factor... at least for us. We travel remote and off road for extended durations.

If you’re using an absorption fridge in triple digit ambient temps it’s a problem. Absorption fridge’s do not cool efficiently period. My Everchill cools great in hot or cold weather. We’ll never go back.

@@MoParRus340 Agreed.

We did it ourselves. Had our neighbor weld the perch (not required but good idea).

Those are helpful! We just use jack stands and a 4x4 post. Rock solid and useful to have jack stands on board. Although, mostly the camper stays on the truck.

True: Springs will not change stickers. False: Police do NOT ticket overloaded vehicles unless they "appear unsafe". They do not carry scales to weigh vehicles either. That being said it is always best to modify with caution and drive within the vehicle limits. Adjust for speed depending on conditions and weight.

@@TruckCamper False, DOT DO carry portable scales, they can make you go to a weigh facility, and they CAN impound your vehicle to check. I use to be a reserve deputy and we could do all those things. False, they can and I have ticketed people for being overloaded. All you have to do is search for the fine online it is usually based on how much over and they can make you leave it along the road until it is legal.

@@TruckCamper Rephrase, police CAN ticket you they do not have to. Some states the laws say LE shall do something and trust me the cops are going to ticket you before they risk losing their job. 🤦🏼‍♂

@realistic.optimist Sure. But it doesn't happen unless the vehicle appears unsafe. The point of the video is to show the trucks share the same components. I am not encouraging people to overload or be unsafe. It also should be stated that a vehicle can be unsafe and not overloaded by how the load is placed, secured, and driving style.

Yes. It had about $8k in suspension. It should not have a camper in stock form. An HD truck is best...

@@TruckCamper you mean 3/4-1 ton truck?

@@jhonnelelegaspi7125 Yes.

Good advice. However, these tires do have a crown design, as you also confirmed. We liked many things about the tires but not enough to buy again. Thanks for sharing

Absolutely! We have lots of off road videos... Truck Camper with proper suspension can go to some remote places. No van will be following! :)

UV light needs to be after a high quality (low micron) filter. Essentially the light will reflect off particles or contaminants making it ineffective at killing living organisms; this is why a high quality filter needs to proceed UV. UV lights also generate heat which you want to limit heating tank water (bacteria growth). There are compact UV light solutions. Just make sure it is proceeded with a proper filter. Hope that helps!

@@TruckCamper Forgot to mention I have a 3-stage filter before the water tank, so that’s covered. I guess I need to search for a super compact version.

The end of the video shows the base and how it's bolted to the truck. The top of the platform is screwed to the base wood mounts with small square head trim screws. That makes it removable. Original video of platform: th-cam.com/video/3xury4nTEF0/w-d-xo.html

We sold the RMAX2. Thanks!

@@TruckCamper Hi, thanks for letting me know

Thanks!!! Build one yourself. Great experience. Then go adventure. :)

@@TruckCamper That's actually our plan! Inspired by your build, with some modifications that will work for us 😁 Looking forward to your next creation!

There are AC options... but realistically travel elsewhere when too hot. No fun being locked inside. The idea of traveling is to be outdoors. We are in Arizona (so we know about hot). Truck can tow ~ 15k max (lower with camper). Gas 6.2L. Watch our other videos they show everything

Definitely a great rig choice!

Local RV repair store. Costs way too much online with shipping.

You bet! Bring an air compressor and lower your air pressure. Have fun. :)

Agreed... Such a fun rig! :)

Welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

I would replace the F350 parts same as the F250. The F350 suspension is poor especially off road. You need to experience quality suspension to appreciate it. Crazy what an HD truck can do. Check our off road and adventure videos!

Compressor fridge no contest. Extremely fast to cool. Most efficient to leave on (and safer for foods) - maintain temp vs full cooling. The more packed out the fridge the more efficient. Our 200ah battery drops approximately 10% overnight including running lights, h2o pump, electronics charging and just normal use. Can operate at angles (think marine environment). We only run 12v. Probably owned a dozen compressor fridges over the years. Danfoss makes the most reliable compressors. Realistically, they just work and somewhat mindless. Highly recommend.

@@TruckCamper Yeah this is what i think also, thank you for the fast repl!. But...! I might give a chance to fix the Gas system on the old Electrolux for this summer trip and later i will mightly go to a compressor. I understand that the best move would be a 12V compressor fridge but would be lot for my budget, i used to own many years ago one portable from Englel and i know how nice they work by consuming no more than 50W/H and getting even ice in 3-4 hrs. Thanks again for you reply, i will have to look around how much they will charge for service the old Electrolux and if it's much higher than buy a 220V compressor i will have to reconsider. BTW this is the one that i was thinking on and is exact the same dimensions like the Electrolux, what do you think about the energy ? it says 136kwh/annual and for sure we will have to add more or less 5W/H for the inverter that will always have to be on: sharphome.eu/uk-uk/sj-uf088m4s-en

@@darkovsky Just watch the online classifieds for a compressor fridge. We've sold numerous over the years. Ebay. Craigslist. Facebook market. Find a good deal on a quality compressor fridge and be done.

6ft 9in bed length. Payload sticker 3,229. Suspension designed to carry 3,500lbs in the bed. Check the description for description link with tons of info!

Correct. Factory wheel offset will NOT work for 37s. Tires will rub the frame. These wheels are 17x8.5" with 0mm offset. You need to push the tires out further from the body to clear the frame with oversized tires. Wider wheels & tires will require additional offset and may require body cutting depending on diameter. Thanks for sharing!

Kenda has a following... but better to avoid china tires

True thing! Many fun adventures and ready for more. :)

Watch our other videos... not the case. We love the rig. It can go anywhere. Just looking to change things up after 4yrs.

Yeah... Hidden storage is very cool!!! :)

She is essential... We've improved speed. It is significantly harder on uneven surfaces.

Most likely a wiring or motor issue. Likely pulling too many amps. Could be bad connections, jacks need lubricant or motors having issues.

That's great!! Appreciate you sharing. It has been a great truck build that just works. Love your shorty F150. Very cool. Short wheelbase for the win! :)

I was concerned about that with jack extensions. We've been using wood blocks which don't have adverse affects. Loading/unloading on unlevel ground can be a challenge. Wind can increase risk as well. It takes lots of practice to efficiently drop and load. We've become faster over time... Thanks for sharing! :)

Agreed. It can get spendy.... :)

Appreciate it. Nope! New build coming... new adventures in the works. Just trying a new setup. It is tough parting with DONKI tho. Stay tuned.

HAHA - That's a cleaver idea. I was talking with Faith about the advantages of a helicopter. Just need to learn how to not collide with the truck. Hmm...

Will be sharing a video soon! Stay tuned...

Thanks for following along! Not sure it will be "better" but definitely different... and more expensive. So that's something. HAHA

@@TruckCamper, ha, yeah, figured it will probably be something fancy.

Welcome! Liberty is a great choice. I still think it is the most comfortable/functional smallest camper available. Hard to beat really... at least after we did a ton of additions. It was a black bear family. We may do a video and tell the story. Flat bed would give some good advantages. Just need to be careful with weight (flat beds are often much heavier than standard beds - especially Super Duty aluminum). Our camper has held up very well. Heck it's cleaner today than when it was delivered new. Biggest thing is to maintain it and prevent was leaks.

@TruckCamper Great, thank you for your response. I like the cassette toilet feature mostly and it's hard to find those these days. A bear video would be nice, thanks again.

We've definitely put in the time and money to make it ready for adventures. Thanks for sharing!

12v cabinet style air conditioner would be the ticket. Bunch of vans running them! Probably could run just from the roof solar. Worth checking out

Thanks! They are solid tires but hard to want to buy again. We are testing some Toyo and Nitto tires currently.

You got that right! We are suckers for projects... It does take a ton of time to go from idea to completion. Good point. ** Truck Required. It would be an unfortunate surprise if someone missed that. HEHE Well you know there will be plenty of modifications to the next rig. Stay tuned for our next ambitious project. :)

Great to hear from you! Our time has been consumed on our Commercial property. We are finally getting more time again to pursue adventure and fun projects. Our goal is to travel next year full time for a season. Lots of plans. Will be sharing our next travel vehicle in the coming months. Thanks for staying in touch. :)

HAHA - We do share our opinions. Obviously you don't have to agree with them... And our choices won't fit many/most people. Cosmetic appearance was secondary to functionality: having access to shovel and pole saw. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Appreciate it. Alaskan campers are a cool concept (popup hard wall). However, I think they are incredibly outdated; time to progress past the 70s. But realistically that is the entire RV industry. I love seeing innovation and improvements. NorthStar is not perfect but they do combine many quality components and affordable. I appreciate much of the finish and design of NuCamp (although not perfect either). All campers will have pros/cons and it's good to compare them and determine what is most important to you. And the most import thing is to adventure and travel. Hope that helps!

Deal. HAHA - We did post the for sale ad: forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/2020-northstar-liberty-truck-camper-875w-solar-lithium-40g-h2o-filtration-off-grid-dialed-kingman-az.244115/

Thanks! Yes, we will be offering the truck for sale. It is designed for the camper and performs incredible on/off road. But yes... prices are vastly more for trucks and parts.

Thanks! Totally makes sense.... I'd feel the same way! It's a great platform to modify to fit needs. :)

The camper floor length is 7ft. So it would sit on your tailgate. Biggest limitation with the Raptor is the limited weight carrying capacity... Super Duty is the ideal hauler rig. We will be selling our truck which has been setup specifically for the camper weight. :)