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Some of my build. Beach days, some camping. Not really a serious overland build. 

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Using your truck for Overlanding/Camping/Light Offroad duty? Post your mods and details of products here.    Truck: 2019 Trail Boss Custom with 5.3 and 6L80   Rear Rack: I cut up a

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Went to Colorado a couple weeks ago and made some big upgrades before leaving. I needed to get my tent up higher so I could close my tonneau cover. I used 1.5x.120" DOM tubing for the new bed rails. T

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I've seen that video and its very simplistic, clean, and well done.  I also found where an individual used a hidden winch mount from the prior generation silverado/sierra and was able to mount it to h

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5’ locking slider. Fits about a full size bed. Plenty of storage between the back, and the cab.

still debating making little adjustments/ improvements down the road. Good for now

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1 hour ago, EricTheRed said:

That’s where the cocaine goes 🤣

Great!  Now everybody knows.  I also use it to hide small arms and ammo. 

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I ordered two boxes to see how they fit. I will have to do some cutting, but, The last truck I cut up they paid me more for it than I paid new. LOL

 

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I found a "water proof" outlet to for the AC unit.

 

Made a small panel that I can turn on lights from the back or front with my up-fitter switches.

 

Then fabbed up a mount for the AC unit.  

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On 8/25/2021 at 10:31 PM, dudleyfj40 said:

I found a "water proof" outlet to for the AC unit.

 

Made a small panel that I can turn on lights from the back or front with my up-fitter switches.

 

Then fabbed up a mount for the AC unit.  

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Are you running the AC only on battery? 

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I Like It!

 

I posted this in the 6.6L Gas forum too.

According to my dealer I should have my 2022 Silverado 2500HD in 2 weeks. (I have a build date of 8/30/21!)

 I ordered the dual Battery/Alternator option. Dose anyone on here know how this setup works? (Just incase my dealer is not suer) Is one battery just for the truck and one for a camper? I have had dual battery setup in some of my other vehicles but I installed them with a battery isloator. I plan on having a slide in pop up truck camper that I will be putting to good use this winter! Im from Michigan so its south or west for me! Thanks all!

 

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Are you running the AC only on battery? 

No, I plan to run it and my Dorm fridge both on it. I have to prove it out yet.

We had shore power at our event this weekend so I didn't try it out with both. The factory outlet will charge the batteries while driving. Until I get some solar panels

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16 hours ago, hdhp said:

I Like It!

 

I posted this in the 6.6L Gas forum too.

According to my dealer I should have my 2022 Silverado 2500HD in 2 weeks. (I have a build date of 8/30/21!)

 I ordered the dual Battery/Alternator option. Dose anyone on here know how this setup works? (Just incase my dealer is not suer) Is one battery just for the truck and one for a camper? I have had dual battery setup in some of my other vehicles but I installed them with a battery isloator. I plan on having a slide in pop up truck camper that I will be putting to good use this winter! Im from Michigan so its south or west for me! Thanks all!

 

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The dual battery setup is for the truck.  You will generally find dual battery setups on HD trucks so that they can handle the extra load required for lights and accessories that municipalities, or any large entity, choses to up-fit their trucks with.

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On 7/30/2021 at 2:10 AM, Transient said:

They aren't bead locks.  Not meant for serious offroading.  But, arguably, neither is this truck.  Too big, too wide, and too long, imo.  If you want a serious offroader get a Jeep Wrangler.  The Trail Boss is more for cruising down well-traveled dirt roads to go camping or hunting.  Definitely not for desert running or rock crawling.

 

 

It was very light offroading, driving the primitive roads in big bend, the main issue I think is the lip on the back side of the wheel catches on things and bends easily. Though a wide enough tire might help. I've switched to 35x12.5/17s now

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On 8/24/2021 at 10:56 PM, Delson0 said:

5’ locking slider. Fits about a full size bed. Plenty of storage between the back, and the cab.

still debating making little adjustments/ improvements down the road. Good for now

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Added a few more access points, an extra slide out for more options. Helped to elevate the stove too for cooking.

 

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Delson0 Enthusiast

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Fits a full size mattress when extra platform is on the ledger boards. 
just want to clear coat it before a winter trip.

 

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On 12/11/2021 at 2:01 PM, Delson0 said:

Fits a full size mattress when extra platform is on the ledger boards. 
just want to clear coat it before a winter trip.

 

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I found LoveSacs to be far more comfy, but they're also far more expensive.  However, unlike a mattress the LoveSac can be cleaned.  I will admit to being biased though.  A friend from high school started and owns the company.

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Good thread, enjoy being in the nature but enjoy more seeing the cool builds. More pictures!!

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