Modifications to Your 3/4-1 ton TV

[Holy Grail]

I added a winch driven ramp in the 8' bed of my 3/4 ton pickup so I can haul around my Honda VFR 1200 motorcycle with the tailgate closed..

[Ray Eklund]

I moved from Colorado to Nevada several years ago.

Replaced the Colorado plates with Boulder City, BC Nevada plates.

The truck rides smoother and I no longer carry a snow shovel in the bed of the F350.

[Paul & Holly]

Westin HDX Grill Guard
ARE Cap with windoors, roof rack and fishing pole rack
Better Bilt tool box
Rock Tamers
Mud Flaps
Module to allow low range without four wheel drive (very handy backing as 6 speed manual has a very fast reverse gear).

[tjdonahoe]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

..OOP's

You don’t want to hit a moose, I have seen the ali arc on the front of a Peterbilt at 40 mph.....and I know what a very large deer will do at 64 mph a little left of center.....and that was number 14......

[gr.austin]

I added a Leer cap, the largest one they make for the most volume inside. I also added a second light inside the cap near the cab with a automatic switch to turn the lights on when the back lift widow is opened. The LED light is great even though it is only on when the truck lights are on. I did this because it was easiest and has the benefit that these light will never be left on since the truck lights shut off automatically. I also have a retractable step and hand support to climb into the bed of the truck. I call that option the old man step because it works perfectly due to the wonderful hand support.

Happy Streaming...
Gary

[RobH41]

GMC 3/4 ton crew cab duramax. RanchoXL adjustable shocks, Bed Topper with carry rack on top, heavier frame mounted hitch, Full Banks Engineering engine package, front hitch receiver, TPMS system, wireless back-up camera, 40 gallon aluminum auxiliary fuel tank mounted in front of bed, XM radio system in up-graded radio, SSB/CB radio, Wilson Cellular repeater with outside antennas. Of course, we also carry strong hydraulic bottle jacks, flares, safety cones, first-aid kit, blankets and some fresh water in gallon jugs. Wife always has some dry pet food aboard for strays. 140k miles now and going strong!

[GCinSC2]

Originally Posted by Paulie3putt

Module to allow low range without four wheel drive (very handy backing as 6 speed manual has a very fast reverse gear).

Oh I like that low ratio idea but gotta have a 4X4 with a hand shaker to really appreciate that one. Only a small number of us tow with a hand shaker and 3 pedals. Mine is 2WD.

Congrats

Gary

[70CT]

These are all great! Keep’em coming, and include pictures!

[Coolbreeze]

I am currently looking for an F250 PS to replace my F150 EB. Mainly because the diesel has engine breaking. The F250's are so tall, the first mod I will make will be to have the truck covered to about the same height at the F150. Don't need all that height for pulling the AS down the road.

[Al and Missy]

Had a folding tonneau, swapped it for a Century topper. Love the dryness and extra room.
Homemade bedslide. Getting ready to build V3.
Front hitch, used for Hollywood bicycle rack
Electric lock for topper lift glass. Big difference from having to lock/unlock with key.
Burglar alarm magnetic switch to turn on light in topper when lift glass opened.

Al

[guskmg]

'07 3/4Ton HD GMC:
Duramax/Alison
Banks Engine Brake
Full Air Ride suspension
Raised suspension up 1 1/2”
DirectLink Controler
80 gal. Reserve
All synthetic fluids
Michelin Defenders
Wilson Cel booster
Kenwood/Garmin GPS w/ Backup Camera on truck & trailer
ARE Camper shell w/ lift windows
ProPressure TPMS
AMP Research Automatic Running boards
Inky Mud flaps
Direct Link Brake controller
3,000 Yamaha EIB
Lithium battery booster
Airc ompressor (2) air ride and tires
On Star
SPOT World wide locator and 911
Hensley
Curt Class 5 Receiver
Sprayed on bed liner
Tool box
Emergency gear
Blankets
Front Hitch receiver
CB Radio
FRS handy talkies
Gas fir pit
Gas grill
Impact lug wrench
Drill driver.
Torque wrench
Hitch parts
Misc. hardware
Chocks
Mini traffic cones
Emergency Triangles
Flasher adaptor for TT clearance Lights
Lawn chairs
Bottle Jack with 4 X 4" jack pad
Chargers for driver and impact
That is all I can get in!
guskmg

[switz]

I found a 2012 2500HD Ram Cummins 4x4 that was end of model year with every option I would have ordered including stock Michelin tires.

Added Curt front tow hitch and 15049 rear receiver rated 2,550 pounds tongue weight and 17,500 pound trailer (covers the Airstream world). Removed factory receiver. Had Ziebart rust proofing done. Added Centramatic wheel balancers to both the truck and the 2014 31' Classic.

Installed Keldermen all air bag level ride suspension removing all steel springs. Have 5,000 pound rear air bags each side with on board air compressor. Can dump rear air bags to lower bed 5" so I can load it. Put a compressed air chuck from compressor by rear license plate. Installed Insight engine gage system with sensors for the exhaust manifold, both new larger differential covers and transmission cover. Insight display installed on driver door post. Mods to dash for Auxilary RV GPS unit and Dill TPMS display and Voyager rear trailer camera display.

Added camper shell in matching color and changed to lift up windows on both sides and 12Vdc power outlets. Added full length running boards. Changed front fog lights to two sets of LED driving lights (one set is amber). Added a 20" light bar in grill. Added two sets of LED lights to rear receiver for night work. Replaced stock fuel tank with a Titan 56 gallon fuel tank. Added a Cummins water separator beside new tank. Added a Cummins 2 micron fuel filter after the stock fuel filter. Added additional oil filters for engine oil and transmission oil (FS-2500 units). Changed exhaust manifold after turbo failure to accomadate third party turbo with down tube engine brake. Stronger head bolts installed. Improved air filter and intake system. New thoughts in computer. Bypassed factory brake controller so no error codes generated with Tuson trailer brake controller for disc brakes on the 2014 31' Classic.

Built custom mod to ProPride stinger to support mudflaps.

Truck runs like a smooth well oiled sewing machine with no vibration (thanks to a straight six cylinder design).

[franklyfrank]

Originally Posted by GCinSC2

I didn't say I was the best camp cook I just enjoy camp cooking. The cardboard box oven is a show stopper. If it fits in it we can cook it. My biggest skillet is a 20" Lodge a pan cake making wonder.

We should be having fun here http://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171620
Join us, it's a state park Slide Out not required.

I would say a 20" Skillet could accommodate breakfast preparation for six adults and their dogs. I am on my way, two easy over with a side bacon,whole wheat toast and coffee :-)

[nswhite]

The main ones are an AS tire pressure monitor, Garmin RV GPS, truck cap, and a truck bed slide (easier to get things in the back).

[sbowman]

2016 RAM 3500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 Long Box 6.7 Cummins 3.42 Axle Ratio Black Forrest Green.

1. Weather Tech Floor Mats front & back, black
2. MOPAR flared Splashguards
3. SungTop Canopy, color matched
4. Bushwacker Black Armor Rock Panel & Door Sill Plates
5. GoRino Dominator D2 Textured Matte Black cab length rock guard/side steps
6. 4 ft. folding step stool
7. NRA Steer Clear Vehicle Holster Mount w/Uncle Mikes 1911 Holster
8. Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Hitch 20,000 GTW for 2 1/2" receiver
9. Billet Aluminum Diesel & DEF caps

Safe Travels

[BillfromWI]

2016 GMC Sierra SLT 2500 Duramax 4x4, standard bed, every option except the moon roof

· GMC rock defectors/mud flaps front and rear
· Scotchgard Paint Protection Film on the leading surfaces, including the mirrors
· Weathertech head light and fog light protection film
· WeatherTech floor liners front and rear
· DU-HA under rear seat storage
· Rock Tamers
· ARE Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) aluminum bed cap, no windows, top hinged side doors, interior and tailgate LED illumination, rear door lock integrated with truck central locking (as is the tailgate)
· Yakima carrier mounting tracks on cap
· Slidemaster full extension 1,000 lb. capacity aluminum bed slide
· Spray-on bed liner on the tailgate
· Custom made tailgate cable extensions to allow it to rest parallel to the bed floor
· Ultimate Tailgate Seal weather stripping (it does keep the dust down)
· Chrome bug shield
· One Honda 2000 (Starts and runs the MicroAir Easystart-equipped 15K BTU Penguin)
· Propane camp stove and grill

[DBinSD]

How much weight did the Decked system add to your truck? I have been looking at these and like what I see.
Any draw backs?
Did it need to be screwed/bolted through the metal of the bed?

[crispyboy]

Lots of great modifications in this thread!

2009 Dodge 2500 CTD:
- windshield mounted GPS/backup camera
- TPMS for trailer
- Maxbrake brake controller
- Bilstein shocks
- Mopar mud flaps
- cab hight ARE cap with windoors, Yakima roof rack rails, led lights and 12v socket
- added a factory upgrade fuel/water separator
- cb radio/antenna
- tool box in bed with all kinds of goodies
- removed spacers from rear springs to lower down rear of truck
- Carli ball joints
- steering gear box stablizer
- Sylvania Ultra headlight bulb upgrade

[JMynes]

Originally Posted by DBinSD

How much weight did the Decked system add to your truck? I have been looking at these and like what I see.
Any draw backs?
Did it need to be screwed/bolted through the metal of the bed?

I really like the Decked concept, but one drawback I see is they use up all the length of the bed.
I want a couple of feet of full height space (under the topper) to load the generator in the rear. Setting it on top of the Decked system requires lifting the genny an extra foot, and leaves no clearance for refueling.
The fact that moving the drawers forward two feet compromises their usefulness is not lost on me.
I have looked at a couple of displays. Stood on them, operated the drawers, etc. It’s quality stuff!
If it weren’t for the generator issue, Decked would be in my truck.
BTW, no drilling required if you have factory anchors in the lower corners of your truck bed.

[pt.reyesfan]

Originally Posted by nswhite

The main ones are an AS tire pressure monitor, Garmin RV GPS, truck cap, and a truck bed slide (easier to get things in the back).

What brand of truck bed slide is that?