2020 Power Wagon, Short Trip Overland Build

[desert_wagon]

I might have missed it, but what antenna mount is that? Will it fit an NMO mount?

Sorry for late response, been doin stuff. They are Baja Designs A-Pillar mounts for ditch lights. Originally I was going to modify for an antenna mount but decided to put the antenna on the shell, higher up is better, and go use the apillar mounts for ditch lights. Yes, I am finally done with forward lighting (at least zone 1, 2 & 3), there is still working lights and backup lights.

 

[JamesEvan]

Sorry for late response, been doin stuff. They are Baja Designs A-Pillar mounts for ditch lights. Originally I was going to modify for an antenna mount but decided to put the antenna on the shell, higher up is better, and go use the apillar mounts for ditch lights. Yes, I am finally done with forward lighting (at least zone 1, 2 & 3), there is still working lights and backup lights.

@eldedo - Was looking at LP6's and 9's how obstructed is the front camera with your setup?

 

[desert_wagon]

@eldedo - Was looking at LP6's and 9's how obstructed is the front camera with your setup?

the middle ones block a good portion.

 

[desert_wagon]

I might have missed it, but what antenna mount is that? Will it fit an NMO mount?

I haven’t devised where my antenna is going, yet. Either hood mount or rack mount on top of the shell(ideal)

 

[.genomer]

Dunno if you found an antenna solution yet, but I stumbled across this the other day and would love to see how it actually looks on our trucks! Bulletproof Diesel.

 

[UglyViking]

Dunno if you found an antenna solution yet, but I stumbled across this the other day and would love to see how it actually looks on our trucks! Bulletproof Diesel.

I have one of those! I got the first or second one they made after adjusting fitment for the 2019. Had it on since mid-late 2020, still no leaks after all the rain and snow (and accidental hits with the snow scraper). I currently have a cap on, but I had taken some pics you can see it without the cap.

 

[.genomer]

Looks great! Thanks for that!

 

[desert_wagon]

Dunno if you found an antenna solution yet, but I stumbled across this the other day and would love to see how it actually looks on our trucks! Bulletproof Diesel.

I have seen that, however not sure I have the room between my cab and topper. Suppose I could call em and get the cad file.

 

[UglyViking]

I have seen that, however not sure I have the room between my cab and topper. Suppose I could call em and get the cad file.

For what it's worth, I have the smartcap on mine now, and there is space, not much, but so far it's not touched even on trail rides.

 

[Cumminsluv]

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Reserved:
Other Notes: Penetrol by Flood is by far the best powdercoat restorer on the market.
Planned:
Rear Bumper: Expedition One, dual swingout.
Always on camera mod...need to figure that one out
Other misc skids like the ones from Maple Offroad (trying to get White Knuckle Offroad to make these , they are prototyping now! yayyyy!)
Behind Back Seat mod..soon...maybe
Old school floor foot brights clicker, except this will cycle between amber high, white high and off. So doable with some breadboard work and a few transistors.
Garmin Camera Install for shell, have it will install when I run power to the shell.
70amp run to shell with distribution block and a secondary Garmin Powerswitch.
1010 bar for internal shell framework for storage, firstaid kits tools jacks etc.
Spare tire stuff, thinking of standing the spare upright right side of rig next to tailgate or front of bed(leaning towards this for stability)

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In the Middle of:
Communication: Ham radio Kenwood TM-D710G (2m/70cm, GPS/APRS) fully open TNC, possibly HF later but don't think its really needed. (antenna bracket and main unit mounted under steering column) almost there....

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Completed:
Front Bumper: Expedition One bumper ordered with Baja Designs XL Pro fog lights.
Suspension: Carli Pintop, Thuren Rear Trackbar, Carli Front Trackbar
Steering: Synergy Drag Link & Tie Rod. Fox TS steering stabilzer, had to modify the mounting plate, moved the mounting point about 1.25" to the drivers side. Was either hitting the u-joint@the passenger wheel or bottoming out.
CKMA12 + bluetooth controller (PCM), NH Overland engine mount bracket.(installed, now for brackets and air lines). Tapped F65(Inverter/USB) to provide "enable" signal for contessor/pcm module then the powerswitch controls a relay to turn the compressor on/off. Brackets installed, interrupted during airline install.
ARB Pressure Control: program can be side-loaded from sd card to Garmin Overlander, this means keeping control of system (powerswitch and arb pressure control) on one device. Crashed once but after that no crash and complete control.
Swing Case: drivers side, recovery gear.
Shiftsolutions x-fer case shift knob...the old one is just cheap.
ARE CX HD Shell & BajaRack Megamule.(bearly fits)
Method 315's Ram Edition (+25mm OS) + Nitto Trail Grabber M/T (only thing available)
Forward Lighting: Baja Designs LP9 Pro's x4 & Garmin PowerSwitch, so worth the price. 44k lumens is MORE than enough, aka went overboard......*LP9 Running lights tie into cab clearance/width markers. (Fuse 79, mini fuse taps)
Ditch Lights: Baja Designs a-pillar ditch light brackets + Squadron Pro's, another 9.8k lumens. (Routing was done by removing the center push pin in the cowl clips and using a wide flange stainless steel sheet metal screw and harness clip, seemed like a clean way to go.)
Trans Skid Plate: Dethloff Mfg.
Sliders: White Knuckle Offroad
Front/Rear Diff Covers: AEV
Plastic removal on various underbody parts including that front useless air dam
Resonator delete. Needs to be cleaned up a bit.

I can help you out with "Always on camera mod...need to figure that one out"

Ring just came out with a Dashcam that plugs into your obd port on your truck. Very good quality and it gives you a picture of the Cab and out front of you. Its always on and even has motion sensor settings so you can make it record depending movement around your truck. Now I can always check whats going on with my truck anytime with Live view and I get notifications if movement is detected around my truck. Im not sure on rules for posting links so if this is not allowed please feel free to edit mods. https://ring.com/products/car-cam
Its poured rain the past few days in Colorado sorry about the watery front cam photo =)

 

[Cumminsluv]

Here is my 2018 ram 2500 overland build with ARE topper. Figured Id post some pictures so you can get some inspiration. =)

 

[desert_wagon]

Here is my 2018 ram 2500 overland build with ARE topper. Figured Id post some pictures so you can get some inspiration. =)

the water storage is interesting...where did you pickup the tank?