2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman | AEV Prospector | FWC Grandby

[b307a1]

My plans were to pick up my rig yesterday although my schedule changed and I most likely will not be back up to the Wolverine State for a few more weeks. My payment was wired over so all I need to do is show up and grab the keys. Hopefully in time for Overland Expo East in early October.

I'm sure you're itching to get it as bad as we are to see it!

 

[Desertfox73]

Here is a copy of the great picture AEV took...

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I’ll be there tomorrow picking mine up. I’ll turn it over for you and keep it company.

 

[ramblinChet]

I’ll be there tomorrow picking mine up. I’ll turn it over for you and keep it company.

Take her for a spin and let me know how she feels compared to yours, lol. Heck, at least post a side-by-side photo with them!

 

[Desertfox73]

Take her for a spin and let me know how she feels compared to yours, lol. Heck, at least post a side-by-side photo with them!

Good news, she drives great, and I painted your name on it so it’s definitely yours now!

 

[ramblinChet]

Good news, she drives great, and I painted your name on it so it’s definitely yours now!

My gosh, everyone from here is seeing my truck before me, lol. @1954 M37 stopped by a week or so ago and now you!

The only question is, who will see her next?!?

 

[ramblinChet]

Today I decided to place my order for my onboard air system. The ExtremeAire Magnum compressor and several accessories were included in my order.



Specifications


It comes with a 7' heat dissipation hose


High temperature check valve


145 psi pressure switch


12 Vdc 100 amp relay


12 Vdc electronic blow-off valve

 

[McHenry2500]

What are your plans for installing the compressor?

This is the next big project I want to tackle and I am interested in how and where everyone installs theirs.

 

[ramblinChet]

What are your plans for installing the compressor?

Based upon my research and talking with Extreme Outback it looks like most folks mount it under the bed on the drivers site between the cab and rear wheel. There is quite a bit of room up there and despite it being an external area it stays quite clean. Others mount their compressor in the space that the spare tire occupied while at least one guy mounted his in the engine compartment. I even thought about mounting mine inside the cab since I will be outside the cab when filling tires and it would stay very clean in there but I am really leaning towards mounting mine under the bed. Running power and air lines will be much easier and it will leave me more space in the regular cab.

My only wish is that there were semi-custom brackets available so this was a simple bolt on application.

 

[ramblinChet]

Costs associated with onboard air.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

@ramblinChet , are you going to get the snorkel kit when it becomes available?

I want one. I’m drawn to it mostly for nostalgia. I had a snorkel on my first XJ, before I rolled it the first time, and I remember my brother and I testing out the snorkel in some places we had no business being.

 

[ramblinChet]

@ramblinChet , are you going to get the snorkel kit when it becomes available?

I want one. I’m drawn to it mostly for nostalgia. I had a snorkel on my first XJ, before I rolled it the first time, and I remember my brother and I testing out the snorkel in some places we had no business being.

Definitely. When living in Florida many of the trails I ran were deep water and some were pretty long. I hydro-locked my new TJ in one hole (at idle) which convinced me to pick up a Safari Snorkel. Years later in a hurricane, I drove for nearly a quarter mile with the headlights submerged - no problems.

These days much of my time is spent in the forest and mountains alone. Although I do not intend to encounter deep water crossings you just never know how a distant rainstorm can impact local conditions. And in my profession I work to reduce risk to acceptable levels so the naturally helps me make better decisions regarding overland travel. I have also noticed the fine dust on the trails out west so I am happy to raise the intake up and install a pre-filter.

Another use of my onboard air system will be to blow that fine dust off my camper once I stop to set up camp.

 

[Brewbud]

Do you plan on adding an air tank to the system? I didn't see one on the list. Really easy with the nice system you have planned there.

 

[ramblinChet]

Do you plan on adding an air tank to the system? I didn't see one on the list. Really easy with the nice system you have planned there.

I do although I have not calculated what size would be best since my primary use of the onboard air will be tire fills. My initial thoughts are a one gallon will be fine to use as a buffer.

 

[ramblinChet]

Picked her up yesterday morning.

 

[ramblinChet]

AEV embroidered logo on a base Tradesman seat.

 

[ramblinChet]

Enjoying a slow trip through southern Pennsylvania.

 

[b307a1]

Picked her up yesterday morning.

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Very nice Chester!

Where did they mount the badge plate?

 

[ramblinChet]

Very nice Chester!

Where did they mount the badge plate?

Thank you. Passenger side doors jamb is where the plate is mounted.

 

[WisHawk]

Not using your Torklift frame-mounted tie downs? Or did I miss something?

 

[b307a1]

Yo Chester!

When you get a chance can you take a picture of your drivers side interior door panel and an interior shot of your camper extended and collapsed.....thru the back door.