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Am I better off pre def? Are you changing out the hard mounted hitch, or is the air ride of the truck sufficient?

You carry a Subaru? In tow or on the bed of the truck in front of the 5ver?

California legal trucks? Do you mean equipt like cars with California emissions? I’m not registering it in CA.

So your rig is only 4’ longer? over all length 230.4” wheel base is 140” Turning circle is 45.1”

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind.

Thanks for your opinion.

I have been thinking single axle.

I only stated from reading Jacks resource link. I even cut and pasted what he stated. But as pointed out every state makes that call on how it’s registered. I just assumed since there are the big 3 RV friendly states to claim as your domicile that someone had gone through the process and knew. These are questions that I come up with when I look at the big picture of ownership. Thanks for your thoughts on it. 👍🏻

I wonder if they are getting cheaper because companies are buying newer tech trucks. It’s all about the cost of a mile and the least amount of downtime.

Thanks for the feedback. 👍🏻

Thanks, I have been looking at that website and about 3 others like it. I don’t mind spending more money if I’m getting a better product that will last longer. That is why I spent more money up front and bought a DRV. Value is perceived differently by different people. I was asking for a specific website from the one poster based on their statement. I had spent days going through the website and others like it to get a feel what the options are out there. Have to love the internet. Ask it a question and you have thousands of links to read and research. My goal of researching is to find out what is the best set up for me. Once I know that then the search can really begin.

I was thinking that also as they are used for stop and go and short hops. A lot harder miles than a long haul truck.

A longer wheel base with a larger cab is a heavier rig and will ride better yes, I know what I know. Thanks. The fact that you think a sleeper is cheaper then a day cab for the same year and about millage is wrong. I even asked you to provide a link. At least I can admit when I’m wrong, ask questions and learn. Safe travels.

I would have to disagree. Day Cabs will be cheaper. They cost less in the beginning and sleepers cost more when new. They are larger and have more options and luxury options. I have seen a ton of day cabs out there for 25-35k. The same year and millage sleeper is high 50s to 90k. But if you have a resource where sleepers are cheaper then day cabs please post it up. I agree that single rear axles are not common as you have a lot more capability with a tandem axle. It makes sense that a 4” long sleeper space behind the seat is going to be 4’ longer. But this will also push the wheel base out further. My friend with a Ram Mega cab short bed, they only come said that he has the shortest wheelbase from Ram. I proved him wrong with my regular cab 8’ bed has the shortest wheel base. The more interior space you have the longer the wheelbase is going to be.

I’m looking at HDTs. Most of them seem to be tandem sleeper rigs.

Thanks. 👍🏻

Thinking about getting a HDT again. I looked at going HDT when we first went full time 8 years ago. But now that I’m planning a trip to Alaska in 2025 it really has me rethinking an HDT. For several reasons. My current TV is a 2015 Ram 3500 4x2, Regular Cab, DRW, CTD, Aisin trans with 410 gears. My wife follows when towing in a Mazda 3. Which is the main driving vehicle when parked. I tow a DVR 38RSB3. I research things and try to make informed decisions weighing out the big picture of pros and cons. I was considering adding the Kelderman stage 2 rear air ride installed. About $2800 to $3000. I also wanted to carry more diesel than the 28 gallon factory tank. Was thinking of a 80-100 gallon transfer tank, used. Thinking $600-$1000. And upgrading my hitch to a Hensley BD5. $1500-$2000 used. Because of this trip the truck is going to be the daily driver and I wanted to have a better ride and longer range if needed. As well as give the rig a better ride all the time. So if I’m going to spend about 6k on improvements, my thoughts turned back to an HDT. My first thoughts were a Day Cab HDT single axle. Smallest wheel base so maneuvering is the best. It has air ride, air brakes, air seat and might have an air cab. Plus it carries a crap load more fuel. About 160 gallons with this configuration from what I have read. Cheaper to maintain and gets better MPG than a sleeper. And cheaper to buy up front. 25-40k investment, used. Yes I know that a longer wheel base like a sleeper will give a better ride, carry more fuel and give me more room. But it will cost more upfront, cost more to maintain and keep me out of more campgrounds being this large and does not maneuver as well. I understand there are give and takes. It’s all about understanding the options and balancing it out to make the correct decision. There are just so many options in HDTs. Which style, what engine, trans (want an automatic) even though I can drive a stick, rear gears and pre or post DEF. I understand that the used market is you get what’s out there. The good thing is that I’m a planner so I have time to figure out what I want and time to find it. And if I come across they best choice early I can pull the trigger. I’m sure I’m not the first one to ever contemplate this. Thanks for all your thoughts, experiences and feedback.

My Domicile is SD. Been full time for 8 years now.

Is anyone running with a day cab? By the qualifications posted up, 1. Cooking - A small microwave is generally acceptable. 2. Refrigeration or Ice Box - Either 110 Volt, 12 Volt or LP powered refrigerator is acceptable. 3. Self-contained Toilet - In most states a Porta Potty is acceptable. 4. Heating or Air Conditioning - Factory air/heat is acceptable w/separate sleeper berth control. 5. Potable Water Supply System including a Faucet and Sink. 6. Separate 110V Power Supply or LP Gas - A generator, inverter or shore power inlet is acceptable. it would not qualify as a not for hired “motorhome”. I would only use the truck to tow the 5ver, so not sure that I would need a sleeper. As a day cab would be the shortest option and the shortest wheel base allowing for the best maneuvering. Are the day cabs ride equal to the spleepers? Both have air ride, air ride seat and I think some day cabs have cab air ride. I did a search under day cabs and nothing came up.

100%.

Try 303 Aerospace. You might need to apply several times. But it is great stuff.

I don’t consider it a discount, more like charging you according to how much you drive. As the more you drive the higher the risk of something happening.

Great point, I was thinking the same thing.

Insurance companies do ask how many miles are you from work and what you drive annually. The policy price does vary. At least USAA asked me.

I think these 3 questions are silly. 1. Are EV prices coming back down? They are coming down because Tesla is trying to squeeze other EV makers to go bankrupt. They have a pricing advantage and they are leveraging just that. It will be interesting to see what Tesla reports this week. I would bet their profit will be way down. 2. Should I wait for the new models? There are always going to be new models. If you keep waiting for them, you will never buy a car. 3. Is revolutionary EV technology on the way? technology is always advancing. Companies are spending 100s of millions into R&D. As having the best and most advanced tech over your competitors will translate into more sales.