Really nice. Huge, but nice. Well done.
Rossmonster Truck Build – 2024 F350 (long wheelbase)
- OP 🔹 Chris-DTA
- Start date
- Jul 29, 2023
- 4,056
- 11,809
- 2023 F350 XLT Premium Tremor, SAP, 7.3L
- 2023 F150 XLT Lightning, Extended range, 312A, Tow Tech/ Max Tow
I would move into this camper and never ever leave….
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- #163
Only one picture today. The lower part of the entry door was installed today. Also interesting (at least for me) - they have a project plan taped to the outside and part of it is in the picture where they would take note if there is a delay. Well, something is not there (yet). Damn it %@#$$% I need to ask them later this week what it is and what the impact is. Everything I had identified from the pictures is already accounted for - including the mattress as it gets "installed" at the very end once the inside of the camper has been fully cleaned. I guess I will thoroughly inspect each picture now to see if I can identify the straggler 
PS: I see the winch controller, a towel that I use to protect the center console from dog drool, and what appears the rear floor Tuxmat on the ground at the door.
PS: I see the winch controller, a towel that I use to protect the center console from dog drool, and what appears the rear floor Tuxmat on the ground at the door.
Not even going to pretend I’m not low key obsessed with this build. I guess that’s what the kids these days call “fanboying” ?
Awesome build
Awesome build
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- #165
Unexpected build cost increase.
I need to add the Carli Trophy hitch to the build. Originally, Rossmonster had told me that the (deflated) 37" spare would fit into the factory spare tire location. However - that seems to be tire dependent, and a new Toyo Open Country Trail on an 18" wheel will not work. Rossmonster has gotten a 37" spare in for other builds, but apparently, those were different tires and I seem to be the first using the TOC Trail.
I know we discussed this in the forum here a few times. A few people made this work using a used tire with significant less tread, others went with a smaller size (35") tire, and I also saw the video from Colt (Colt's Way) about how he struggled to get the spare into the factory hitch location.
I think the right move is to go with the Trophy hitch. I am mostly traveling and things like this need to be simple and support me so that I am not stuck somewhere. Rather would have invested that money differently, but so be it.
I need to add the Carli Trophy hitch to the build. Originally, Rossmonster had told me that the (deflated) 37" spare would fit into the factory spare tire location. However - that seems to be tire dependent, and a new Toyo Open Country Trail on an 18" wheel will not work. Rossmonster has gotten a 37" spare in for other builds, but apparently, those were different tires and I seem to be the first using the TOC Trail.
I know we discussed this in the forum here a few times. A few people made this work using a used tire with significant less tread, others went with a smaller size (35") tire, and I also saw the video from Colt (Colt's Way) about how he struggled to get the spare into the factory hitch location.
I think the right move is to go with the Trophy hitch. I am mostly traveling and things like this need to be simple and support me so that I am not stuck somewhere. Rather would have invested that money differently, but so be it.
- Jul 29, 2023
- 4,056
- 11,809
- 2023 F350 XLT Premium Tremor, SAP, 7.3L
- 2023 F150 XLT Lightning, Extended range, 312A, Tow Tech/ Max Tow
Ugh…. That’s a bummer brother, but as you well know that Trophy Hitch is awesome. So there’s that
Bummer, but your hand being forced is a blessing. The day you struggled to get your 37" spare out from being smashed into stock carrier, you would have wished you'd done it from the start. You are saving yourself from that. 
Bummer! I was worried that might be the case... no matter how I tried, even fully deflated, I could barely get my 37x12.5r17 Toyo ATIII even halfway up under my 2021. I had to hit the tread with a rubber mallet just to get it started. The tread was getting pretty deformed as it squeezed between the frame rails, and even though not fully seated I had to kick on it quite a bit to get it to drop free when I realized it wasn't going to work. I probably could have forced it the rest of the way with enough time and effort but then it just would have been even more of a bear to get out if/when I actually needed it.
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- #169
Yeah, I saw this on YouTube (Colt's way) and how he struggled and how the tire sat in the factory location + his exhaust was too close.
I think you hit the nail on the head
- Jul 29, 2023
- 4,056
- 11,809
- 2023 F350 XLT Premium Tremor, SAP, 7.3L
- 2023 F150 XLT Lightning, Extended range, 312A, Tow Tech/ Max Tow
Anyone huddled in the corner having withdrawals from no updates with pictures since Monday? No.... just me?
Ummmm…. No?
N-n-n-not m-me. I'm f-f-f-fine.
I believe you are correct. It could be tire dependent. I personally watched a guy deflate a 37" Cooper ST and make fit, with little effort, in the stock spare location.
It may matter, IDK, but it was on a 2021 7.3L Tremor.
The tire had 100% tread, fwiw.
If it takes a mallet to get it in... getting it out will likely be 'more' fun. Its a good bit of coin but i've learned from backpacking that having the right gear for YOU... matters.
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- #174
The next chapter is starting. Made it to Vegas this afternoon on my way up to Colorado. It's finally starting to feel real
It's still over 100 degrees here. My pup is not a fan of the heat and not a fan of hotel elevators. We'll take the stairs when going for a short walk in a little bit.
It's still over 100 degrees here. My pup is not a fan of the heat and not a fan of hotel elevators. We'll take the stairs when going for a short walk in a little bit.
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The next chapter is starting. Made it to Vegas this afternoon on my way up to Colorado. It's finally starting to feel real
It's still over 100 degrees here. My pup is not a fan of the heat and not a fan of hotel elevators. We'll take the stairs when going for a short walk in a little bit.
Great! Anxious to see it next Friday on your way through. We just need to figure out a trail to a campsite that we can fit that beast down.
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- #176
Second day driving to Colorado is in the books. Made it to Grand Junction, CO this afternoon. Not as hot as Vegas, but 93 degrees at the end of September is still something.
Took a few breaks for walks with Shelby. Even found a nice creek by accident in Beaver, Utah that she really enjoyed.
Took a few breaks for walks with Shelby. Even found a nice creek by accident in Beaver, Utah that she really enjoyed.
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Damn.
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- #179
The wait is over. Yesterday, I picked up Rossmonster Baja. To say that I am in love is an understatement. I had concerns regarding the suspension and overall handling, but man - this thing drives smoothly. The Carli suspension combined with the XXHD Deaver leaf springs is a dream. Don't get me wrong, it is still a heavy truck but considering what it is, it is great.
The pass-through from the camper into the truck cab already paid for itself. My idea was that this offers Shelby to have her "own room" and she does use it as that. She has plenty of space to roam around or look outside. During the night I heard her a few times when she moved into the camper to sleep and then back later on. I am so stoked about that!!!! Love it.
I stayed near Longmont, CO, yesterday to make sure everything worked in case I had to go back. One minor issue was that Starlink did not work, but the Rossmonster team quickly resolved it this morning.
I left Colorado and I am now in northern Wyoming in the Big Horn National Forest in a small, free campsite with a lovely creek right behind me. I think I must be close at 8,000 ft. elevation which makes for a good test of the insulation and furnace.
PS: The interior pictures come from Rossmonster. Credit goes to them. I am still getting organized and simply not such a good photographer.
The pass-through from the camper into the truck cab already paid for itself. My idea was that this offers Shelby to have her "own room" and she does use it as that. She has plenty of space to roam around or look outside. During the night I heard her a few times when she moved into the camper to sleep and then back later on. I am so stoked about that!!!! Love it.
I stayed near Longmont, CO, yesterday to make sure everything worked in case I had to go back. One minor issue was that Starlink did not work, but the Rossmonster team quickly resolved it this morning.
I left Colorado and I am now in northern Wyoming in the Big Horn National Forest in a small, free campsite with a lovely creek right behind me. I think I must be close at 8,000 ft. elevation which makes for a good test of the insulation and furnace.
PS: The interior pictures come from Rossmonster. Credit goes to them. I am still getting organized and simply not such a good photographer.
- Jul 29, 2023
- 4,056
- 11,809
- 2023 F350 XLT Premium Tremor, SAP, 7.3L
- 2023 F150 XLT Lightning, Extended range, 312A, Tow Tech/ Max Tow
OMG! Congratulations, what an amazing camper that turned out to be!!! I couldn’t imagine a thing nicer. And what a sweet
Happy pup in the last photo!
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