Gremlin4x Power Wagon

[Trailmaker]

Let’s talk MPG! First, speedo has been corrected via Alphaobd and speed verified via GPS on a flat section of road. What I have not verified is the odo. I’m hoping that with the speedo correct the odo will be as well. Second, gearing is stock and tire pressure set at 40psi in the front and 38psi in the rear.

first picture was on a flat straight road with cruise control set.
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Next photo is the same road pulling and old M101a2 trailer I’ve been very slowly working on over the years. With all of our camping gear it weighs about 2k rolling on 35” tires.
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Round trip to our campsite was 500 miles, averaging about 14.5mpg hand calculated. Speed was between 60-65mph over rolling hills and varying grades (Alaska).

I don’t know how useful any of this is, but when I was considering upgrading tires I became obsessed with what might happen to my fuel mileage.

One more thing. Last summer here in Alaska the best tank of gas I had was 15mpg running empty between 60-70mph.

I like that set up. I noticed you have a diamondback cover on your trailer.

 

[Gremlin4x]

I like that set up. I noticed you have a diamondback cover on your trailer.

I do. They don’t advertise them but they make them for the M101a2/3 trailers. Awesome company and I love the cover!

 

[Trailmaker]

I do. They don’t advertise them but they make them for the M101a2/3 trailers. Awesome company and I love the cover!

Can’t complain myself.

 

[Ram Wagon]

Can’t complain myself.

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liking mine so far.

 

[Gremlin4x]

Sliders going on!!!

 

[takebars]

Sliders going on!!!

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YES!! Awesome. Mine are on order. I can't wait to get them. I added an extra inch or so to the width for a more functional step. Looking good!

 

[Gremlin4x]

Project complete! A couple notes:

1. Everyone says the driver side is pain. That checks!
2. An ATV/motorcycle lift was super helpful.

 

[56PW17]

Project complete! A couple notes:

1. Everyone says the driver side is pain. That checks!
2. An ATV/motorcycle lift was super helpful.
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What’s the 12v for in your lower grill?

 

[Gremlin4x]

What’s the 12v for in your lower grill?

The 120v plug? Block heater, oil pan heater, and transmission pan heater. I need to come up with a cleaner looking solution but not until I decide whether to up grade my bumper.

 

[Gamedog]

Killer rig man, looks good!

 

[olyelr]

The 120v plug? Block heater, oil pan heater, and transmission pan heater. I need to come up with a cleaner looking solution but not until I decide whether to up grade my bumper.

Well for the time being, why not just stuff it into your bumper so you dont see it?! LOL

Truck is lookin’ good!

 

[Gremlin4x]

Just got home from a two month overseas assignment and work says I need to quarantine for a couple weeks. I wonder how I’ll pass the time...

 

[LeesEvoX]

Just got home from a two month overseas assignment and work says I need to quarantine for a couple weeks. I wonder how I’ll pass the time...
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damn.. is that the carli kit?

 

[Gremlin4x]

damn.. is that the carli kit?

No, it’s a piecemeal kit from Thuren! The result of countless hours on this forum lol

 

[retired]

looks good.

 

[LeesEvoX]

No, it’s a piecemeal kit from Thuren! The result of countless hours on this forum lol

You can piecemeal stuff from thuren!?!

If you dont mind me asking.. how much? I dont even see fox shocks on their website

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[Gremlin4x]

You can piecemeal stuff from thuren!?!

If you dont mind me asking.. how much? I dont even see fox shocks on their website

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Thuren’s website let’s you buy the components separately. The front shocks are found in their 2013-up 3500 section. The rears are found in the power wagon section.

 

[olyelr]

Just got home from a two month overseas assignment and work says I need to quarantine for a couple weeks. I wonder how I’ll pass the time...
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Oh my heavens wtf are you gonna do with your time?! How will you manage to suffer through this?!

Front boogie woogies only? Bags out back?

 

[Gremlin4x]

Oh my heavens wtf are you gonna do with your time?! How will you manage to suffer through this?!

Front boogie woogies only? Bags out back?

I’m not sure if I’ll want/need bags so I held off on the rear boogies until I get an idea of how the new rear springs handle some weight in the bed.

 

[danoday]

Any pics on this build or updates?

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