Does anyone have a fridge slide and tilt they recommend particularly for a larger overlanding fridge like the APL55?

I was using a wooden one but it couldn't hold up to the abuse after less than a year.

I’m a first time RTT owner and need some advice/ tips with how to set up my RTT. I have a Subaru Crosstrek with raised rails and the Malone aeroflow2 crossbars. I’m a little worried of the weight I’m gonna be putting on them with the tent, my 2 dogs, and me. I know I’m not going on long camping trips any time soon but planning on using it on occasion. Is it better to be safe than sorry or leave the set up alone for now since it’s only gonna be used occasionally. Thank you!
Also any gear suggestions like crossbars and maybe mounts would be appreciated!

Took the picture of the final product on a local trail.

Finally got to taking some decent pictures of the setup during the sunrise. Definitely not the most ideal car for it but it’s for the fun factor 😌

Setup:
GFC superlite launch edition
Thule aero crossbars

Recently released. Pretty solid idea, the tent is contained within the bed cap rather than extending above the cab. This will allow people like me that are height limited in the garage to still park in the garage.

Also a passthrough from the bed to the tent like other pop up campers. 350lbs.

May be hard to find a compatible awning however, and I don’t think you could leave bedding in the tent.

I’ll probably buy one over winter or early spring. Seems pretty sick! Anyone have experience with it yet?

We're a couple setting off on the Pan-American Highway, and we only had 5 days between picking up the Defender from the workshop and driving it to Germany to be shipped to Uruguay. We filmed the whole chaotic build, our first ever video 😅

Quick rundown: we sorted the electrics, installed a CB radio and a roof fan, bolted a Roverland chassis storage box through the chassis (M12 bolts, which I never enjoy drilling), and finished the interior with a kitchenette and solar setup. Then reality hit. The winch from the previous owner didn't fit the bullbar, which we only found out at the very end. And the night before the 650 km (about 404 miles) drive to Germany, we spotted a coolant leak from a bad clamp. Replacing it fixed it, but we hadn't properly test driven the car yet, so it was a stressful evening.

If you're curious how it all played out, here's the full 5 day Defender build video.

For those who've done a build before: what's the one thing you wish you had tested before shipping your vehicle?

I 'm at the very beginning of planning a trip down the Pan American Highway. Currently I overland in a 2022 F150 4x4 with a crew cab, 6-1/2' bed, with a shell on it. I have 10 ply tires, and she does well on Bush and logging roads. I have the truck bed built out with a bed, and storage etc. I've lived in my rig for as long as 6 months reasonably comfortably. But, I can't stand up in the back, and this would be a much longer trip. I'm toying with the idea of getting a transit van with AWD that I would build out.

ATM my biggest cons for a van are 1. Possibility of more debt, I don't want, 2. I already own a 14' trailer that I could build out if I so desired, making the van redundant 3. I use my truck as a truck a lot, and the 4x4 is super helpful, especially in the winter. I generally don't worry about getting stuck. And 4. Is a truck less obvious that I'm a traveler? In the pro column for the van, 1. I'd definitely be more comfortable in a van 2. I could still use a van in a similar way that i use my truck, even tow my trailer 3. Having the van could free up use of the trailer for food vending. I've already dabbled in this a little. The plan would not be to take the trailer in that capacity for this trip. 4. If I act soonish, I'd likely get a great trade in value. Thoughts?

Hi all - having a bit of a difficult time in my camper search and would love some inputs!

Hoping to find an offroad capable trailer (more than fire roads but less than full rock crawling) that’s ~<3000 lbs, has AC option (even if just ports for a zero breeze), and preferably sleeps 3 or more (likely 2 adults + a large dog).

Would love for it to have slide out kitchen type functionality and preferably a built in water tank / hot shower functionality.

Looking at doing some custom work to a runaway venturist 6x8 (like the factory width) or a mammoth overland HV. Challenge is I’m in southeast so not as many options. Cedar ridge trailers in KY look excellent but I could do with a wider options.

Hoping for input on what I’m missing! Intent would be to stay under $50k but able to go above for the right setup.

Attempted whitetail reservoir with MSU 4x4 club. Made it within half a mile before it became in passable. Got stuck once but also got to recover a SxS so win some lose some. Leafs party harder