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Probably close to ~200lbs, using the rhino rack backbone with a GFC mounted directly to the backbone (no platform or cross bars, just GP factor feet with a little modification) So far so good, it’s noticeable weight up high but no issues structurally.
this was us a few weeks ago. And even with about 150lbs (including cross bars) I felt heavy. Are you hitting any trails with that all on?

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this was us a few weeks ago. And even with about 150lbs (including cross bars) I felt heavy. Are you hitting any trails with that all on?

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It’s different, it’s more about exploring these days and less about chasing the most difficult trails. We still wheel but nothing like when we do without the tent. I will always take more technical lines to avoid “tippy” now. The wife enjoys exploring and camping more than “big trails”, and I’ve done what I need to on that front so I’m happy to explore as well.

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It’s different, it’s more about exploring these days and less about chasing the most difficult trails. We still wheel but nothing like when we do without the tent. I will always take more technical lines to avoid “tippy” now. The wife enjoys exploring and camping more than “big trails”, and I’ve done what I need to on that front so I’m happy to explore as well.

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Amazing! That’s kinda were we are now too. More on the over landing side of things. What suspension are you running?
With the kitchen I built in the back, mopar lift and 37s are not cutting it anymore. Too much rubbing.
 

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Amazing! That’s kinda were we are now too. More on the over landing side of things. What suspension are you running?
With the kitchen I built in the back, mopar lift and 37s are not cutting it anymore. Too much rubbing.
Metal Cloak 3.5” Game Changer, we’ve got the 4.5” springs in the rear to help and an upgraded sway bar from Hellwing. It’s a happy medium but leans toward daily driving/weekend trips and still squats with a full overland load out, but it’s good enough for us. The pics posted are still 3.5” springs and no sway bar it sits slightly higher now
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