Builds Prime builds a 200 (2 Viewers)

Prime · Mar 8, 2022

After a bit of a nap it's time to get this thing ready for camping season again...

Redid the sleeping platform insert to allow for use of the 40% rear seat section (car seat). My helper quickly booted me to the back so he could drive... (ignore the dirty seat back)

Prime · Mar 8, 2022

Something for the 200 here...

Spinedoc44 · Jul 14, 2022

On your rear bumper chop prior to the swing out and tubing did it rattle or move much at highway speeds?

Prime · Jul 14, 2022

Spinedoc44 said:
On your rear bumper chop prior to the swing out and tubing did it rattle or move much at highway speeds?

Yeah it flapped in the wind before adding the tube bumper section. Didn’t bother me much… Had one person flag me down in traffic to tell me my bumper was going to fall off LOL

Prime · Jul 14, 2022

While I’m in this thread, here are some updated pictures from a 3500 mile trip we did to Acadia National Park. Truck performed flawlessly as usual. Recently added a Front Runner rack and Napa awning. Happy with both.

Prime · Oct 10, 2022

No new build updates but continuing to love this thing and the places it takes us.

Prime · Nov 14, 2022

With our kid growing quickly it was time for more space. Lucked into a deal on a new CVT Mt. Hood RTT (closeout sale from their Chattanooga location).

Tex68w · Nov 14, 2022

I saw them post those closeout deals on their IG account, there were some really good prices on those items. Congrats!

Prime · Mar 20, 2023

Long overdue update (again)...

We started planning a month long trip in the LX late last year (more on that in a later post), and I knew a few upgrades were in order before embarking.

Started with adding solar. This is just a simple Amazon 100w flexible panel on top of the RTT with a Renogy controller. Also added the bluetooth module which makes remote monitoring super easy.

Added a 1500w inverter to the house battery setup just in case we need some 110v power.

Also redid the table top for the drawer. This still needs some tweaking but makes for a nice standing height table/prep surface. I'd like to hinge this in next iteration.

Prime · Mar 20, 2023

Tested the setup with a quick overnighter with some buddies at the race track. Future plans for this truck involves it doubling as a tow rig for a car build I'm wrapping up.

Prime · Mar 28, 2023

Stargazing was a top priority on this upcoming trip so wanted to get some red lights on board to keep night vision. Replaced the old cheap hatch lights with these much nicer dual color units from National Luna.

Also found these cool flexible RV lights which are also dual color and dimmable.

The result, a lot of red light!

Prime · Mar 28, 2023

Onto a trip recap and photos of our longest, furthest and most fun trip to date in the 200. With very little heads up we had a chance to spend the whole month of January on the road and jumped on the opportunity.

My wife, our 2 year old, and I left from north Georgia right before New Years and spent 29 days traveling. We did a total of 6,000+ miles and hit 6 national parks. Per usual, the 200 performed flawlessly and outside of the fuel economy, I have 0 complaints.

Big Bend:

AnyMal · Mar 28, 2023

Hey man, i like dem wheels.
Cant seem to find any motegi in 5x150 on their site filter. You got a link or more info? First time seeing those.

Prime · Mar 28, 2023

More Big Bend. This was my favorite park of the trip by far and I wish we spent more time there. Good excuse to go back though!

Old border crossing

Sent it a little too hard on River Rd and broke a weld on the tire carrier. Thankfully we brought tools and lots of zip ties...

Prime · Mar 28, 2023

AnyMal said:
Hey man, i like dem wheels.
Cant seem to find any motegi in 5x150 on their site filter. You got a link or more info? First time seeing those.

Motegi MR149 in 17x8.5 +0. I bought them from an eBay seller and don't see any there now. Looks like they're available on this site: Motegi Mr149 Mt6 Satin Black 17x8.5 (+0) 5x150 | Lowest Prices | Extreme Wheels - https://extremewheels.com/product/motegi-mr149-mt6-satin-black-17x8-5-0-5x150/

Prime · Mar 28, 2023

Randomly ran into @radman and his sick truck + trailer at a Big Bend ranger station. We both geeked out over each others trucks until getting reeled back in by our wives. Good to see you dude!

Prime · Mar 28, 2023

Marfa, TX. Weird place, maybe where all the hipsters went to retire. Attempted to see the "Marfa lights" (look it up) but struck out.

Hit Guadalupe Mountains NP the next day but it was pretty cold and windy + a sleepy toddler meant we didn't stay long. This is the only picture I took. Just when I was starting to think the 200 was cool...