Chev Silverado ZR 2
The Chevy Silverado has a 1900mm long Tub - Giving it a lot longer rear space to install Roof tents, awnings directly to the rear articulating Tub or Tray. No need to bridge articulation for awnings which is great.
The obvious appeal as a heavier duty tow vehicle + comfortable tourer puts the Chev at the top of our list as a ready to roll offroad tourer for 4 persons.
It needs an Extended Fuel tank - Rear leaf springs that come standard sag quickly - and onboard there isn't much more I've bothered to do to mine - It is quite well set up from factory with Lockers, recovery points and decent suspension already.
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I've installed 4 different set ups to my Chev so far, The walk up design here with the Tuff Trek being my favorite - but messing around now with Step in Enclosed 'Truck camper" designs. See the video here.
Tough Touring designed Over Cab Roof top Tent Roof Racks for Chev Silverado
Tough Touring Heavy Duty Dual Cab Over Cab Roof Top Tent Roof Racks move the Tent forward, allowing walk up access to the tent from the rear tray - more on these here "Dual Cab Ute Roof top tent roof racks"
Renewable Power Systems in Dual Cab Utes to Power Campers and Caravans
Tough Touring Builds Slide in - Renewable Power Stations (RPS) to power caravans and Camper Trailers with Australian Compliant 240Volt 15Amp Shorepower.
The RPS systems get take power from the vehicles alternator via DCDC chargers, and can also draw power from Solar Panels installed on vehicle.
We've gone down the path of building the DC DC chargers, Solar Regulators and LifePo4 Batteries into removable cases for multi purpose use - and to allow rapid and hassle free installation and movement between vehicles .
More on these here - RPS - Powering caravans
Load Bearing Tents like the Tuff Trek Mk3 run as Dual Purpose - Roof racks - as well as Roof top tents, saving space and weight while providing multi purpose use.
