Ordered Host cascade today

zb39 wrote:
They did take my bed off. They showed me how it was put on and they are making some improvements.

They also loaned me a car for all the time I am here. Great people!!

Rare to find a company these days that are customer focused like that. Bet your getting excited. Can’t wait to hear the post install review.

They did take my bed off. They showed me how it was put on and they are making some improvements.

They also loaned me a car for all the time I am here. Great people!!

zb39, Look forward to some pictures and post install reviews. I called KELDERMAN on Thursday about that same setup and was quoted about same price with install. Do they have to take your flatbed off to do the install?

I'm at the factory now in one of there RV sites. They will start tomorrow. It takes about 3 days to install.
4 link in back and bags and shocks up front. Dual compressors and air tanks all computer controlled.
I will be able to level the truck with the suspension. Same system that is on earth roamer I believe.
I will know a lot more tomorrow after I talk to them. Around 13.2K installed. You could order the parts and install yourself. I think that would save about 3K. Stay tuned.

You’ll love it, I put the 4 link on my 350.

zb39 wrote:
I'm leaving tomorrow for Iowa to the Kelderman factory to have a full air ride system put on the truck.

zb39, That's going to be a nice upgrade! Can you provide some additional details on the Kelderman system options you went with and approximate cost for the upgrade installed?

Also, what was your primary reason for going that approach (unloaded ride quality, lower ride height, etc)? I am making my first journey into the RAM 5500 territory so like to understand a bit more what I am getting into regarding ride quality both loaded and unloaded with factory suspension.

Thanks!

I'm leaving tomorrow for Iowa to the Kelderman factory to have a full air ride system put on the truck.

Simple, My wife liked the floor plan better.

zb39 wrote:
Definitely get dual tanks, Your 5500 sounds just like mine. I ordered in Feb and it came in a couple weeks ago. I put a steel CM SK bed on it and love it. I can get the Host loaded 8 feet 9 inches.on the bed. love this truck and camper. This is my third 5500 and my second Host.

zb39, curious what led you to go from a Host Mammoth to the Cascade?

My spare tire is on my receiver extension.