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RE: carfax for truck campers
It seems to me that this gives Carfax the ability to charge even more people $35 for useless reports in the future by tracking these numbers in the future with their existing framework. Ain't progress a wonderful thing?
Yes, progress is wonderful thing, but some people think it is "useless". ;)
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jimh406
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05/25/23 09:15am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Lightweight, 6'5 Headroom, shower, 90's-2010's, suggestions?
Host made some light model TCs years ago, but I don't know how tall they were. In my experience, basement model ceilings are taller inside.
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jimh406
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05/16/23 01:04pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Fridge Issues
Can you feel any cool in the freezer?
I would turn it on/off until it starts working. It could be that there was an air bubble and you have to cycle it out. However, I've never had this happen.
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jimh406
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05/16/23 01:02pm |
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RE: carfax for truck campers
Carfax for property without an engine would be interesting. Maybe that guy should start that service. Mine has never been to any commercial shop of any kind in 17 years. it hasn't been in any accidents. ;)
Carfax and similar services aren't useless for vehicles, but only say what's been reported. For instance, they can show regular servicing at a dealer etc. along with if the 30K service was done. If it's listed, it happened. If it's not listed, it might or might not have happened. Similarly, it shows where the vehicle was registered/lived for the most part. That can be helpful to know the life of the vehicle. For instance, it was serviced all over the country, it obviously was driven lots of places. Similarly, if it spent most of it's life in the Rust Belt, it has more potential for rust even if it is now for sale where they don't usually have rusted out cars.
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jimh406
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05/10/23 06:52am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Air Bags Necessary?
I have question on whether I should get the auto leveling type air bags with onboard compressor or just the normal air bags but have two values so I can adjust the pressure on each side. My only concern is when driving the weight of the camper may shift and the auto leveling system could compensate. The plain air bags which I set the pressure are considerably cheaper...
I don't have an onboard compressor, but from what I understand some can control each side independently. Most will suggest separate controls either with/without onboard compressor is very useful.
However, with my setup, I've always run the same psi on each side. I don't find it very hard to adjust the bags with a small pump. My current truck has the connection in the finder wells while my previous truck had the connections inside the fuel door. I find the fender well fill locations a bit better. Either would be accessible with TC on, but I think shorter hoses at the fender wells is probably better.
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jimh406
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05/09/23 06:42am |
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RE: How 4-season are 4 seasons Lances?
We didn't buy our TC to hang out in it all day. If we are going in/out, we have appropriate weather for the outside. So, we don't need it to be that warm inside.
Also, if we use our TC in really cold weather after winter, we don't use freshwater. Instead, we use RV antifreeze to flush. When we are winterized, we only need to bring it up to a minimal temperature just in time for sleep which takes barely any battery.
Finally, if we have at least power and winterized, we use our small electric heater, or our Air Conditioners heater element, and don't use battery or propane, obviously.
I'm not saying diesel is a bad option, but it's just one. We need propane in any case with a fridge, stovetop, and generator that runs on propane.
great, that's how you use it but it's not what the OP is looking to do.
personally, when I upgrade, I want tanks in the basement with the furnace heating the basement so I can use the tanks. Right now, I have been looking at the diesel heater option, only so I can extend my time out in early spring or late fall, when the night time temps are getting down to well below freezing. With my two 20lb tanks I can safely last 5 or 6 days. With an espar type heater that has twice the BTU output than my furnace I could extend that to over 10 days by carrying one 5-gal container of diesel, or indefinitely by plumbing it into my trucks diesel system. I don't camp with either of my units winterized, if I want to go camping I want to have full use of everything.
Great, that's how you might use yours in the future if you upgrade, but who knows what the OP will actually do. :D
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jimh406
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05/07/23 06:46pm |
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RE: How 4-season are 4 seasons Lances?
We didn't buy our TC to hang out in it all day. If we are going in/out, we have appropriate weather for the outside. So, we don't need it to be that warm inside.
Also, if we use our TC in really cold weather after winter, we don't use freshwater. Instead, we use RV antifreeze to flush. When we are winterized, we only need to bring it up to a minimal temperature just in time for sleep which takes barely any battery.
Finally, if we have at least power and winterized, we use our small electric heater, or our Air Conditioners heater element, and don't use battery or propane, obviously.
I'm not saying diesel is a bad option, but it's just one. We need propane in any case with a fridge, stovetop, and generator that runs on propane.
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jimh406
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05/06/23 07:19pm |
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RE: $100,000 Host Campers
You would be wrong.
It was just a play on words. You said anybody.
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jimh406
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05/05/23 07:37pm |
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RE: Steep Off-Road Grade with Truck Camper
I’ve gone up a lot of steep terrain with a TC loaded with a rubber mat and Line-X. I’d add a rubber mat if I was you because it also protects the bottom of the TC a bit.
I think it’s pretty unlikely to make a 4000=5000 lb TC to slide out.
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jimh406
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05/05/23 01:32pm |
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RE: $100,000 Host Campers
You are just as responsible as anybody for the outrageous prices.
He’s as responsible as anybody … as responsible as you. :D
Seriously though, people are buying a lot of different 100K vehicles now and get paid a lot more than they used to. I think paying people more has more to do with inflation than the people who are buying new things. But hey, that’s just me. ;)
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jimh406
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05/05/23 01:28pm |
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RE: No power getting to my Angler 8C, 2001
Hope everyone is doing good. My " electrical" buddy is coming Saturday. This is priority. I will let you all know what happens. Again, thank you everyone.
Bruce
Good luck. I hope the install goes really well.
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jimh406
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05/04/23 05:10pm |
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RE: How 4-season are 4 seasons Lances?
What exactly is a diesel heater?
It's just a small heater that burns diesel fuel. I think most people use them in tents.
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jimh406
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05/04/23 05:07pm |
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RE: How 4-season are 4 seasons Lances?
I would not want to take a trip with 2 adults and 3 teenagers jammed into a small RV even in the Summer. In Winter with temps down to the teens, that is likely to be a miserable experience.
It depends on how much time is spent in the TC. I can't say I enjoy extended periods of time in mine even by myself or with my wife.
However, I made a trip last year for a few days with 6 of us. 3 were grandkids with my daughter. We were outside almost all of the day enjoying Yellowstone. We also stopped at a KOA to let the kids swim for a day. We basically only used the TC for making meals and sleeping when I wasn't grilling. Of course, that means you need somewhere to sit if you are hanging outside like I was part of the time.
Similarly, it depends on where they are wanting to ski. Many ski areas out West (any way) have power at their RV parking for a small fee. Also, there is nothing to say they couldn't stay at a hotel/airbnb etc from time to time.
A TC certainly isn't as roomy as a large Class A or Fifth wheel, but it's not like those wouldn't have issues where there is significant snow. All have to find somewhere to dump etc., and most would eventually need a power hookup. Finally, putting several people in an RV for days without a break wouldn't be my idea of fun either. ;)
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jimh406
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05/04/23 08:53am |
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RE: Air Bags Necessary?
I don't think it is that bad. Many trucks ride with that much of a lean without anything in them.
It is possible to make airbags ride horribly, but they also can make the ride better if they are adjusted to the right pressure.I like having them, but I've never bothered to adjust left to right lean based by the pressure. I always run the same pressure on both sides. I also use extended bump stops to engage the helper springs instead of just riding on the air bags.
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jimh406
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04/27/23 05:06pm |
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RE: Goodbye CH751 key!
The lock and latch are really just for show, they won't keep the bad guys out.
I'm more concerned with damage to the doors and body of RV vs. losing my camping stuff
I use the locks to keep my camping gear in the compartments. It's one safeguard to ensure the compartment stays closed.
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jimh406
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04/27/23 08:57am |
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RE: Goodbye CH751 key!
One less key to mess with!
WOOHOO!!!
Congrats, less keys is better for sure!
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jimh406
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04/25/23 04:33pm |
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RE: $100,000 Host Campers
What's shocking to me is that people are paying (borrowing) for that. There is no way in sam hell that thing is worth it.
When people are paying 100K for a pickup, who knows what things are worth any more. I know it isn't worth it to me, but I already have one and pickup.
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jimh406
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04/25/23 04:32pm |
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RE: Truck tires
I like Toyo tires. They aren't the cheapest, but last well.
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jimh406
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04/20/23 07:08pm |
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RE: Tree Pruning
I think an electric pole saw would be good if OP is talking about at home only. Very cost effective and will work if the limbs are small. Very small limbs can be cut with almost any type of saw, but there is technique required with any of them.
On the other hand, if a ladder and chainsaw is required and OP has no experience using a chainsaw, I'd probably pay someone or ask a friend who usually uses a chainsaw on a ladder. Someone also has to deal with the leftover parts, so a plan has to be made for disposing of them.
As far as the other comments on the thread, seems like a lot of people need to be out camping. :D. We are getting a few warm days even in MT now. ;)
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jimh406
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04/16/23 07:24am |
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RE: $100,000 Host Campers
Wow!
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jimh406
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04/11/23 11:47am |
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