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RE: saw a cool looking rig the other day.
Ranger supercab max cargo-1905 pounds. 2 wheel drive.
the fellow claimed the camper weighed about 800 kilos (1700 pounds) wet.
Hard side, wet bath, side door, fresh water tank, AC.
What manufacturer makes one to match this? If none, why?
Capri Campers makes one, the 2023 retreat is a nice unit: https://youtu.be/6V96icVPbCg
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mellow
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11/25/22 12:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Hardside TC for 3900 pound payload shortbed
I would recommend reading this and all the sub articles: https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/truck-campers-buyers-guide/
You are going to need a lite TC, probably a pop up if you are towing as well.
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mellow
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11/18/22 01:27pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Electric Jack Issue/ Battery Storage
I would fire up the genny and use the jacks.
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mellow
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11/17/22 10:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck Camper Adventure Rally
Its a shame that no earthroamers have signed up....
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mellow
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11/16/22 09:04am |
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RE: Beach trip
I spray the underneath of my rig with Fluidfilm every Spring before I hit the beach, it does seem to help. After I get back from every trip I take my powerwasher and use an undercarriage spray bar I got from Amazon and modified it to spray better. I find the 4000 PSI of the powerwasher helps to get the sand out of those hard to hit places.
I wish we could use UTV's up this way on our beach but they are not allowed, that would help ALOT getting to the narrow spots on our beach here in MD. This past year we have lost quite a bit of beach due to storms, which hopefully will be built up again over the winter somewhat.
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mellow
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11/01/22 10:13am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Beach trip
Not a bad haul, I wish I could keep that size drum here in MD, have to put them back as it isn't slot size. Drum, blue, pompano, all on my favorite list to catch while camping on the beach.
Make sure and wash your undercarriage really good with salt gone or similar product to prevent rust.
Awesome time of year to have the beach to yourself!
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mellow
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10/31/22 10:13am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Batteries died...sheesh
Just to throw out what I went with: https://rollsbattery.com/battery/12-fs-31/
I pretty much only offgrid camp so I have two of those in the 1191 and with solar I am good to go. Very beefy batteries as long as you are not worried about weight they will do great.
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mellow
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10/10/22 10:02am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Battery Charging on Truck Camper
You get something like this: https://www.adventurerv.net/lance-6wire-plug-truck-side-p-1484.html?osCsid=07n2jvaf0hp8hrbejila92vep7 and then put a 7pin adapter on the end to plug into your existing 7pin plug, then your 6pin plug goes into the other end.
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mellow
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09/20/22 07:45am |
Truck Campers
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RE: onan 2500 lp generator
When I first got mine I had an issue with the flex propane lines kinking in the propane closet when I would push them back in (I have 2) and not letting enough propane get to the generator (other stuff would work fine), it would just turn over and would run if I sprayed it. I also had issues with the air intake filter being dirty, it would do the same and blowing it out and cleaning it fixed that issue. These things require A LOT of propane and need air.
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mellow
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09/16/22 07:32am |
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RE: Camper Tie Downs for an OBS Ford
HJ install is easy plus you can find used ones from time to time for a good deal. Some will do HJ for front and TL for the rear using the hitch. I use the HJ buttons on my rear bumper and it works fine. I also use fastgun turnbuckles.
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mellow
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09/06/22 12:09pm |
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RE: Shocks... KYB Monomax versus Rancho 9000, equivalent?
Going from Napa fleet shocks to the Rancho 9000's was a huge upgrade on my rig, I set them at 9 in the rear and 5 in the front and it all but eliminated the porposing I was encountering, since I am off road a lot with this rig it helps to cushion the bumps as well.
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mellow
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08/10/22 09:40am |
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RE: Do you think this can be repaired?
Hope you wore a mask while tearing that apart, mold fest. I agree with scraping it was the best decision if you value your time.
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mellow
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07/27/22 10:30am |
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RE: Do you think this can be repaired?
I would at a minimum wash them then list them for sale as is and let someone else deal with the headaches and find something else to camp in. Both those campers are going to need a TON of work and materials which are not cheap these days.
Its like peeling back an onion, with every layer you will cry more.
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mellow
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07/14/22 07:15am |
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RE: TC and MPG
I avg 13-14mpg now that I drive at a max of 60mph.
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mellow
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06/14/22 08:01am |
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RE: Where have all the Everests Gone
Is there a Host Facebook group or website like Lance owners have?
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mellow
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06/07/22 07:57am |
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RE: Lance Model Difference
Both are heavy campers, what are you planning to haul them with? Should be on a DRW.
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mellow
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06/01/22 12:06pm |
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RE: 3.42 gears for TC
I know on the Ford side the new 10 speeds made the 7.3 gasser a very viable puller with either 3.73 or 4.30 (better suited for heavy).
I always direct people to this very long thread on gearing on the 7.3: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1665685-numbers-dont-lie-3-73-vs-4-30-explained.html
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mellow
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05/26/22 07:30am |
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RE: Picked up 2014 Adventurer 80RB
It is a shame that Gama doesn't make a replacement remote for the happijac system, not sure why but you could try calling them and asking. I am very happy with their replacement remote for my atwood jacks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXU3LRU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6R9PM2WDD99DBK9M8ZN3
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mellow
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05/12/22 02:00pm |
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RE: To slide or not to slide. That is the question.
I had a non-slide and went to a single slide for more room since I have growing kids with me. When they are out of the picture I will go back to a non-slide.
Just wanted to mention that there ARE slide units that are perfectly usable with the slide in.
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mellow
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05/10/22 09:22am |
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RE: Water filtration when boondocking
I have 2x4's under it to help distribute the weight on the roof.
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mellow
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05/09/22 01:25pm |
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