Coast Resorts Open Roads Forum: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

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Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 05/19/13 07:18pm

Started loading up our stuff to go to a 3 day dressage competition fri-sun in Sonoma. Me the wife, three dogs and the horse. Should be a blast. All dry camping

2011 F350 6.7L Diesel 4x4 CrewCab longbed Dually, 2019 Lance 1062, Torqlift Talons, Fast Guns, upper and lower Stable Loads, Super Hitch, 48" Super Truss, Airlift loadlifter 5000 extreme airbags

Posted By: Photog101 on 05/19/13 07:39pm

Kidoo wrote:

Thanks, I should do that too and take my time a little more. A level cement pad makes things easier for sure, mine is on the grass and not level, maybe I should have some square ciment tile and try to have a better ground.

Hey Kidoo:

How about you mark where your tires are, with tent pegs, just before you unload your camper. Then as soon as you pull out and clear the camper (pulling straight forward), mark where your tires are at at that time ... again with tent pegs. Next time you go to load, line up on the second set of pegs and roll straight back until you line up with the first set of pegs. I also use the center line on my horse stall mats that lay in the bed and a center mark on the front of the camper. You should be real close.

I actually have painted spots on my concrete that I line up with. Makes life easier.

I HTH.

Combat Vietnam Veteran Support our troops for serving our great country.
1997 Veri Lite RL1200 on a '02, K3500, CC, DRW, 8.1L, Allison, 4.1 gears, Bridgestone 225/70R19.5 tires.
'12 C2500, EC, 6.6L Duramax
A couple of older 5th wheels housing homeless vets.

Posted By: d3500ram on 05/19/13 09:33pm

Today I started the first maintenance on the Honda 3000. If anyone does their own maintenance (perhaps similar for a 2000) then would you mind dropping by THIS TOPIC and comment if appropriate.

I am going to get some parts via mail, but if I do not get the stuff in time, is it OK do you think to use existing?

Sold the TC, previous owner of 2 NorthStar pop-ups & 2 Northstar Arrows...still have the truck:

2005 Dodge 3500 SRW, Qcab long bed, NV-6500, diesel, 4WD, Helwig, 9000XL,
Nitto 285/70/17 Terra Grapplers, Honda eu3000Is, custom overload spring perch spacers.

Posted By: brholt on 05/19/13 10:06pm

Washed and waxed the truck and camper. Feel a little like the "Karate Kid". I can't imagine doing it on a 35 foot class A or trailer.

Posted By: Kidoo on 05/20/13 07:36am

Photog101 wrote:

Kidoo wrote:

Very good idea with the peg, I will try that

Monaco Cayman 34 2003, Cummins 300HP
Bigfoot 2008, 10.4, F350, 2006, Diesel 6.0, Black, 4x4, long box, Air lift, Rancho 9000, Rear sway bar.

Posted By: Michigan Rod on 05/20/13 09:04am

Since the camper is off the truck for more maintenance and with the storms in the Midwest heading my way I decided to put blocks & jackscrews under the camper for more support just in case.
Feeling bad for the folks who have lost everything in those tornadoes.

2003Chevy LT3500,crew cab,4x4,Duramax/Allison,Firestone air bags w/in cab controls,Rancho RS 9000X shocks,cabover struts,Happijac tiedowns.Rhino bed liner. ReeseTowBeast.
2004 Lance 1161,generator,sofa,twin beds,rear observation camera,Chet's AirFoil

Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 05/20/13 10:09am

Topped off the propane tanks, fresh water, filled the truck with diesel. All that's left to load is food and some clothes for me and we are ready to head out early friday

Posted By: molzep on 05/20/13 01:20pm

Took it to Bondi's Island (sounds like a nice place to take a truck camper doesn't it?)

There's a sewage treatment plant there where you can dump the RV for $1. That was our Lance 815's maiden voyage!
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Molly
1995 Fleetwood Angler(retired)
2009 Lance 815
2000 GMC Sierra (for now)

Posted By: SpknTC on 05/20/13 03:17pm

Re-installed the dinette cushions. Earlier I took the covers off for a good washing & inspect the foam and only need to replace one foam piece. Should be an easy fix.

Still thinking about a full replacement down the road.

Ford F450 6.7L PSD DRW 4X4
Arctic Fox 865

Posted By: Gary Gadget on 05/20/13 06:01pm

I replaced the little bulb that was in the range hood with a LED 30 unit. The factory bulb was so small I could have stuck it in my ear. With a black range hood and stove top, the light my wife had to work with was deplorable. I realized a cook has to be able to see the food they are cooking. I guess you call this a win-win situation.

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