| Topic: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today? |
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Posted By: Smokeman
on 08/12/13 12:42pm
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Installed a 9200 BTU Polar Cub A/C unit. Works nice.
TV: 2006 Dodge 3500 Laramie Dually QC 4x4 CTD
TT: 2005 Prowler Regal AX6 330FKDS
TC: 2008 Eagle Cap 950s
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Posted By: Buzzcut1
on 08/12/13 09:50pm
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replaced a gutter extension that got ripped off by a branch two trips ago. Resealed the seams around the area when I determined that they got damaged in the branch /gutter removal process. Dicor, I discovered, is a royal pain to get off skin while it is still tacky. Had to run down to the hardware store for some new screws after one had it's head snap while getting screwed back in. Finished the job in the dark by headlamp.
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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
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Posted By: Rbertalotto
on 08/13/13 07:04am
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I added a dedicated 120V outlet for the B&D charger that I keep hooked up when the TC is not in use. (this picture shows a "Watt Meter" in line with the charger as I wanted to see what it used over a period of time)
![[image]](http://images12.fotki.com/v236/photos/2/36012/11443342/1376340227687-vi.jpg)
And on the outside I have a receptical for the extension cord:
![[image]](http://images55.fotki.com/v1618/photos/2/36012/11443342/1376340242367-vi.jpg)
In this way the whole camper doesn't need to be plugged in and the converter/charger running and wearing out the fan needlessly. My camper will sit parked for weeks on end. The B&D charger is a thing of beauty, always keeping my batteries in perfect state of charge.
![[image]](http://images52.fotki.com/v1552/photos/2/36012/11443342/1376340314442-vi.jpg)
RoyB
Dartmouth, MA
2021 RAM 2500 4X4 6.4L
2011 Forest River Grey Wolf Cherokee 19RR
520 w solar-200ah Renogy Li-Epever MPPT
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Posted By: Rbertalotto
on 08/13/13 07:07am
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Installed "BIG FEET" on my camper jacks.
12 simple round electrical box covers (.64 cents each) and a bit of 3M 5200 adhesive / sealant and the feet don't sink into soft soil anymore!
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Posted By: Rbertalotto
on 08/14/13 11:39am
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I had built a new table a few weeks ago. This is used when the dining area is converted into a bed or if I have my grandsons with me and it's raining outside:
![[image]](http://images55.fotki.com/v1617/photos/2/36012/11443342/P1030782-vi.jpg)
But when I'm camping alone it is simply too big and in the way. I was wandering around Lowes and I saw they sell nice round table-tops in various diameters. I bought one in 24" for $17 and gave it three coats of clear poly....Bought an extra table mount off Ebay for $5.95 and vola!
![[image]](http://images49.fotki.com/v565/photos/2/36012/11443342/1376496518411-vi.jpg)
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Posted By: Buzzcut1
on 08/14/13 07:13pm
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got the truck back from the shop then took it to get smogged, it passed, paid the 2014 DMV fees. Finished redoing up some seams that looked suspect and the marker lamps with dicor lap sealant. fixed the screen door latch and removed cleaned and reinstalled the fantastic fan vent screen. Then I reloaded the camper in preparation for using it this weekend. I am getting really good at reloading, no more back and forth re positioning. The last 5 times in has been line it up in one move then straight back and lower it into the bed
![[image]](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/Eric1218/2013%20Photographs/P1070982_zps8716854f.jpg)
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Posted By: Buzzcut1
on 08/24/13 03:26pm
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on the working road again, Gilroy Ca
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Posted By: deltabravo
on 08/24/13 03:49pm
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Very nice!!
Rbertalotto wrote:
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2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator
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Posted By: bikerdib
on 08/24/13 04:01pm
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Buzzcut1 wrote:on the working road again, Gilroy Ca
Yum, Yum
2014 Lance 865 with AC, door awning, all weather package, range w/oven.
2013 Cummins Ram Laramie Longhorn 3500 Crew Cab 4X4 with SuperSprings, Roadmaster anti sway bar, Timbren bump stops & Curt hitch extension for the motorcycle & PWC trailers.
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Posted By: bikerdib
on 08/24/13 04:06pm
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It wasn't so much to the camper but to the truck. I traded my 2500 for a 3500 to give me a little more load margin. I installed the new Torklift frame mount tie downs, assembled the fastguns, put the SuperSprings on (took them off the 2500 and had to do some modification to the mounts to make them work on the 3500) and put the 5th wheel wire hookup in the bed. Oh, and I changed the plug on the camper to a RV type plug. Just waiting for it to cool off a little so I feel like camping. It was 98 here today.![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/frown.gif "frown")
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