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Posted By: Capt Eddie on 04/12/14 04:19pm

For the first time, I put my Lance 1040 on my new Dodge 4500, 4 x 4 CC,Cummings. It appears to fit perfectly, maybe to perfect. I might need wiggle room. I have 3 guides on each side of the bed, so I know that It can not move much may 1/2 inch side to side. One big concern was trying to remember how I rewired the plug. I lucked out and was right when I wired the truck with the charge wire to the center post and the backup wire to the power feed position. That way I can use the largest wire possible to charge the battery. I put bleach in the tanks and circulated it through the system. A problem occurred. No water out of the shower head. I suspected that crud may have clogged it up, I was right. It is soaking in bleach now. I will try to get the wife to take some new pictures to post. Heading to Key West Florida May 19 to the 25.

Posted By: rickeoni on 04/12/14 04:24pm

Got some solar panels.

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2008 F450
2007 Adventurer 85WS
2012 Haulmark "The Garage"
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Posted By: 67avion on 04/12/14 06:52pm

Buzzcut1 wrote:

I view this as the daily how ya doing, I'm up to this right now. the tc version of a twitter feed.

I think that is a very interesting idea. However Twitter is a passive messaging system. In other words its a "feed" that the recipient reads after someone Tweets it or reTweets it. 140 characters max.

Clearly, that is not what is happening here. This is an active posting system where people ask questions and others weigh in with their experience (or their opinions). If the posts are hidden, without an active presence on the front page of the Forum, then its difficult for the system to work.

In the case of Buzzcuts posts, which I have followed for years, he always has an interesting take on camping and the specific kinds of ways that it facilitates his interests. As I recall many of Buzzcut's posts have dealt with horse shows. What if they were buried inside of "What did you do today?"

Perhaps a Twitter feed is what this Forum needs. But, I don't think that this string really resembles that.

Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 04/12/14 07:05pm

67avion wrote:

Buzzcut1 wrote:

I view this as the daily how ya doing, I'm up to this right now. the tc version of a twitter feed.

you took Twitter Feed way too literally. What I implied is that it is just a little snippet, a glimpse in to the daily dalliances of the other board members. A headline news bullet without the attached story. If you find something that you feel warrants more from a post, ask the member here or via PM to create a thread....

and I do bury parts of my trips in this tread when on the road and haven't decided if I want to do a TR or not.

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: Buzzcut1 on 04/12/14 07:08pm

oohhhh man this was the best meal yet, that I have cooked in the Lance. wild Atlantic Salmon baked with a Cajun rub and chopped garlic, steamed and buttered Asparagus tips, Kale salad, and a non Alcoholic Beer to wash it all down (sober since July 10 1981)

the after taste is making me want to eat more than I should in a diet busting manner.

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Posted By: bka0721 on 04/12/14 07:17pm

67avion wrote:

Buzzcut1 wrote:

I view this as the daily how ya doing, I'm up to this right now. the tc version of a twitter feed.

in a way, you are stepping on your own toe here. Why not start your own thread with your question in the subject Line?

I agree with others and even a chuckle of agreement with my Buddy, DJ. To be honest some are very comfortable in beginning threads, while others just don't want to be hammered. So this type of thread serves that purpose. You could look at the fact that what is being posted might otherwise not make it to the forum.

As for your comment about your Avion threat, excellent I might add, is unwieldy. Just as is Sleepy's thread. Things are just too difficult to go back to look at, as it has grown too large, so it is being crushed by its own size.

The problem of creating a table of contents by page number, is that members have different settings for their page posting. Then when you throw in different portals, things don't synch up. Using date of post, makes the location easier to locate, for some.

Maybe if you started another thread on your question, you might hear from those that have visiting this thread.

b

Posted By: jimh406 on 04/12/14 07:53pm

I agree with bka0721. Don't like this thread, start another.

'10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops.

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Posted By: Reddog1 on 04/12/14 09:41pm

67avion wrote:

Folks, I want to start a discussion. Respectfully.

As I write there have been only about a dozen posts to the Truck Camper Forum in the last day. That is a very low number, almost at the breaking point. At least, that is my opinion. This is perplexing when its clear that the truck camping community is growing by leaps and bounds. The baby boomers are retiring and making choices about their leisure time.

I started a thread that was specific to Avion Truck Campers. It has gone ballistic, with thousands of comments and page views. It is now the best resource anywhere for that SPECIFIC camper. I note that Amerigo has a long string as well.

Here's the point: I think that the traffic to the site, and the enjoyment of the Forum, is to see the interesting posts coming up every day. This string is almost buried with all sorts of unique and interesting material that is largely unaccessible. However, it is undeniable that this string is valuable. After all, look at the huge number of posts and views.

I don't really know the answer, but I suspect that sometimes a generalized thread such as this, can suck a great deal of the energy out of the general Forum. In other words there is a place for a specific interests such as the Avion and the Amerigo, but maybe not for an internal and generalized discussion.

I deeply emphasize that this is a respectful opinion, only meant to elicit some thoughtful discussion......if you like I will start another thread to discuss this, but I am interested in your opinions. Especially Mello Mike who does such wonderful work with his write ups.

What do you think?

Several of you have made very legitimate thoughts on 67avion's post above. AS a Moderator, I have watched this thread and tried to evaluate its overall contribution to the RV.NET Forum. I have mixed emotions.I tend to think it takes away from the Forum as a whole. RV.NET has many forums. Although there are many more Forums on RV.NET, the following are the most common on this Thread:

Dinghy Towing
Forum Technical Support
Tech Issues
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
Roads and Routes
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
Around the Campfire
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
RV Pet Stop
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)

These Forums were created at the request of members, so members could post and have discussions with these subjects without unrelated distractions from the subject. I think it is counter productive for and RV type to form clicks that ignore the other RV.NET forums. Folks come to RV.NET to gather information about their RV. To have the information poluted by non-related post has the potential of loosing the member. Loose enough members, and RV.NET will loose its value and cease to exist.

From a members position, I would seldom read this thread. As a member, I see it as not being very informative, just general ramblings from folks with nothing to do or say on the subject of TCs. That sounds harsh, but ask yourself if you or anyone else really want to know what I had for breakfast or if I washed my TC. I think not. How about my trip report. I have a great trip report, but I have no interest posting it here, so here is the link. Oh yea, there is advertising for widgets on that site, that is of greater value than what RV.NET has to offer. Why not post the trip report on RV.NET, and put a link on the other site to see it here?

I do not want to split hairs, edit, frequently move threads, edit post, or delete post as off topic, but I will say, overall this thread gives me reason to rethink those actions. I don't post this as to my likes or dislikes of a person or subject. My concern is for the overall health to the TC Forum, other Forums and RV.NET as a whole.

I ask each of you to think outside of self, and think about the Forum.

Wayne
Member/Moderator

Posted By: jimh406 on 04/12/14 10:37pm

Hijacking this thread doesn't seem to be the way to discuss the tc forum. It doesn't seem the same standards are being used for each thread. We have blogs posted here, afterall. Picking on this thread just seems odd. I think its better if we don't scroll off threads over and over, so people can get help if they want it. In that respect, one really odd thread is better than 20 or 30 waste of bandwidth ones once a day.

As far as I know, we all can choose what we read, and nobody I've seen has suggested that anyone has to post on this thread.

Posted By: Reddog1 on 04/12/14 11:00pm

jimh425, I respectfully suggest you read my post again, I think you miss the point. As for hijacking the thread, not true. The posts pertain to this thread. I have read many of your post for several years, and I have no reason to think they "waste of bandwidth".

I too believe "we all can choose what we read", but I also believe the sponsor/owner has expectations of a Forum, and if they are not met the Forum will cease to be. If only one thread is the entire Forum, what is the point/purpose of the other Forums?

I am asking folks to give it a little thought.

Wayne

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