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Posted By: pjay9 on 09/18/14 04:51pm

I changed the bulbs to LED...what a difference that made...I think the 5000K light is better for reading and games...plus this is the first step in the grand scheme of adding two batteries and an invertor with solar.

Also did some mental remodels of the galley area and called for prices on a few items. As always my Lance dealer in Yakima has come thru again with the best prices. I told him to make a folder as I will be adding to the list.

Decided to take the pass thru window out (eliminate) and install it in the galley window space...it being slightly narrower will open the backsplash area and the window treatment will not be in the way for food prep. That's because the new smaller single bowl sink will open the space up. The new sink is bigger than the biggest side of the twin bowl OEM's. Sink is ordered, it is a Kraus KBU16, ss undermount! Yes the countertop is being replaced as well along with the range to a cooktop only.

2005 Lance 1161, 2004 Dodge CTD 3500 Dually 19.5's Stabiloads Roadmaster Sway, 2009 20' Raider 185 Pro Fish 90hp & 9.9 Yamaha vintage Penn elec.downriggers EZLoad roller trailer

Posted By: Bob B on 09/18/14 07:35pm

Put it on the truck for the first time in 4 years....Retired and going to do some camping / fishing.
Replaced kitchen faucet that wouldn't shut off.
Washed it.
Put in some LED bulbs.
Wow....My new truck drives better with the camper on it.
Crap....the gray water dump valve is leaking.

2007 Lance 1181, 2013 Chevy 3500 DRW

Posted By: Bonesquatch on 09/18/14 08:20pm

Today after work I loaded her up in the rain, packed her with all the essentials for a long weekend, and tomorrow we ride to Big Bend.

"That's just...like...your opinion...man..."--The Dude
2012 Chevy 2500 HD
2012 Lance 850

Posted By: Tizi on 09/18/14 08:54pm

Upgraded my Parallax 7345 converter/charger to a 4 stage Progressive Dynamics. A big thanks to Randy at Bestconverter!

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 - HEMI
2007 Northern Lite 10.2 RR
Tizi's Transformer by Whazoo

Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 09/21/14 05:40pm

Started offloading from 9 days on the road. fridge is emptied and our personal gear removed. Still have to strip the sheets and clean out the grime inside. Oh and eventually get around to taking the Kayaks off the roof. I just spent two hours scrubbing off 1600 miles of bug splats on the nose and the underside of the cab over what a mess.

Then I get to change the oil and swap out fuel filters in the truck.

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: pjay9 on 09/21/14 09:18pm

You should look for sleepy's bug guard airfoil for keeping bugs out of the catcher's mitt. I'll see if I can find the link.

Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 09/21/14 09:30pm

pjay9 wrote:

You should look for sleepy's bug guard airfoil for keeping bugs out of the catcher's mitt. I'll see if I can find the link.

I'm familiar with it. not my cup of tea

Posted By: Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli on 09/21/14 10:31pm

Spent the afternoon scraping out around windows and edge strips to caulk and reseal. Also did a couple areas on the roof.
Very excited about the Rancho 4 for 3 sale. Need shocks soon.
Also need to inspect disk pads before the next trip.
Instrument panel gauges stopped working again. Wish I could figure out what the reason for the intermittent on again off again love affair with my gauges is.

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Posted By: billyray50 on 09/21/14 10:38pm

Buzzcut1 wrote:

Try magic erasers for the bugs Buzz....work great!!

Posted By: billyray50 on 09/21/14 10:40pm

Nothing with truck.. Waiting on New tires to be shipped to replace all 4 defective Dyna Trac 890 245/70r/19.5s.

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