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Posted By: Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli
on 03/12/15 01:30am
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I repaired my front left TC jack. I noticed the corner had a little movement in it when the jack was lifting the camper. I took the corner bracket off and inspected the wood beneath. There was a very small amount of wood decay on the plywood but not a big deal. My S&S has a 2x3 running the length of both sides of the camper with the TC tie down eyes being attached to that. Similar to how I repaired the right side last year. I got a 2" x 16" Simpson flat metal connector that had a 90 degree bend with a 6" length to it. I cleaned out the area and used QUAD to adhere and seal the connector to the TC running along the bottom back to the tie down and up the front corner edge. I used a bottle jack and clamps to press tight and hold in position the connector so I could drill and bolt it to the TC. I also installed 2 and 2-1/2" x 5/16 SS lags instead of reusing the rusted galvanized 2" x 1/4" lags that were there. I also repaired the worn holes by injecting Gorilla expanding glue then driving a 2" x 1/4" wood dowel into the holes to restore the wood. The Gorilla glue will expand into cracked and voided areas of the wood sealing and strengthening it. The new SS lags hold perfectly and strong. I also installed a second Simpson 90 degree flat 6"x6"x1-1/2"angle bracket inside the propane compartment. The propane box is against and stapled to the framing of the TC. I also installed two 5"x3/8" bolts From the front bracket through the framing and connect the framing together with that and 2 more bolts through the same bracket down through the propane box, the plywood, and the 2"x3" . I might post a picture later if I get to it. I also re-caulked the dinette window and did some re-sealing on the right rear jack. I also installed another bolt to better support my slide out deck. It is raining hard in Seattle tonight or was earlier so I will inspect the fruits of my labor tomorrow.
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Posted By: trailgranny50
on 03/12/15 08:01am
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Finally found a mounting system for the neat stick ladder I want to take along without cluttering up the camper or truck cab. Had a hood rack from the Polaris Razr we had a few years ago with tool holders on it. They just fit the folded ladder, are perfect size/width for Install location secure and rubber lined to protect the ladder and keep it from moving around. Will bolt one on each side of truck bed at the front of the bed behind the back seat window and install the ladder there. Out of the way and secure for transport. Found a new old work truck for DH so as soon as its done getting spruced up and tool box installed I can load camper on the dually permanently. That is after a couple of new tires get installed and I clean it back up from being the work truck. Hopefully that will take place in the next week to be ready for trip to Texas Truck Camper Rally.
2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax all stock
1990 950 Shadow Cruiser Hard side multiple add-ons
Ancient Valco 10'x5' John boat
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team
One-eyed Trail Horse and one horse trailer
Rocky, Annie, Muffie traveling Fur Babies
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Posted By: ejfranz
on 03/12/15 04:29pm
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Did a spring cleaning of the camper.
Fixed the seat trim.
Had a scare that my Fantastic Fan was broken. End up going on the roof and pushing the vent shut off switch in a few times and it stated up.
Loaded the camper and then the kayaks on the roof.
Just have to decide if I am going to take the one motorbike (and which one) on the front carrier or two with the trailer.
Hope to head out tomorrow - where undecided.
06 Chevy Silverado 3500 Crewcab SRW 4WD - Allison 6 speed & Duramax LBZ.
Upgrades: BD diesel exhaust manifold, Edge Evolution, Timbrens & KYB Monomax.
Camper: 2005 Adventurer 90FWS - Electric jacks, LEDs, 6V batteries, roof rack, ladder & awning.
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Posted By: bcbouy
on 03/12/15 05:37pm
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pulled out my tie downs and took off the cover for some pics,drained the dessicant bowl.hopefully selling it this weekend.
2012 ram 2500 hemi crew cab sb 4x4 2015 northstar 850 sc 14.5 g3 guide custom fly fishing boat
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Posted By: Buzzcut1
on 03/14/15 08:32pm
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put the 48" supertruss back on and installed 200 watts of solar panels http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseac........d/28236213/gotomsg/28251319.cfm#28251319
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: garryk6
on 03/14/15 10:44pm
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Had to work part day today, but for to use the camper as part of the job. We had to go inventory a warehouse that is unheated, and the temps have been in the teens to twentys.... So I brought the truck and camper and fired off the wave 3 and the stove top, and got out the coffee pot, and made coffee so we had a place to go warm our hands and bodies. Worked well to keep the coffee flowing, the counting going, and the job done by 1:30.
But came home and put the plow on the truck since now they are calling for 4-8 inches tonight, then tomorrow going to rain, so it will be an icy mess....
Gotta love "spring time" in Alaska!
Garry
Garry K
Wife + 4 kids
Retired Military Family.... Alway's on the move....
2002 F350 CCSB 5.4 6spd 4x4 in AK
1966 Avion C-10 Truck Camper
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Posted By: portscanner
on 03/16/15 07:06pm
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I received my new emergency hatch lid in a beat up cardboard box today.
Complete with large footprint in the middle of the box.
I lucked out. They stepped on the concave side of the hatch so it did not break.
I will replace my current cracked and leaking hatch with my new lucky hatch.
One beautiful wife
Mattie and Trooper the furcampers
2019 Dodge 4500 with 2008 Lance 1181
2015 Jeep Wrangler toad w/ ReadyBrake/Brute
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Posted By: bcbouy
on 03/16/15 07:28pm
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sold it! now were waiting on the new one.
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Posted By: s1214
on 03/17/15 10:10am
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I waded thru 2 feet of snow to where it's sleeping. All snug and didn't see any issues.
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Posted By: jmckelvy
on 03/17/15 10:49am
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Well not today but last Sunday I replaced the OEM vent/fan in the 990's bathroom with a Fantastic Fan with thermostat. Nice improvement.
06 RAM 3500,Dually,CTD,Auto(ATS Stage 1),QC,4X4,PacBrake,Spyntec Freespin Hubs,60 Gal Titan Tank,EFI Live, Line-X,Torklifts and SuperHitch,Fastguns
2013 Arctic Fox 990, 275 Watts Solar, 2 Grp 31 AGMs
US Navy 1964-1968, 2-Tour Vietnam Vet
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