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Posted By: Grodyman on 01/23/13 10:48pm

There is some good information in this thread that is lost. Many projects deserve their own threads so that they can be seen. This thread is like the whole forum in one thread. But if people are offended I requested it be closed, ok, I'll play along...

I looked at a picture of my Lance 825 on the computer today, while researching the Arctic Fox 811 and the Lance 855S, and weighing the pros/cons of each.

2017 F150 CC/5.5' 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost/3.55
2018 Passport Ultra-Lite 153ML

Posted By: AnEv942 on 01/24/13 01:00pm

skipro3 wrote:

As I promised Gary, here are photos of my projects. First, the solar panels. I used 2 50 watt panels. (post link)
I attached them to the roof using Instapark universal mount kit. I used threaded rod a couple nuts and wing nut to attach the panel to the mount. By removing the wingnut, the rod will slide out and I use the rod to tilt the panel to the sun.;
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Nice install..I like the Instapark mounts. Simple & clever on the tilting.
I do have a sugestion though on the wing nuts. Threading the lock nuts out untill flush on that end so theres a bit more stick out on the wing nut end. Drill couple of small holes (90º opposed for easy insertion regardless of nut position) and use a simple spring clip to ensure wing nut doesnt back out?

I assume panle are attached to each other-pivots from one end or the other?

01 Ford F250 4x4 DRW Diesel, 01 Elkhorn 9U
Our camper projects page

Posted By: Ski Pro 3 on 01/24/13 10:38pm

Installed some Torklift quick disconnect stable loads

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Leaving for the California coast in the morning, so I won't be posting any more projects until I get back. I'll be doing projects, just not posting. Gonna install a faucet mount water filter in the camper and a CB radio in the truck. Then when I get back I should have my Geno's cup holder and truck cab LED lights.

Posted By: Ski Pro 3 on 01/25/13 12:19am

O.K., couldn't wait to install the filter before leaving. It is a pur mineral clear I bought from Costco for $39. It includes enough filters to last a year of normal use. This should really help by no longer needing to take bottled water and gets rid of chlorine smell/taste as well as the garden hose flavor. I use an RV type hose and in-line filter to fill my water tank, but still I can taste that plastic/vinyl/hose in the water.
I can tell you the pur filter works great! I did a blind taste test with the DW. A plain glass of camper water, tap water, camper water though the filter, tap water through the filter, and bottled water of Safeway house brand of bottled water. Final result; filtered camper and house water tied for first. Bottled water second, house water 3rd and camper water last. This filter made the camper water go from last place to first. Nice!! It comes with 4 different fittings depending on your faucet style. Lucky for me, the house and the camper are different styles so I can move the filter from the camper to the house and back again every easily.

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Here is a link to a video about the filter and it's ease of installation;

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m2OZQZGOQT7NOV/ref=ent_fb_link

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Posted By: mark_be on 01/25/13 06:21am

The screws from the mirror hinges in he bathroom got torn out of the wall and didn't hold any thread anymore, so I removed them and used pop rivets instead. Much better result than using screws.

2001 Ford F350 7.3 Diesel (DRW Crew cab Long bed)
Sonnax TQ and Sonnax 4R100 rebuild - 6.0 transmission cooler and OTW cooler.

2011 Arctic Fox 992 - 2.5kW propane generator - 315AH Trojan batteries - 2kW pure sine wave inverter - 140Wp solar

Posted By: ggadwa on 02/02/13 04:19pm

Got the Truck and Camper all loaded today. Not including water because it was MINUS 6 here this morning. Headed to Quartzite starting Sunday morning. Meeting up with my Brother and Sister in law with their LANCE TC and 2011 Ford Diesel. We'll travel together southbound. Only have 18 days free but we're sure looking forward to it.

On the Road Again,
GARY, LAURII
Shadow the Lab and
Mondo the big black Cat

HAM RADIO Operator since 1964 'W7FSI'
EAGLE CAP 2011 950 CUSTOM BUILT by the great folks at LaGrande Oregon
2012 FORD 350 XLT 6.7L Diesel 4x4 Super Cab with lots of stuff

Posted By: MTRhino on 02/02/13 07:10pm

Took out the factory uncomfortable 6 inch foam mattress and put a 10 inch Denver Mattress RV mattress. Should be a huge improvement.

Central Montana
66 Jeep CJ5 (toy)
97 Glastron GS205 inboard boat (toy)
03 Bigfoot 25C9.6 truck camper(toybox)
06 PJ car trailer (toy hauler)
10 Chev 3500 ext-cab longbox (toy hauler)
11 Polaris RZR (toy)
12 Beta 450RR dualsport motorcycle (toy)
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Posted By: big whitey on 02/05/13 06:09pm

Cleaned the outdoor caulking,de-winterized the TC,filled up with water,made up the bed and loaded everything we could in preparation of our 6 week trip to Fla.

by leaving Feb 15 we cheat winter out of six weeks and pay it forward to summer. [emoticon]

Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 02/05/13 08:49pm

topped off the fresh water tank, refilled the propane. Going to be working an EMT standby at a Soccer tournament Saturday and a Horse Show Sunday.

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: meatwagon on 02/06/13 11:31am

Installed a corner shower rack to hold soap,shampoo, tooth brush ext., it also has mirror for shaving. It fits great. [emoticon]

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06 chevy xcsb 4x4 2500hd dur./allison(air bags,hellwig sway bar,front hitch receiver,reese titan & 24"ext.hitch,timbren fr. ses., bfg a/t 285/75 16"
13 lance 825(3 battery bank,honda 2500w. generator)
07 rhino/look 7x12 cargo tl.
95 stratus fish&ski

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