| |
Subject |
Author |
Date Posted |
Forum
|
 |
RE: Crushed runners in bed of truck?
Can you cut some wood shims to use as filler? No dents here but I thought I had a problem at the rear of the bed so added some support at the rear. The ribs stop about 4 inches from the back of my bed and my rubber matt is not giving any support at the very rear. And I only have about 1/4 inch clearance on top rail at the rear. So I checked and it was 4 1/2 inches from the top of the matt to the top of my bumper so I put some 2x4's to give the TC some support, this also brings the very rear edge of support about 7 inches futher out then were the ribs stoped. Yes I can still get the tire tool in there.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture013-1.jpg
|
Garino
|
12/09/09 05:31pm |
Truck Campers
|
 |
RE: Rooftop bag
I use a nice bag by Rola, got it from etrailer.com on closeout.
|
Garino
|
11/29/09 03:05pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: torklift to ground brace for rear of TC
Full pic of TC on my truck.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture010.jpg
|
Garino
|
11/28/09 07:44am |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: torklift to ground brace for rear of TC
I made these to use when parked to get rid of movement, my manual jacks are way short and when I unload I have to use 8x16 blocks with a 2x8 board on top. Fortunately I don't remove the TC unless the truck needs serviced.
|
Garino
|
11/27/09 06:41pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
torklift to ground brace for rear of TC
A simple brace I made for the rear of my TC. I have some other small boards for the ground when on dirt. The 2x4 has a stud in the top that fits in a hole in the bottom of the torklift arm then tighten the strap.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture013-1.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture014.jpg
|
Garino
|
11/27/09 02:20pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: Photo Thread - Post a Photo of Your Truck Camper Here
Wamba cycle trail noth of Charlestown SC.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture007.jpg
|
Garino
|
11/26/09 03:25pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: Swap vent for fan (pics)
The wire for the fan was already under the trim of the vent I removed. Same was true on the AC and speakers I had installed. The TC was a basic build with only the side awning when I got it but has worked out fine for upgrades with all the prewire there.
|
Garino
|
09/11/09 09:10am |
Truck Campers
|
|
Swap vent for fan (pics)
Cool weather coming wanted to get my fan installed, bought it awhile back. Not that bad prewire was there and getting the old calking off was most of the work.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture002-1.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture001-1.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture003.jpg
Still plan on putting a little calking over the screws next and a once over the rest of the roof.
|
Garino
|
09/10/09 04:59pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
small trailer for TC
My brother up in PA fixed me up so I can haul both my atv's. I have a 5x8 enclosed trailer and it is very good for just about anything behind the TC just not both atv's.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture047.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture059.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture067.jpg
|
Garino
|
08/29/09 07:16pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: F550 camper project
Nice setup, is the flat bed custom made or just a purchased one? I didn't notice a head rack. I like the rear bunk setup too. I spent a day at Xtremecampers awhile back and was also very satisfied with Mike's work on my TC.
|
Garino
|
07/28/09 02:06pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: Photo Thread - Post a Photo of Your Truck Camper Here
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/csswater/Picture020.jpg
SE Oklahoma trip to Robers Cave SP (skyline drive)
|
Garino
|
07/28/09 11:02am |
Truck Campers
|
|
Camping world shurflo fan sale
Going to Camping world to have a Shurflo fan (silver) installed to replace my rear vent. The sale is for 99.00 with free shipping and was planning to do myself. The install by them was 89.00 but at this time install is free so just going to let them do it. Before I go I plan on removing the inside trim to see if pre wire is there in my 03 Lance 815? Anyone know?
I bought this TC in May 08 and had CW install a Polar Cub 8300 btu AC
for 637.00 and 88.00 installation. But when I paid they added 65.00 to remove the old 14x14 vent, and they said the charge was because it was rivited. We'll see if the free install on the Shurflo is FREE. Installation should cover any removal, who would drive in with a 14x14 open hole in the roof?
|
Garino
|
06/14/09 08:41pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: Inline resetable water meter to manage fresh water?
You can get this meter in 1/2" and it has non resetable total and resetable digital on the dial. http://jerman.com/reset.html
|
Garino
|
06/04/09 09:30pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: A/C = Miserable Night
Add a curtain blocking the cab over and keep it closed when sleeping.
|
Garino
|
06/01/09 08:42am |
Truck Campers
|
|
tc battery drain while running my fridge when driving
I have had no issue when only driving a few hours but on a two day trip the first day was a ten hour drive. I stopped after seven hours and my tc battery was about dead so I turned it off so my battery would charge back up on the next three hours of driving. My tc battery is a small group 24 and my truck has a new group 65 800amp. I have the Lance plug in the bed and cd solenoid set up. The only flaw is the 8 gauge ground is bolted to the frame under the bed would it make a difference if I run it up to the neg. post on the truck battery? Would it make a difference if I upgraded the tc battery to a group 29?
|
Garino
|
05/30/09 05:55pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
RE: Drain Hose for what?
I have looked many times and could not find any valve until today. Under the sink lift out the small plywood shelf and under there is two valves, one on cold and one on hot to drain the lines.
|
Garino
|
04/16/09 03:19pm |
Truck Campers
|
|
Artic cat 500 or 650
I'm looking to buy a utility atv. I have had a Artic cat 250 8 years ago so I think they are solid brand but which one of these would you want?
03 500 4x4 manual shift he's asking 3200 or 04 650 4x4 auto another guy has for 3100. Both like new and very clean. What would you pick?
Which motor is less trouble?
|
Garino
|
01/30/09 11:06am |
Toy Haulers
|
|
RE: 2002 lance model 815 camper
Mine is an 03 std. cabover east/west bed and aluminum siding. Sticker on TC 2007lbs. with full 18gal. fresh water and 20lb. propane tank. Does not say with or with out battery.
|
Garino
|
01/25/09 10:14pm |
Truck Campers
|
 |
Change your own oil tax
I just went to wally world to buy oil to do my own change and they have a new .02 per quart oil fee added for each quart. I only use 7 quarts but the diesel guys will pay a little more. Whats the fee for?
|
Garino
|
01/19/09 12:55pm |
Tow Vehicles
|
|
2009 ATV $$ Yamaha up alot
Was in the local Yamaha shop today and for 2009 most ATV's are up $300 to $600 bucks. Suzuki only up $100.
|
Garino
|
01/16/09 03:20pm |
Toy Haulers
|
