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RE: 2012 Freightliner M2-112
the M-2's are a comfortable truck though i would get one with an auto.. friends i work for now and then have one with the auto shift manual the control system for the clutching and shifting went out was fairly expensive to have repaired.. gets better milage than the f350 crew cab it replaced hauling the same weight.. both have towed over 30,000lbs.. also turns alot sharper..
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06/17/13 08:35pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Camper tie downs- 80s chev/gmc
if you want to aviod the bed mounted tie downs you may want to see about a custom belly bar that will clear the driveline just mount it to the the flanges of the frame or even have the side plates made to line up with the factory holes in the frame and have nuts welded onto the mounting plates and use short bolts to prevent rubbing on the tanks...we used a flange mounted belly bar to mount extra heavy duty running boards on a 1980 chevy 1ton dually 4X4..
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06/17/13 08:00pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
it depends on the truck..the factory will have different gvw's on the same model truck with the only difference being the gear ratios.. plus some trucks like mine only difference between them and a 1ton srw is the badge on the fender.. I don't see a 9.5 camper being a big issue as far as your gvwr as it is no doubt 1,000 lbs under axle ratings.. i didn't even need my air bags to haul my 3,000 lbs plus 11ft camper home..
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06/16/13 07:24am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Prius towing a travel trailer? Yes.
looks hooked to me, but it would beg the question "why" and that coming from me is saying something as i used to haul a tandem axle flatdeck trailer with a 77 chevette..ah to be young and dumb again.. :S
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06/12/13 03:29pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: How over engineered are receivers?
first off check to makes sure there is no rust holes unless you are talking heavy surface rust.. yes i have pushed the receiver on my truck well beyond it's ratings...that tends to happen when you haul tractors and farm machinery..and yes even round bales of hay.. :B
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06/12/13 03:08pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 12v circuit breaker for magnetek
thanks for the link..that unit looks like it is about same size as the audio fuse holder so wouldn't take up alot of space..
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06/12/13 02:43pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Swan Song
great photos reminds a guy why we love truck campers.. had the your rig 10 years looks brand new to me..then again never owned anything newer than 11 yrs old :B you should be able to get good money for them and make some new t/c'er happy.. keep traveling..
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06/12/13 02:38pm |
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12v circuit breaker for magnetek
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06/12/13 02:23pm |
Truck Campers
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12v circuit breaker for magnetek
I am getting ready to start wiring the 12v side of my fraklin and the magnetek site says to put a fuse or circuit breaker between the batteries and fuse box..the unit is used so i have to figure it out as i go.. thinking of using high amp fuse holder that came with the 4 guage audio power cable i am using for supply cables...any thoughts?
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06/12/13 02:23pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Our custom true flatbed truck camper build thread
never thought of putting reflectix behind the thinner polyiso or maybe thin pink foam..never understood not insulating the refer cabinet being as it is open to the outside and all.. for 3 months or so i figure you have got lots done..i am finding the little stuff takes alittle longer..
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06/12/13 06:18am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Our custom true flatbed truck camper build thread
wow it looks big with the skin on..all kidding aside is looking good..2in of the polyiso should keep you plenty snug..been trying to find inch and a half polyiso for my refer cabinet.. my local lumber yard doen't carry it..can't wait to see the insides go in
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06/11/13 08:13pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Those that own a Diesel and a gas vechicle.
nope cause most gasser i drive have to be pumped alot before starting.... have started putting diesel in one though :S
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06/09/13 04:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Converting my Class A
the conversion you want to do is pricey idea.. i wouldn't touch a job like that for less than 20 grand... first off the travel trailer idea won't really work having know several people with converted chevy and ford van conversion "trailers"... the axle set back will make it tow badly at best.. if you absolutely want to go this route the best way to go as i told them is go fifth wheel though with yours you will need something no smaller than class 5 truck {f550 c5500 etc} to handle the pin weight..as has been stated the engine and trans will not cover cost of conversion.. figure 12/14 thousand lbs after stripping before conversion.. plus it will have to be inspected for the new plates..so sell and find trailer with same floor plan.. their web site states your unit weighs around 18 with 22gvwr
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06/05/13 07:01pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: 28-32 mpg w/ diesels??
wow 28 and 32.. the best i ever got in my 93 cummins dodge was 26 on the e way going 60 with a tail wind empty..gets about 23 now that the front end is shot..never seen a ford get better than 25..my brother's 2000 f250 got 22/23 at best with 7.3 and manual trans of course that was 260,000 plus miles ago too...
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06/02/13 04:29pm |
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RE: Garage for my toys - $25000 is this a good deal?
set up lawn chair and umbrella and watch..$40/sf sounds like pretty good price for your garage..
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05/30/13 04:42pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: New member needs toilet install info
helped convert an old blue bird into a motorhome...putting in a bathroom is easy.. best place to put it would be over one of the rear luggage compartments..they are large enough to put a large black tank in..ppl rv has a large catlog here is one place for the tankhttp://www.plastic-mart.com/category/32/rv-water-waste-holding-tanks
they my have something you could use
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05/30/13 04:09pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Vintage camper repair
like 1971amerigo's camper my franklin's black tank was attached to the bottom of the toilet.. you may have to remove the floor from underneath to replace it..
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05/30/13 03:41pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Cabinet doors
very nice
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05/28/13 05:02pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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update on my franklin build
here is video of the inside of my franklin truck camper i am building..is nearly 60megabytes in case you have limited signal
Click here for video
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05/28/13 02:15pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Palomino Bronco Toilet Area Modification
nicely done.. other than hinges you can't even tell you made it all swing open
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05/27/13 06:26am |
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