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RE: quality control
My 2012 Lance 1050S has been flawless since day one. Everything worked when I got it and still works. No complaints here.
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MTNHNTR
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05/18/13 11:13pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Question for Ford 7.3 owners?
I echo what some others have said. I installed a Walker Big Truck muffler and the Ford AIS air intake on my 2000 F350. Those alone made the engine spool up much faster. I suggest you do that first. If you want more power, put in a programmer with gages. I put in an Edge and it has made all the difference in the world pulling two different 5th wheels up to 12,000 lbs.
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MTNHNTR
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05/02/13 08:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Pilot light for fridge blowing out while driving down road
My Lance 1050S has the same problem. I called Norcold and they told me they make a wind guard to help prevent the flame from blowing out. It is called "Norcold Service Kit N5&N6 Wind Guard, Part #627686". You have to get it at a Norcold dealer as Norcold won't sell directly to you. Best price I found was at Tweeties for about $38 not counting shipping. It consists of 3 or 4 blocks that block part of the side vent and 2 sheet metal pieces that fit around the burner area. I decided that I will fabricate my own and see how that works.
Hope this helps.
Ken
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MTNHNTR
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04/17/13 12:22am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Honda 2000 VS Champion in parallel (I've done my research)
I had a Yamaha 2400 and it would run a 15K A/C in my 1997 Alpenlite 5th wheel, but little else. It would also run a 15K A/C in my 2005 Montana 5er, but little else. I now have a slide in camper and unfortunately it would not fit in the storage compartment so I got a Honda 2000. The Honda runs the Polar Cub 9.2K A/C in the camper. I believe that the Yamaha 2400 should run your set-up, but I would try to get a hold of one and try it. That's the only way you will know for sure.
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MTNHNTR
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01/05/13 11:33pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Slideout models, bath use when traveling
On my Lance 1050S, I can get to the bathroom with the slide in, but I am a little smaller than you. My wife prefers that I open it a little, so I do. Opening it for bathroom access is a non issue with us - just takes a few seconds.
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MTNHNTR
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11/30/12 10:17pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Electrical question...
Are you sure you have a battery isolator in your Lance? On my 2012 1050S it was an option that I did not choose as my truck had a simple isolator installed on the firewall. Also, if I remember, my Norcold fridge will not automatically go to 12 volts. I'll have to check that out. I have had many flame outs, but no 12V came on.
If you do have an isolator, it may be installed backwards.
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MTNHNTR
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11/13/12 09:51pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: All Good Things Come to an End
Thanks, Brad, for contributing your time to the RV crowd. As a result of your contributions, I and many others have become a better RVer.
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MTNHNTR
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11/13/12 09:36pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Shutoff valves for Lance exterior wash station, where??
On my 2012 Lance 1050S the shutoff valves are located behind an exterior panel near the left wing. Remove 2 screws and remove the panel. Not sure if you have a similar panel.
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MTNHNTR
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10/16/12 11:09pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: OK! What about a Lance 1010?
It is doable, but you will be over your GVWR. I had a 2001 Lance 10-10 on my 2000 F-350. Loaded for a trip, we were at 11,200 lbs. with 6400 on the rear axle (my rear axle rating is 6830 lbs). Just be sure your rear tires are capable of carrying the weight. We really liked the 10-10, but make sure you look closely for any delamination/rot - especially in the wings and around the front clearance lights.
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MTNHNTR
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09/19/12 11:21am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Lance 1010 new to me
Congrats on the Lance 1010. We had one and liked it a lot. As for the generator options, to me it would depend on how you plan on using your camper. If you plan to do a lot of road trips, will not be staying in one place for long, and don't plan to run it for extended periods, I would opt for a built in gen. It is much more easily operated from inside the camper. If you plan to stay in one place for awhile, then I would go with a portable. A portable is quieter, vibration free, more fuel efficient, and is less expensive.
I use a portable generator, but find it somewhat of a pain to get out and set up frequently since we generally don't stay in one place long and only use it for a short period of time.
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MTNHNTR
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08/20/12 01:34am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Lousy AM Radio Reception
Here is what I would do. Tie your antennae with a string and pull it such that it does not touch your camper. See if you still get the lousy reception. If you get better reception this way, unscrew the antennae from your truck, remove the little ball on the top, and cut part of the antennae off so that it clears the camper. Push the little ball back on and remount to the truck. This is what I did and I get am clearly. If you think it reduces your signal pick-up with camper off the truck, simply go to a wrecking yard and buy a spare antennae.
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MTNHNTR
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08/20/12 01:17am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Mounting a Lance 915 to my 99 F250
barco1 - My bumpers held up to the strain. I did install struts that attaches to the bumper end and the truck that helps. I find that the rubber mat keeps the camper in place pretty much. I am also using this same system on my new Lance 1050S.
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MTNHNTR
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06/03/12 11:12pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Mounting a Lance 915 to my 99 F250
Without seeing where your tie downs are, I can't tell if you can use them.I can tell you what I had for my previous camper - a 2001 Lance 10-10 on my 2000 Ford SD. I had it tied to Happi-Jack tie downs, which Lance recommended. Those had buttons at the outside ends of the rear bumper and "ears" that stuck out between the bed and the cab. The front "eyes" were connected to the camper with shock type tie downs that had a hook on each end. The rear was connected with a similar type of shock and chain to reach the buttons. All I had under my 10-10 was a 1/3" rubber bed mat. I had 1.5" -2" clearance over the cab and 1/4" - 1/2" clearance to the truck rails.
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MTNHNTR
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06/02/12 07:30pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Lance installed bed-plug Q?
I don't believe the Lance supplied connector has a fuse, but when the camper sales place installed my camper, they put in an under the hood disconnect solenoid and a breaker to protect the wiring. I would trace the wiring back from your battery and see if you have a similar set-up.
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MTNHNTR
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06/02/12 07:03pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Choosing tough & versatile tires for 2500 CTD with camper
rstl99 - I just replaced my tires. I had 265/75/16 Toyo Open Country A/T tires on my truck and at 35K miles I still had another 10-15K miles left. Since, in my case when I had the camper fully loaded for a trip and me and the DW in it, I was at the rear axle limit, I decided to buy 285/75/16 tires. I went with the Toyo HT Tuff Duty and can say that I am totally pleased with them. They are quieter (I can notice the difference over my 7.3 Ford diesel) than the A/T's and the ride is much improved (that may be because of the larger tire). The HT's are built for high torque diesel trucks and are M&S rated. I travel gravel and logging roads during hunting and fishing seasons and don't think it will be a handicap. My hunting partner has always had highway tread tires and has never had a problem on the backroads.
Having said that, for many of the loggers around here, there go to tire is the Toyo M55 for their pick-ups - it is one tough tire.
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MTNHNTR
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06/02/12 06:54pm |
Truck Campers
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