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RE: MAXLOADER SUPENSION UPGRDE - 2007 GMC HD / OUTFITTER APEX 8
I'm just a little shocked that an Outfitter Pop-up weighs that much! We've only ever run stock suspension with pop-ups. Even off road, there was barely any change in handling...
I bet there is a large difference in pop-up weights depending on the brand and brand model. Just thinking about a few that come to mind: Four Wheel Camper, Palomino,Phoenix,Northstar,Hallmark/Outfitter. The size differences, amenity differences. Water tank sizes: FWC=20 gallons, Outfitter=44 gallons. Shoot, just the difference between what Terry's 7.5 cu ft refrigerator/freezer will hold verses a Four Wheel Camper's 1.9 cu ft frig...I can easily see at least 1,500 lb difference.
Don't get me wrong, I am not bad mouthing Four Wheel Campers. They were the most popular truck camper at the Expo this year and have a loyal following.
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dadwolf2
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05/24/13 05:58pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: The Overland Expo Nation Proclamation
Dave,
Thanks for reminding why my beer tasted like Jack Daniels. I too think Jefe's version might be the correct one.
Way to go Lynn. You must have knocked the interview out of the park.
I am EXTREMELY jealous that you got out of the heat...and I'm not.
Love your photos.
How do we get our land back? How??? Since leaving the OX I kept on thinking about how many people were camped out in that big open field. There were a lot of us. I never saw any trash on the ground and it wasn't like there were trash cans conveniently located all over the place or people going around picking up after us. Seems like the pendulum has swung too far in one direction.
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dadwolf2
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05/24/13 05:39pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 2Questions: diff Amp services & Where do I get a sway bar?
Your TC probably does have a 30 amp plug but that doesn't mean you can't plug it into a 15 amp home circuit either. I have a 30 to 15 amp adapter that I use all the time (and I did buy it at WalMart). You just won't be able to run all the lights, microwave, air conditioner, etc. at the same time off the typical home circuit when it's plugged in that way. Normally when I'm at home and packing up to go, I have the TC plugged into a 15 amp circuit from the garage just to keep anything from draining the batteries while home. There are different plug configurations for a variety of different amps.
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dadwolf2
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05/23/13 07:41pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: MAXLOADER SUPENSION UPGRDE - 2007 GMC HD / OUTFITTER APEX 8
I've got Supersprings. They were easy to install and as an added bonus seem to reduce sway. They've been on the truck for about a year now (camper pretty much stays on the truck). I would love to see a side by side comparison of the two springs. I can't say anything bad about MaxLoader...I have no experience with them.
Had I known about General Spring and how reasonable they seem to be, I would've gone that direction instead. Interesting to note that on General Spring's website, the heaviest rated spring pack was also the cheapest. ???
But maybe the Maxloader system is just as good or better. Terry is pretty thorough in his research.
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dadwolf2
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05/23/13 05:52pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: After the Expo!!!
Man your truck is sweet DJ. Did you use your front locker or just the rear?
Think you need to hit the trail a few more times if that's what it will take for you to get that new FWC.
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dadwolf2
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05/21/13 09:42pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Trip report, part two: Overland Expo 2013
I really like the XP campers (except the price). Marc really thinks outside the box in camper design and they are high quality units. Hmmm, my kids have good jobs, they don't need an inheritance!
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dadwolf2
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05/21/13 04:46pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: quality control
I am not bashing Lance, but it seems like you have to spend BIG $ to get into serious quality. XP Camper is around $70k, Earthroamer & Global Expedition (not technically truck campers but close)are $200k and up.
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dadwolf2
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05/21/13 04:14pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Stolen Camper
Glad to hear you got your camper & truck back.
Wow, that video is an eye opener.
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dadwolf2
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05/21/13 11:10am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Overland Expo 2013
Jefe, I thought that Cummins alarm clock sounded like sweet music. Helped us get an early start without setting our own alarm. We made the scenic drive over to Sedona, on to Jerome and then found some exciting remote forest service roads to explore. I think we camped in an "official" authorized dispersed camping spot. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
BKA0721, I like the sounds of next years Expo ideas. Keep on taking beautiful pictures.
Aquawolfe, Hope to see you around again.
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dadwolf2
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05/20/13 09:19pm |
Truck Campers
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Overland Expo 2013
Like Jefe4x4 said, it was REALLY nice to see the people from the forum who attended. As interesting & fun as the Expo was, I think being part of our group was more fun.
I would like to send a special thank you to Steve & Sally for coming up with this great idea and to Bryan Appleby for his hard work and organization of putting the parts together.
I would also like to mention Truck Camper Magazine folks, Gordon & Angela who were camping with our group. On one side these people are just like you and me; these people are truck campers. They enjoy doing things and going places just like we do. We also got to see them at work and these folks work hard and our sincerely interested in helping their fellow truck campers and the industry make improvements.
Already looking forward to Overland Expo 2014!!
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dadwolf2
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05/20/13 06:34pm |
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RE: 1/2 ton towable 5th wheel
I don't know if they still make them but I know my father-n-law had a Tahoe Lite 24 footer that was easily towed with his 2001 Toyota Tundra. Believe it was under 4,000 lbs.
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dadwolf2
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05/14/13 09:22pm |
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RE: 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel & Eagle Cap 1160
I'd also consider a manual too, not a fa of Chrysler automatic tansmissions. My six speed manual w/ the Cummins 6.7 will haul aXX.
The new Dodge automatics are good. They are WAY better than the 47E's you are probably thinking of.
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dadwolf2
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05/12/13 02:51pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck camping on othe beach
You beach guys are braver than I am :E
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dadwolf2
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05/11/13 07:23pm |
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RE: Truck camping on othe beach
I would recommend going straight to a 4wd 3500. The 2500 will work if you choose your campers weight wisely but my advice is to just go straight to the 1 ton. A truck camper is pure payload. It's not like pulling a trailer which a 1/2 ton could do just fine.
YES, always air down before you get on the sand.
Unless you are doing a lot of travel in the mountains, a gas engine will do a great job.
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dadwolf2
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05/10/13 01:08pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Limits?
A 4wd Sportsmobile is very offroad capable but obviously we are biased toward the versatility of a 4wd truck & truck camper.
Since you don't have a truck yet I would recommend going straight to a 3500. Even with a pop-up you won't have too much truck for the camper.
"Where do you have to watch out?" Even in the Southwest, with a pop-up, I've had to watch out for low overhanging Juniper limbs. Mostly I've had to watch out for width as the Joshua trees and Cholla stretch out their fingernails along my truck & camper. I've had to watch out for granite as I went through the Needles tunnels (boy was that one tight). I've come within an inch of touching the rear overhang crossing a dry ditch.
"Is it pretty easy to travel this way...how it affects truck handling" Yes, it is very easy to travel this way. Probably very similar to your Sportsmobile. You just drive it like you would a truck. If you watch the weight and don't overload your truck you won't experience white knuckle driving. My wife has no problems driving our truck camper.
I look at Jefe 4x4's list and I see a seasoned camper who isn't afraid to use it. You pay to play rough!
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dadwolf2
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05/10/13 12:43pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: I built some stairs for my Bigfoot 10.4E
I do have a lot of tools, a consequence of an out-of-control toolaholic addiction :).
My kind of addiction. My name is Mike and I like lots of tools too. : )
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dadwolf2
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05/08/13 09:54pm |
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RE: New Lance, Refused Delivery; Your Opinions Please
Looks like a future problem to me. Think you made the correct decision.
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dadwolf2
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05/08/13 06:33pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: I built some stairs for my Bigfoot 10.4E
NICE job, well done.
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dadwolf2
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05/08/13 06:31pm |
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RE: Truck choice for TC
2007...
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dadwolf2
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05/06/13 06:58pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: beer and history - yep, another trip report
All of a sudden I am thirsty and want to visit Wallace??
Wish I was closer to Idaho.
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dadwolf2
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05/05/13 07:40pm |
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