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RE: Ford 5th wheel prep package
What else does the package include?
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deltabravo
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03/16/13 07:20am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck camper meet-up at Overland Expo, Flagstaff, May
Where are you guys getting the passes?
http://www.overlandexpo.com/register/
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deltabravo
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03/16/13 07:19am |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
Glad to have helped out by posting those pics.
It was interesting to see my truck and the other one there the same day.
I opted for the long bed, since I already had decided on a long bed truck (partly to get the larger fuel tank), and because I don't need an onboard generator that is available on the shortbed version of the AF811.
Long bed 811s aren't very common.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 11:32pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
The Duramax isn't a new motor - it's been around since 2001, but has had various tweaks and upgrades to it over the years, which have bumped the HP and torque numbers.
The Ford diesel is a NEW motor though.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 02:23pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: MONTANA TRUCK CAMPER RALLY JULY 11TH-14TH 2013
I called and left a message. I'm planning on being there, possibly a few days early.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 02:11pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
I wanted a crew cab just for the extra space.
An extended cab would probably have worked for my space requirements too, but the suicide style doors on an extended cab may not be able to open all the way because the camper jacks are in the way.
The other thing about a crew cab is that the overhang of the camper is hidden from view through the windshield - I can't see it at all while driving.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 01:41pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
I take my 09 Chevy dually D/A back to the dealer for all my service. I get a complete oil change plus filter and labor for less than $70 ( not synthetic). They charge $75 plus I always have a 10% coupon. Plus every 6th oil change is free (pay for 5, get 1 free). That averages out to $58 per oil change.
That's a pretty decent deal.
The Duramax uses 10 quarts. I believe the Ford and Dodge diesels need more oil. I could be wrong though - the newer Diesels may need less, but I know the early Fords needed 12 quarts.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 01:30pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
Here's my combo (my truck)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/dohdrz/AF811/IMG_2934.jpg
In the background is an E-cab truck with a AF990
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/dohdrz/AF811/IMG_2933.jpg
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 01:27pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
I never understood when Folks say diesel cost so much to service...in 7 yrs of diesel ownership, that has not been our experience.
Same here. In fact, I've yet to have to pay for an oil change since I bought the truck. FREEBIE!
When I decided to downsize to a camper, AF was the obvious choice for me because I love them (and I owned a DF (Desert Fox) at the time.)
I already decided on a dually, since I tow stuff too, and the 811 was the camper I wanted. I wanted the extra stability with a dually so I wouldn't be limited to what I could tow while hauling the camper.
.... I don't use my diesel enough to justify it, but it works fine, so I'm not trading. :)
We love hauling and towing with the diesel, it is a pleasure and nothing like gasser's we have owned in the past
Same here. I've owned mine since September 2009 and it only has 28k miles on it. 95% of that is hauling the camper while towing a variety of trailers on whatever adventures I go on.
Not to argue the gas/diesel thing, but driving the diesel truck is so much more stress free due to power it has for the load I tote around.
I've made a few trips towing 7000-8000 lbs worth of gear and trailer with my dad's 2006 D/A recently, and it blows me away how well the truck pulls the load going over the passes in WA... especially coming up the Vantage Hill on Westbound I-90.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 01:18pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
Here are my weights:
2009 Silverado dually crew cab 4x4 with 1/2 tank or so of diesel:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/dohdrz/AF811/IMG_2926.jpg
Next picture is 20 miles later, with a long bed 811 loaded up, 1/2 tank of water, two batteries, two full propane bottles. Pic was taken on my way home from the dealer when I bought it. No other supplies are in the camper.
4120 lbs.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/dohdrz/AF811/IMG_2936.jpg
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 01:15pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck camper meet-up at Overland Expo, Flagstaff, May
WOW, not sure how I missed this thread.
I've been to OX the last two years as an exhibitor.
If I go this year, my plan is to take one or more of my motorcycles, the dually and the AF, and explore the area and partake in the motorcycling activities.
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deltabravo
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03/15/13 01:08pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Towing options.
Upgrade to the Torklift Superhitch and their supertruss extension.
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deltabravo
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03/14/13 08:21pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
Cleaned the junk off the bed in preparation for needing to sleep on it for a few days next week.
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deltabravo
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03/13/13 12:57pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Trip out west, need tires,shocks, misc stuff
I'd keep all the tires the same so you can rotate them. I have Michelin LTX M/S on my truck. Them seem to ride well and are wearing well.
Ditto.
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deltabravo
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03/12/13 02:02pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Adding Capacity to 30 amp Camper
Blocking it all the way, or even partially, means excess heat may build up in the furnace unit, causing it to overheat due to reduced airflow. This is caused by back pressure of the blocked or partially blocked vent - this is why the RV manufacturer recommended against blocking it.
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deltabravo
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03/11/13 10:55am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: The Great Northern Redneck Adventure - Trip Report (fixed)
http://www.npdepot.org/
http://www.visitidaho.org/attraction/museums/northern-pacific-depot-railroad-museum/
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deltabravo
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03/07/13 08:56am |
Truck Campers
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RE: The Great Northern Redneck Adventure - Trip Report (fixed)
The Railroad Depot is the Northern Pacific's Depot. I think it was built with bricks that were intended the hotel the railroad built in Tacoma, which later became Stadium High School.
It looks like they've added a lot of memorabilia to since I was last there (about 20 years ago)
It's pretty cool - I remember it when it was still in the original location, before the viaduct was built. I also remember "the last stop light" on I-90.
The viaduct was completed in 1991 I believe.
Also, who is Mason?
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deltabravo
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03/07/13 08:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Another Classic Truck and Camper Picture!
Yeah! It looks like they are actually helping people (this did happen in the olden days, boys and girls, and it still does in Oregon).
Yep, and every time they "help" me, they spill diesel on the side of my truck.
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deltabravo
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03/06/13 11:15pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Where to buy generator
If I were doing it I'd be looking at getting two Honda EU2000i's with a Parallel adapter kit.
Ditto,
EU2000i and an EU2000i Companion model, with parallel kit.
Two EU2000s give you more flexibility for stowing the gen, and ease of moving them around than an EU3000
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deltabravo
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03/05/13 11:46pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Time to start the hunt. Need some advice.
- With the DRW are there any special front jacks or brackets required?
- Best tie-down system? I do some pretty good off-roading and want it solid.
- Is it good to drop the camper at camp and sleep in it that way? Any issues with that?
-Best tie-down system? I do some pretty good off-roading and want it solid.
Thanks,
Maverick
Dually brackets are made by Jack manufacturers. They are specific to their brand of jacks/brackets.
I never unload my camper at camp, because I don't use the truck when at camp.
Torklift is a very good system.
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deltabravo
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03/05/13 11:43pm |
Truck Campers
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