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RE: Easter weekend! Who's Out?
Headed to the mountains for some sledding
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dokkema1
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03/26/13 07:55pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Which Truck Camper should we buy ???
used Bigfoot...If you can find one
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dokkema1
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03/26/13 07:53pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 5000 pound truck camper???
That 5,000 lb number may be a bit high. Maybe close with accessories, full tanks, and 500 lbs of stuff. The dry weight is 3650 per lance. The lance dealer told me they are recommending 1 1/2 ton DRW trucks for that one.
BS...theres NO WAY
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dokkema1
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03/25/13 06:41am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Arctic Fox owners beware.
They Lie about there weights...why wouldnt they lie about everything else....I have 2011 Lance ...It falling apart to...If it makes you feel any better.....Bigfoot or Northern lite ..next time for me...
Just make sure you bad mouth them as much as possible...also PICS
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dokkema1
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03/25/13 06:31am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Rear Anti Sway Bar for Chevy
I have a 2011 Chevy 2500HD SRW extended cab diesel truck with a 3700 lb. camper (when fully loaded) and the truck definitely does not need a rear anti-sway bar. The one in the front is as large as any aftermarket one you can buy. The 2011 has a fully boxes frame that is 400% stiffer than those from prior years or anything from Ford or Dodge/Ram. It does not need any help.
The truck did benefit from replacing the stock Firestone LT245/75R17 tires that are 3195@80 PSI with 285/70R17 Nitto Terra Grappler tires rated at 3750@80 PSI. It feels like the sidewalls of the Nitto tires better handle the loading they get in a turn.
If you have more than 30K miles on the truck I would look into replacing the shocks. I have never had GM shocks last longer than that on any of their trucks or SUV's that I have owned.
I would make sure that the tires and shocks and springs and axle stops were working as well as possible before thinking about an anti-roll bar. I would also not put on air bags but if I did I would be sure that they were plumbed separately and not on a common line.
I have the same truck with same # camper...I put Timbrens on..It handle it Excellent....NO problems...cornering in the rockies
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dokkema1
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03/21/13 08:11pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: First Hardside - 2011 Lance 830
I have the same unit...Ive had a few problems here and there...but we use it alot....enjoy...the tent is the best thing
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dokkema1
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03/21/13 08:06pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Fuel mileage
If your really concerned about MPG hauling #4000..buy a car and stay in a tent....Geez...do we have to debate this******every 3 months..?
The bottom line is....get used to $125 fill ups...!!!!
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dokkema1
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03/20/13 06:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
You might want to reconsider the choice of a diesel engine. You will save quite a bit of weight going with a gasser, not to mention many thousands of dollars cheaper. You mentioned using the truck as a daily commuter. In that case, the diesel makes even less sense. I love my diesel and my camper is always on the truck, but the diesel is not good for short distance driving. The fuel economy seems to be really bad when the motor has not warmed up. It takes quite a 10 miles for the engine to get to operating temps. In addition diesels do not like stop and go and short distance travel. A few days of driving under those conditions can set off the emission control warning light and I will need to get out on the highway for 20-30 miles to blow out the system.
Well said...
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dokkema1
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03/15/13 07:41am |
Truck Campers
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RE: What mistakes have you made that might help others...?
Bought a 6.4...I knew better..!!!
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dokkema1
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03/14/13 07:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: SRW diesel truck choices
Theres only one choice for that weight on a SRW,,,Ford f350...I think you can go 11400 GVW
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dokkema1
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03/14/13 07:27am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Polaris is leading the way...
RM reviews for the Tusk TriloBite HD ATV Tire are NOT that great, so make sure you go I with your eyes open....
RM..??
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dokkema1
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03/07/13 09:55am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Polaris is leading the way...
I ride nothing but ROCK ROCK and more Rock....I run these...cheap..and they Never were down..Tusk TriloBite HD ATV Tire..I ride over 2000 miles a yr
Yep, copy of the Bighorns. Still hands down the best tire design for RZR use. My friend has 3200 miles on his Bighorns. Can't beat that.
Mav
Copy yes...but they never seem to wear much....Have had a couple of sets of bighrons great tires...but these are made of some funky stuff...they last forever
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dokkema1
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03/07/13 07:29am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Polaris is leading the way...
I ride nothing but ROCK ROCK and more Rock....I run these...cheap..and they Never were down..Tusk TriloBite HD ATV Tire..I ride over 2000 miles a yr
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dokkema1
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03/07/13 06:29am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Peekaboo, Slot Canyons near Kanab, Utah
There are slot canyons near page...but they are on the reservation..they have tours out of Page AZ....
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dokkema1
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03/07/13 06:20am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Raptor 3018 Quality? Are they higher end?
I would look at the weekend warriors.tow behind....thats what Im lookin at
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dokkema1
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02/23/13 02:58pm |
Toy Haulers
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2000 Northwood Artic Fox 29v
I am looking at purchasing this unit....I have a F350 SRW 2011 ford PSD...
Do I need a weight distribution hitch to tow this...???
Thanks
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dokkema1
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02/21/13 09:41am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Mega Cab with Lance 830
I have a 2006 5.9L diesel megacab 2500 with a 2008 830. I have had the combo for 4 years this May. Works great for our family of (4). 50 nights camping in 2012.
Upgraded tires & wheels --- I run 19.5's in the summer towing a boat and Toyo MT's in the winter to the ski slopes. The truck is my daily driver and came with the factory Jacobs exhaust brake --- awesome braking power. Air bags, sway bar, Bilstein shocks, and a Edge monitor for the EGT's, tranny temp, boost, etc. Excellent combo in my opinion. Let me know if you have any questions.
I haven't had any nose lifting issues, but I do have a 2" front leveling lift which would probably add to that problem if I was experiencing it. That maybe a load carrying issue between the heavy leaf springs on the dually Dok had vs. my air bags? Just a guess.
I have the rear tent on mine...maybe that adds to the rear weight..??
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dokkema1
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01/22/13 07:57pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Mega Cab with Lance 830
Dont do it....the nose lifts...bed is to short...rear of camper not supported enough...I had a duelly Mega with Lance 830...had to put wood over the rear bumper to give more support..worked good
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dokkema1
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01/19/13 11:17pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Terrible News
I gave up on the story on page two
Me too...
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dokkema1
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01/16/13 07:18am |
Truck Campers
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RE: 2008-10 Ford 6.4 F350 and F250 question.
RUN LIKE HELL...from any 6.4...these things are being dumped on dealer lots across the country
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dokkema1
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12/27/12 07:45pm |
Truck Campers
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