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RE: looking for tires
I just replaced the factory 265/70/17s on my 2012 Dodge with Nitto Terra Grappler 285/70/17 126r tires. 3750lb load rating.
I have been running these since 09.. I have 28K miles on them, probably 80% with camper on the truck. Probably have 10K left. Great tire.
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nwjetboat
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05/17/13 04:56pm |
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RE: gray water only connection help
Sometimes there is a short distance of pipe from the tank to the waste gate. I'd do that and make the lever accessible. Think about what happens if you need to repair/replace the gate in the future.
X2 Just for the reason above. Have seen more than one post about how to fix a leaking gate...
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nwjetboat
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05/16/13 10:08pm |
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RE: Truck battery isolater built into 05 Arctic Fox camper?
I have an 05 Arctic Fox, and as others have stated, the battery disconnect switch is for shutting 12v off TO the camper so there is no drain when stored. There is no isolator from truck to camper. I was going to install an isolator, but have made it a habit to just unplug as part of the camp set up routine.
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nwjetboat
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05/14/13 10:49am |
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RE: New truck/old camper
Good to hear. Looking at 2013 Ford myself. As a longtime member of the WWA, I always looked forward to the Salmon river races and club run. Enjoy..
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nwjetboat
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04/11/13 06:29pm |
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RE: Happijac lubrication
Should add my thanks too Kevin. I tore my jacks down this winter, and after 7 years they were in pretty good shape. Lubrication was about gone, but no rust. Re-lubed with blue marine grease, sanded and painted the outer legs. The tip on rain gutters applies to the rear also. I lost a motor 4 years ago to the gutter dripping on the jack all winter. To those who think this task is daunting, take your time, print out the instructions if necessary. By the time you get to the third one, you will be a pro.
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nwjetboat
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04/10/13 09:33pm |
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RE: Tree "Stripes"
I used a random orbital polisher, some car polish and waxed with Rejex. The only tell-tale signs is where they went across a decal, and even that you have to know where to look.
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nwjetboat
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03/27/13 10:08pm |
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RE: TC upgrade, medical, and 50 years
Congratulations on your significant milestone. 50 years with your best friend must be awesome. Good to hear you are getting back on the road, for another 50..:)
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nwjetboat
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03/23/13 02:28pm |
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RE: Problem with traction control 2011 F350
Could be a wheel speed sensor. You are coming out winter, maybe one of the sensors is blocked by crud. Maybe a good pressure washing in and around the inner wheel area may clear it up.
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nwjetboat
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03/18/13 04:00pm |
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RE: Installed my new Hellwigs. Have a question
Adjust the U-bolts at the end to desired preload. The minimum tension adjustment is having enough tension on
the end U-bolts so that they do not loosen or rattle and move when the vehicle is driven over rough or bumpy
surfaces. Maximum adjustment is when the leaf cups have been deflected two (2) inches from their free state.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ADJUSTMENT OF 2 INCHES.
Above is the excerpt from the installation istructions. The CUP is the end of the spring where the straight u-bolts cross the helper spring. These springs have adjustable preload, where you can set the springs to have say 500lbs of force without weight on the truck. Just like preload on a motorcycle shock/spring setup. They are saying to measure the height of the helper spring with no weight on the truck and not to tighten so that you pull down on the helper spring more than 2"
Hope this helps After you get everything set up, post up on how the ride is and are the springs really quiet with no load..
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nwjetboat
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03/17/13 04:12pm |
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RE: The Weights are In from my SRW. Think I need a dually
Pretty much the same camper, loaded on an 2003 Dodge 2500. If I were to rate the mods in order of what I perceived to have the most effect. Tires would be number one, followed closely by air bags, then the Rancho shocks and sway bar last.
I just rolled through 28000 miles with the nittos and they are 2/3 gone. Almost all the miles are with the camper on the truck.
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nwjetboat
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03/12/13 05:31pm |
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RE: Which type of Enclosed trailer?
If you are going to tow in snow, or icy roads, electric brakes hands down. Vee nose is nice for clearance with the camper jacks.
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nwjetboat
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03/10/13 10:15am |
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RE: Camping-Just me and my boy's
We all need a "Guys Night Out" every once and a while. Great job Dad, making memories that will last a life time.
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nwjetboat
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03/02/13 11:18am |
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RE: Cold weather - specific to TCs
We used our AF990 for 5 days, 4 nights last fall. Temps never got above 25 with night time temps in the mid to low teens. No issues. Most hardsides built in the last 5-7 years have heated tanks and water lines.
I would do a test run at the house for a couple of days, to see what needs addressed in your particular case.
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nwjetboat
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02/27/13 07:27pm |
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RE: Can Anyone Recommend
I have thought about using these from Torklift:
Torklift Camper Sawhorses
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nwjetboat
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02/25/13 05:04pm |
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RE: Dodge, Truck Camper and Spare
X2 on the AF990 not hanging low enough to get in the way..
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nwjetboat
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02/21/13 09:49pm |
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RE: Truck battery
I got 9 years out of mine, and even though both still had the indicator lite green, they were getting slow to crank in cold weather. I replaced mine with Caterpillar batteries. When I was running jetboats the Cat batteries seemed to take the vibration and the long sit cycles better than any other battery.
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nwjetboat
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02/20/13 11:44pm |
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RE: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
Started servicing the Happi-Jac electric jacks. They are 8 years old, and in pretty good shape internally. A few rock chips on the legs. So I am re-lubing, sanding and painting. Here are the picts from the rear jacks, 4150's.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j225/nwjetboat/IMG_2742_zps31506c79.jpg
The end of the lead screw.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j225/nwjetboat/IMG_2743_zps2c1aaf86.jpg
I used a short extension on a cordless drill to run the lead screw in and out as I lubed it with waterproof wheelbearing grease.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j225/nwjetboat/IMG_2744_zpsc2fd8536.jpg
The tube just above the end bearing. There is a seal there that keep moisture out.
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nwjetboat
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02/14/13 06:38pm |
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RE: Truck Camper Slideouts - Are They Really Worth It?
Living in the Pacific MOIST West, I would not have a camper without a slide. There are simply times when you head out, forecasted sunny weather and you end up spending 80% of your time in the camper due to rain. It is just me, my wife and a 90lb Chessie, but the slide makes all the difference. There is room to hang wet clothes without getting in the way.
As for setup taking longer than a non-slide, mine takes all of 15 seconds longer to deploy the slide.
I also believe that since the basement trend has taken over the TC world, the TC's have gotten much taller, and more top heavy. This is what keeps them from serious off roading.
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nwjetboat
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02/13/13 01:24pm |
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RE: Lance vs Arctic Fox
I have an 2005 AF990 on an 03 2500 Dodge CTD. Modifications are air bags, rancho shocks, sway bar, and Toyo E tires rated at 3750. I have weighed it several times, loaded for camping and I bounce between 4000 and 4200 bs. I am comfortable with the setup, but you will have to watch the tire loading. My rear axle weights are 6800-7000lbs, way over the stock tire limitations.
I have ridden in the camper once. I had worked night shift and wife drove us across Oregon while I slept. Kind of loud in the camper going down the road, and not much room to do anything else with the slide in.
The A/C on mine is a 11K btu unit, and will cool the camper from hot to cool in minutes. It is plenty for the size of the camper.
We chose the AF because we winter camp often and at the time, AF seemed to address those needs better.
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nwjetboat
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02/11/13 05:53pm |
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RE: The story of Bear...and his eulogy
Our sincere condolences to family Whazoo. Thank you for sharing a sliver of the joy that was the life of Bear. Thinking of your family.
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nwjetboat
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01/31/13 10:48am |
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