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RE: Yes,...... another dreaded Tire Question....!
I have Toyo's and they are holding up and wearing well. I would go with the stiffer sidewalls for 4x4ing.
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jmtandem
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10/08/08 02:30pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: New Airstream toyhauler
Pretty Impressive, triple axle and all!
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jmtandem
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10/03/08 09:01pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: The Ultimate Truck for TCing
btggraphic,
I think it is a 2007. They want $50K for it. On the diesel forum there is a red Kodiak with a camper. The camper is similar to mine. He uses 8x8 posts in the pickup aftermarket bed. I would much rather have a flat bed and build a cradle for it. But for now, what I have works. Even though a Kodiak with a camper is not Earthroamer, they also do not cost $250K and are probably close in off road capabilities. I had the opportunity to visit an Earthroamer at the Reno RV show last Spring, and if money was no option I would drive one. How many Earthroamers make the trip to the tip of South America that your Kodiak did with the Lance? Probably not many.
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jmtandem
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10/02/08 08:56pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Dodge/Outfitter Conquers the Alpine Loop - Part 1
Great job on the trip report. Nice to see the Dodge doing what it easily can.
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jmtandem
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10/02/08 04:31pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: The Ultimate Truck for TCing
btggraphic,
I keep eyeing a new grey, diesel, Kodiak 4500 4x4, auto, crewcab with a flat bed on the GM dealers lot here. Make a little cradle for the camper to clear the roof and "what a setup that would be".
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jmtandem
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10/02/08 04:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: The Ultimate Truck for TCing
socaldesertrider,
From your comments, I see you need one today! Me, I would like a Kodiak for all around use except maybe the parking garages.
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jmtandem
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10/01/08 07:00pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: I met my first Earthroamer today!
I also toured one and they are nice!!!!
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jmtandem
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10/01/08 06:56pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: $45,000 Truck Camper - Anyone Top That?
Golden HVAC,
Compared to a camper the Earthroamer is expensive; compared to what it really is --an expedition vehicle-- it is about half the going price.
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jmtandem
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09/29/08 09:48am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Just another reminder about watching your clearance
I stand corrected.
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jmtandem
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09/25/08 08:35pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Just another reminder about watching your clearance
Gary,
I agree. Nice what we can do with pics, huh?
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jmtandem
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09/25/08 05:41pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Do campers attract lightning?
If you are worried about lightening, get inside the truck cab, not the camper. You will be safer.
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jmtandem
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09/25/08 05:39pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Off- road capability of TC's with slide outs...?
d3500ram,
If you begin to encounter rough terrain then loosen the tie downs as they will work against the camper when the truck flexes if too tight. It can pull out the eye attachment bolt anchors.
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jmtandem
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09/24/08 01:27pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Timbren vs. airbags for camper & Lance front struts
I have airbags and energy suspension bumpers, no issues. Just add enough air to the bags to just contact the bumpers with the overloads. It works fine.
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jmtandem
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09/19/08 08:01am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Considering new Dodge for TC
I have a 2005 dually 3500 crewcab with 45,000 on the clock and no issues. It gets about 19 mpg without the camper and 13.5-14 mpg at 65 mph with the 4000 pound camper. If I just drive the speed limit without the camper I can get 20 mpg at times.
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jmtandem
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09/19/08 07:59am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Dometic Refer Recall....
I had mine done last Spring. It inclued the flanges. The whole thing is a bandaid and not a real solution to a problem.
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jmtandem
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09/18/08 09:12am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Jack extenders
What if you need to remove the camper while away from home base and the jacks are sitting in your garage? I have found the jacks are absolutely no issue on the camper while on the truck. Get the swing out dually adaptors and you should be set.
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jmtandem
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09/18/08 09:10am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Torklift installation
I did my own. Really pretty easy.
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jmtandem
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09/17/08 05:46pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Picking Up My new camper....
Mr Phelps,
Looks like time for a Dodge 4500/5500; Ford 450/ 550; or the Kodiak 4500/5500.
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jmtandem
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09/16/08 08:10am |
Truck Campers
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RE: TC's - Has materials and construction really improved?
trails,
Airstream has been around at least since the 1950's. Their product is so incredibly expensive that it is almost a (financial) crime not to maintain them. A 19 foot travel trailer new is in the mid $30's; more than twice as expensive as many other brands. A trailer in the 25-27 foot range can cost $75,000 or more new. These are not inexpensive trailers.
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jmtandem
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09/15/08 04:06pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: TC's - Has materials and construction really improved?
Lance has admitted that it tried to follow the trend and sales when moving from aluminum roofs and aluminum sides with wood construction. They didn't really want to Too bad as the aluminum roof added strength to the camper and was very hard to damage to the point of leaking. The roof might have pocked a little in hail and expanded/contracted more than rubber in the day/night heating/cooling cycle. But, overall a better roof. I also am glad to see manufacturers moving away from rubber to the use of TPO or carbon fiber.
Kudos to Alaskan campers who refuse to follow the trend, still build of wood, still use aluminum sides and roofs and they last 40+ years, why change? Go price an Airstream trailer, aluminum sides and roof and it is obvious that at least one very expensive high end manufacturer still uses the tried and true construction methods.
A camper should have a life expectation (if taken care of) of at least 30 years. Industry has proven that 40 years is acheivable. So, why put a 12 year roof on a camper? It doesn't make sense and to replace the roof is so expensive that it basically limits the campers economic life.
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jmtandem
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09/14/08 06:15pm |
Truck Campers
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