Good looking Lance TC. You may want to add shocks to the front down to the truck. I had a similar Lance and those shocks sure took a lot of the bounce away. That cab over portion is heavy.
Congratulations , best of luck.
You will not harm anything on your truck by leaving it on the truck. I keep mine on my truck 365 w/o putting the jacks down for support.
You really should use it and not let it sit there,keep things working. I use my tc for my man cave while my DW gets lost in stores for hours. Sure beats sitting in a Toyota all day. I would do as you said, shave off some trim so it's a little easier to back in and then it will not be a chore to use it.
If you buy a cover , then using the rig from time to time will be more of a hassle. I would extend the carport and be done with it. Those covers have a limited life . The UV and wind eats them up.
I would make a stand for it with coasters and put it under that carport before i would try to park in that spot everytime...just too close for me...enjoy!
2003 Four Winds Infinity 37'
2011 Lance 855
3.5# Minpin named Darcy
Ford F250 Super Duty
That was some fancy driving over that uneven concrete! I'd invest in a few yards of gravel and concrete ASAP. Just make sure your base is well compacted as your is pretty heavy. Once you get a nice level pad the load/unload will be a snap. Handy that your electrical service entrance is right there. Should be pretty easy to set up 30 amp shore power.
Yeah I'll concrete it soon, Thats been the plan since we got this house a year ago.
& it would of make parking it there much easier, thats how I got the slight bruise on the rig was when it dipped into the dirt from the cement.
& with casters it would only need to be close & hopefully my son & I could push it into place...?
1997 Dodge 4x4, 5 spd manual trans & HotRod 5.9 cummins.
With '85 Lance.
Blanco1 wrote: ... I'm wondering how much harm might it cause a truck to leave it on it full time if I used the landing gear to help reduce the weight?
Should not hurt the truck or TC at all.
The "landing gear" you are referring to are Camper Jacks. Yours are Hydraulic Camper Jacks. I have used the Hydraulic Jacks for years, on several TCs. I can tell you from experience, you are asking for trouble to leave the TC elevated on the Hydraulic Jacks. They have a history of slowly leaking, and you run the risk of the TC falling over.
I suggest you lower the TC on steel sawhorses or blocks. If you use cement blocks, it is best to put wood between each block, they will be less likely to crack. You then can use the jacks as outriggers to carry just a little weight.
Storing any TC, on any type of jacks, on a non-hard surface without a 10-inch or larger pad (each jack) of some kind, is asking for trouble. The TC feet may sink in the dirt. Not necessarily when you first unload, but can be a slow process.
I am a little confused when looking at this photo. Is your house on the left side of the carport? If so, whose house, or what is the carport attached to?
The reason I ask, is that if that is not your house, you could have building code issue if you build a carport over the TC. Most cities require a minimum of 5-feet from the property line (on sides) with a building, unless it is fireproof.
If I were going to remove part of the carport, I would consider moving the existing post 1 to 2 feet in, and cutting 1-1/2 to 2 feet off of the roof. I would want to leave a minimum of 10 feet between the post and the house the carport is attached to.
I am not a fan of TC covers. Personally, I think if you check the caulking every year, you will have no problem. My TC has been sitting outside since 1988, it has no leak issues. I suggest this summer you pull all windows and re-caulk. My bet is they have never been redone, and are overdue for a re-caulk. Keep in mind, TCs are built for outside use. Mobile homes are pretty much the same construction, and rarely are they covered.
As for rolling the TC under the carport, with the TC on casters, I question that you and your son can. There have been a couple of recent threads on this subject.
Get some 2x8s to put on the ground to drive over, when backing in and driving out until you get the concrete in. You mentioned you drive professionally so I am sure you will get some "sweet spots" in your mirrors, for backing up and a well placed paint spot on the driveway/sidewalk will mark your far backing stop.
Good luck with the Lance parked there, if you have any teenagers in the house. That 2nd floor window looks pretty good for a late night exit, or return, especially a daughter.
Have fun and will look forward to seeing what truck you end up with.
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No kids, thankfully.
& that window is my office.
I actually had to use 4x4's under the tires on the drivers side to keep the camper from tipping into the car port.
Get some 2x8s to put on the ground to drive over, when backing in and driving out until you get the concrete in. You mentioned you drive professionally so I am sure you will get some "sweet spots" in your mirrors, for backing up and a well placed paint spot on the driveway/sidewalk will mark your far backing stop.
Good luck with the Lance parked there, if you have any teenagers in the house. That 2nd floor window looks pretty good for a late night exit, or return, especially a daughter.
Have fun and will look forward to seeing what truck you end up with.
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