seraphim
Ohio
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Ordered Torklift tie downs and turnbuckles for the truck. What else will I need before purchasing the camper and sliding it in?
A bed mat?
What about electrical connections? There's a plugin On the bumper for a trailer, but if I understand it, I need a separate connector in the bed(?) for a TC. If so, where can I get a wiring harnes and plug?
Anything else I need? I don't want the sealer to do any installations. I just want to drive to the dealer, load up and leave.
After paying, of course lol.
2012 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab LB 4x4 DRW with Duramax 6.6 diesel
2013 Palomino Maverick 2902. "Panserbjorn
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Super_Dave
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bed mat, 7 pin connector at the front of the bed and air bags if you are light on your existing suspension. Your truck model and desired camper model will help us a little in fine tuning your needs.
Truck: 2006 Dodge 3500 Dually
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kerry4951
East Central Pennsylvania
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Definitely get a rubber bed mat. If you have a plastic bed liner in the truck, take it out. If you have the spray in bed liner, I would still go with the rubber mat. You can use the trucks rear bumper hitch plug for your TC, its just you wil need a long enough cord to go from the truck plug to the TC plug. TC plugs are usually located near the left front (drivers side) corner. One issue you may have is TCs use different plugs, depending on the manufacturer. Until you know what TC you are getting you might not be able to prepare upfront. But if you have the corrct long enough cord I would think your dealer would splice on the correct fitting plug the day you pick up the TC. It wont take them that long. Once you have the TC loaded, and using it, you should be able to add any truck suspension upgrades as you see fit. There are a ton of upgrades out there.
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 dually D/A, Supersprings, Stable Loads, Bilstein Shocks, Hellwig Sway Bar, Front Timbrens.
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seraphim
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Thank you both for the replies.
Dave, I wasn't thinking of suspension type upgrades - didn't occur to me - but the truck is a 2012 GMC 3500HD LB dually with a diesel engine and Allison tranny. We're looking a Maverick 2902, which has a dry weight just under 3000 lbs. CC on the truck is about 5300 lbs. Not planning on towing anything.
Kerry - Thanks. I'll wait until we get the unit, then. I'd be intersted in learning more about your solar setup...
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mkirsch
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The type of plug you want to install near the front of the bed is sold a "gooseneck" or "5th wheel" type. It's the standard 7-pin Pollack RV plug, just located towards the front of the bed.
You may already have the wiring in place on your truck if you have the HD towing package. It should be tucked somewhere near the left front corner of the bed, underneath.
Make sure the dealer provides the correct "umbilical" cord to connect the standard 7-pin RV connector on the truck to the non-standard connector on the TC.
Palomino uses a 7-pin Pollack RV plug, but BEWARE, it is NOT wired to the typical RV standard. Found that out the hard way...
2002 Chevy 3500 DRW 8.1L/Allison
2000 Palomino B1500
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seraphim
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Quote:Palomino uses a 7-pin Pollack RV plug, but BEWARE, it is NOT wired to the typical RV standard. Found that out the hard way...
Hopefully not in a way that caused any electrical damage...
Thanks for the info.
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sirdrakejr
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Jerry,
I think that you will find that the 2902 as delivered will be over 3200# before you do anything to it. My 1000SLLB was supposed to be 2745 dry but was 3200# when I got it. With a dually I think you will be okay though.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
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seraphim
Ohio
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Thanks Frank.
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Bigfootchevy
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I think you would like to install Torlift Stable Loads. They work great and are not expensive.
Paul
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seraphim
Ohio
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Thanks Paul. I'll check them out
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