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RE: TV bracket blues
My neck is so bad I learned how to hang my TV from the escape hatch crank handle. No scrunching my neck just lay there in a completely neutral position. My wife likes it that way too. Up nice and high so you can lay back and watch.
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05/16/13 07:43pm |
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RE: What Would You Do?
Oh, boy, this gets me into a rant...
I agree with a number of other posts, the newer diesels are problematic. I have a 2008/1 ton/SWR/Allison Trans. that runs great... until the dam exhaust filter plugs up. Happened to me at a state park when I had to launch the boat every day for about 3 days in a row, for about 1/4 mile each time, at idle... that's all it took and it went into full limp mode... in the mountains with a truck camper on top and a boat behind... what a joke. Didn't even know that they put FILTERS on the exhaust system of new trucks... you gotta be kidding!!! After two days in a dealers shop and a few screaming sessions with GM about air pollution while I'm driving in a cloud of forest fire smoke so thick you couldn't see a 1/4 mile and their desire to run from their warranty, I finally got them to pay for the filter cleaning (a gallon of Simple Green in the filter is what they used) while under warranty ($600!!!). As soon as its out of warranty, I'm ripping that god awful filter out.
Exhaust filters on diesel trucks is one of the absolutely dumbest ideas I've ever seen - particularly when a computer decides to arbitrarily render the truck useless.
I love my other truck, a Dodge 98 3/4 ton, 12 cyl Cummins, stick. Now that's a real truck.
MTBob
Bob,I think you meant 12 valve.
Anyway I can't agree more with the above statement. I own 2 of these and won't trade em till they rot into the ground. The 2nd gen took about 6 k to build up to a reliable point and the 1st gen is so old, so full of reliable free miles.... I married the thing.:)
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05/12/13 11:24am |
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RE: What Would You Do?
I wouldn't buy anything newer now a days. I would find a low miles original, nice, 7.3 Ford diesel and do some mild mods for the camper. Or go for the older 12 valve Cummins. Better to go for a standard trans in most cases.
I think the 9-10 year old Duramax Chevy/ GMC are good too. I like that Allison Trans.
Basically try finding something EPA has not got their hands on.
You could have a very nice truck this way gong to the right body shop, pic the right color theme you could have a very nice truck that not only looks good, but, built better they can be easily be diagnosed and easily repaired with wrenches.
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05/12/13 10:31am |
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RE: Just ordered a solar system for my TC
I would not rely on tape alone to hold. As time goes on the tape will loose it strength in the adhesive. I would use a good polyeurathane caulk between mating surfaces and stainless screws. The key word is clean surfaces before you caulk. I have even soaked the screws in lacquer thinner to get the oil from my hands off the threads and to make sure the caulk seals at every point.
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04/26/13 07:38am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What really chaffs yer hide when TC'ing?
I try going to little known places avoiding crowds. Make coffee, read the Bible. Go hiking and always sow good will to others that happen near.
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04/24/13 12:00am |
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RE: Air Bags - which brand?
My PacBrake air bags stiffened things right up, for me at least. Used to feel a little like trying to carry a load sloshing around. It wasn't really bad but now it's a whole lot better. I only get bounce when going diagonally into a driveway apron and going too fast.
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04/21/13 07:57am |
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RE: Best Truck Camper - Opinions and Advice Wanted
They've been in biz since 1964 and seen it all. They also say the older Fords with the 7.3 are built better than the newer 350 Ford trucks.
It's obvious they are wrong. All you have to do is search with an open mind, or compare the designs side by side.
I think they meant to say that they preferred working on the older trucks because they don't know how to work on the newer ones. ;)
No they say don't buy a newer Ford because of the way Ford builds them. My shop says you can't custom build the clutches nor the four wheel front hubs. They said they are designed to not last and you cannot service a one piece unit that cannot be taken apart and can only be bought at the dealership.
They said that the difference between a 250 and a 350 ford is about 300 bucks... not much they said and if your staying with the older 7.3 vintage you have a far better stronger truck than todays 350's anyway.
I've had this shop around my trucks for many years and they solve problems that the truck manufacturer designs all screwed up to keep you going to the dealership. They've done very well with their true engineering and I even have john deere tractor parts on my truck from them solving manufacturers poor design and unreliability.
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04/20/13 03:03pm |
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RE: Best Truck Camper - Opinions and Advice Wanted
its very easy to take a f-250 suspension to a f-350 and greater theres not much difference between the two.with all the mods with aftermarket suspension parts added to make a f-350 safe, the only extra you need is over load springs.
I have to agree......
This is exactly what my suspension shop says. They've been in biz since 1964 and seen it all. They also say the older Fords with the 7.3 the running gear is stronger and are built better than the newer 350 Ford trucks.
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04/20/13 08:48am |
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RE: Dewinterized - Water pump won't prime any more [solved]
What I've done in the past when I had this problem is turn the pump on and then using the exhaust from my shop vac. pressurize the tank from the filler opening, forcing the water into the pump, priming it instantly! It's worked for me several times. Good Luck
Seedog I don't think I'd recommend doing this because do you know what kind of germs run thru a shop vac?:E
Better to use the suction side on one of the faucets to suck water thru.
Just make a fist around the faucet outlet and shop vac hose.
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04/19/13 04:59am |
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RE: What do you recommend for a camper
Seriously... here is what I recommend for a truck camper;
One good caulking gun.
A few tubes of good caulking.
Some plastic scrapers.
Acetone and rags.
One good leak detection system and to always be vigilant about it.
This makes a good camper
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04/14/13 10:55am |
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RE: A warning for my BBQ'ing friends
I use a pumice grill stone.
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Wire brushes don't work well for me.
This is a good way to go.
A wee bit off topic but applicable...... years ago I bought what I thought was a good tooth brush, but got a nasty, infectious gum infection from a loose bristle that lodged itself under my gums. It meant minor surgery. And I healed fast.
I don't remember what the occasion was that I actually brushed my teeth.
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04/14/13 10:48am |
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RE: A warning for my BBQ'ing friends
Budster, wouldn't it be healthier to grill on a flat piece of steel for iron in the food? I heard to get rid of all teflon cookware so we did.
whatever works for you, that's why we all have lot's of choices, this works for me! Do it your own way and enjoy :W
Your right Jerry Teflon really sinks my boat.
I won't cook on that stuff and plastic coffee makers... yuk... tastes like your licking a new car dash board. He he he
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04/13/13 06:25am |
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RE: What do you recommend for a camper
but there are about 10 to 1 used 2500/250 to 3500/350.
All those Folks traded up to 1 tons...
Funny you guys....... I left a camp last summer where there was lots of TC'rs. Maybe one was a dually. I'd say 95% were SWR trucks.
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04/13/13 06:21am |
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RE: A warning for my BBQ'ing friends
I usually buy the brass bristle grill brush. Seems to be holding up for many years so far.
Budster, wouldn't it be healthier to grill on a flat piece of steel for iron in the food? I heard to get rid of all teflon cookware so we did.
After using only stainless coffee makers, I can sure taste the difference when someone offers me some coffee brewed in a plastic coffee maker, but, that's a bit off topic.
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04/12/13 08:18am |
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RE: What do you recommend for a camper
Thanks for all the info. We went and looked at a used 9 foot camper with a bathroom and thought about turning it into storage as well.
A 3500/350 would be nice but there are about 10 to 1 used 2500/250 to 3500/350. Good thing we do not need a truck right now. That is why we sold the camper first so we could drive the suburban while we look for a truck. It is nice being in Arizona and not worrying about rust on the old trucks :)
The camper we looked at with the shower weighed about 2450 lbs if we add 1000 we should still be ok for a 2500/250.
Now your on track for becoming a happy camper.
Finding tires rated for 3750 is not hard or rare. Michelin tires have loads of them.
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04/12/13 05:34am |
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RE: What do you recommend for a camper
I would not have a camper without at least a wet bath/ bathroom. Public restrooms can be so gross.
Having a camper with a clean bathroom is so very very nice.
BTW, I'm doing it all on a single rear wheel 16 inch forged rims and Michelin E rated tires and 3/4 ton truck. It fits just fine.
A camper without a bathroom is like traveling on flat tires... where can you go as far as hitting those wonderful beautiful back roads of America.... you always need facilities which means the interstates and crowded roads.
I guess you can bring a shovel. But what about washing hands???
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04/09/13 08:04pm |
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RE: What do you recommend for a camper
I would have suggested a Lance, but you said 3/4 ton? Good luck finding a light enough slide in camper for that truck.
You would be much better looking at one ton trucks, and then see what campers will fit in that size truck, remembering that you probably will take along at least 20 gallons of water - 160 pounds, perhaps 30 gallons, 240 pounds. I take along about 25 - 50 pounds of food and cooking supplies, depending on how many days I will be camping.
Remember that the family weight will have to be included in the truck and camper weight without exceeding the GVWR of the truck's 4 or 6 tires.
Are you looking for another pop up? Or trying to stay away from possible wet canvas?
I would say look at a used Host too, but it is not suitable for a single rear wheel 1 ton truck, perhaps a dually would work better with a Host.
Good luck on your search.
I used to have a Coachman with a forward bathroom, it took up the forward 3' with a wet bath on the passenger side, closet on the driver's side, and that door closed off the hallway, giving a great dressing area. The rear 6'6" was a dinett on the passenger side, with cabinet bunk above, and kitchen on the drivers side. Only 9' long and about 2,500 pounds. It did have a overhead with 3 sliding orange plexiglass windows (1972 - what can I say, it was the Mod color) to seperate the overhead bunk from the bathroom.
Have you looked at Aliner.com They make a nice hard sided trailer.
Fred.
Fred, No disrespect here but I have been all over the west with a 3/4 ton truck and 3700 lb camper. Including Canada. I even went across the (snowmobiles only) road from south of Sisters, Oregon to Cascade Lakes Highway.
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04/09/13 09:41am |
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RE: Looking to Buy: Would like some opinions.
No one wants to worry about leaks but, with rv's you need to check things quite often. Those who don't can end up with some problems.
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04/06/13 04:08pm |
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RE: Fan Upgrade - Bath & Range UPDATE !
I took the flapper out since I need fresh air in small amounts anyhow
My camper manufacture thinks duct tape is good enough for a hinge anyhow so I ripped it out.
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04/01/13 09:15pm |
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RE: Screws pulled out
I was able to remove my camper tail lites to slide a piece of blocking inside for backing. You can get make the backing long enough to reach where the screws go if you cannot get your hand in there.
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04/01/13 09:07pm |
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