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RE: Seeking Airbag Advice for Lifted F150/TC650
Only add a leaf style that's bolted (replacing center pin) to existing bottom of spring pack, under u-bolt plate, would work with air bag mount. May add additional lift increasing distance between top of pack & frame, space air bag uses. Check factory u bolts 'may' not be long enough, supplied bail u-bolts for lower air bag mount 'may' not be long enough.
Skyjacker rear blocks set on top of factory blocks.
Tying air bags together would amplify any lean and roll, air from loaded side pushed into unloaded side.
Wonder if over the top helpers leafs (rated more #) would be enough- sure would be less work
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AnEv942
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05/17/22 08:43am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Camper looks like its not level
I gather since you mentioned no rear sway bar that your truck doesn't have camper package- which I assume also doesn't have the upper overload springs?
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AnEv942
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05/01/22 10:14am |
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RE: Camper looks like its not level
Our 01 ford long bed is 20" from floor to top of bed rail at the front,
20 1/2" toward the tail gate.
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AnEv942
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04/30/22 07:45pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: What did you do to your Camper Today?
Very nice :). What made you decide to keep the umbilical cables as attached cables vs adding plugs on the camper, allow for the cable to be completely removed and stored when not in use?
Mostly expense plus finding a place to store (and the time involved :)
Though I could justify changing out the shore cord
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AnEv942
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04/23/22 04:05pm |
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RE: What did you do to your Camper Today?
Added umbilical cord caps, made hangers so cords hang vertically
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/ACinvert/i-7SMsxjn/0/9e18c49e/O/cordprotk10.jpg width=640 height=480
Recently had issue with corrosion again on auxiliary umbilical cord.
(2nd umbilical cord- back up camera, refer control & aux. charge line, AC cord to run refer on trucks inverter)
Though usually bungied up under camper they are exposed to the air can and do corrode. After cleaning
I looked at how to avoid this I stumbled on cord caps, I was unaware these could be had.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/ACinvert/i-txVnRsp/0/d4ce6a6d/O/cordprotk6.jpg width=640 height=415
Issue though if cord is simply hung caps can fill with water and corrosion will be worse so cords need to
hang vertically with cap up.
I simply bent up some scrap 2" aluminum flat bar, Drilled hole cut slot to capture cords.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/ACinvert/i-Rpcf8cx/0/eda13514/O/cord.gif width=640 height=480
Drilled for mounting and bent the tips up a bit.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/ACinvert/i-63tGzM2/0/e7f0cf9a/O/cordprotk7.jpg width=640
As umbilcal cords are stiff had to mount hangers at angle. Bedded in caulk and screwed to wall.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/ACinvert/i-bPzxtVg/0/da2f77c8/O/cordprotk8.jpg width=640 height=480
Caps should minimize future corrosion, hung against camper wall so wont need to stop when
loading/unloading to reposition cords, easy retrieval to plug in once camper loaded.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/ACinvert/i-x72xmJs/0/b08d9491/O/cordprotk5.jpg
Likely other brands-just what I used
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AnEv942
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04/22/22 10:13am |
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RE: Major Problems with Bed of Truck - how to fix?
Before (w/previous 'fix')
https://www.advrider.com/f/attachments/5aff397d-7f3c-4c8f-86de-f8aa55f0ac42-jpeg.3593455/ height=640
After
https://i.ibb.co/X5k8ZZm/56-B94-B52-C6-D0-456-B-B43-B-BD55-B685711-B.jpg height=640
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AnEv942
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04/14/22 08:15pm |
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RE: Water heater won’t stay lit with hatch door shut
https://i.imgur.com/PZfEBe0.jpg
Older furnace, only thing I can think of is adjusting the air gap sleeve.
Unless exhaust port being blocked misaligned?
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AnEv942
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04/06/22 07:58pm |
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RE: Exterior turn/brake lights not working
...I was cleaning the 7 pin connector on the trailer side (with power on)...
Per owners manual there is a fuse panel for exterior lights
page 29 of the pdf file
https://www.lancecamper.com/docs/2000%20Owners%20Manual.pdf
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AnEv942
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03/11/22 07:54am |
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RE: Turn light not working - all others are
The trucks lights are on a different circuits than the trucks trailer plug.
Meaning trucks lights functioning is not indication of trailer light plug functioning
(or vise versa).
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AnEv942
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03/10/22 10:26am |
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RE: Turn light not working - all others are
I assume OP '1 wire' was referring to campers umbilical cord that plugs into truck.
Though brake working not sure but also assume truck issue as wire in camper (if using single 2 filament bulb) both signal and brake are on same wire.
Unlikely as tail and brake work- remote possibility is bad taillight ground.
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AnEv942
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03/10/22 09:14am |
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RE: Northern Lite Shore Power Box
Foam board would work- older thread where Pjay9 back in 09 insulated
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22291950.cfm
I used mostly foil bubble wrap on all the tin and plastic boxes, double sided carpet tape to place then sealed with duct and aluminum tape. Our cord box I covered inside of box 1 layer and 2 layers inside of camper side.
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AnEv942
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03/06/22 07:11pm |
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RE: Cabover on an SUV
Well typing in wildlandcampervan also found a few posts, then noted on a video a tik-toc account.
A few posts on his build (though no details/bits and pieces) but mostly unrelated random stuff.
Point is on one videos mentioned he had tried to CA. register as camper and found indeed it didn't pass/qualify.
He had to dismantle and start over following rebuild to regulations.
One mans dream...hard to appreciate the dream but easy to appreciate his pursuit of it.
Anyway did find couple more pics from the rear. Spotted driving downtown SLO, at a traffic light.
https://i.imgur.com/PY9Q9be.jpg
Apparently running lights aren't working...
https://i.imgur.com/0X0bLFL.jpg
'pics by Henry'
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AnEv942
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02/15/22 08:11pm |
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Cabover on an SUV
Seen this parked out front of local store for a few weeks, Had to stop and take some pics. No details, virtually permanent so I guess this would be a class C but interesting.
https://i.imgur.com/Uola3P7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8XjNWsR.jpg
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AnEv942
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02/15/22 09:36am |
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RE: Lance 1131 wiring diagram
on the Lance web site you can download manuals that have the wiring diagrams- linked top of the TCU thread sticky
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AnEv942
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02/14/22 04:33pm |
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RE: Lance 2001 920 truck camper
Generic 01 lance diagram
https://i.imgur.com/UUVG2Kf.jpg width=800
Likely not too helpful, doesnt show wire routing but shows daisy chain wiring mentioned, Physical routing on ours, not a lance, but cross over left to right in water tank box. On ours there's an AC junction box inside water tank box and also in one of the seat boxes, just pointing out there may be connections at other than receptacles.
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AnEv942
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12/21/21 09:31am |
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RE: 2003 Lance 845 rear bumper damaged
Not a Lance but removing our bumper would be quite involved.
Doubtful this will help, but on off chance similar how ours is attached.
Bumper is bolted at both ends and across top to under side of floor.
Top of bumper has flange across, and ends that fold back along sides of camper rear wings.
I have some wiring going thru, lower jack brackets and muffler bracket that went thru side.
Trim on rear wall that would need to be removed
Top flange
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-Htvcnw8/0/7942a893/O/bump2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-rkCwG3D/0/dfdf6ed1/O/bump3.jpg
Looking up from underneath at rear top flange bolted to floor/frame, several bolts
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-t2KML82/0/9b3ca45e/O/bump5.jpg
On ours rear holding tank cover would need removal for access
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-Fkdd8zp/0/9de11b76/O/bump6.jpg
This was taken while doing right rear wing wall repairs but shows bumper side wings
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-MCCrfmm/0/08bc2f67/O/bump1.jpg
And from behind (after repairs)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-b86sXLs/0/2cb9bd4a/O/bump4.jpg
Again while doing other repairs but shows left bumper side behind camper wall.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Base/Mics/i-B4z9wpL/0/702259ff/O/bump7.jpg
How similar your is, if at all, I don't know. Other than removal of our tank cover to expose, believe I could access all the bolts. Need to securely support while unbolting. What I'd need to look at, not having removed, is if any interbolting/ of rear holding tank. Its close and might be some interferance or shared bolting.
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AnEv942
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11/28/21 09:56am |
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RE: range hood exhaust fan?
The DC controller linked is only rated at 1 amp max. Not positive I remember correctly but seems our little can motor draws 1 1 /2+ amps. Just verify
The motor linked as what you have, looks like an AC motor?
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AnEv942
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11/24/21 02:36pm |
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RE: range hood exhaust fan?
YES, adding a PWM controller is about the best for reducing fan speed & noise and still maintain enough air flow to evacuate. I replaced our 18 year old motor and blade which was slightly quieter but it was adding the variable speed controller that made it not so atrocious.
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AnEv942
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11/24/21 09:05am |
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RE: Cirrus 920 bath sink issues
Don't think there are many Cirrus owners here, curious I did a search and only found reference about the sink issue on a face book group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537597943207839/
Did find a lengthy review of a couple that full time in a cirrus mentioning the sink issue ( and the face book group).
https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/living-in-a-cirrus-820-the-good-the-bad-and-the-unexpected/
I'll cut out of context
"...Have you had any problems with the camper?...
Lonnie: Only a few. One of the major design flaws is the fold-up bathroom sink. We appreciate the idea behind a fold-up sink, but the sink does not drain properly, sometimes not at all. If there is a bit of water left in the bowl and you fold it up, the water leaks out of the bottom, all over the place. It’s a mess. There’s a Facebook group for Cirrus owners and we all have the same issue. One brave soul took his sink off of the wall to investigate, finding very insufficient plumbing. First, there is no P-trap. On top of that, the drain line measures just 3/4-inch and drains upward. It’s no wonder it doesn’t work! Our next major project is to re-do the bathroom, starting with ripping out that sink and opting for a small corner sink..."
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01 Ford F250 4x4 DRW Diesel, 01 Elkhorn 9U
https://i.imgur.com/XPxpfS8.jpg
Our camper projects page
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AnEv942
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11/22/21 07:13pm |
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RE: Big Foot Truck Camper NO taillights. Any ideas?
Owners manual for truck better source but...
There are fuses in both cab (#6 20A controls relay) and engine bay (#9 20A) fuse boxes related to trailer tow turn/stop. There are also couple of relays.
Why (if blown) could be numerous causes.
Left and right turn/brake separate wires..
edit said you checked fuses
So checking receptacles would be next. Noted you have bed plug so check bumper plug too. Not clear on camper, do the taillight park lights within work, backup?
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AnEv942
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11/16/21 02:22pm |
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