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RE: Front Hitch receiver F-250
They make a locking hitch pin that is threaded, a spring loaded nut fits inside the tube of whatever you are going to insert into the receiver. I use them and no sway at atl to the tray or bike rack
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Locks/Lets-Go-Aero/63232.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAiAp5nyBRABEiwApTwjXk50x20iJUmhxRHSvrVpsxjitnWqO-Lj30w7pXHlW6MxikTPSVmkLhoCKhwQAvD_BwE
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Buzzcut1
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02/14/20 06:20am |
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RE: Your favorite features.
Sealy Posturpedic queen size mattress with a down topper we sleep really well, 200 watts of solar so we rarely use the generator. No slides = nothing to break
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Buzzcut1
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02/09/20 07:37pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Tripple slide weight
Sticker on my Lance 3800, actual road weight from cat scale is 4600 That is the reality of truck campers
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Buzzcut1
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01/31/20 08:25pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: What happened to Side entry?
My friends just bought a Lance 1162. it has a landing and side steps (OEM) that allow them easy rear door access without disconnecting the horse trailer.
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Buzzcut1
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01/24/20 08:29pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Used truck camper
Those campers are really heavy. You are going to need a dually period to not overload the rear tires. Most folks would recommend a 450/4500 or 550/5500 to carry them. the newer campers with a rear landing pretty much eliminate the rear door access towing issues.
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Buzzcut1
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01/23/20 07:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck Camper Trip Reports – V3.0
my latest report
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/30006787.cfm
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Buzzcut1
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01/18/20 10:54pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Roof Vent Security
best deterrent is large barking dogs inside the camper.
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Buzzcut1
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01/16/20 06:43pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 1 ton SRW debate
Have you searched out west for the truck you want? Long beds are more common out west.
I have not, how would one buy a vehicle 1/2 way across the country?
I would think freight charge would be significant.
I bought my F350 CC LB DRW 4x4 in Texas and had it shipped to California for $1000
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Buzzcut1
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01/06/20 09:53pm |
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RE: tire question
I didn't know you were talking about logging trucks.
80 mph is as fast as I've ever driven with the camper on my truck and its just for a short distance passing another vehicle.
I would have said that same thing before November when I drove from California to Kentucky and back. 4 days each way averaging between 75 and 80 mph the entire way. Of Course I had 6 brand new tires on the dually...
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Buzzcut1
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01/03/20 07:24am |
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RE: tire question
Me on I5 in the central Valley passing a semi at 65. I was running Toyo Open Country tires 285/75R16 rated at 3750 I was right at the tire rating and I had a belt separation. The left rear tire shredded almost instantly. I fought for control to keep from rolling and to get to the shoulder safely. I upgraded to 19.5s after that just for the peace of mind. rig was a 2003 F350 CC SRW Longbed 4x4 carrying a Lance 1055
https://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/attachments/img_20131225_103630_087_zps6d4f9f29-jpg.139757/ height=480
Do you think it was a weight problem or just a bad tire?
I was running right at the weight limit. And Toyo was having belt separation issues. I swore off Toyo after they refused to cover my tire and body damage under the recall that had been issued. That said I will never run tires near their weight limit again. Not worth the risk.
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Buzzcut1
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01/02/20 03:28pm |
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RE: tire question
Me on I5 in the central Valley passing a semi at 65. I was running Toyo Open Country tires 285/75R16 rated at 3750 I was right at the tire rating and I had a belt separation. The left rear tire shredded almost instantly. I fought for control to keep from rolling and to get to the shoulder safely. I upgraded to 19.5s after that just for the peace of mind. rig was a 2003 F350 CC SRW Longbed 4x4 carrying a Lance 1055
https://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/attachments/img_20131225_103630_087_zps6d4f9f29-jpg.139757/ height=480
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Buzzcut1
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01/02/20 06:51am |
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RE: DRW back to SRW
I would never go back to SRW. After feeling the difference in stability in 60mph winds on I80 in Wyoming and Nebraska this past November and having driven an SRW modded with stableloads, airbags and 19.5 tires is similar conditions the Dually wins hands down with a top heavy load regardless of what the rated payload numbers might be. Just my opinion after 10 years carrying a 4600 pound camper in the bed.
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Buzzcut1
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12/29/19 07:36pm |
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RE: Essential tools to carry; pole saw.
Plus you're a lot more likely to get some help with this imaginary tree if you have cold beer on hand.
I don't even drink, but now I'm thinking I should add beer to my tool kit for that reason.
I carry a bevy of Non Alcoholic beers with me. Been sober since 1981.
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Buzzcut1
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12/27/19 10:56pm |
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RE: Essential tools to carry; pole saw.
Well I do carry pruning saws and loppers, not so much for camping purposes but for the work I do. And a bucket and a shovel. And a jigsaw and an inverter. I suppose if I had to I could cut a tree out of the way of the road.
The thing about being stuck somewhere is it brings out your creative side. I'm sure Buzzcut1 could claw his way through an 8-inch tree with his churchkey if he had to.
I carry an axe and two different sized folding hand saws at all times. But I make dang sure that I can always easily crack open a cold beer. A man has to have his priorites straight.
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Buzzcut1
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12/27/19 10:16pm |
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RE: Rear end ratios
All me knows is me loves the 4.10 gears in our 2018 PSD Superdutuy when hauling our camper and towing our jeep.
IMHO: not the best gears for fuel economy.
- Mark0.
I didn't buy the thing to cruise the mall or ride up and down the road doing 85 while towing nothing; I bought it to tow a load. I'm over 18k lbs 90% of the time and drive 65ish. I would be sick if I had gone with the 3.55 gears. I could have lived with 3.73 gears, but DA Ford no longer offers that ratio.
With what I haul/tow and how I drive, 3.55 gears would not have helped my mileage any.
brad That's because you don't have the SUPER super duty that Kayteg has .
that and Brad is not a blowhard
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Buzzcut1
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12/26/19 07:07pm |
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RE: Essential tools to carry; pole saw.
this is my most essential camper tool, I would be lost without it
https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/products/large/29339/624513.jpg
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Buzzcut1
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12/25/19 04:40pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Propane smell
BBQ grill in a compartment?
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Buzzcut1
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12/19/19 08:02pm |
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RE: Leave it on or take it off
if you are worried about the leaf springs , air up the air bags. Besides I didn't worry about it on my last F350 and I am not worrying about it on my current one either. Camper stays on the truck 99% of the time. I live in earthquake country and the camper will do way better on the truck in a quake than anywhere else. Its also my bug out vehicle
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Buzzcut1
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12/19/19 05:02pm |
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RE: What Portable Propane Gas Grill Do You Use?
We use this one:
Coleman Propane Grill
It fits nicely in a compartment of the AF camper
x2
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Buzzcut1
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12/10/19 06:52pm |
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RE: Why aren't Truck Campers popular in W. Pa.?
I leave my lance plugged in while not in use that way the batteries are always charged and the fridge is always cold ( I store extra beer in there).
Yes the batteries should charge while driving if the wiring is hooked up correctly. Make sure you have an automatic interrupt in the circuit so that when the truck is turned off the camper cannot draw down the truck batteries
My lance has no thermostat on the hot water heater. I have never worried about it in ten years,
traveling. Fridge runs on propane, I only turn it off at gas staions before pulling in unless I am filling in the truck area at a truck stop ( only diesel at the pumps so no fire danger from the flame) In very cold temps I will drive with the furnace on to keep the camper water pipes from freezing otherwise its off.
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Buzzcut1
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12/10/19 06:26am |
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