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RE: Australian Truck Campers are dramatically growing
I do enjoy your periodic posts showing the Australian version of truck camper.
Me too, Robert. Thanks.
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Geewizard
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10/03/21 06:56am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck and accessories for New Popup Camper
I've been carrying my Outfitter Apex 8 for years on a Tundra. The last time I weighed it (full up weight), it was at 2200 lbs. I've never had any issues. I do have load range E 10 ply tires and Air Lift air bags but nothing else.
I can only relate my experience with Toyota Tundra trucks of which I am a firm believer. They are NOT 1/2 ton trucks.
It looks like the Tundra double cab has a payload of about 1450lbs. That doesn't sound like a 3/4 ton or 1 ton.
Ok, how about a 0.725 ton? I've seen payload of about 1600lbs depending on model. That's 0.8 ton.
All I'm saying is that it works, works well, and I have never felt unsafe. Of course, what you do is up to you.
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Geewizard
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09/13/21 01:34pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck and accessories for New Popup Camper
I've been carrying my Outfitter Apex 8 for years on a Tundra. The last time I weighed it (full up weight), it was at 2200 lbs. I've never had any issues. I do have load range E 10 ply tires and Air Lift air bags but nothing else.
I can only relate my experience with Toyota Tundra trucks of which I am a firm believer. They are NOT 1/2 ton trucks.
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Geewizard
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09/13/21 06:14am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Load center wiring
Yes, I have traced the negative battery wire from both ends and it runs directly from the battery to the load center. And yes, I do know and understand that the frame is ground. I don't find any bare ground wires inside the load center attached to the negative battery wire. They are separate.
This isn't a real big deal but more of a question of why the bare ground wires, which are bonded to the frame, are carrying a load at all.
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Geewizard
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09/10/21 07:09am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Load center wiring
I'm not on shore power nor am I connected to the truck.
If I disconnect at the battery end, everything is unpowered as it should be.
I'm trying to find out if this is normal. I think it is because the negative terminal of the battery is connected to the frame ground as are the ground wires.
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Geewizard
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09/09/21 09:59am |
Truck Campers
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Load center wiring
Here's my question: If one were to disconnect the negative cable from the battery to the load center (fuses, breakers, etc) AT THE LOAD CENTER, shouldn't one have no power to all the 12v devices?
And if one still has 12v going to those devices with that negative cable disconnected, doesn't that mean there's a wiring error? Such as the negative part of the circuit being carried by ground wires?
Just curious.....
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Geewizard
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09/09/21 08:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: How fast do you drive with camper on? .
I drive 65-70 most of the time on interstate highways but have comfortively driven at the same speeds on good gravel roads in AK and the Yukon.
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Geewizard
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08/21/21 08:03am |
Truck Campers
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RE: 18" tire question - ANOTHER UPDATE
Mine are working well after 5 years.
Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 LT265/70R18 E/10PR BSW Tires
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Geewizard
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08/12/21 06:56am |
Truck Campers
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Roof concern?
The EPDM (I think it is EPDM) roof on my 2004 Outfitter TC is coming unglued from whatever is underneath it. I see several areas that are lifting up. None are raised more than 1/4" but they show up. I have no signs of leakage.
Should I be concerned? Can I or should I do anything about it?
Looks very similar to this:
https://www.rvhometown.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TPO-vs-EPDM-RV-Roof-Whats-the-Difference.jpg
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Geewizard
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08/10/21 01:44pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: solar question
I have about 100' of 4ga cable for my solar panels so I can too chase the sun but stay in the shade. Works for me.
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Geewizard
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08/02/21 09:10am |
Truck Campers
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RE: solar question
Solar! I have one 100W panel on the roof and (now) two 100W panels in a suitcase I made myself. It works for me very well. I don't use any AC in the TC.
I used this article for my DIY suitcase with some modifications. For example, I attached the hinges so the front part of the panels face each other when close for more protection. And I set up the wiring differently. The price is right.
https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/diy-portable-solar-panel
https://i.imgur.com/ljUzasr.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/g11QBp9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nXxIx6L.jpg
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Geewizard
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08/02/21 08:25am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Front Motorcycle Carrier
What's your motorcycle and carrier weigh? And what brandis the motorcycle carrier?
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Geewizard
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07/24/21 08:09am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Solar conversion on an ol Six Pac
I have two solar chargers in my travel trailer. One is part of the solar panel installation that came with the trailer (100W on roof). The other is a MPPT solar controller (Morningstart SunSaver) for my portable panels. Both controllers connect directly to the batteries (2-100AH FullRiver AGM).
My TC has the same batteries and the same MPPT controller.
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Geewizard
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07/12/21 10:33am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Solar conversion on an ol Six Pac
Don't put them on the roof. Put them on the ground as portable solar panels. It has worked for me for a long time.
I took this guy's methods and modified them a bit. More info if you want.
DIY Solar Suitcase
https://i.imgur.com/nXxIx6L.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/g11QBp9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ljUzasr.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Ozf0U9W.jpg
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Geewizard
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07/12/21 07:16am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Don't sleep with your camper door open
...somebody who was drunk maybe
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Geewizard
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07/07/21 10:25am |
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RE: Question: too much camper - too little truck
I sympathize with the OP but feel the need to ask the root questions:
-Did you research the weight of the desired TC?
-Did you research the capacity of the desired truck?
I spent 6 months gathering information on my truck/TC choices and it could be I'm kinda anal in that regard. I read a LOT of forums and did a LOT of Googling.
I also installed 10-ply tires, adjustable Rancho shocks, and airbags (with a T-connector by the way which works great....for my application). Those additions made a world of difference for me.
OP, you've gotten a lot of good ideas to help resolve your problem. I struggle with the idea that you should now buy a dually to put under your overweight TC.
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Geewizard
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07/07/21 08:23am |
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Don't sleep with your camper door open
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/wildlife/2021/07/06/bear-enters-camper-through-open-door-near-seward-and-scratches-sleeping-man/
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Geewizard
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07/07/21 08:12am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Question for Toyota Tundra owners
My signature says it all, I think. I have put lots of miles on Tundras since 2004 with only one issue and it was a pothole hit at 70mph. My fault, not the Tundra's.
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Geewizard
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06/02/21 06:53am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Seemingly unsafe location of water pump?
What brand of camper? What year of camper?
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Geewizard
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04/12/21 04:58am |
Truck Campers
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RE: LED Replacement bulbs high moisture environment survival
I've used these and have good luck in all areas of the TC and trailer.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/rv-led-lights/?campaign=BING%20-%20RV%20Lighting&adgroup=RV%20%26%20Camper&msclkid=35fe6186f7fd1216aa2e01df1fff317d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BING%20-%20RV%20Lighting&utm_term=rv%20lights&utm_content=RV%20%26%20Camper
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Geewizard
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03/23/21 07:08am |
Truck Campers
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