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RE: Swingout extensions?
Don't have a dog in this, never loaded a camper in a pickup. (Is it similar to loading salt spreader in dump truck?)
My question is how much tolerance do you have between camper and inside of bed? Could using the extra space fender/jack put extra strain on mounts when bed hits camper?
I live on the Texas Gulf Coast. I know nothing about salt spreaders in dump trucks.
I have a couple inches total clearance between the bed fender wells and the camper.
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TxGearhead
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03/11/23 06:52am |
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RE: Swingout extensions?
Don't forget the clearance INSIDE the bed. 6" of clearance on the outside does you no good if you've only got 1/2" at the wheel wells.
My rear tires just squeak between the blocking that's under the jacks. It made me nervous at first but then I realized nothing was going to happen. When I hear the squeak, I know I'm on target.
I'm concerned about cutting a tire on the sharp edge of the concrete block. I should rethink what I'm using to block under the jack foot.
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TxGearhead
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03/11/23 06:45am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Swingout extensions?
The strain with extensions was the first thing I thought of. My other issue is that my tires barely, just barely, clear whatever I have the jacks sitting on, usually a 2" concrete block.
If I could get just another 1" clearance, I would breathe easier.
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TxGearhead
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03/10/23 06:01am |
Truck Campers
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Swingout extensions?
I have maybe a max of 3/4" clearance between my dually fenders and my front jacks. I have dually swingouts. I see where eTrailer has extensions to mount on the swingouts. Item # HJ54FR. It would position the jacks 5" farther out. I haven't done any measuring yet, but it will be real close having enough wire from the jack motor to the plug. Anyone using these extension? Any thoughts overall?
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TxGearhead
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03/09/23 09:33am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck to fit camper
I'd be happy with the High Torque 383 long block for $7500. I had a square body K20 4x4 loaded Suburban I should have kept.
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TxGearhead
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03/03/23 07:30pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Frame Stiffing to reduce Porpoising?
My last: I'm sure all of us with a TC have met an 18 wheeler on a 2 lane road at speed and have seen the front overhang lift. That is not necessarily a function of flex, although flex might be a factor.
I think we all, well almost all, are making valid points.
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TxGearhead
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02/10/23 08:06am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Honda generator to truck camper
^ This.
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TxGearhead
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01/29/23 09:01am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Frame Stiffing to reduce Porpoising?
X2 on grit dogs take on the liability of a competent shop to do any frame mods. Anyone managing a successful shop will realize that not staying in your swim lane can have serious consequences. In my 40 years of employment with the largest super major oil company, any modification to any process stream had to go before the management of change committee. Six Process Engineers playing the "what if" game. You learn pretty quick to not go cowboy off on your own. So bottom line, if you can find somebody to weld on the frame, you don't want them.
OP: are you sure you're not just seeing the camper rock back and forth, the spring loaded Fastguns doing their job?
Regarding camper weight..The first time I loaded my Bigfoot on my then 2016 Ram 3500 SRW and weighed it, I was draining water out of the tank.
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TxGearhead
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01/29/23 08:49am |
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
I couldn't get my head in the closet of my 9.4 where the sticker is and focus through my bifocals, so I took a pic.
Here's what it says:
Camper weight is 2450 lbs. when it contains standard equipment.32 gallons of water 40lbs. 40lbs of bottled gas.6.0 cubic ft refrigerator.
Optional equipment: Box awning 44 lbs. Air conditioner 75 lbs. Dual propane tanks 20 lbs. Electric jacks 22.5 lbs. Generator ready 22 lbs. Jack brackets 22 lbs. Microwave oven 30 lbs. Oven 49 lb s. Thermal windows 45 lbs.
Leaving out the gen prep the total is 2757.5.
Thanks TxGearhead, I appreciate you actually looking. We saw a third 9.4 online with very similar numbers. Once I pick it up I'll head to the cat scales.
So you are saying that the wet label shows 2757.5lbs and it really weights 4106lbs with zero changes and nothing added? The label was literally wrong by 1348.5 lbs? Off is one thing but that's wrong by a 1/3 or 50% heavier than the label.
TK
No I'm not saying that. The 4106 number was the payload of my 2016 RAM 3500 SRW. The camper weighed more than that when loaded heavy.
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TxGearhead
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07/31/22 07:04pm |
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
Boy howdy….I really need to have the type of concerns in life that allow me enough time to not only actually care what my truck camper weighs, but to try and dissect why it weighs what it does…..
Almost like arguing about batteries….
It's either this or go back out in the garage and do the retiree chemical experiment.
Turning alcohol into urine.
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TxGearhead
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07/31/22 06:57pm |
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
I couldn't get my head in the closet of my 9.4 where the sticker is and focus through my bifocals, so I took a pic.
Here's what it says:
Camper weight is 2450 lbs. when it contains standard equipment.32 gallons of water 40lbs. 40lbs of bottled gas.6.0 cubic ft refrigerator.
Optional equipment: Box awning 44 lbs. Air conditioner 75 lbs. Dual propane tanks 20 lbs. Electric jacks 22.5 lbs. Generator ready 22 lbs. Jack brackets 22 lbs. Microwave oven 30 lbs. Oven 49 lb s. Thermal windows 45 lbs.
Leaving out the gen prep the total is 2757.5.
did it have a spot on the bottom of the sheet that had another weight and it was written by hand? I'm not sure when they started that, it might have been when they reopened which means yours is to old to have that. i'll see if i can get a picture of it and post it.
Steve
I don't recall seeing anything hand written.But I'll look again. I'm cleaning and packing for a trip.
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TxGearhead
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07/31/22 06:54pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
I couldn't get my head in the closet of my 9.4 where the sticker is and focus through my bifocals, so I took a pic.
Here's what it says:
Camper weight is 2450 lbs. when it contains standard equipment.32 gallons of water 40lbs. 40lbs of bottled gas.6.0 cubic ft refrigerator.
Optional equipment: Box awning 44 lbs. Air conditioner 75 lbs. Dual propane tanks 20 lbs. Electric jacks 22.5 lbs. Generator ready 22 lbs. Jack brackets 22 lbs. Microwave oven 30 lbs. Oven 49 lb s. Thermal windows 45 lbs.
Leaving out the gen prep the total is 2757.5.
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TxGearhead
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07/27/22 03:42pm |
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
It's the old RV weight issue. We don't trust what the factory says it weighs. The dealer is not going to spend any money on scales and possibly scare away potential buyers with the true weight.
I doubt any dealer will let you load up a TC and take it to a scale before you buy it. Same with any RV.
So, the buyer is stuck with a weight he doesn't trust with no solution.
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TxGearhead
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07/24/22 07:04am |
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
When I bought my 2008 9.4 I had a relatively new 2016 RAM 3500 Cummins/Aisin SRW. Payload was 4106. Drove it home from Washington DC to Houston, no issues, loaded very light. Next trip was a winter time trip and was loaded very heavy. I scaled it at 4300+ IIRC. The tag on the outside says 2830. Got home and ordered a dually.
You may be OK if you're not over your tire limits and the rear axle limit.
Definitely consider a Hellwig BigWig sway bar.
Yeah, that's a dramatic difference. But where was the label on the outside? Every BF I've seen had the weight label in the closet.
I have airbags and was going to add the sway bar.
The tag is to the right of the door, about shoulder high.
I didn't look at the paper tag in the closet.
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TxGearhead
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07/22/22 02:26pm |
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RE: 2006 Bigfoot 25C9.4LB Camper Wet Weight Label - Even Close?
When I bought my 2008 9.4 I had a relatively new 2016 RAM 3500 Cummins/Aisin SRW. Payload was 4106. Drove it home from Washington DC to Houston, no issues, loaded very light. Next trip was a winter time trip and was loaded very heavy. I scaled it at 4300+ IIRC. The tag on the outside says 2830. Got home and ordered a dually.
You may be OK if you're not over your tire limits and the rear axle limit.
Definitely consider a Hellwig BigWig sway bar.
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TxGearhead
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07/22/22 12:59pm |
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RE: Portable Hitches
Lippert will not warranty any frame damage from any single point hitch other than the Reese Goosebox. Example: Andersen, PullRite, etc.
I went from a PullRite 2600 to a Reese Goosebox and it is a great ride with zero bucking.
Since you don't have a factory gooseneck ball you will need to get one installed. Your choice but, be sure it is rated high enough for any 5th you may get in the future. B&W Turnover ball is popular.
EDIT ADD: Lippert will not warranty any single point (gooseneck ball) but the Reese Goosebox because they own Reese.
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TxGearhead
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07/17/22 02:35pm |
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RE: New Host Everest
Great report! Thanks for posting this. Are you comfortable crawling in and out of the bed and is your age a factor? I'm asking because we are in our mid 60's and someday when we get to the point of not wanting to hook up our FW, we've thought of a Host, but will we be "too old" to climb up and down into the bed. I know health is a huge factor and right now we are relatively limber and healthy.
Me and the wife are 72. She will not go anywhere in the cabover because of the outside steps. I'm OK with them and getting into bed.
My biggest issue is loading the Bigfoot. I haven't used it in a while, so I asked my 35 yr old son to come over and help me load it. Both of us are just getting over covid. My son is a take the bull by the horns type and doesn't shy away from anything. With only 1/2" clearance between the dually swing outs and the fenders, it took awhile to load up. He asked me: "you been doing this by yourself"? Yes I have. We were both wore out.
So, even if getting into the bed is no issue, there can be others. I can hookup to our 5th wheel in less than 10 minutes.
A Class C sounds pretty good.
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TxGearhead
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07/15/22 10:40am |
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RE: Tank cleaning wand - how much water does it leave?
After you use it stick your finger down the toilet and measure how far up your finger the water is. Then ask another neighbor if you can rinse their tank. Then ask a neighbor if you can clean their tank and do the same thing. Average the 3 readings. Then lick your finger dry and go back to your camper and have a very strong drink.
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TxGearhead
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07/07/22 08:49pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Looking at class c questions on maintenance
I start think about oil changes maybe 6 weeks before a trip. If it's gonna be close I have the oil changed.
So there I was in about 1975, sitting in the waiting area of Sam Montgomery Olds in Houston. Before long it was just me and a cute soccer mom. I asked her what she was having done. "An oil change". Your husband can't do that? No he went to college to tell others what to do and to be able to pay others to do things like oil changes. Uh uh, OK I see. I crawl under the rug.
I always did as much maintenance as I felt comfortable doing. When we bought from a small country Jeep/Ram/Chevy/Ford dealer they asked about bringing the Jeep back for routine service. That was 12 years ago. They charge $10 labor for a oil change.
I bring the oil and filter. They do the fuel system filters on the Ram for a good bit more. I stand outside the oil change house and watch.
I would say find a shop that has a pit, not a lift. If you can get it in the bay doors, they can work on it.
Don't go in the waiting room and watch TV. Hang around and watch them.
Never had to wait more than 2 days for an appointment.
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TxGearhead
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07/07/22 08:34pm |
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RE: New shocks?
^^ No load.
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TxGearhead
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07/07/22 06:43pm |
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