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RE: PC in your TC?
Interesting topic,
We generally take the laptop along for the many reasons already listed.
Although the wife revolted at holding it in her lap for GPS navigation.
And she won't drive my stinky diesel truck ether, dog gone head strong women these days.
The last 2 week trip was without the infernal thing, and you know what the trip seemed more relaxing.
Okay I will be the first to ask - which infernal thing? Wife or laptop?
I usually leave wife at home :BNow here is a guy that lives on the edge. May the force be with you.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/20/09 09:55am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Have you seen a Unimog 4x4 Camper?
Moved from the TC forum to Class C.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/19/09 07:48pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: PC in your TC?
I have a laptop with an aircard, that goes camping with me. I use Delorme Topo and Street Atlas Plus while on the road. Sometimes, I use it to monitor the weather. I use it for RV.NET, and several other Forums I am involved with. I also use it for email, and downing loading photos from my camera.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/19/09 07:38pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Batteries.
If you post the make, model and year of your TC, it would help.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/18/09 11:26am |
Truck Campers
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RE: New Battery Technology.
I am very close to having perfected my 110volt "Cold Fusion" battery which will negate the necessity of a charger or an inverter (read here as cost savings $$!!). The delay in this design is mostly due to difficulties at arriving at an effective means to limit the batteries output to only 110 volts, and in finding a 'sliding' radiation containment tray to make battery watering easy, but after a few trashed toasters and tased eyebrows, I am on the cusp of overcoming these minor annoyances. On a more positive (+) note, battery efficiency will in fact actually increase in the coldest of weather, therefore the perfect choice for us boondockers!!Every time I come up with a new idea, someone steals it. I invented several gimmicks to improve fuel MPG as much as 30%. I had no idea it was a government conspiracy.:R
I just had to post that.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/17/09 08:45am |
Truck Campers
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RE: When Animals Attack!
Wayne, I think the issue is safety and care in the areas we go with our TCs.I agree.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/16/09 09:08am |
Truck Campers
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RE: When Animals Attack!
I live in the hills and sticks. We have waves of problems with coyotes (small ones), turkeys, deer, raccoons, and occasionally domesticated dogs. I think the coyotes are after our cats, or whatever they can eat. The turkeys just tear up the landscaping. The deer eat just about every thing you plant. The raccoons are very destructive, eat the cat food, mess-up and/or dump the cats water, scare the cats, dump the garbage, and will challenge you when you try to run them off.
None of these critters have been an issue with my TC, probably because it is a Bigfoot. From what I understand, nothing messes with a Bigfoot. The only exception I can think of is the mosquitoes. I have been places where they are so big, fly in formation. They have no fear of the Bigfoot, and will attack you even if you are inside. Guns are of little value with the mosquitoes. Ever try to shoot one? Like bear spray is to bears, mosquito spray can help, or just club them to death with a fly swatter. You would think they would make a mosquito swatter, so you would not have to use a fly swatter.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/15/09 09:30am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Nuked post?
Thank you for your answer. It looks like I crosed the line. I will check the link you provided me.
RossGood idea Ross. It is also a good idea to check your PMs. Usually (not always), Moderators will send you a PM, stating why a post was deleted, unless you are a frequent flier.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/15/09 08:14am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Furnace Noise
I bought my Atwood Furnace motor from AAA RV APPLIANCE PARTS. You will need the model number.This is the Furnace model selection link. This is the Atwood FA-78 Series. You will have to contact them for prices.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/14/09 08:35am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Furnace Noise
Mine makes noise also. It can really sing. I have had the heaters apart before, but it has been a while. Usually about four to wood six screws holding it in, the gas line, and wires.
I bought a new motor for my furnace last week. I had the choice of the motor from the of the furnace manufacture ($125 about), or a replacement motor ($90). The parts guy said they were both made by the same company. It is on the bench, waiting for me to get time to install it.
I am not aware of any of the furnace motors you can service. You can take the motor out, oil the bearing via the shaft, but the oil does not last long. I do not think it is worth the trouble. The motors I have seen are riveted together.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/13/09 11:27pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Building my own looks....
You might want to take a look at doug fir, treated for mud sill use. It is kiln dried, and usually very straight and light in weight.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/11/09 09:07pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Rancho's for front?
B-n-B, well stated. If you simply push on the brake pedal, you move weight from the rear axle to the front axle. In my opinion. when you run over the joints on a cement highway, you shift weight on every joint. having adjustable shocks allows you to adjust your shocks to offset the shift.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/11/09 08:38pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Do you need cabover struts?
Do you need cabover struts? I think maybe a better question would be if you could benefit from cabover struts. They have been available since the seventies. There were a few years where most of us thought we had to have them, and there were more than one manufacture, as I recall. I have had them (years ago), but it was before I stayed at the Holiday Inn or WalMart.
I think a look around should give you a pretty good idea as to the "need" for the struts. How many TCs do you see with them? How many TC manufactures recommended them? My guess is that Lance manufactures more than half of the TCs. How many Lance TCs have them? If they are a "must" have item, why is lance the only manufacture? Why does Lance not install them on every TC they manufacture?
From what I have read through the years, I think certain trucks, with a particular wheelbase and TC combo that benefit from the struts. I do believe suspension mods would be a better choice. I have tried in times past to openly discuss the various truck/TC combos that might benefit from the struts, but unfortunately, this has proven to be too sensitive of a subject to discuss on a Forum.
I have a lot of things on my truck and TC, that I really like, but I would hesitate to say everyone "needs" them. Usually, there is more than one way to reach a given goal. The more limited ones experience, the less options one has, and the more focused they are in one solution in solving a given problem.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/11/09 09:50am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Rancho's for front?
I have adjustable Rancho 9000s with the in-cab controller. My TC adds about 200 pounds of weight to the front axle. Several times, I have left the front shocks set at my preferred no TC loaded setting, and loaded the TC. Without a doubt, I can tell the difference. On some cement highways, I get the porpose effect. When I adjust the front shocks to a stiffer setting, the truck has no porpose issues. In some roads, the weight from front to rear is constantly changing.
I prefer the adjustable Rancho shocks, and they definitely improve the handling. I am sure each vehicle will react differently. A different TC center of gravity, TC weight spring rates, wheelbase, and tires can change the way shocks react. My suggestion is to find someone with a truck like yours, preferably with the same TC, and then you are more likely to get a more valuable opinion.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/11/09 08:58am |
Truck Campers
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RE: water tank drain
I probably drain my tank once or twice a year. Why? Just because. I simply open the drain valve, no hurry.
I was going to install the screw out deck plate, so I could see the green stuff and clean out the critters in my water tank. I recently had an experience that makes me question my reasoning. I recently took the water tank out of a TC I was scraping out. It was 3/4 full, and has been for at least 8-years. I found it interesting that there was no visible contaminates (or odor) in the water, when I drained it. I would not use the water, but no visible bad stuff in it.
I now think maybe it would be handy to have the screw out deck plate, to allow easy filling the tank from water jugs. I have never needed to, but maybe one day. I guess a second reason would be for bragging rights. I will install a screw out deck plate.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/10/09 10:20am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Awesome RV Battery Report
I was being a bit sarcastic with my remark about folks being electrical engineers. It was merely an attempt to tip my cap to those that dig deep enough into truck camper related topics to provide useful and meaningful information.
I've learn A LOT on this site.Dang, I thought I was being elevated to engineer status. :B I actually thought it was a valid remark. Do keep in mind, you do not have to be an engineer to be an expert. :B You can be one or the other, or both.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/09/09 10:19am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Pics of new truck and weight ratings :(
Ha Ha. You guys are so funny!!! Well I've got news for you. I was just at Cabela's looking at freeze dried backpacking food and a porta potty!!! :B
And a half gallon of Jack weighs far less than several cases of beer!!! :pYou could just save the freeze dried backpacking food pouches, and you would not need the porta potty. :R
I am not sure I would like freeze dried Jack. :h
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/09/09 09:05am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Pics of new truck and weight ratings :(
You guys are really hard on a fellow TC'er. ~DJ~ just probably did not have enough ventilation, when his Wave3 was on in his TC. When he gets his oxygen back, he will get another truck, and TC.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/08/09 08:38pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Outfitter Apex Filon Problem
Respectfully, I live in the west coast, and I do not feel qualified to arbitrarily state why any TC is or is not popular here. If I were to guess, I would state that, not post it as fact, unless I could at least give some point of reference. Check out how many Northern Lite owners are in your neighborhood and Canada on this Thread: How many Northern Lite owners do we have?
I absolutely agree with your response to jmtandem. I would add that we consumers are much more impressed with the paint job, than we are with the quality of a product. Unfortunately, very few of us really do not know what is or is not a quality product, until we buy it. Then we justify the lack of quality. Personally, I am too cheap to buy a new version of what I have, even if I thought it was a better product. I do wish others would, so I could buy them when they are about 15-years old. :):B
I think it is worth noting, the TC manufactures that are closing their doors include some of the best and worst. That kind of supports the notion, that we (as a consumer group) do not know what quality is, or refuse to pay for it.
jmtandem,
Very good point about how long the quality built RV's last. They are very expensive RV's and few people will spring for them like you said. We will and basically always have. Pay cheap, get cheap! Then do it all over again...
I was trying to speculate on an average priced RV that would last like the high level ones generally do.
Actually, I wanted to cure the mold, rot, and condensation damage and upgrading the insulation R-factors to acceptable levels at the same time. So much room for desired improvements!
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Reddog1
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11/08/09 06:34pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Outfitter Apex Filon Problem
travelnutz, I did not read your post as bashing any TC, much less Bigfoot, and certainly not my camper. My comment was directed at your comment quoted in my post. I certainly took no offense, and apologize if my post appeared as though I did.
I do disagree with the notion "Clam shells have basically the same openings in the roof and sides as all the other types of campers and that's where the leaks generally originate for outside water intrusion." Clam shells do not have seams on every corner, nor seams to connect sheets of different materials. You only need to look at each type of construction to see there is a big difference in the potential for leaks.
On what do you base the idea that "Clam shell campers are not popular in the Northeast nor the Midwest and you'll see very few around here due to the sweating that occurs in these areas of the country."?
As a clam shell owner, I am pretty versed in how the floors are constructed. I would sure like to see photos of the owner's foot going thru the floor.
Wayne
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Reddog1
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11/08/09 01:38pm |
Truck Campers
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