Recent content by Paul Kemp

I got the cab corner from Northstar. It's cast aluminum versus the fiberglass/ plastic that the Tramper originally had but it fits. It was something like $18 plus shipping. Now that I know it fits I'll buy another! Thanks for the recommendation!

Sorry to hear about the fire. My truck is a Phoenix also and rose from the ashes after a little fire. Something I learned is the fire extinguisher compound is corrosive. I would highly recommend cleaning all electrical connectors with the appropriate stuff. I bought an aerosol can at Napa...

Definitely agree with the others- a fine tooth saw blade in a Circular saw or table saw is the hot ticket. My crews do this all of the time. Face shield, glasses, eye protection, gloves, and aluminum securely clamped is a must. We all do dumb stuff from time to time but metal in your eye is a...

Eblau- I deliberately kept my truck separate from the camper. I think using the 7 pin like you mention would work since there is one wire dedicated to constant power. However, I would be cautious because: 1. Your truck has starting batteries, not deep cycle. During my research phase I learned...

Oddly enough, one of the best pieces of camping gear I used this weekend was my cup. I was at a local brew pub several weeks ago and saw that they were selling silicone pint cups. They were unbreakable and supposedly good quality. They can withstand a lot of heat (website shows people using...

The maiden voyage went pretty well. I didn't have time to get the water tank in or complete the wiring but everything went okay. I did a quick wire job on the furnace and it worked great. It was only about 45 degrees at night so I probably didn't even need the furnace but I wanted to test it...

Really amazing how great and innovative Apple is but my ipad seems to really dislike this site. Sorry for crazy pic orientation and multiple pic post...

RIP is right but at least the water tank has plenty of company in the landfill. The carpet, ice box, various casework, and roof are all neighbors! Slow couple of days. Stupid job is interfering with my leisure. But it paid for a shopping trip. Toiletries, some pans, and a coffee press now...

Very cool. I'd love to mail the tank off to you but- embarrassing story to follow: So I was working one evening to remove the existing tank and clean it. The tank was too large to remove without popping some of the "step". I had some leftover plywood from an earlier project so I figured I'd...

Djmase- Yeah, the water tank will go back in the factory "step" location. I feel that area has some wasted space but I kept it as-is (for now). The new tank will be longer, taller, but much thinner that what was there before. I'm hoping I can take advantage of the tank being thinner and wedge...

Look what finally showed up- a month and several phone calls later! I guess that's what you get buying from some mom and pop shop off of the internet. The natives at the Amazon tribe have spoiled me. Now I think any of my hearts desires should be fulfilled and brought to my door within five...

So I was tinkering with the Tramp yesterday and I noticed that the furnace likes to squeal- but only occasionally so maybe it's salvageable. I pulled the furnace out and got to the squirrel cage within about a dozen screws. Being that this furnace is exposed to fire I had to think about the...

While tearing apart my camper I tossed a perch underneath it. Really stable and I'll cannibalize it when I make my rolling platform. I've been up in the bed and there has been zero moment even though I'm not tied down. I even jumped around to see if I was setting myself up for failure. I...

Maiden voyage is six days away and I'm feeling the pressure. It's just a quick jaunt with some buddies but I realized I don't have a good way into the Tramper and the pup is 11 years old... CL was pretty sparse on camper steps in my area. I am not going to buy steps the same cost as my Tramper...

Great build! I'm really digging your ideas. The arb awning is already on my Tramper (or at least in my imagination)...do you like that awning? Complaints? Better product out there you'd suggest? I'm about 1000 miles north of you up in OR so it would be more for rain versus shade...I'd love...