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That's funny, I didn't even catch that, and thanks for the info I'll keep you posted.

That night we were so tired we just ate a can of beans and feel asleep. Here are a few more pictures along the way. Another ten hours of driving and I decided to take what I thought was a short cut. My GPS and map show a trail off the main trail and this is where we ended up, a dead end...

We headed south on the 101 hwy crossing into Oregon and then got on hwy 30 down to Portland and then hwy 84 heading east. The beginning of our journey will start at the crossing of the "Bridge of the Gods" from Oregon back into Washington. We stopped in The small town of Stevenson to fill up on...

Those of you who don't know, the "WABDR" is the Washington back country discovery rout. It is the trail Lewis and Clark forged through the center of Washington state and runs from North to South. My son and I were fortunate enough to travel just a fraction of the six part trail a few months ago...

Um mm! A soft couch, hot shower, BEER! It's the simple things in life we take for granted. Thank you jnich77, it's people like you that make this forum a pleasure.:) To bobdog, I love Oregon and plan on coming back, but Hawaii has been my home base for 30+ years. I am truly blessed to have...

Thank you for all your kind words. bftank is right, it's a Ruenel bumper. As for the trip plan I'm kind of on it now. I have been living in the camper for the past 3 months migrating from a friends house in Oregon to Canada B.C. where my kids live. My son wanted to take a short camping trip so...

Finally finished the tire and jerry can swing out. These are the final pictures of the project. I hope you enjoy. After the spare tire and locks added. The last item for the back is shovel & Axe and my CB antenna to be mounted on the upright bar above the tire. I also purchased a...

Thought I would post some pictures of the tire swing out project under way. After a week of measuring and designing the double swing out we were ready. The first thing was the spindle boxes. Seeing as though my bumper was open and not boxed in we had too reinforce the bumper and modify spindle...

I purchased a 96' F-350 about 5 months ago with 247,000 miles. I did a lot of research before the purchase. Although it has been determined that you have a non turbo IDI, I don't agree with the statement of a rebuild at 300,000 miles. It depends on maintenance records and how well maintained the...

Sorry it has taken so long to post last pictures of the solar panel installation. This is where the lines enter the roof. Notice the roof anchors for the wires? I wanted something low profile that I didn't have to put more holes in the roof. Although they have sticky backs, I used adhesive...

I purchased the complete kit from Amazon. I chose this kit for the ease of installation and at 125 watts I didn't want more panels taking up the room on the roof. I'm hoping to mount a roof rack and add a kayak. To xj_mike, I have watched your thread from the point of you purchasing the...

Just to answer a few earlier questions. The rope on the side of the truck will be getting a sling bag, I don't have any room inside to store it. To answer Bike_Mech, Maxtrax has a mounting pin set up for there traction Mats, although they are used for a roof rack I modified them to the side of...

Thought I would start a thread on my truck/camper build. In a nut shell, purchased a 1996 Ford F-350 power stroke diesel and shortly after found a 1997 FWC Grandby that fit perfect. The plan is to travel the United States coast to coast, Mexico and through the west coast of Canada to Alaska. No...

I have watched your build thread and love it. Although I don't have a Dodge (it was one of my two favorite trucks) I find your thread throughly enjoyable and informative. I too had thought about a flatbed and boxes but decided after a few trips that I didn't really need the extra storage space...

Awesome report! The pictures that Josh took were spectacular, he has a true gift. I wish I had taken that same rout a few months ago when I was at Bodie, maybe next time. Great job.:drool:

This is what I like about this forum, lot's of information on places to go and see. Thanks Allof75 for the info on Nevada City, I will put it on my list of places to see. Oh and thanks for the Bear report. I have since ordered Bear spray recommended by a friend for peace of mind.:elkgrin:

Again thank you all for your wonderful comments. I do apologize for the delay in finishing this little story (Bodie was the best part anyway). I have been busy installing a solar panel on the camper and just returned from a seven day trip with my son on the WABDR trail, the Lewis and Clark rout...

First trip report "Bodie ghost town" this is a test, only a test Well I spent the night freezing. I had layered a few shirts on under my jacket and slid socks over my hands to get warm. I lite the stove to help warm the camper and stood there looking at the little warning sign "NOT FOR COMFORT...

First trip report "Bodie ghost town" Thanks guys for the good words. I will be posting more on the trip shortly. I had taken at least 50 pics of Bodie, I love that place. To soundman 1463, I had never even heard of those places (Chemung & Masonic) but if I am in the area again I will...

This is my first trip report after purchasing the Ford F350 and FWC. This is kind of a test run to see what I need. Although I am not set up with everything needed, I was anxious to spend a few days in the camper to get a feel for it and the truck. The day after picking up the FWC in...