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    upgrade on board batteries or add solar

    Ive read a few threads but thought I would ask the question here. 2004 Eagle Cap 1150 with a pair of group 27 wet cell batteries. On board Onan 2500 LP generator. Would you upgrade the batteries to say a pair of AGM group 31's or invest in a solar panel? Rumor has it that the camper is pre wired...
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    from Venturcraft trailer to TC650 to Eagle Cap

    Sooo after years of going to Baja...1st in 07 with an FJ and a Venturcraft trailer....then a Tundra with a TC 650...we parked next to friends with a 11.5 hardside and have made the move over to the hardside crowd.. Duramax 3500 dually crew cab 4x4...headed to Twin Falls ID next week to pick up...
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    leaving my TC650 for an Eagle Cap

    So...after years of searching for a clean used TC650..and finding one....I parked next to friends with a full sized Lance...now we've sold the TC650 to a fellow EP couple and moving over to the hard side...oh yeah Tundra also gone to a crew cab Duramax dually 4x4 thanks to all the posts, mods...
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    2003 Northstar TC650

    New post....Camper is FOR SALE: 2003 TC650EC...extended cabover with North/South bed excellent condition EVERY FACTORY OPTION in 2003 except window A/C..upgrades include: Glass stovetop Fantastic fan Hepvo drain Lagun swivel table mount 4 level scissor step Upgraded innerspring...
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    2004 Northstar TC650EC

    Thinking of moving up to a hard side full size truck camper. Just putting out feelers to see if anyone is interested in a clean, loaded 2004 Northstar TC650EC. This camper is clean...upgrades include glass top stove, fantastic fan and lagun swivel table mount. The camper is equipped with...
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    Starcraft Sportstar 711

    Starcraft Sportstar 711 GREAT starter truck camper This camper is CLEAN! Canvas and screens are in GREAT PERFECT. Interior is CLEAN , this camper was stored indoors until just recently. Advertised weight as equipped is 1140lbs. It has removeable "riser" kit to allow it to fit in my 04...
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    Starcraft Sportstar 711 for sale in classifieds

    SOLD!..in 30 minutes...then guy shows up at 0503 to pay for it...never tell a buyer you "get up early"
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    Northstar TC650 Fantastici fan pre wire

    SO...I pulled the old vent out and replaced it with a Fantastic Fan...the TC650 is pre-wired for the fan. The ceiling wires (black/white) are cold. I pulled the distribution box..all fuses and breakers are good. Any suggestion where I might look...they do come out of the ceiling and go down the...
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    New (to us) Northstar TC650EC

    FINALLY!! After years of searching...from AZ to the Midwest to Oregon and no joy...always a day late and a dollar short as they say...been using a 96 Starcraft Sportstar to get by ... but lo and behold...on my way to work (2 miles from the office and 10 miles from home)...what do I spy in a...
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    pop up truck camper cover

    Looking for recommendations for a cover for my 1996 Starcraft Sportstar pop up truck camper...no snow worrie, some rain...mostly SUN protection. this camper has lived moat of its life indoors. Now parked in driveway...Any thoughts?
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    couch bunk setup

    OK probably really stupid question....last camper/ motorhome had dinette style bottom bunk...simply drop the table onto the ledges, drop the cushions in place a voila bottom bunk my current 1996 Starcraft Sportstar pop up truck camper has a couch on the right side....has the cushions and...
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    Pop up camper off the truck

    So..All of our Baja camping requires us to drop the camper...so we can launch the boat. 1998 Starcraft camper..on an 04 Tundra for camping off the truck, I know we need supports: I use the Reico-titans to load and unload...the choices for parking at the shore are four standard "screw-type"...
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    fitting starcraft to garage dolly

    SO...1995 Starcraft Sportstar pop up truck camper on my 04 Tundra Using "harbor freight" style 4x8 trailer as a dolly for moving in and out of the garage: Built a riser so the camper would clear the bed rails and roof If I lower the camper to the height of the dolly (about 17" plus the riser...
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    ROOF AIR

    So...the StarCraft pop up I got has a "window" a/c installed in the front window...near the truck cab Thinking of replacing it with a roof top a/c and putting the sliding window back in... any thoughts on window a/c vs rooftop...efficiency...weight on the pop up roof etc
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    Dometic vs Engel refrigerator

    SO, i made the leap from the off road trailer and picked up a pop up truck camper...It has a standard issue Dometic small RV 12v/LPG frig...I still have my Engel 43 qt expedition frig/freezer and ARB slide out. So live with the Dometic RV frig OR swap it out for my Engel??? Any thoughts?
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    from Trailblazer trailer to pop up truck camper

    So, after 7 years of Baja beaches and mountain camping, the USA Venturcraft Trailblazer is in new hands...that box held lots of great memories!!! moved on the a Starcraft Sportstar for the 04 Tundra...great estate sale deal on a 98 camper that was stored inside a garage...clean as a whistle...
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    USA Venturcraft Trailblazer trailer for sale

    I have a "Baja-proven" USA Venturcraft Trailblazer trailer for sale...I 've owned it trouble free since 2007. This trailer is a very capable companion for off road camping. Painted yellow/white to match my 2007 FJ cruiser...Almost new BFG AT tires on Toyota 6 lug hubs and Toyota Tacoma...
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    Starcraft camper plug

    Ok fellow EP truck camper friends...1993 Starcraft pop up truck camper...camper plug is rectangular...if all terminals were used...it would be an 8 pin...only 4 are used ground and 3 others Any ideas... I assume ground and 1 are the campers marker lights....the other two? frig?...interior...
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    camper riser

    did a pretty thorough search, but looking for design ideas for a camper riser...need about 4-6" to clear Tundra bedsides and cab roof. Something with function..not just a pair of 4x6's and plywood? also can the camper support itself on the base alone or does it also need to rest on the bed...
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    USA Venturcraft trailer for sale

    Great trailer: Painted FJ Cruiser yellow w/ new white tonneau cover Fresh Dexter axle Toyota 6 lug hubs Tacoma OEM alloys LED Tail lights BFG AT tires HD tongue (removeable for compact storage) HD Tongue rack HD front swivel jack All stainless fittings to replace OEM black plastic moving up to...
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