I've got a line on a 6' Wildernest Camper. The topper looks to be in good shape but the tent has some small holes. dry rot and general mildew. I've never repaired a tent before. Is it worth cleaning/repairing and what is the best way to do it, or should I have a new tent made? If new is the way to go, where is the best place to get it done and what kind of price am I looking at?
87/00 Comanchero
- Thread starter lthixson
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Installed the limo lights, referenced in many ComancheClub.com posts, in the B-pillars. They, and the cargo light, are activated by a switch on the dash, not when the doors open.
Installed neoprene seat covers. Not the best fit, but they are waterproof and similar to Okole for 1/8th of the price.
Installed neoprene seat covers. Not the best fit, but they are waterproof and similar to Okole for 1/8th of the price.
I found a 6' Wildernest camper in Austin. Called the owner, negotiated a price and headed down. My route took me close to Comanche, Texas. It was only a 30 minute detour and I couldn't resist the photo op!
Any way....14 hours, 800 miles and $275 later; I am the proud owner of a more tha slightly used Wildernest Camper!
It's a little rougher than I would've liked but it came with Thule crossbars and Yakima bike racks, so I guess its a wash.
I'll try to get a picture of it set up tomorrow. Then it'll come off the truck for refurbishing.
This was the first long distance trip with the MJ and it did great. No mechanical problems and it averaged 17.5 mpg!
Any way....14 hours, 800 miles and $275 later; I am the proud owner of a more tha slightly used Wildernest Camper!
It's a little rougher than I would've liked but it came with Thule crossbars and Yakima bike racks, so I guess its a wash.
I'll try to get a picture of it set up tomorrow. Then it'll come off the truck for refurbishing.
This was the first long distance trip with the MJ and it did great. No mechanical problems and it averaged 17.5 mpg!
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Love this truck. Might be able to use that tent as a pattern and get some new material sewn up for it? Not sure how much a tent and awning place will charge but it is worth a try? Oh and fixed your photo...
this is awesome! It already looks expedition ready with the camper!
Dual gas tanks!
Continuing with the "expedition" Comanche. After buying the Wildernest (which i still haven't detailed) I began looking for a parts truck. I ended up finding a long bed in Dallas and I was able to get the fuel system and some other odds and ends off of it. I thought that with a little fabrication I could make the 22 gal tank fit in my short bed...uh, nope! So I ended up using the LWB fuel pump/sending unit, filler neck, straps and gauge but had to buy a new 18 gal tank.
The installation was straight forward because it went in the stock location. I capped off the return line and Teed the supply line into the Cherokee vapor line.
I installed a momentary switch, adapted the fuel gauge and installed it in my console just in front of the 4WD shifter.
The gauge reads about 1/8th of a tank too much, but functions correctly other than that. The pump transfers between 1-2 gallons/minute from the stock Comanche tank into the Cherokee tank. The Cherokee tank supplies the engine.
I now have 38 gallons of gas onboard, essentially doubling my range. :wings:
Continuing with the "expedition" Comanche. After buying the Wildernest (which i still haven't detailed) I began looking for a parts truck. I ended up finding a long bed in Dallas and I was able to get the fuel system and some other odds and ends off of it. I thought that with a little fabrication I could make the 22 gal tank fit in my short bed...uh, nope! So I ended up using the LWB fuel pump/sending unit, filler neck, straps and gauge but had to buy a new 18 gal tank.
The installation was straight forward because it went in the stock location. I capped off the return line and Teed the supply line into the Cherokee vapor line.
I installed a momentary switch, adapted the fuel gauge and installed it in my console just in front of the 4WD shifter.
The gauge reads about 1/8th of a tank too much, but functions correctly other than that. The pump transfers between 1-2 gallons/minute from the stock Comanche tank into the Cherokee tank. The Cherokee tank supplies the engine.
I now have 38 gallons of gas onboard, essentially doubling my range. :wings: