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    Post Pics of Your Hard Side Camper!

    Sorry, I have hijacked the original thread here a bit....:) wpgf350 I agree with your observation of the original build quality and especially the interior cabinetry. I know some folks feel that the oak has a bit of a "grandma's kitchen cabinets" look but like you, I was totally fine with it...
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    Post Pics of Your Hard Side Camper!

    wpgf350 There are a few folks on this forum that have done rebuilds of Kodiak campers as you describe. Have a look at my avatar....:) I have done a couple and 'trackhead" has also worked extensively on his. We both used the 8.3 short box version. These campers are a great starting point...
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    Condensation in campers and how to avoid it!

    As Alloy says, get a good dehumidifier. Use an AC 1500 watt heater (heats and moves air) combined with the dehumidifier in the camper after every outing. Close all of the vents, windows, etc., block up the mattress a foot or so, pull all of the sofa cushions away from the wall and benches...
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    Warn can suck it!

    well, things could be worse....
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    CPT (Composite Panel Technologies) Slide In Camper Shell Build, AKA "Yes, Dear, I think this will definitely be my last one...."

    Hi Stever Thanks for your interest. Here is a brief update. Our CPT (now I guess called "Lake Country"..) camper has been just great so far. We have clocked well over 35K kms on it, including 13K kms this summer in northern BC, the Yukon and the NWT. The camper has performed pretty much...
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    anyone regret getting a regular cab?

    I think regular cabs are realistically only practical with no kids and no pets. A few years ago, "we" (I use that term loosely..) got rid of our last large fiberglass slide in, the crew cab diesel one ton and much of the stuff we carted around for years. The plan was to attempt to build a very...
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    13' Scamp X - Initial Thoughts

    Just to muddy your waters, a smaller Canadian trailer company called Escape, has just brought out a similar model. I know their larger trailers are well thought of but I don't really know anything about this new offering from them... https://escapetrailer.com/13ft-travel-trailer/
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    Diesel heaters for tents and small trailers?

    Sorry, getting a bit off topic here.... But, it would be interesting to know the amount of moisture actually expelled during respiration by say two adults during a evening in a camper or a tent vs what is given off by running a propane catalytic heater like a Wave or a Mr Buddy for the same...
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    2012 F350 - Alum Flatbed W/ 4 Seasons Composite Truck Camper. Dream Rig. $70K CAD or $51K USD

    Hey Rob I was just in Nelson a few hours ago and had a snoop at your rig parked on the street. Nice looking outfit! GLWS
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    Last of the fall colours trip, Arrow Lakes, BC
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    Random Scenic Shots

    Just a skiff in the Purcell mountains but sadly, our glorious fall party is just about done......
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    Trans Taiga North and South ends 9/19-10/2/2025

    Good write up, thx for taking the time. These things take time (the write up I mean)!! This route is on our list and dropped a notch or two after the all the paving but still sounds like a great trip. Looking forward to your response to "Trail Talk"..... cheers
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    Best road signs

    Southern Saskatchewan a few weeks ago where it seems everyone is doing very well in this rural municipality, despite there being no MacDonald's or Disney worlds for many miles..... Well except for one store guy.......
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    Abandoned/derelict sites

    Continuing on our backroads prairie ramble, we constantly run into old derelict schools and churches often with some remnant of old pianos or organs. Most ex-prairie pianists can't refuse taking a run at a tune and this one was no different.... The problem started back at the truck while she...
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    Abandoned/derelict sites

    Some of these old farmstead prairie homes have done pretty well for pushing a hundred years on the bald prairie. Sometimes you find a really elegant one.. I always find the new multimillion dollar "mountain modern " designed mansions seen today surrounded by millions in equipment, just so...
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