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    Gravel Travel, Baby 2026

    Would you guys entertain a run at trying to organize something into Torngat NP together? We are adaptable....
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    Gravel Travel, Baby 2026

    Ha, I probably dreamed it! We are planning to spend all summer travelling and hopefully we can do justice to most of the east coast. Our developing plan is to skirt all of the most northerly roads between here and there, hit the Trans-Labrador road and then stop at Happy Valley-Goose Bay. We...
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    Gravel Travel, Baby 2026

    Hey you guys I think you already know this but we are going to do much of the same route as you are this summer also including all of the other east coast maritime areas as well. FYI, we just received our "package" from the Newfoundland and Labrador tourist folks which includes really detailed...
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    Help me dial in the ride on my 2025 gmc at4 2500 crew cab 8 foot bed 6.6 v-8 gasser

    I have basically the same 2500 GMC, bone stock, a bit older than yours with roughly the same weight and I feel that the factory suspension, tires, etc., are just coming into their own at the 1000 lbs + mark. I trust the engineering. I have virtually no rear end sag (on the truck that is...)...
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    Alaskan Campers

    The correct answer is "all of the above"..... It is the dumbest reality! As well, the usual 8,10,12,14 mm common wrenches/sockets which after decades of Japanese motorcycles and Toyotas most of us could almost pick out blind, has now been replaced by lots of 9,11,13,15 mm etc., added in with...
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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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