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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...)...

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which after decades of Japanese motorcycles and Toyotas most of us could almost pick out blind, has now been replaced by lots of 9,11,13,15 mm etc., added in with...

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...

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...

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...

well, things could be worse....

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...

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...

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/

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...

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

Last of the fall colours trip, Arrow Lakes, BC

Just a skiff in the Purcell mountains but sadly, our glorious fall party is just about done......

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

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.......