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And yes, I tend to ask questions about sketchy heating setups in June- looking ahead!

HaHa, not in Australia, just looking ahead to the summer. It sounds like this is a sketchy idea at best, and not my first, but that is why I ask those who know more than I do! I'll move on to plan B (fans while stationary in the trailer, maybe an exhaust fan that is highway wind-proof for...

I don't right now but will take some once the ground dries out a bit. Snowed and rained last night.

Bed buildout and cap can be purchased separately as well. Bike tray can be flipped over and set in the high position for a full width platform.

2015 Ford F150 Supercab 4wd, 6.5' bed. I have owned it since it had 20,000 miles and had all service completed with full records. Stock items include XLT trim package, console/ heated bucket seats up front, satellite radio, AC, Cruise, remote start, keypad door unlock, 110v power outlets front...

Can this be done? I asked in another thread but never got a clear answer. My truck camper already has a Coleman Mach 8, and I am trying to see if I can run it off my alternator and an inverter while driving (not while the truck is turned off). The battery bank is two group 31 12v batteries and...

Still hoping for some guidance on this. My camper already has a Coleman Mach 8, and I am trying to see if I can run it off my alternator and a DC-DC charger while driving and drawing juice from the alternator (not while the truck is turned off). The battery bank is two group 31 12v batteries...

I don't want to hijack this thread, but it got me thinking. If I had a truck camper with a typical Coleman Mach _____ ac unit and sufficiently sized inverter, and I was running a DC-DC charger from my truck, could I run the AC unit while I drove so that the camper wasn't 1,000 degrees when I...

Thanks, it was a fun project and worked pretty well for my needs. Heading in a different direct now, though, so it must go. Open to offers!

I built this for my 2015 F150 6.5' bed, but I am selling the truck, so this might need to go separately. All 1/2 and 3/4 ply carcass, poly slides save space and weight. Can be removed in several pieces for storage or customization. The passenger side works as a bike rack, foot space, or flip...

I posted this on another thread but here goes anyway. I built this a while back, I can sleep on it alone with the bike tray in the lower position. Flip over the bike tray onto the upper supports and it is almost a queen size for two. I used 3/4 ply from Home Depot because I didn't want...

Does this mean USAA only covers it when it is sitting on the truck? I have USAA and will be getting a truck camper in the future, and it will be off the truck a lot.

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but Aliner and others make A-frame trailers like the one above but new and fancier. A quick google will net you results from several manufacturers. If you are looking for an actual hardside tent as opposed to a trailer, I have not seen that.

Ok, good to know. The Jackery must take current at a higher rate when coming from 110v than from 12v. I have an inverter in my truck so I'll experiment with that instead of the 12v plug. Thanks.

So you take current from the truck's 12v socket, convert it to 110v, then send it back to the battery pack. Wouldn't it be more efficient to just send 12v from the socket straight to the battery pack, save the losses from conversion? You can only provide what the truck's 12v socket can give...

How do you power the inverter?

I agree with Nailhead, except I have the smaller Boom 3. I am not really sure why manufacturers put built in audio systems in trailers and truck campers any more, I guess some people are still using CD's- which is fine. I take my bluetooth speaker everywhere, couldn't be easier and more...

I haven't charged it with solar yet, but one of the more common criticisms of this unit is that it is slow to charge. This isn't a problem for me given my uses, and I think the newer ones are faster. If I needed a unit for longer term use and recharge through solar or car jack every day I...

Ok, I did some internet searching and here is what I came up with. I can use my current Renogy solar suitcase to charge the Jackery with a third party cable that has solar inputs on one end and the 8mm DC input on the other. I need to bypass the Renogy's charge controller, which is easy given...

I bought a Renogy Solar Suitcase recently to provide another source of charging for my trailer system, which already has roof mounted panels. I also have a Jackery 500, which I bought a while back for separate uses, and will most often be able to charge it off 110v at home or through my...