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  1. Photomike

    2012 Dodge 5500 - Expedition Camper - The build has started

    Looking forward to seeing your ideas.
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    Northern Lites Stove Vent

    Have the same one (without the metal flap - I am jealous). Found many to replace it, problem is that they hook closed from the outside and I am too short to reach it. Still have the old one.
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    Northern Lites Owners any problems with leaks

    Okay I will see how much I can get out before my fingers give up :sombrero: First the bad news 1 - Water can and does travel in the camper, case in point I have had a couple situations with the fresh water storage tank at the front of the camper and I have found water all the way back by the...
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    Military Issue - great starting point

    If that weight is empty it is VERY heavy. My fully loaded Northern Lite truck camper is only 1400lbs with all the extras (less water and fuel).
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    No refrigeration needed

    GREAT idea for the MRE's in the vehicle. Even the daily driver vehicle can use one or two.
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    school me on truck campers

    You are not limited to a length as much as weight. I have seen some HUGE units on short beds, honestly I would not want one as they do not look safe. My TC is a 92 and has everything that you mention without the air (around here the air is not a big issue and I did not want the extra weight of...
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    Reality check for diesel-systemed truck camper

    Before you upgrade having a pilot is great in the cold as just that little flame will keep your tank from freezing. I have an Atwood like yours and I hate lighting it in the wind, but in the fall and early winter it is nice to keep the tank from freezing.
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    Camper on flat trailer idea

    I think putting a TC on a trailer looks funny. That being said if it works (we know it does) and if it fits your needs go for it. Who really cares how it looks, life is too short to worry about everyone's opinions. The only thing is that you may find a few campgrounds (if you use them)...
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    Reality check for diesel-systemed truck camper

    I understand. Okay here are a couple more things - if you are in the city do you have the space to off load a TC? If you are using the TC in the winter will it be useful to have a full bathroom? Will it freeze in the winter and will you need to winterize after each trip? Maybe a van would be...
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    Reality check for diesel-systemed truck camper

    Okay to throw something else into the mix, why not look at a motor home and do the conversions from there? You mention snowboarding trips, this could be done with a standard motor home (class A, B or C) over a 4x4 if you are staying on the main roads or look for a 4x4 motor home and modify...
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    Reality check for diesel-systemed truck camper

    I read this the other day and was going to answer then decided to leave it for a while. Well I still have the same question that I had the other day...Why? I am not saying not to do it, just why. I run propane and have to say that I like it. All the appliances run off of one tank, no fuss...
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    North Carolina to Alaska July 2011

    Is this an insult of the landscape around here? No wait it is true, south and east of Calgary can be a little (okay a lot) boring, north is a little better, west is great! Good thing is that on the major highways it is 110kmph so it goes by fast.
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    Chinook for sale - Alberta

    Just saw this for sale. Not mine and have never seen it.
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    Truck with FWC, where to mount a CB antenna?

    My neighbor came over with a pile of old CB's and antennas that he was cleaning out. They were all magnetic mount antenna and I didn't want to spend money on the mounts (yes I am cheap). So I was going to put on the bumper, tried on the truck roof and then came up with the idea of the hood...
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    Truck with FWC, where to mount a CB antenna?

    I had a piece of metal bent in a 90 degree angle, screwed to the inside of the fender coming up through were the hood closes. Then used a magnetic antenna on it, so far seems great.
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    Old school stove found . . . .

    I have two of those, one is for parts and one is still operating. I prefer white gas to the propane as you know exactly what you have left over. Yours looks like new (a lot better shape than mine), great stove!
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    Daddy Cool center console fridge - new in box

    This could solve a lot of problems for just about anyone that is out. No more opening coolers/fridges during the day, easy to get to, extra space for water/drinks not in the fridge. Very nice!
  18. Photomike

    All purpose everything trailer build

    Really do not like the side boxes as now my trailer looks bare without them:drool::drool:, maybe time for a modification to my trailer. Love the reset lights as well.
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    4x4 Winnebago Lesharo......Hideous Awesomeness

    Another vehicle if it was closer I would buy. Two things that I would do is remove the rear rack (for most of the travels) and add a bush bar on the front.
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