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  1. Photomike

    Super single tire conversion dilemma yes/no?

    Love the Tim Hortons jab 😂 😂 My issue is always betting stuck someplace without tires or a doughnut 😂
  2. Photomike

    Super single tire conversion dilemma yes/no?

    You’ve touched on all the key points I consider. Keeping the dual rear - The added safety, the ease of finding standard tires, the lower cost of common tires compared to specialized ones, and avoiding the expenses for additional modifications all make a strong case. Plus every time you do a...
  3. Photomike

    Is e-Bike Trailer Living Feasible for Full-Time Adventuring?

    This topic has always fascinated me, and I’ve actually thought about doing something like this for years. Just not with dogs 😂 I’ve been cycling for over 54 years. When I was about 8 years old, I had someone build me a custom trailer for my bike. Later, when I had kids, I upgraded to a bike...
  4. Photomike

    Carpet or No Carpet in Truck?

    I bought a 2017 Ford Transit that came without carpeting up front, and I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it at first. Now, I absolutely love it! In my area, we deal with snow for over half the year, so floor mats are a must to catch the melting mess and protect the carpets in most vehicles...
  5. Photomike

    Sleeping in vehicle in black bear country (what to do with food)

    After over 40 years in bear country, I’ve never had an issue—whether with grizzlies or black bears. I’ve camped in campgrounds, deep in the backcountry, using tents, vehicles, and RVs. My golden rule for tents? No food allowed inside. When it comes to vehicles, I treat them like home—I cook...
  6. Photomike

    2024 Casita 17' Spirit Deluxe

    I don't have a personal stake in this debate, but I can speak from my experience with my Northern Lite truck camper, which had a fiberglass body. This whole argument reminds me of something I often encounter at work. I own a photo lab where we offer both wooden and composite (plastic) frames...
  7. Photomike

    2024 Casita 17' Spirit Deluxe

    Let me share my thoughts on the durability of a fiberglass camper. In the early 2000s, I purchased a 1992 Northern Light truck camper. The camper hadn’t seen much maintenance over the years. It wasn't abused, but it also wasn’t maintained. In fact, I was told that in the last few years before I...
  8. Photomike

    Earthroamer sell off?

    I understand, my use / life changed when I got sick. But for those reasons I can see selling or resizing. I don't utilize my van nearly as often as I initially anticipated, but it still serves its purpose for camping when I do get out and various other tasks. Today, I'll be using it to attend...
  9. Photomike

    EarthCruiser is closing!?!?!

    I had some work done on a tent trailer at a canvas shop. A good one will have the ability to do anything you could want done to it.
  10. Photomike

    STUPID IDEA

    LOVE THIS!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂
  11. Photomike

    STUPID IDEA

    So before I start I'm going to admit this is a stupid idea. I'm also going to admit I know lots of reasons why we shouldn't do it. But my question is how come van people don't have all the bolt on toys for the side of the van that other overlanders have?? Side gear for pick-ups I know that...
  12. Photomike

    EarthCruiser is closing!?!?!

    I know a number of RV dealerships that were/ are doing 20, 25 and even 30-year loans on rvs. People think it is great because they never read the fine print. If they read the fine print they would find that for the first 10 years they're only paying off interest / service charges like the...
  13. Photomike

    EarthCruiser is closing!?!?!

    I've always admired their vehicles, but they're just not what I'm looking for in a vehicle, so I wouldn't purchase one. It's really unfortunate for all the employees and the people who invested their money by way of down payments. If the company filed for bankruptcy, it might have been due to...
  14. Photomike

    To Pop Up or not to Pop Up?

    I was reading your initial post again, I noticed something that I missed the first time around. It seems like you're considering shipping your unit, and if that's a priority for you, it might be worth measuring the height for shipping the truck with the camper on it. This detail could be...
  15. Photomike

    To Pop Up or not to Pop Up?

    Your post resonates with me, as I've been in a similar situation before and even now. When I first delved into truck campers, I had my eye on a pop-up for quite some time. They seemed appealing and everyone touted their lightweight nature compared to hard-sided ones. However, after much...
  16. Photomike

    2024 Casita 17' Spirit Deluxe

    Looks great!! My top choice for a trailer. I LOVE FIBREGLASS!! Had a Northern Lite truck camper and the shell was the biggest selling point. SO much easier to maintain and much stronger than most other building material.
  17. Photomike

    Kitchen placement

    I think there are several reasons for this choice. Placing the stove near the door provides an easy way to ventilate smoke or odors. It also offers the convenience of being able to look outside while cooking, as long as the bugs aren't too bothersome. It is also easy to pass food out to someone...
  18. Photomike

    Earthroamer sell off?

    In my opinion, I don't observe individuals who own Earthroamers selling them to upgrade to a new model. Instead, it seems to me that those who own Earthroamers have concluded that lifestyle and moved on to different experiences, such as acquiring a condominium at a resort or a cabin. Maybe even...
  19. Photomike

    The Bohemivan ('98 Roadtrek, lifted Chevy 3500 2WD)

    I tend to be stubborn!! ESPECIALLY when it should not be that difficult.:rolleyes::ROFLMAO:
  20. Photomike

    The Bohemivan ('98 Roadtrek, lifted Chevy 3500 2WD)

    I wanted to do a simple upgrade on my Transit headlights to LED. Bought the lights, installed and worked GREAT. Till I started the van. Then I got the warning that the bulbs were burnt out. Went to the supplier and they said that was not suppose to happen. I had to buy another type of bulb...
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