1970 Wolverine TC
I'm a brand-new newbie and have been rummaging through TC information for a few years. Only arrived at two conclusions: my F-350 DRW is enough and I can't afford a new TC. Yesterday I set out into the quasi-wilds of central Virginia and bought a truck camper that was even more appealing when I found the manufacture date sticker inside a cupboard door (I looked there because I my research told me essential details get put there by the manufacturer). 10/18/1970. Wow. The southern gentleman selling it had it for a year and his brother-in-law bought it new which explains the un-messed around with condition. Selling because his half ton pickup couldn't carry it. There is water damage from a heavy snowfall and the inside wall has obviously been replaced due to that, along with the insulation but was assured no frame or structural damage. This camper has only three jack points - which I have seen on other older campers so I'd very much like to remedy that and am wanting to install the post-type extension legs on all four corners with swing-out brackets for the front.
The other appeal is that there is no battery, generator or even water tank; there is a hot-water tank, 3-burner stove, oven, fridge, double stainless steel sink, toilet and shower combo and furnace. What more does a newbie need to worry about? The lights work, the camper was plugged in to show me the fridge works. The gas was on so we could light the stove etc.
The seller had some sort of anchor system that consisted of 4 brackets that fit into the truck bed rails in each corner, get bolted in and short turnbuckles that attach to the camper. The holes in the brackets and my truck bed did not line up hence cargo straps to mitigate vertical lift. I think I like the tork-lift version; will be pursuing that.
I felt like a pioneer with an overloaded Conestoga; not too shaken though because I haul a lot of hay with the same result; gentle left-right movement and a long line of cars behind me. I like to think they're using this time for quality conversation.
I have two pictures taken right at sunset when I got home. Will be taking more today and post 'em if anybody is interested.
Oh, and as a newbie I am open to suggestions.
The other appeal is that there is no battery, generator or even water tank; there is a hot-water tank, 3-burner stove, oven, fridge, double stainless steel sink, toilet and shower combo and furnace. What more does a newbie need to worry about? The lights work, the camper was plugged in to show me the fridge works. The gas was on so we could light the stove etc.
The seller had some sort of anchor system that consisted of 4 brackets that fit into the truck bed rails in each corner, get bolted in and short turnbuckles that attach to the camper. The holes in the brackets and my truck bed did not line up hence cargo straps to mitigate vertical lift. I think I like the tork-lift version; will be pursuing that.
I felt like a pioneer with an overloaded Conestoga; not too shaken though because I haul a lot of hay with the same result; gentle left-right movement and a long line of cars behind me. I like to think they're using this time for quality conversation.
I have two pictures taken right at sunset when I got home. Will be taking more today and post 'em if anybody is interested.
Oh, and as a newbie I am open to suggestions.
