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bigfootford
Aug 10, 2015Nomad III
Vinsil wrote:
2007 Dodge...hopefully we don't have that issue.
Measure you bed back there and get the measurement from the dealer...
Then you will know.
You will love that BF, we do ours.
As a note, they are not impervious to leaking!
1. Around the windows and door.. You do not want to seal the perimeter with silicone etc. Removal of the window would be needed.. Not a hard job.. If the camper has silicone around the windows that will tell you that it was probably leaking. Normally BF's will not rot unless the moisture gets into the ceiling and walls wood that is inside the camper.
2. Around the running lights... Proper sealing is needed. The front lights are the worse! Do not use silicone. A good clear home window calk works good. If you get the rig we can recommend a good brand.
3. Around the roof vents etc .... Look for cracks around the perimeter of the sealant on the roof.
Easy fix. On the inside look for water staining around each vent.
A small Microwave can be mounted under the cabinets in the kitchen area. Some work will be needed to get a way to hang it. I actually took the lid off the microwave mounted it to the cabinet, then lifted the microwave up and attached it. Been installed there for 10+ years and almost 200,000 miles..
We can discuss batteries and chargers later if you get the camper...
You need to check the jacks and if electric make sure they work and will lift the camper...Look for Rust on the inner tubes when extended. Electric jacks are expensive so check carefully.
Vent tops become brittle when exposed to the sun 24/7 Look for cracks....
Not too expensive to replace just the hood nor hard to replace. Doing the whole vent is a chore....
Good luck!
Jim
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