Yesterday, I went to a decent TC dealer (Princess Craft), to look around. I've been on the fence between a "B", a short "C" and a TC. However, the nice thing about a TC is upkeep costs. Here in Texas, there are none. No inspection, registration, nor titles necessary.While there, I was trying to figure out a list of basics to start with, and again, I'm a complete plebe when it comes to TCs, so if one can add to this list, I'd be grateful:1: Fastgun turnbuckles and locks.2: Added leafs in the front of the pickup.3: Airbags.4: Mounts added for the turnbuckles.5: A Honda eu2000is Companion (which should be able to completely power the vehicle with a 11k BTU A/C.)6: Solar panel + MPPT controller.Is there anything else that should be considered a must have? I never thought a TC was a viable option for me until yesterday, and realizing that it was the best. I know there will be many other things added, but this should do initially.Thanks again for opinions. (This is what I meant to post originally before my computer got "borrowed" by a friend of mine when I was away.) Moral of the story: Create a second, non-admin account to let people you somewhat trust browse the Web on your computer.

That's a good list. Do you plan on boondocking? What about an inverter/charger and AGM batteries?Take the time and develop a plan for the generator / solar / charger / AGMs so that everything plays well together.

A good set of tires and some kind of steps or step stool.

My experiance, I added a 125watt solar panel. My TC came with LP Onan generator. After 6 seasons I have 8 hours on the genny. Those hours are mostly from powering my house in a power failure and runnig it for maintaince. I have found the solar keeps my 2 AGM batteries topped off. I never(almost) use the genny while camping. Its noisy and expensive to run. The Honda is fairly quiet , but you might think about not getting one in lieu of the solar. See how you do without the genny, you can always add one. The Honda seems to be a very good choice, but you will loose storage, plus have the responsibility of maintaince , theft deterant,and one more thing to lug around. In my case I dont need it.Since the truck will charge the TC batteries I added a remote start to be able to start the truck and charge the batteries from bed if I think its needed. Once the sun is up Im self sufficient.Im very happy with my AGM batteries, they are way better than conventional and worth the differance. If you will be camping in hot areas consider modifying your fridge to handle the heat.

nycsteve wrote:My experiance, I added a 125watt solar panel. My TC came with LP Onan generator. After 6 seasons I have 8 hours on the genny. Those hours are mostly from powering my house in a power failure and runnig it for maintaince. I have found the solar keeps my 2 AGM batteries topped off. ...Since the truck will charge the TC batteries I added a remote start to be able to start the truck and charge the batteries from bed if I think its needed. Once the sun is up Im self sufficient.Im very happy with my AGM batteries, they are way better than conventional and worth the differance. If you will be camping in hot areas consider modifying your fridge to handle the heat.I'm with you - unless you have special needs (like a medical device that requires a lot of power), you can go a long way on a good AGM battery / solar combination. I really don't use my genset much at all - it is so noisy that it annoys me, can't imagine any of my neighbors like it any better. The only time I crank it is to either run the AC or the microwave.If I had to do it all over again, I would just charge the AGMs with a dedicated second alternator on the engine.

Before you go messin with the suspension decide on the rig your gonna buy. No leafs in the front and you just need to put good shocks. Tires again we don't know what you have now or what kinda truck you have so just hold off.Same goes for air bags some use them, some don't, usually not needed.If your rig does not have a roll bar that is something all rigs need.Tye downs you bet, Torklift I like, the others you have to drill too many holes,16, for them, don't like.

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narcodog
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2014
Before you go messin with the suspension decide on the rig your gonna buy. No leafs in the front and you just need to put good shocks. Tires again we don't know what you have now or what kinda truck you have so just hold off.Same goes for air bags some use them, some don't, usually not needed.

If your rig does not have a roll bar that is something all rigs need.

Tye downs you bet, Torklift I like, the others you have to drill too many holes,16, for them, don't like.
pugslyyy
Explorer
Apr 20, 2014
nycsteve wrote:
My experiance, I added a 125watt solar panel. My TC came with LP Onan generator. After 6 seasons I have 8 hours on the genny. Those hours are mostly from powering my house in a power failure and runnig it for maintaince. I have found the solar keeps my 2 AGM batteries topped off. ...
Since the truck will charge the TC batteries I added a remote start to be able to start the truck and charge the batteries from bed if I think its needed. Once the sun is up Im self sufficient.
Im very happy with my AGM batteries, they are way better than conventional and worth the differance.
If you will be camping in hot areas consider modifying your fridge to handle the heat.

I'm with you - unless you have special needs (like a medical device that requires a lot of power), you can go a long way on a good AGM battery / solar combination.
I really don't use my genset much at all - it is so noisy that it annoys me, can't imagine any of my neighbors like it any better. The only time I crank it is to either run the AC or the microwave.

If I had to do it all over again, I would just charge the AGMs with a dedicated second alternator on the engine.
nycsteve
Explorer
Apr 20, 2014
My experiance, I added a 125watt solar panel. My TC came with LP Onan generator. After 6 seasons I have 8 hours on the genny. Those hours are mostly from powering my house in a power failure and runnig it for maintaince. I have found the solar keeps my 2 AGM batteries topped off. I never(almost) use the genny while camping. Its noisy and expensive to run. The Honda is fairly quiet , but you might think about not getting one in lieu of the solar. See how you do without the genny, you can always add one. The Honda seems to be a very good choice, but you will loose storage, plus have the responsibility of maintaince , theft deterant,and one more thing to lug around. In my case I dont need it.
Since the truck will charge the TC batteries I added a remote start to be able to start the truck and charge the batteries from bed if I think its needed. Once the sun is up Im self sufficient.
Im very happy with my AGM batteries, they are way better than conventional and worth the differance.
If you will be camping in hot areas consider modifying your fridge to handle the heat.
Old_Days
Explorer II
Apr 20, 2014
A good set of tires and some kind of steps or step stool.
pugslyyy
Explorer
Apr 20, 2014
That's a good list. Do you plan on boondocking? What about an inverter/charger and AGM batteries?

Take the time and develop a plan for the generator / solar / charger / AGMs so that everything plays well together.

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