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Spikeman
Explorer
Sep 13, 2019

Cost of accessories new camper

I have never purchase a truck camper before do you find these installed prices to be average and reasonable:

4 Torklift Brackets W/4 Happijac Turnbuckles & Chain
includes Qwik Release Handles ($150.00) N/C $1,095.00

Torklift Expandable 4 Step (GlowStep) $ 328.00

2 Group 24 12V AGM Batteries of average quality $590.00

2nd Solar Panel 100watt $475.00

Thanks in advance
Truck Campers
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 13, 2019
    WindyNation's 100 watt solar panel is currently priced at $99.99.
  • Old_Days's avatar
    Old_Days
    Explorer II
    Sep 13, 2019
    Battery's you can get at sams club for around $220.00 each. Look on craig's list for turnbuckles, solar panels on Amazon you can get good 100 watt Renogy panels for under $120.00 each.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Sep 13, 2019
    AGM batteries have main purpose to work upside down, or on its side. Costly option, so do you really need it?
    If the prices include installation, I don't see anything extraordinary in them.
    Make sure the steps will have Stow'n Go bracket.
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Sep 13, 2019
    About right. I do all my own installing of everything so no labor costs. I find anything that is branded Torklift very expensive but in their defense, they do make a quality product and aren't shy about charging for it either.

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