New Member, New (to me) Truck/TC Jitters
Hi All, I have been lurking here for about a week, absorbing and reading all I can on TCs since I have never owned an RV. I am impressed with how everyone here shares info and experience. This is a f...
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Update on the Ford F350 w/Caribou. Yesterday I picked her up. We put 90 psi in the airbags and loaded the camper.
Truck
First of all, it is a 1996 XLT (not 97 as I was told) and as it turns out, has only 145K miles. Also, it already has air bags. The engine seems to be running great. There is a very tiny oil leak, and when I say tiny, I mean less than half a teaspoon after driving 150 miles.
Engine is clean up top, and free of visible oil leaks.
The underside is amazingly clean, and the transmission is smooth shifting and free of leaks. Brakes are solid.
The interior is straight, no cracks in dash, and no tears in the upholstery. Glass is all straight with no cracks.
There is a slight dent which looks to be easily pulled out in the right rear forward of the fender. No rust (Central Oregon vehicle, always stored in garage).
Camper:
It is a 97 Caribou 11G. Has the bunk over the dinette option, and a dry bath. Have not tested the appliances, but was told they all work fine. The interior has no musty smells, no water stains. Everything is really clean, and in good repair.
For some reason, the backup lights are not working on the camper - all other illumination is fine.
Things that I will need:
I will need to get new wheels (19.5's) and tires (likely Hankook AH-11 225/70R19.5). I figure if I have to wait 4 months for Ricksons, then I can settle for Visions. My 4X4 shop close to my house said he would price match whatever I found online.
More pics here
I have it for about 3 weeks now to try out. I will post interior pics, and some pics in the field during trials.
geoff
Truck
First of all, it is a 1996 XLT (not 97 as I was told) and as it turns out, has only 145K miles. Also, it already has air bags. The engine seems to be running great. There is a very tiny oil leak, and when I say tiny, I mean less than half a teaspoon after driving 150 miles.
Engine is clean up top, and free of visible oil leaks.
The underside is amazingly clean, and the transmission is smooth shifting and free of leaks. Brakes are solid.
The interior is straight, no cracks in dash, and no tears in the upholstery. Glass is all straight with no cracks.
There is a slight dent which looks to be easily pulled out in the right rear forward of the fender. No rust (Central Oregon vehicle, always stored in garage).
Camper:
It is a 97 Caribou 11G. Has the bunk over the dinette option, and a dry bath. Have not tested the appliances, but was told they all work fine. The interior has no musty smells, no water stains. Everything is really clean, and in good repair.
For some reason, the backup lights are not working on the camper - all other illumination is fine.
Things that I will need:
I will need to get new wheels (19.5's) and tires (likely Hankook AH-11 225/70R19.5). I figure if I have to wait 4 months for Ricksons, then I can settle for Visions. My 4X4 shop close to my house said he would price match whatever I found online.
More pics here
I have it for about 3 weeks now to try out. I will post interior pics, and some pics in the field during trials.
geoff
