SidecarFlip wrote:
jat4 wrote:
Appreciate the continued advice. Ryan Penney emailed back from TCW to say their only 850sc is going out tomorrow, we won't be there until Sunday, so we're not going to do a side by side comparison. That 950sc is sold but doesn't go out until November, so we'll be able to take a good look at that. He has more 850sc models on order, if we were to go with the 950sc I imagine we could simply fill out a build sheet and order one, that way we'd get exactly the features we want.
How do folks feel about roof racks? reason I ask is we have done a lot of hunting in northern Maine over the years, and up there you need to bring two or even three spare tires to deal with the inevitable flat tires. The camper roof seems like the only place to carry a couple of extra full size spare tires.
New truck is in the driveway as we speak, and guess what . . . it has ICY COLD AIR CONDITIONING. I had almost forgotten what that feels like. :B
You need to check the capacity of the roof and lift system to ascertain that. I'm sure a call to Northstar will get you that data. Keep on mind that if you get roof air, that will decrease the capacity of the roof by 100 pounds.
I think, If I was you, I'd add a front receiver and spare tire mount there, versus the camper roof. That gives you 2. One under the truck and one on front.
Interesting you get flats in Main. My good friend in Northern Maine hunts from his TC and never has a flat issue.
Think I'd keep the roof clean and available for hauling field dressed game instead.
You know that you can buy direct from R.C. Willett in Iowa? That way you can custom spec what you want and they will do the mounts and set the unit at the factory....
One option you'll want is their bunk ladder. Getting older means less mobility and the ladder allows much easier access to the cabin over bunk. I almost bought one for my Palomino but got a Top Line instead.
Keep in mind your camper weights and where you plan on going. Myself, I'd get the 850 because it's lighter. Lighter means more 'stuff' capacity and less suspension issues and modifications.
good points all around. I had already thought about the front hitch mount though for extra gas cans, because that is also a factor in Maine--you are a long, long way from places to fill up on gas. And non-hunting trips, my wife is thinking bike rack in the rear hitch.
