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996Pilot
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Dec 13, 2017

Probably Going To The Dark Side

Over the years the only RV's I've ever owned have been Truck Campers. Heck the first hint of non-tent camping was in my '75 Chevy pickup that had a shell on the back. I love the convenience, size and the fact that the truck/camper can go anywhere I want it to. But the reality of aging keeps smacking me (us) up side the head every time we camp now. It gets harder and harder to make the climb up and down the bed ladder (especially as many times as I have to pee at night now) and with the east/west bed arrangement, climbing over each other in the middle of the night is not near as fun as we once used to make it ;) We've had the conversation for the last two years and we always have it when we camp with friends who have fifth wheels. I think we're finally going to pull the trigger and start the ball rolling much to my saddened heart. I love a truck camper - but were looking to go to a fifth wheel. Since I still like to camp and bring the motorcycle(s) it most likely has to be a toy hauler of some sort. And so the search begins!

Of course the Outfitter Apex 8 is functioning just perfectly right now with the new all electric Danfoss compressor refrigerator, the upgraded solar to 260W, the new electric dump valves, new converter, etc. It's always that way. Just when you get something up and going perfectly, BAM - let's make a change!

I'm rambling here but I needed a place to look for even a bit of sympathy - I do this kicking and screaming. Well - here goes nothing!
  • Photomike wrote:
    Many times I type out a huge response and then just don't post it, better for all concerned.



    Hahaha....with ya there
  • I plan on sliding into death completely worn out, rather then pristine. I wouldn't trade these aches and pains for a lesser life experience. JMO
  • 996Pilot wrote:


    Of course the Outfitter Apex 8 is functioning just perfectly right now with the new all electric Danfoss compressor refrigerator, the upgraded solar to 260W, the new electric dump valves, new converter, etc. It's always that way. Just when you get something up and going perfectly, BAM - let's make a change!



    I've seen one other outfitter in the SD area...actually within a couple miles of me. Wonder if that is you? I'm technically La Mesa and the other one is about 1 mile east of me.

    Anyway, if you have any insight as to how /who replaced your electric dump valves...I'd be interested. I have a 2007 (N/S cabover though) and it seems like my electric dump valves are getting long in the tooth based on the noises they make when I operate them these days....
  • I think this thread has pretty much ran out of constructive discussion. I will close it.

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