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sleepy
Jun 19, 2014Explorer
With an unlimited amout of money life would be different for most of us...
But, when I choose between buying special hub caps or lighted steps I'd save the money for LED lights for the camper.
I would put solar panels on the roof of my camper before I'd put a cow catcher brush gard on the front of my truck or a winch "just in case"
The question is...
Are you really using the truck to haul a camper, pull a trailer, or a boat?
Or, is your truck camper a lawn orniment for all but a week or two a year every few years?
A ton truck or a 450 can be a grocery getter if you aren't camping
I'll be the first to agree that Truck size is important, truck set up is important... but remember... it's not just about not having enough truck...
... oversize has it's negatives too... extra fuel, higher maintaince costs, more expensive tires at replacement time, maybe even insurance or registration cost increases.
We see extreme rigs on U tube or face book...We have all seen monster trucks... that have wheels that look to be 8' in diameter... but in reality they are still 1/2 ton grocery getters. How often will we see a monster truck camper hauler driving over a row of camping trailers.
..............
Note: I see trucks and SUV's from the getto with floresent lights under them... I think, what a waste of money
I'd rather use my money to install an inverter in my truck camper than have lighted steps...
I'm just rambling in the night... I'd got up with Janet, she had a catrarct replacement surgery yesterday...
Promise yourself.........
To go camping, traveling, to the lake every time you get a chance.
The answers on the forum are always interesting.
Especially when someone feels a wedgie of their own making.
BTW, Jumbo... I've always viewed you as a thoughtful expert who looks at the long range ourcome.
Sleepy
But, when I choose between buying special hub caps or lighted steps I'd save the money for LED lights for the camper.
I would put solar panels on the roof of my camper before I'd put a cow catcher brush gard on the front of my truck or a winch "just in case"
The question is...
Are you really using the truck to haul a camper, pull a trailer, or a boat?
Or, is your truck camper a lawn orniment for all but a week or two a year every few years?
A ton truck or a 450 can be a grocery getter if you aren't camping
I'll be the first to agree that Truck size is important, truck set up is important... but remember... it's not just about not having enough truck...
... oversize has it's negatives too... extra fuel, higher maintaince costs, more expensive tires at replacement time, maybe even insurance or registration cost increases.
We see extreme rigs on U tube or face book...We have all seen monster trucks... that have wheels that look to be 8' in diameter... but in reality they are still 1/2 ton grocery getters. How often will we see a monster truck camper hauler driving over a row of camping trailers.
..............
Note: I see trucks and SUV's from the getto with floresent lights under them... I think, what a waste of money
I'd rather use my money to install an inverter in my truck camper than have lighted steps...
I'm just rambling in the night... I'd got up with Janet, she had a catrarct replacement surgery yesterday...
Promise yourself.........
To go camping, traveling, to the lake every time you get a chance.
The answers on the forum are always interesting.
Especially when someone feels a wedgie of their own making.
BTW, Jumbo... I've always viewed you as a thoughtful expert who looks at the long range ourcome.
Sleepy
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