So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

Folks, I want to start a discussion. Respectfully.

As I write there have been only about a dozen posts to the Truck Camper Forum in the last day. That is a very low number, almost at the breaking point. At least, that is my opinion. This is perplexing when its clear that the truck camping community is growing by leaps and bounds. The baby boomers are retiring and making choices about their leisure time.

I started a thread that was specific to Avion Truck Campers. It has gone ballistic, with thousands of comments and page views. It is now the best resource anywhere for that SPECIFIC camper. I note that Amerigo has a long string as well.

Here's the point: I think that the traffic to the site, and the enjoyment of the Forum, is to see the interesting posts coming up every day. This string is almost buried with all sorts of unique and interesting material that is largely unaccessible. However, it is undeniable that this string is valuable. After all, look at the huge number of posts and views.

I don't really know the answer, but I suspect that sometimes a generalized thread such as this, can suck a great deal of the energy out of the general Forum. In other words there is a place for a specific interests such as the Avion and the Amerigo, but maybe not for an internal and generalized discussion.

I deeply emphasize that this is a respectful opinion, only meant to elicit some thoughtful discussion......if you like I will start another thread to discuss this, but I am interested in your opinions. Especially Mello Mike who does such wonderful work with his write ups.

What do you think?

Loaded on the truck, de-winterized, tanks filled...and I cut 1.5" off the bottom of one or our ward cabinet doors which wouldn't open due to the increased height of our memory foam mattress. Since I don't have access to my router or table saw right now, the results were hideous...and I won't be taking pictures. I'll be able to yank the door later and route/stain the edge to clean it up.

I also received a US map to put on the outside of our camper, haven't installed one since we purchased it.

Headed out this afternoon for 4 days camping, first trip of the season, making a shakeout run prior to hitting the Alcan in a few weeks.

cleaned the inside of the camper after our trip, put the now clean towels and, like Buzzcut, cotton sheets on the bed instead of flannel ones, emptied the fridge, wiped it out and left it open to dry. Washing the entire rig today too. Can't wait for the next adventure! :)


Dak

Gonna get up on a ladder this weekend and see if I can figure out where on the fridge roof vent it's leaking. Figuring the freezing weather and snow likely caused damage, hopefully it's just the plastic top that needs repair/replacing vs needing to reseal the roof.

Installed a sirrius antenna on the bike/fence carrier on the front of the truck.

cleaned the bug splats off the nose, took the fishing gear out of the shower, and pulled the flannel sheets and put in cotton ones

Double post

mooring product wrote:
I install a twist on valve shut off. I have a small grey water leak at the main shut off and I just don't want to take the floor apart to fix it.
Valve

Also install a screen door handle so m boys stop pulling the plastic slide thing off.
handle

Oh and purchased some of those fridge rodes so your cold drinks don't fall out after a bumpy trip..
beer savers

I carry one of those valves to equalize black/gray tanks when gray gets full.

Gotta get some of those beer savers!!! :C

I install a twist on valve shut off. I have a small grey water leak at the main shut off and I just don't want to take the floor apart to fix it.
Valve

Also install a screen door handle so m boys stop pulling the plastic slide thing off.
handle

Oh and purchased some of those fridge rodes so your cold drinks don't fall out after a bumpy trip..
beer savers

I ordered new inserts for trim to replace some loose/floppy pieces.