I saw these threads in some of the other Open Roads RV Forums, but didn't see one for TCs.I'll start...I installed Interior LED puck lights and a 12v power outlet.

Just looked at it sitting all lonely by itself. : (Yesterday I repaired the MaxAir vent cover broken hinge.

Installed (this week)SeeLevel gauges so i could finally get accurate readings from my tanks. The standard stock gauge they put in are totally worthless.

I reinstalled the repaired Happijac motor on one jack and plugged the shore power in to top up the batteries.

washed it after our trip this week

I cleared snow off the roof . I have not raked one leaf yet but im cleaning snow off my tc . :hIt's my puppies (10 mo.old American Foxhound) first snowfall and she had no idea what was going on, so she jumped up/down like a yo-yo , it was cold on her feet.

So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

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dakonthemountai
Explorer
Oct 03, 2014
I upgraded the bathroom fan and realized why I didn't see any screw covers on the roof around the flanges for the vents. Lance uses a clamp down system (at least in my camper) to avoid putting more holes in the roof. I really like that! ... and now I know why Buzzcut had to put 4 holes in the roof to install the Fantastic Vent Fan cover... I dread doing this but will because I really like and want the cover over the fan. I'll still use a MAXXAIR cover over the bath fan though, as the mounting attaches to the sides of the raised flange..

Dak
ggadwa
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
While on Alaska Vacation for the past month, we had the misfortune of having a Haines Alaska Shore Power "SPIKE" fry our Progressive Dymnamics Converter/Charger. We made the rest of the trip back to Stanley Idaho with just Truck charging and Solar panel charging of our two Trojan 6 Volt Batteries. While still in-route back I contacted Randy at Best Converters.com and had him ship to my home a Power Max Boondocker PMB4-60. Installed it yesterday. All is good now. I think the Boondocker will be an improvement over the Progressive Dynamics unit.
Oh and while I was at it I had Randy send mean RV Smart Surge Protector!!!

GARY&Laurii
joeshmoe
Explorer III
Sep 30, 2014
deltabravo wrote:
The *&@^ propane and Carbon Monoxide detector keep going off today. I don't know what that's all about. The camper is sitting in my driveway, on the truck, with fully charged batteries, but they do need replaced.

I reset the propane detector 3 times, then got aggravated and turn off the battery kill switch under the sink. (AF811)

Same thing with my CO detector. Shouldn't have to disconnect the batteries every time I park it, but I guess I do. It's kind of a pain resetting the stereo settings though. My detectors are all about a year old. Who knows. Some have suggested it's the wood/interior parts still outgassing. Problem is that it goes off so infrequently, it's tough to nail down what might be causing it--except the time that it goes off--around 2-3:00 AM!! It definitely wakes us up about 70' away. I noticed the neighbors' light on the last time it stared screeching at 3 in the morn'. Their bedroom is only about 30' from our camper. :Z Whoops. Sorry about that.:o
Camper_Jeff___K
Navigator
Sep 30, 2014
Tizi wrote:
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
Shocktober.

Tizi wrote:
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
Spent the afternoon scraping out around windows and edge strips to caulk and reseal. Also did a couple areas on the roof.
Very excited about the Rancho 4 for 3 sale. Need shocks soon.
Also need to inspect disk pads before the next trip.
Instrument panel gauges stopped working again. Wish I could figure out what the reason for the intermittent on again off again love affair with my gauges is.

Is the sale on now? I need shocks too.

Shocktober.

Thanks Jeff. I am going to get a set for my truck! Are these easy to self-install?

I don't think they should be to tough. Perhaps tight locations in front upper bolt area. I think I would remove the old ones and install the new ones top first because it is more accessible down low. They are nitrogen charged so that might mean having to push the shock upward to get to the bolting connection points.
tad94564
Explorer
Sep 30, 2014
deltabravo wrote:
Oh, and the propane bottles are turned OFF, which is my normal practice when returning from a trip. I turned them off almost two weeks ago.

D

big whitey wrote:
deltabravo wrote:
The *&@^ propane and Carbon Monoxide detector keep going off today. I don't know what that's all about. The camper is sitting in my driveway, on the truck, with fully charged batteries, but they do need replaced.

I reset the propane detector 3 times, then got aggravated and turn off the battery kill switch under the sink. (AF811)

Been there done that. It will not get any better and it will not go away. Replace the aggravating %^&*&^%$ and your problem will likely be solved,especially if it is 3 years old or older.

Some propane and smoke detectors have a timer in them, and will start to make lots of noise when they are end-of-life, even when everything seems fine.
Tizi
Explorer
Sep 30, 2014
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
Shocktober.

Tizi wrote:
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
Spent the afternoon scraping out around windows and edge strips to caulk and reseal. Also did a couple areas on the roof.
Very excited about the Rancho 4 for 3 sale. Need shocks soon.
Also need to inspect disk pads before the next trip.
Instrument panel gauges stopped working again. Wish I could figure out what the reason for the intermittent on again off again love affair with my gauges is.

Is the sale on now? I need shocks too.

Shocktober.

Thanks Jeff. I am going to get a set for my truck! Are these easy to self-install?
Camper_Jeff___K
Navigator
Sep 29, 2014
Shocktober.

Tizi wrote:
Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli wrote:
Spent the afternoon scraping out around windows and edge strips to caulk and reseal. Also did a couple areas on the roof.
Very excited about the Rancho 4 for 3 sale. Need shocks soon.
Also need to inspect disk pads before the next trip.
Instrument panel gauges stopped working again. Wish I could figure out what the reason for the intermittent on again off again love affair with my gauges is.

Is the sale on now? I need shocks too.

Shocktober.
deltabravo
Nomad
Sep 29, 2014
Oh, and the propane bottles are turned OFF, which is my normal practice when returning from a trip. I turned them off almost two weeks ago.

D

big whitey wrote:
deltabravo wrote:
The *&@^ propane and Carbon Monoxide detector keep going off today. I don't know what that's all about. The camper is sitting in my driveway, on the truck, with fully charged batteries, but they do need replaced.

I reset the propane detector 3 times, then got aggravated and turn off the battery kill switch under the sink. (AF811)

Been there done that. It will not get any better and it will not go away. Replace the aggravating %^&*&^%$ and your problem will likely be solved,especially if it is 3 years old or older.
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Sep 29, 2014
Took the Kayaks off the roof and drank a beer from the fridge
big_whitey
Explorer
Sep 29, 2014
deltabravo wrote:
The *&@^ propane and Carbon Monoxide detector keep going off today. I don't know what that's all about. The camper is sitting in my driveway, on the truck, with fully charged batteries, but they do need replaced.

I reset the propane detector 3 times, then got aggravated and turn off the battery kill switch under the sink. (AF811)

Been there done that. It will not get any better and it will not go away. Replace the aggravating %^&*&^%$ and your problem will likely be solved,especially if it is 3 years old or older.

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