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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deltabravo
Nomad
Apr 13, 2015
I test fit some new LED interior lighting.
JoeChiOhki
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2015
philclouse wrote:
JoeChiOhki wrote:
philclouse wrote:
JoeChiOhki wrote:
Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.
hey Joe, are you rebuilding the kit? Would love to see some pics and a blog of the progress when you start.

Yeah, doing a ground up rebuild/remodel, the old girl's frame has been damaged too many times and repairs are near wall-off projects, so I got a set of blue prints to make the mark 2 bigger and better, while keeping the classic look as much as possible (gonna likely mix the original aluminum with some filon).

The original KIT will supply alot of materials for the new KIT (keeping the badging and as much of the KIT look as possible, down to recycling the interior wall board, though on a far beefier frame.

The new camper will likely be at closer in weight to some of her successors than the original 2200lb camper she started out as due to things like going to a 2x lumber frame, instead of the 1x that she originallly was built with (and why she suffered frame failures in several spots).

I have a thread that was my starting spot for plotting out some other changes I am planning on trying to make, including building my own version of a snap n nap from the Amerigos/Kamp Kings for the rear, since she'll be reborn as a side entry unit.
where is the thread located? Sounds like,a great plan.

http://forums.woodalls.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28123094.cfm
philclouse
Explorer
Apr 13, 2015
JoeChiOhki wrote:
philclouse wrote:
JoeChiOhki wrote:
Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.
hey Joe, are you rebuilding the kit? Would love to see some pics and a blog of the progress when you start.

Yeah, doing a ground up rebuild/remodel, the old girl's frame has been damaged too many times and repairs are near wall-off projects, so I got a set of blue prints to make the mark 2 bigger and better, while keeping the classic look as much as possible (gonna likely mix the original aluminum with some filon).

The original KIT will supply alot of materials for the new KIT (keeping the badging and as much of the KIT look as possible, down to recycling the interior wall board, though on a far beefier frame.

The new camper will likely be at closer in weight to some of her successors than the original 2200lb camper she started out as due to things like going to a 2x lumber frame, instead of the 1x that she originallly was built with (and why she suffered frame failures in several spots).

I have a thread that was my starting spot for plotting out some other changes I am planning on trying to make, including building my own version of a snap n nap from the Amerigos/Kamp Kings for the rear, since she'll be reborn as a side entry unit.
where is the thread located? Sounds like,a great plan.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2015
I started to make a new dinette table. The previous owner knelt on the table and cracked it; but told me she had "fixed it". Um yeah, duct-taping a splint to the underside isn't exactly a fix. I am centering the post mount on the underside - the old one was offset so a 3rd person could eat at the table, but then it blocked access to the kitchen. It will just be the 2 of us; my design will give me more room to work.
wsdepa
Explorer
Apr 11, 2015
My original equipment Sharp 15in. tv is finally dead after 10 years. As I was dewinterizing and testing everything, I found that several fuses were blown. The TV and the Stereo would not function even after replacing the main fuses. It was after I removed the stereo that I found a 15 amp mini fuse on the back of it blown. I replaced the fuse and the stereo is now working. I took the TV apart and found the three fuses on the mother board blown. After replacing them the video worked, but no audio. It was also analogue only and so it also required a digital converter to get the over the air TV stations. The solution was to pick up an Element 19 in. LED TV at Walmart for $ 99. It fit perfectly in the old space even with the letter box profile. I just bolted it on the mount and swapped the plugs. It has amazing picture and sound for the price and comes with a nice remote. I was able to tune 25 tv stations with it. It also has a USB port for slide shows.

The mount lets us watch it from the bed or the dinette.
Bedlam
Moderator
Apr 11, 2015
Clarryhill wrote:
WNYBob wrote:
I de-winterized the TC today. Things went well until I tried to fill the hot water tank. Water all over! See the picture of what happens when you don't winterize properly. I didn't pull the plug in the tank. It had over 5 gal. in it over the coldest February in Buffalo history.

http://1drv.ms/1a2IaVY

Don't know what you use for photos, but not something I want to get involved with...

Those are photos shared through Microsoft's One Drive. The permissions are not set correctly and the reason why login is required.
ggadwa
Explorer
Apr 11, 2015
After going through several 10 piece sets of flimsy and frustrating Camco Camper Leveling LEGO style Blocks..We finally decided to get 2 set of Anderson Camper Levelers. Have yet to get out and try them but these very sturdy 2 piece drive on levelers, level from 1/2" to four inches. They are spendy but sure look like they will outlast many sets Camco yellow LEGO blocks. Look forward to using them soon.

Gary and Laurii
Clarryhill
Explorer
Apr 11, 2015
WNYBob wrote:
I de-winterized the TC today. Things went well until I tried to fill the hot water tank. Water all over! See the picture of what happens when you don't winterize properly. I didn't pull the plug in the tank. It had over 5 gal. in it over the coldest February in Buffalo history.

http://1drv.ms/1a2IaVY

Don't know what you use for photos, but not something I want to get involved with...
JoeChiOhki
Explorer II
Apr 11, 2015
philclouse wrote:
JoeChiOhki wrote:
Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.
hey Joe, are you rebuilding the kit? Would love to see some pics and a blog of the progress when you start.

Yeah, doing a ground up rebuild/remodel, the old girl's frame has been damaged too many times and repairs are near wall-off projects, so I got a set of blue prints to make the mark 2 bigger and better, while keeping the classic look as much as possible (gonna likely mix the original aluminum with some filon).

The original KIT will supply alot of materials for the new KIT (keeping the badging and as much of the KIT look as possible, down to recycling the interior wall board, though on a far beefier frame.

The new camper will likely be at closer in weight to some of her successors than the original 2200lb camper she started out as due to things like going to a 2x lumber frame, instead of the 1x that she originallly was built with (and why she suffered frame failures in several spots).

I have a thread that was my starting spot for plotting out some other changes I am planning on trying to make, including building my own version of a snap n nap from the Amerigos/Kamp Kings for the rear, since she'll be reborn as a side entry unit.
philclouse
Explorer
Apr 10, 2015
JoeChiOhki wrote:
Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.
hey Joe, are you rebuilding the kit? Would love to see some pics and a blog of the progress when you start.

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