So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

Deb and Ed M wrote:

spyder152 wrote:
Bought a new mattress for it from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PWM8R1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?i

I bought one similar to that (only 12") and it's WONDERFUL!

12" wow, I didn't have the room, closet doors were in the way. Great to hear you like it.

spyder152 wrote:
Bought a new mattress for it from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PWM8R1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?i

I bought one similar to that (only 12") and it's WONDERFUL!

Bought a new mattress for it from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PWM8R1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?i

Packing to go to lawn mower races at Mt Pleasant Michigan next week. Family gathering to watch younger brother from Florida race. Planned on leaving next Wednesday but with all the rain and flooding here in Oklahoma pointless to wait and try to work. Going early and more relaxed trip sounds good. Just had to move up make ready schedule.

Changed my bulbs to warm white M4 leds.

kerry4951 wrote:

Kidoo wrote:
I bought a Class A.

We tried the Class A this winter and we just loved the room, the couch, the big screen TV, going around the bed, the view up front and not to have to go outside when going from the driver seat to the table seat.

Well, different type of travel now, not so much in the back country.

I had a 2002 Holiday Rambler (owned by Monaco) Class A with 300 Cummins. The radiator went out on one trip and it was a $6500 expense to get it pulled and replaced, plus 10 days hanging out at an out of state repair center. Right after that I sold it and down sized to a TC. Could not be happier. Monaco and HR had issues with their diesel radiators back in 2001-2003. Others experienced the same thing. Do yourself a favor and have the rad checked out. The oil overflow tube from the engine would throw back oil into the rad causing clogging, corrosion, and failure. The position and location of the rad in those diesels made it very difficult to see and check out. It was a common problem, and very expensive repair.

Thanks for the info I will check this out. I do have a very small leak from the bottom of the rad. The problem I had so far was the turbo electric actuator. Cummins does not sell those separatly and they want 3500 for the turbo assembly. But I did fix it by drilling the little motor and sealing it so antifreeze does not get in anymore, hope it will last. The other thing was the Kweeke hydraulic Jacks, fixed now.

Forget to mention: I also cut foam blocks to install between camper and the truck so my wheel well storage areas are clean and dry. Last trip the foam blew out. This time I cut wooden stakes to hold it on the sides of the truck.

My Northstar Igloo is about ready for the season:
Installed backup camera.
Added wire racks to the pantry.
Washed and waxed.
Totally cleaned interior.
Added a second 3-receptacle 12v charging station.
Dewinterized and bleached water system.
Bleached cassette toilet tank and wiped seals with olive oil.
Spray painted rusty spots on Happijak jacks.
Had dealer service truck.
Replaced rear tires with new Michelins.
Replaced propane pigtails.
Replaced one compartment lock.
Added opener for the screen door.
Sorted hardware and tool containers to remove excess.
Added fog lights to truck.
Ordered new dinette cushion foam.
Waxed floor.
Buffed out window scratches.
Replaced leaky city water connection.
Installed new foam insulation in camper skylight.
Made the bed.
Setup screen house and washed with Lysol.
Sorted maps and travel brochure box.
Made new wooden leveling blocks.
Caulked the entire bath.
Soaked sink and shower aerators to remove scale.

I need to stock the pantry and sort clothing and then I should be ready for 6 months of travel and visits to the National Parks.

washed off 750 km's of bugs and 85 km's of forest service road mud and dirt off a white truck and white camper..tomorrow i get to do the boat.yay.

Dewinterized my water system and getting ready for my first adventure this long weekend. Checked out all of the visible piping and connections, everything looked good and no leaks after 8 months of storage.