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Coil vs leaf springs for off-road.

Comparing the newer Ram 2500 with coil springs vs the 3500 with leaf springs. I know the 3500 has a higher payload and because the 2500 coils are mounted in board it’s not ideal for a heavy TC. But, if you had a lighter pop up TC within the payload ...

FireGuard by Explorer II
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Fresh Water Tank Draining

I just bought a 2020 Coleman Lantern and have used it several times now and love it. I was wondering if anyone knows how to drain the Fresh Water Tank. I was hoping to find a valve I could open under the trailer to let all the water out, but I don't ...

Micro Minnie

I have been looking at the 18ft Micro Minnie duel axel by Winnebago. I would like to hear from any owners or reviews of these trailers. Thank you in advance.

TravelLite 690 Camper

Living in Utah and looking to a TraveLight 690FD camper and noticed that they are around 4K cheaper in Minnesota. Does anyone know why? To save 4k I would totally drive to Minnesota but don't want to get out there and find that the sales tax is lik...

64 Red Dale TT

Not mine but I had a RD TC many years ago. They were well made and used beautiful wood paneling inside. Enjoy:Red Dale

ScottG by Nomad
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Dealer Listings - Find a TC Dealer in Your Area

BradW asked if I wished to take over the maintenance on the Truck Camper Dealer listings thread, and I agreed. So, for future reference, please post to this thread. The posting rules below still apply:------This is the new Truck Camper Dealer Listi...

Tripple slide weight

We are looking seriously at a tripple slide and wondering about the weight. The campers are weighing in at 4000lbs and wondering how others have done with that load. We have 2001 dodge 3500 dually. Wondering about the swaying back and forth also.

VW Traton has made a bid for Navistar

Navistar who made diesel engines for Ford Pickups and VW who is cooperating with Ford on Vans and the New Ranger. Now VW's heavy Truck division wants to get into the US market, although Heavy Trucks have taken a hit in the USVW Traton has made a bi...

Quick winter question

Picked up my Flagstaff micro lite travel trailer this Friday and it is not winterized with water in the fresh tank and about 2 gallons in the black and 2 gallons in the gray. I noticed here in North Texas starting Tuesday it’s going to drop in the mi...

HawkTX by Explorer
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Slideout Mechanism

As I look for a new TT I see a few different types of mech. Schwinntech with 2 tracks top and bottom, A cable system and, I believe, the old gear and gear bar under the slide. Any thoughts on which is the good, the bad and the ugly? Thanks

Securing Financing on SSDI ,full time?

Hi,I have a dilemma coming up where I would need to live full time in a travel trailer. I am on SSDI & bring in less than 20k a year in income. Will it be hard to get financing? My credit is just'ok' But there are several new & slightly used trailers...

Matt1221 by Explorer
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Climbing onto the tail gate.

I am putting a S&S 8SC into a F-350 short bed (6.5). With the tail gate open (8.5).The height of the upper surface of the tail gate from the ground is approximately 33?.Any ideas of how to conveniently get on and off the tail gate (and the TC)?FYI – ...

Cirrus 820 Truck suggestions

Last summer I purchased the Cirrus 820 and find it to be a great camper. I'm considering upgrading my F250 to a 350/3500 crew cab 4x4 and trying to decide on my best options. So I was wondering what trucks others might be using especially if you ha...

Moisture under mattress solutions please

... Good morning... Got a AF TC and just noticed moisture under the mattress; we have a layer of Reflectix under the mattress for insulation purposes and moisture is on the Reflectix & bottom of the mattress.... What did you do to solve this issue???...

_1Flyboy by Explorer
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