So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

[Mello_Mike]

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.

[freddypinak]

Fixed a slow leak we had under the kitchen sink drain. Turned into more of a job than just replacing a gasket or two once we took everything apart. The sink drain down tube had a cracked fitting. Neither Home Depot or Lowe's had the exact replacement fitting, but with a little ingenuity, we found enough parts to make a repair. Not too upset about the need to make a repair, after all, the camper is 15 years old 🙂

We're one step closer to the Alaska trip this summer!

[wnjj]

skipro3 wrote:
That's funny about changing out the locks, I removed my locks and replaced them with the simple quarter turn latches. It's not like there's any protection anyways, if someone wanted it to that compartment, it's gonna happen seeing as thte material is so thin and lightweight anyways. If anyone gets in and takes something, at least I'm not ALSO fixing a damaged hatch door too...

I agree. The standard RV locks aren't there for security as much as to keep them from vibrating open on their own. The doors are so thin that on my first trip out the battery slid a little and popped it open without any permanent damage. I since put a wood block in to hold the battery.

Adding "secure" locks may just encourage someone to wonder what you're trying to keep.

[Buzzcut1]

fixed the annoying tic tic tic in the Fantastic fan. The temperature sensor kept hitting the rotating fan so I pulled off the screen and tucked the flat end of the sensor into the screen lip and re-tightened the screen into place. totally quiet now that the sensor is held in place in two spots.

[nkrantz]

Finished taking off the pic decals on my AF1140

[kehale]

Ran the generator for 2 hours with the AC on. Loud!

[Ski_Pro_3]

That's funny about changing out the locks, I removed my locks and replaced them with the simple quarter turn latches. It's not like there's any protection anyways, if someone wanted it to that compartment, it's gonna happen seeing as thte material is so thin and lightweight anyways. If anyone gets in and takes something, at least I'm not ALSO fixing a damaged hatch door too...

[Raften]

Nothing, just looked at the sheet metal screw in my left front tire and moaned. I hate having to drive around construction sites.

[Mello_Mike]

Replaced all of the worthless generic CH751 locks and keys with new tubular-style locks and keys. A very quick and worthwhile mod that adds greater peace of mind.

Pics and step-by-step instructions: Replacing Your Worthless CH751 RV Locks

[the_tc_life]

my converter went bust a few days ago. today it was replaced under warranty. a nice 13+ voltage on the batteries now.

couple days ago I got the barley pop opener I ordered and it was added to my camper set up.



also the bulbs in my reading lights up at the headboard in the cab over were replaced with led bulbs. they were a harder to find bulb in led but ive got them now.

[noxinnhoj]

installed new cheap quality screen door latch,checked all plumbing connections,a few were kinda loose,topped up with fresh water,heading south across the border for the easter weekend,great weather!

[6pac]

Removed the 18" tv and replaced with a 32" ran new tv cable to sat now able to watch and record at the same time.

[kerry4951]

Ran another receptacle into my RV carport on the shore power side. Then made a 6'long shore power cord with a 15 amp standard plug on one end and a 30 amp female plug on the other end. Now I dont have to dig out the 30' long shore power cord every time I want to plug in. Convenience is the name of the game.

[kitesurfer]

Just a stock E450 straight axle with an Action Van 4" lift, just wanted some ground clearance and didn't want to spend 15k to convert to 4x4

[bedrocker]

That thing is sweet !
Is it a 4x4 or just a straight
axle?

[kitesurfer]

Sadly just sold my first and only truck camper. It was a hard decision but with a kid and two big dogs we are going with a class B+ RV. A big thanks to all the members on here for their great advice, it really helped me when I bought my TC three years ago. I'll still be hanging out on this forum of course. My new rig: