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.

[Ski_Pro_3]

Thanks for the post of the insulation there, Buzz. I just did mine and used that expanding foam spray for the leaks in my camper, along with fiberglass batting insulation.

BTW, couple things I've noticed recently while camping this fall in cold weather;
1. I have ice on my roof and slide roof when there is freezing temps outside. The camper's heater is set for 65* and the outside temps are just under 32*. This tells me the roof is pretty well insulated. I like that!

2. Condensation on the camper sides has shown me where the support beams are under the siding. The siding will have condensation where the support beams don't. This may be helpful in the future if I ever want to attach something to the camper; I'll know where the beams are.

[JoeChiOhki]

Moved the last of my stuff out, my fulltiming days in the camper are now officially over. Next up after all the settling in in the Bighorn are done and she gets in her new winter storage home, she'll get a heavy cleaning and then repairs and improvements can begin so she can fully return to a her original life as my traveling rig :).

[Buzzcut1]

So as I got deeper into the dump valve compartment I discovered gaping holes and seams. no wonder the pipes froze and the TC isn't as warm as it should be. Sealed the holes with 3M Metal Foil tape then insulated over the refletix with R13 fiberglass. I bought used so I don't know if this was factory or previous owner.















and this pops in place and covers the outside shower and all the dump valves ( I had enough left over to cut a insulated cover for all the outside storage hatches).

[Buzzcut1]

took two rolls of 16"x48'x2" fiberglass insulation and used it to block the air passage from the dump valves and outside shower to the basement space under the shower pan and bathroom to keep the pipes from freezing, next up is wrapping the remaining exposed waterlines with insulating foam and filling the rest of the space with fiberglass batting





also replaced the outside shower head (forgot to drain it and it froze and cracked, only $10 for another cheapie).

[JoeChiOhki]

Unloaded more stuff from it and have performed a 60% disassemble of the old Redneck Base camp as I move out of my old site.

[starcraft69]

Bought a cover for this winter. 3yr warranty under $200

[Buzzcut1]

had a blast







trip report to follow

[monicarick01]

finished put on my slide out awning topper started putting food in it and added rs9000xl shocks to the rear of my truck, waiting for the fronts to arrive in the mail. surprisingly easy to install.

[the_tc_life]

I installed a 4 inch floodlight/work light under the flatbed on the left and right side pointing down so I can see better at night when we pull into a spot. it is controlled by a rocker switch on the dash of the truck. that will be nice, especially since we are in the season of it getting dark early.

[JoeChiOhki]

Emptied more stuff out of it to lighten her up in prep for her retirement as my residence and her return to the traveling RV :). With shipping the new fenders are going to run me $615. $495 for the fenders and $120 for the shipping.

[monicarick01]

Painted the 2 inch foam board I mounted under the camper for truck light clearance, and started to install the slide topper awning. Need more hands for the awning, I guess beer for the neighbors is in order.

[Nautique200]

Monicarick01,
I know exactly what your talking about. My wife was happy with the used price we paid but I am the one paying for it now. I've spent day after day working on our camper. I had no idea there was so much to caulk on a camper. Not to mention the hours upon hours stripping the silicone caulk the previous owner used.

Next is getting the weight distribution hitch setup on our truck and horse trailer. We added the Magnum hitch and Torklift frame mount camper tie downs to our new truck. What a hitch!

[monicarick01]

Thanks Sticky for the info I will check. I know one off my problems is the LP holding area fills up with water and drains into the lower Compartments.


I also installed a Maxair II, water proofed the wood in my leaking areas, added 2 inch foam board to the bottom of my camper to lift it up to clear my over head lights on the truck. I also cleaned out the hot water tank with a wash out wand and a magnet. Now I know why I never have bought a used rv before. The price is good but getting it into good shape is a killer.

[stickyeye]

Monicarick01,

***Leaks***

Check the bottom of the door frames and make sure they have weep holes drilled in them. If they have weep holes on top of the door frame caulk them and drill new ones in the bottom. Im talking about the door's frame itself (swing outs), not the frame screwed to the camper. I had an AF with the same problem and found that water was filling up inside the door frame and draining into the storage compartments. Don't know if this is your issue but hope it helps.

Sticky

[JoeChiOhki]

Ordered a set of Arrowcraft dually fenders to replace my home made ones.