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So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

Mello_Mike
Explorer
Explorer
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.
2016 Northstar Laredo SC/240w Solar/2-6v Lifeline AGMs/Dometic CR110 DC Compressor Fridge
2013 Ram 3500 4x4/6.7L Cummins TD/3.42/Buckstop Bumper with Warn 16.5ti Winch/Big Wig Rear Sway Bar/Talons w/SS Fastguns
My Rig
1998 Jeep Wrangler
US Navy Ret.
3,114 REPLIES 3,114

trailgranny50
Explorer
Explorer
Left another nice camping spot on our inaugural winter tour if the southeast from Oklahoma to Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida all the way to Key West then brother's for Thanksgiving and Tampa fishing, on west thru Florida panhandle, stopping again in Alabama, thru Mississippi and Louisiana leaving there from Palmetto Island State Park on to Texas. Stopping at Red Lobster for lunch then north to wherever we end up to stop early to watch the OKC THUNDER play, how they win this time ugh, on to White Oak for family visit then home to Okieland and the cold for rest of winter. Three weeks have stretched into four and only seems like a few days. Could get used to this traveling thing except for the money thing. Great time!
2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax all stock
1990 950 Shadow Cruiser Hard side multiple add-ons
Ancient Valco 10'x5' John boat
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team
One-eyed Trail Horse and one horse trailer
Rocky, Annie, Muffie traveling Fur Babies

Raften
Explorer
Explorer
trail-explorer wrote:
Which big rock is that?

Buzzcut1 wrote:


Have read it is the largest exposed granite monolith in the world.
'01 Dodge 3500 CTD, Lance 1121, Air Bags, Rancho 9000, All Wheels Under Power When Needed, A Few Engine Mods For Increased HP

Burning Grease, 800 ft/lbs. of torque from something you throw away.

RWDIII
Explorer
Explorer
Bought it a new truck for my camper


Going to break in right.
going 4 wheeling with tent
Last time 4 wheeled with camper,broke window and everthing in camper ended up on the floor:)
OLD 2006 F150 4wd 7200gvw,Lt275-65-18,Scan Guage,Garmin,flowmaster,load levelers,Firestone work rites Bronco 800

NEW 2015 F250 Scab 4wd 10000 gvw, 6.2 Scan guage,Garmin,work rites,3200 lb load,1800lb Palomino Backpack SS1200

bka0721
Explorer II
Explorer II
Folded in the solar panels, loaded the motorcycles, to head out, in the morning. Heading into the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts for the winter. Just finished exploring, again, the Eastern Sierras for the last 5 weeks from Lee Vining to Lone Pine. Perfect weather. Crisp cold nights with wonderous star filled sky. The best part? No crowds or people, even with the Thanksgiving Holiday. Good preparation and Boondocking provides another wonderful truck camping experience and the time to deal with the loss of my best friend.

b
08 F550-4X4-CC-6.4L Dsl-206"WB GVWR17,950#
09 Lance 1191
1,560wSolar~10-6vGC2-1,160AmpH~Tri-Star-Two(2)60/MPPT~Xantrex 2000W
300wSolar~2-6vAGM-300AmpH~Tri-Star45/MPPT~Xantrex 1500W
16 BMW R1200GSW Adventure
16 KTM 500 EXC
06 Honda CRF450X
09 Haulmark Trlr

kayco53
Explorer
Explorer
Rebuilding new to me replacement door for back of camper.Before ski season.Boy are the junk.But not for long.
2007 GMC 2500hd
2011 Creekside 23RKS

K_Mac
Explorer
Explorer
Cleaned six inches of snow off the roof so it can dry off, before I put the new cover on tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a quick snow season.

billyray50
Explorer
Explorer
Jaxom wrote:
I thought it was obvious.


LOL! Good one..

Jaxom
Explorer
Explorer
I thought it was obvious.
Jerry
2015 Jayco Seneca 36FK
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 door
2011 R & R 20' Aluminum Enclosed Car Hauler
2007 Montrose 16' Aluminum Flatbed ATV Trailer

Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Nomad II
trail-explorer wrote:
Which big rock is that?

Buzzcut1 wrote:


El Capitan in Yosemite Valley this morning
2011 F350 6.7L Diesel 4x4 CrewCab longbed Dually, 2019 Lance 1062, Torqlift Talons, Fast Guns, upper and lower Stable Loads, Super Hitch, 48" Super Truss, Airlift loadlifter 5000 extreme airbags

trail-explorer
Explorer
Explorer
Which big rock is that?

Buzzcut1 wrote:
Bob

Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Nomad II
2011 F350 6.7L Diesel 4x4 CrewCab longbed Dually, 2019 Lance 1062, Torqlift Talons, Fast Guns, upper and lower Stable Loads, Super Hitch, 48" Super Truss, Airlift loadlifter 5000 extreme airbags

trail-explorer
Explorer
Explorer
Reality Check wrote:
The closet next to the fridge was in need of a little adjustment. Shelves.



Looks like a bigger AF - 11__ model?
Bob

trailgranny50
Explorer
Explorer
Replaced the faucet and shower hose in wet bath while "camping" at my brother's home in Homeland, Florida. Going fishing in Tampa Bay Wednesday with friend's brother. So close will just borrow one of their vehicles and drive over for the day. Hope the fish are biting as DH had been driving me nutty the entire two weeks we've been on the road about it!
2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax all stock
1990 950 Shadow Cruiser Hard side multiple add-ons
Ancient Valco 10'x5' John boat
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team
One-eyed Trail Horse and one horse trailer
Rocky, Annie, Muffie traveling Fur Babies

Reality_Check
Nomad II
Nomad II
We needed a bit more storage for food; let's face it, our 'wardrobe' consists of clothes than can be folded, scrunched and layed on. We really don't need a closet. Or two. Or three.

The closet next to the fridge was in need of a little adjustment. Shelves.

First, let's clear the air; I hate finish carpentry. Dovetail joints are neat, I like looking at them, glad people enjoy it. Staining, sanding, fitting, putty and all...you can have it. We all have our niche in life...this ain't mine.

Threw together some simple shelves. The sides of the closet were typical thin luan, so I added some 3/8" ply to each side. They give the shelves something much beefer for the shear of the screws for the glides. Those panels are glued (panel adhesive) and screwed at the edges.

The shelves are dadoe'd into the frames, glued and pinned. No, I didn't use any putty over the staple holes. The nerve..



Next, I fit the shelves and hung the hardware. Easy peasy.



Some Danish oil, a few coats of spray on Poly, wire wool scrub and back together.

NOW, I've got a bigger pantry.



We bought a forth wire rack for the existing slide out. The AF's come with three, but as you can see, 4 fit fine and increase the storage that much more.



I figure at an avg of 14 oz per can of food, x 665 cans I can fit in the new area, I've added approx. 585# to my weight. I'm happy to announce that it's all in front of my completely irrelevant COG sticker. We're good to go.
'16 F550 CC, 4x4 with Link Ultraride air suspension, '18 AF 1150. Just so we can play with our snowmobiles, dirt bikes and fishing boat. And new 20' tag along...kayaks, bikes, mc's and extra water and food!!

ggadwa
Explorer
Explorer
Duplicate posting is not allowed.

See this post on the thread Winterizing Skylight???.

Wayne
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HAM RADIO Operator since 1964 'W7FSI'
EAGLE CAP 2011 950 CUSTOM BUILT by the great folks at LaGrande Oregon
2012 FORD 350 XLT 6.7L Diesel 4x4 Super Cab with lots of stuff