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.

[wsdepa]

My original equipment Sharp 15in. tv is finally dead after 10 years. As I was dewinterizing and testing everything, I found that several fuses were blown. The TV and the Stereo would not function even after replacing the main fuses. It was after I removed the stereo that I found a 15 amp mini fuse on the back of it blown. I replaced the fuse and the stereo is now working. I took the TV apart and found the three fuses on the mother board blown. After replacing them the video worked, but no audio. It was also analogue only and so it also required a digital converter to get the over the air TV stations. The solution was to pick up an Element 19 in. LED TV at Walmart for $ 99. It fit perfectly in the old space even with the letter box profile. I just bolted it on the mount and swapped the plugs. It has amazing picture and sound for the price and comes with a nice remote. I was able to tune 25 tv stations with it. It also has a USB port for slide shows.

The mount lets us watch it from the bed or the dinette.

[Bedlam]

Clarryhill wrote:

WNYBob wrote:
I de-winterized the TC today. Things went well until I tried to fill the hot water tank. Water all over! See the picture of what happens when you don't winterize properly. I didn't pull the plug in the tank. It had over 5 gal. in it over the coldest February in Buffalo history.

http://1drv.ms/1a2IaVY

Don't know what you use for photos, but not something I want to get involved with...

Those are photos shared through Microsoft's One Drive. The permissions are not set correctly and the reason why login is required.

[ggadwa]

After going through several 10 piece sets of flimsy and frustrating Camco Camper Leveling LEGO style Blocks..We finally decided to get 2 set of Anderson Camper Levelers. Have yet to get out and try them but these very sturdy 2 piece drive on levelers, level from 1/2" to four inches. They are spendy but sure look like they will outlast many sets Camco yellow LEGO blocks. Look forward to using them soon.

Gary and Laurii

[Clarryhill]

WNYBob wrote:
I de-winterized the TC today. Things went well until I tried to fill the hot water tank. Water all over! See the picture of what happens when you don't winterize properly. I didn't pull the plug in the tank. It had over 5 gal. in it over the coldest February in Buffalo history.

http://1drv.ms/1a2IaVY

Don't know what you use for photos, but not something I want to get involved with...

[JoeChiOhki]

philclouse wrote:

JoeChiOhki wrote:
Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.

hey Joe, are you rebuilding the kit? Would love to see some pics and a blog of the progress when you start.

Yeah, doing a ground up rebuild/remodel, the old girl's frame has been damaged too many times and repairs are near wall-off projects, so I got a set of blue prints to make the mark 2 bigger and better, while keeping the classic look as much as possible (gonna likely mix the original aluminum with some filon).

The original KIT will supply alot of materials for the new KIT (keeping the badging and as much of the KIT look as possible, down to recycling the interior wall board, though on a far beefier frame.

The new camper will likely be at closer in weight to some of her successors than the original 2200lb camper she started out as due to things like going to a 2x lumber frame, instead of the 1x that she originallly was built with (and why she suffered frame failures in several spots).

I have a thread that was my starting spot for plotting out some other changes I am planning on trying to make, including building my own version of a snap n nap from the Amerigos/Kamp Kings for the rear, since she'll be reborn as a side entry unit.

[philclouse]

JoeChiOhki wrote:
Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.

hey Joe, are you rebuilding the kit? Would love to see some pics and a blog of the progress when you start.

[WNYBob]

While I had my hot water tank out I checked my "city water" connection. It was missing the ball or valve of the check valve. I was wondering why I needed a shut off valve when I started the pump when not hooked up to city water. Part is on order, should get it Monday.

[JoeChiOhki]

Finishing the yard so I can free up funds to build the new body for my camper.

[AISURFFISH]

Spent four days in Williamsburg Va.... At Walmart Acres Campground by night, Busch Gardens by day...

[AISURFFISH]

nvlaircrew wrote:
Ordered a new memory foam mattress. Should be here in time for our trip to Prosser, WA for the Spring Barrel Tasting at the end of the month.

x2 on the memory foam.. that OE one was a turd...

[dakonthemountai]

Turned on the propane and furnace and sat and enjoyed the view for a whilewith a Tanquery martini! 🙂 ..... and dreamed of upcoming trips!!........including the FIRST trip in my dream camper! I cant' wait!!!!! 🙂

Dak

[jimh406]

Got the furnace tuned up. Apparently, the electrode was out of adjustment. I would have never guessed that.

[trail-explorer]

WNYBob wrote:
http://1drv.ms/1a2IaVY

Photo asks for a log in.

[Reddog1]

Done. LOL

Wayne

[Raften]

Reddog1 wrote:

Raften wrote:
... I decided to commit a sin because I an in NorCal, I sprayed the roof off a bit so I guess I will go without a shower today to make up for the water I used. ...

I will flush my toilet, to replenish the water you used. :B

Double flush please, I sprayed the leaves off both trucks.