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.

[thedavidzoo]

Put up homemade ply and foam covers for 4 solar panels and heki skylight. We are parked under a large messy tree. So this will hopefully protect from debris and ice falling during the winter.

[chobe2]

Cabman 850 wrote:
Installed the Lagun table mount for the dinette table. What a big difference, wish we would have done this sooner as it creates so much additional room.

Do you have photos?

[Cabman_850]

Installed the Lagun table mount for the dinette table. What a big difference, wish we would have done this sooner as it creates so much additional room.

[sbryan]

Here is the frame model and size I used.

Medium 7-Runner Frame Platinum
SKU#: 10013321
18" x 21" x 29" h

My wardrobe opening is 17" but about 20" on the interior so I have to assemble the frame in the cabinet - not a big deal - it just hammers together with a rubber mallet.

I chose a variety of basket sizes but here is the SKU for the large basket. We also chose the platinum mesh - they also have white and perhaps other colors (IDK) but I like the platinum.

elfa Medium Mesh 3-Runner Platinum
SKU#: 10022535
16-7/8" x 20-3/4" x 11-1/4" h
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Here is the link to the page that has the frames and drawers. Good luck. http://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/elfa-drawers-accessories/123

[Bedlam]

Here's elfa's USA website: http://www.containerstore.com/elfa/index.htm

[chobe2]

sbryan@vtbryans.com wrote:
Many many thanks to Tizi for this great idea. As noted, a tight fit, but now the front wardrobe on our Igloo is a lot more practical. Installed ELFA baskets. Had to assemble them inside the wardrobe because they are a tight fit but the space is now far more practical.

I like it! So...it's just a free standing frame with drawers of various sizes? Where did you purchase yours? Do you have the model numbers by any chance?

[dakonthemountai]

Well, I went inside to check on everything and make sure all was well, since I hadn't been inside for over 2 months.... 😞 and then to dream for a bit..... 🙂 Filled both propane tanks.

Camping will come again! 🙂

Cheers all!
Dak

[work2much]

^ Great! I was going to build shelfs in our wardrobe but like this more!

[Tizi]

sbryan@vtbryans.com wrote:
Many many thanks to Tizi for this great idea. As noted, a tight fit, but now the front wardrobe on our Igloo is a lot more practical. Installed ELFA baskets. Had to assemble them inside the wardrobe because they are a tight fit but the space is now far more practical.

turned out great!!!

[sbryan]

Many many thanks to Tizi for this great idea. As noted, a tight fit, but now the front wardrobe on our Igloo is a lot more practical. Installed ELFA baskets. Had to assemble them inside the wardrobe because they are a tight fit but the space is now far more practical.

[work2much]

Tizi wrote:

work2much wrote:

Tizi wrote:
Ordered 4 new Happijac jacks for my camper (just the legs). The original ones are starting to bind due to the previous owner did not maintain them well. The new version of Happijac are supposed to be improved with galvanized steal, powder coat paint, etc. They should arrive from Panther RV tomorrow. They were not cheap even with a 10% off sale going on. I will post up pics of the before and after.

Do you mean everything but the motors and brackets? What did they cost?

average cost was $250 per leg: 2 model 4160 and 2 model 4560 (these are the upgrade model numbers). motors are fine, legs not so much. Only 2 were making a lot of noise so I decided to upgrade them all at the same time.

Thanks for the info. That's not as bad as I thought it might be. I have one that screams and I have been deliberating between overhauling it and replacing it.

[Tizi]

work2much wrote:

Tizi wrote:
Ordered 4 new Happijac jacks for my camper (just the legs). The original ones are starting to bind due to the previous owner did not maintain them well. The new version of Happijac are supposed to be improved with galvanized steal, powder coat paint, etc. They should arrive from Panther RV tomorrow. They were not cheap even with a 10% off sale going on. I will post up pics of the before and after.

Do you mean everything but the motors and brackets? What did they cost?

average cost was $250 per leg: 2 model 4160 and 2 model 4560 (these are the upgrade model numbers). motors are fine, legs not so much. Only 2 were making a lot of noise so I decided to upgrade them all at the same time.

[work2much]

Tizi wrote:
Ordered 4 new Happijac jacks for my camper (just the legs). The original ones are starting to bind due to the previous owner did not maintain them well. The new version of Happijac are supposed to be improved with galvanized steal, powder coat paint, etc. They should arrive from Panther RV tomorrow. They were not cheap even with a 10% off sale going on. I will post up pics of the before and after.

Do you mean everything but the motors and brackets? What did they cost?

[work2much]

Bedlam wrote:
A vent cover that allows it to be always open and shades it from the sun would help you. I'm not sure how much shade it would cast on the solar install.

Yea, those vent covers also allow them to be opened in the rain as well.

[Tizi]

Ordered 4 new Happijac jacks for my camper (just the legs). The original ones are starting to bind due to the previous owner did not maintain them well. The new version of Happijac are supposed to be improved with galvanized steal, powder coat paint, etc. They should arrive from Panther RV tomorrow. They were not cheap even with a 10% off sale going on. I will post up pics of the before and after.