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.

[towpro]

Not really today, but last fall I "adjusted" the motor position on the jacks on my Arctic Fox. Before they were hanging out in the rain.



you can see there is around 1/4" of clearance between motor head and awning.


before the rain gutters dripped direct on motors. now the motors are more protected under small rear over hang, but wind driven rain still gets on them.

Also call me anal, but I bought a small can of Rust Oleum clear paint and a brush. I used this to coat every bolt, washer and fitting that was undercoated hardware. As you can see 4 months outdoors and they sill are shiny silver 🙂

[billyray50]

Area13 wrote:
Went with a much smaller table to open things up. It's a 24" pine table, stained. Original table was HUGE and was hard to scoot to the back and kick my feet up. Just 2 of us, like the openess so far.

Nice Job on table! Really opens it up on our model! Will do this mod soon. Thanks for sharing.

[Rubiranch]

Area13 wrote:
Went with a much smaller table to open things up. It's a 24" pine table, stained. Original table was HUGE and was hard to scoot to the back and kick my feet up. Just 2 of us, like the openess so far.

Looks GREAT. Thanks. Now I have another project. 😉



My camper is 20 years old and some of the plastic is starting to yellow.



Thanks to who ever it was who suggested the Krylon Fusion for Plastic Satin Dover White Plastic Paint. 🙂

[Area13]

jimh425 wrote:
Nice looking table! I made a smaller one for mine, but it's a half round due to my dinette type.

Thanks. Yeah, I can just walk up and crash backwards into my corner pillow and kick my feet up now without scoochin 3 or 4 times. Most of the time I would just sit on the edge wishing this huge table was smaller! It's not as tall either, first trip next weekend, we'll see. It's sturdy and will hold my beer...

[jimh406]

Nice looking table! I made a smaller one for mine, but it's a half round due to my dinette type.

[Area13]

Went with a much smaller table to open things up. It's a 24" pine table, stained. Original table was HUGE and was hard to scoot to the back and kick my feet up. Just 2 of us, like the openess so far.

[Rubiranch]

dakonthemountain wrote:
I filled up the propane tanks... and again looked at it and dreamed of the next trip!

Dak

Mines already filled but I am dreaming about my first trip with it in the bed of my truck. 🙂

[Tizi]

dakonthemountain wrote:

Tizi wrote:
Purchased a new multi-power (600/1200/1500 watts) electric heater for the camper. The old one I had ran on 2 settings 750/1500 watts. The old heater on low would keep the camper at around 58-60. The new unit on low setting is keeping the camper about 6-8 degrees warmer. I like it so far.

I believe this is the same unit sold by West Marine. I got this at Amazon Link

In the camper:

Cool! Can you tell me what the temps outside are when it keeps your camper at the posted temps?... thanks!

Dak

High 30's low 40's outside, keeping it 64-66.

Not sure of the trailer weight. I'm picking it up today and will know then.

[dakonthemountai]

I filled up the propane tanks... and again looked at it and dreamed of the next trip!

Dak

[dakonthemountai]

Tizi wrote:
Purchased a new multi-power (600/1200/1500 watts) electric heater for the camper. The old one I had ran on 2 settings 750/1500 watts. The old heater on low would keep the camper at around 58-60. The new unit on low setting is keeping the camper about 6-8 degrees warmer. I like it so far.

I believe this is the same unit sold by West Marine. I got this at Amazon Link

In the camper:

Cool! Can you tell me what the temps outside are when it keeps your camper at the posted temps?... thanks!

Dak

[Rubiranch]

Tizi - I like that little heater. 🙂

I put more camping stuff in mine. 🙂



And last week I titled and registered my camper for 2017. 🙂

[jimh406]

Tizi, that's the one I've had for 10+ years. Of course, it's not used all of the time, but it still works well.

[Tizi]

Purchased a new multi-power (600/1200/1500 watts) electric heater for the camper. The old one I had ran on 2 settings 750/1500 watts. The old heater on low would keep the camper at around 58-60. The new unit on low setting is keeping the camper about 6-8 degrees warmer. I like it so far.

I believe this is the same unit sold by West Marine. I got this at Amazon Link

In the camper:

[mkasner]

Replacer the 9v smoke detector battery. Really pulled a muscle

[jimh406]

Gel Gloss does work pretty easily and has good results.