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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.
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Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Nomad II
skipro3 wrote:
Reddog1 wrote:
skipro3 wrote:
I replaced the rear window in the door of my 2012 Lance 855S camper with one that is a clear bronze tint. The original window is a textured frost. Why, I can not tell you. I enjoy the new window because now I can see out the back of the camper while inside. I'll post up photos tomorrow.
I bet with the light on inside the TC, and dark outside, people can see inside the TC. Do you have a curtain?

I have wanted to change mine for years, but not enough room between the screen and door for a curtain.

Wayne


Yes. The camper comes stock with a pull-down shade. I can't figure out why Lance went with the frosted window there. All the other windows are clear bronze tint with shades, they put a shade on this window too. The bronze glass is safety glass and cost me $24 and some of that putty tape stuff for caulking. It's a clamp/clamshell design and was very easy to change out. Maybe took me 15 to 20 minutes to perform. DW loves that she can now look out back and see if someone is coming in and who it is. If it were me, and I had the frame, I would have put in a longer window for even more light and view. There is one thing to consider; this is a single pane window and will condense water on it when it's cold out. It was pretty neat to see the window in the dining slide right next to this door window; one a dual pane, the other a single pane and observe the difference in the condensation. There was none on the dual pane.
I'm sure the frosted glass also had condensation, but since you cant see through it anyways, you couldn't tell. Maybe that is why Lance used a frosted glass; didn't want to pay for a dual pane window and didn't want folks to complain about the condensation blocking the view.


Oh nice! I can't wait for the details. I've been wanting to do something like that on my 1055
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

Ski_Pro_3
Explorer
Explorer
Reddog1 wrote:
skipro3 wrote:
I replaced the rear window in the door of my 2012 Lance 855S camper with one that is a clear bronze tint. The original window is a textured frost. Why, I can not tell you. I enjoy the new window because now I can see out the back of the camper while inside. I'll post up photos tomorrow.
I bet with the light on inside the TC, and dark outside, people can see inside the TC. Do you have a curtain?

I have wanted to change mine for years, but not enough room between the screen and door for a curtain.

Wayne


Yes. The camper comes stock with a pull-down shade. I can't figure out why Lance went with the frosted window there. All the other windows are clear bronze tint with shades, they put a shade on this window too. The bronze glass is safety glass and cost me $24 and some of that putty tape stuff for caulking. It's a clamp/clamshell design and was very easy to change out. Maybe took me 15 to 20 minutes to perform. DW loves that she can now look out back and see if someone is coming in and who it is. If it were me, and I had the frame, I would have put in a longer window for even more light and view. There is one thing to consider; this is a single pane window and will condense water on it when it's cold out. It was pretty neat to see the window in the dining slide right next to this door window; one a dual pane, the other a single pane and observe the difference in the condensation. There was none on the dual pane.
I'm sure the frosted glass also had condensation, but since you cant see through it anyways, you couldn't tell. Maybe that is why Lance used a frosted glass; didn't want to pay for a dual pane window and didn't want folks to complain about the condensation blocking the view.

Reddog1
Explorer II
Explorer II
skipro3 wrote:
I replaced the rear window in the door of my 2012 Lance 855S camper with one that is a clear bronze tint. The original window is a textured frost. Why, I can not tell you. I enjoy the new window because now I can see out the back of the camper while inside. I'll post up photos tomorrow.
I bet with the light on inside the TC, and dark outside, people can see inside the TC. Do you have a curtain?

I have wanted to change mine for years, but not enough room between the screen and door for a curtain.

Wayne


2004.5 Ram SLT LB 3500 DRW Quad Cab 4x4
1988 Bigfoot (C11.5) TC (1900# w/standard equip. per decal), 130 watts solar, 100 AH AGM, Polar Cub A/C, EU2000i Honda

Toad: 91 Zuke

Ski_Pro_3
Explorer
Explorer
I replaced the rear window in the door of my 2012 Lance 855S camper with one that is a clear bronze tint. The original window is a textured frost. Why, I can not tell you. I enjoy the new window because now I can see out the back of the camper while inside. I'll post up photos tomorrow.

Reddog1
Explorer II
Explorer II
"It fit, barely.. Height was the concern. 12' door, 11'8 or 9" (estimate) camper height."

All you need is enough. :B

Wayne


2004.5 Ram SLT LB 3500 DRW Quad Cab 4x4
1988 Bigfoot (C11.5) TC (1900# w/standard equip. per decal), 130 watts solar, 100 AH AGM, Polar Cub A/C, EU2000i Honda

Toad: 91 Zuke

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
deltabravo wrote:
I'm getting ready to take the camper off for the season.

Let's see if it fits in my pole building.


It fit, barely.. Height was the concern. 12' door, 11'8 or 9" (estimate) camper height.
The building wasn't built be me. The previous homeowner had it built.
New thread coming soon.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
I'm getting ready to take the camper off for the season.

Let's see if it fits in my pole building.

Stay tuned for pics.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
ggadwa wrote:
Yesterday I added Torklift Quick Disconnect Stable Loads to the rear springs


I switched to the new QD style about 2 years ago.

With the old style, I would remove them when the camper was off the truck, otherwise the truck rode like a buckboard wagon from the frontier days because they kept the overload springs engaged.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

sleekcrafter
Explorer II
Explorer II
Changed out the KYB's on my truck for the Monroe Magnums, After breaking two shock bolts, and numerous rough road long hauls, I could no longer tolerate the beatings. Hate to say it but it drives like new again :C
2001 7.3L F350 CC SB DRW BTS auto, Elkhorn 11X TC, 31 Jayco Designer, 1979 Belco Tunnel Dragster DragBoat

Mello_Mike
Explorer
Explorer
Nice mods, Kerry and Buzzcut!!
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.

ggadwa
Explorer
Explorer
Not exactly to the TC but for the TC. Yesterday I added Torklift Quick Disconnect Stable Loads to the rear springs on the 2012 F350 Supercab 4x4 6.7L Diesel Super Duty. Should be a great addition to the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System. Heading off to Street Vibrations in Reno and Virgina City with Harley Trailer in tow tomorrow.

Gary and Laurii
Stanley, IDAHO
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

starcraft69
Explorer
Explorer
Bought a new stainless steel coffee pot for it and tried it out with a afternoon pot of decaf. Just getting ready for opening day

2007 chevy 2500 HD 6.0 longbed
2015 Eagle HT 28.5 5th wheel
tucker the fishing dog

2cknights
Explorer
Explorer
Bought it and brought it home.
'03 Ford F-350 7.3 LB SRW. Ride Rites.
Old rig '99 Lance 1130
New rig 2017 Jayflight 31QBDS
2014 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic

starcraft69
Explorer
Explorer
Installed new LED fixture

2007 chevy 2500 HD 6.0 longbed
2015 Eagle HT 28.5 5th wheel
tucker the fishing dog

Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Nomad II
busy day, I am prepping the TC to be our home for 6 days at the Dresage championships. Scrubbed down the insides, washed the bedding, replaced the passenger side front marker lamp bulb, replaced a rear lic plate bulb. Finally got fed up with the falling apart plastic bathroom door track and replaced it with a metal one. I need to replace the mounting set up on the dinette support or really get ambitious and make a new table top out of real wood instead of particle board as the screws keep pulling out. I epoxied and screwed the support into a new position for this trip.

Went to Lowes and in the shelving area I found a 26" c channel shelf mount that was wide enough for the Bathroom door guide. Cut it down to 22" put it on the door guide and screwed it into place. clean and easy plus its unbreakable.



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