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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

anutami
Explorer III
Explorer III
Tizi wrote:
Installed a magazine rack for my wife:



Very nice, been looking to add something like that for a while where did you get it?
2001 Ford F350 LB Diesel 4x4 CrewCab Stick
2015 Wolf Creek 850 Thermal Pane Windows, Oven, Reinforced Anchor Bolts, 200w Solar, Torklift Tie Downs, Fastguns, Stableloads

Tizi
Explorer
Explorer
Installed a magazine rack for my wife:

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 - HEMI
2007 Northern Lite 10.2 RR
Tizi's Transformer by Whazoo

jimh406
Explorer III
Explorer III
Nice change, kjenckes.

'10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops.

NRA Life Member, CCA Life Member

kjenckes
Explorer
Explorer
I had a productive weekend. Small modification.....

Before:


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After:


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Before is a 2006 Northstar 850SC that I've had for 3 or 4 years and it was truly loved. After is a 2005 Lance 820 which I drove 700 miles to buy. The reasons I loved the 850 was the whole "Tent" like camping experience which is also why I've gone hard side. Quieter, better insulated, stealthier. Stealthier??? It's 5" longer and a foot wider but looks the same all the time. Excited for a new era in camping.
1996 Ford F250 Crew Cab 7.3PSD 445,000 miles!
6/1 springs
3400# tires

2005 Lance 820
Solar, Generator, AC

1997 Ranger 487 Bass Boat
Too much stuff to list

portscanner
Explorer
Explorer
Came home from camping!
One beautiful wife -Trooper and Doc the furcampers
2019 Dodge 4500 Flatbed with 2013 Chalet TS116 http://www.brittanynews.us

Rubiranch
Explorer
Explorer


I added my two vintage coffee cups I bought off eBay. ๐Ÿ™‚
Camp Host, from the other side.

towpro
Explorer
Explorer
Took the cover off, but the fact its 70 in February don't mean I can de-winterize it. Not until April 1st do I feel safe.

I bought it in October, used it 1 week, than put it away. nice to be able to play with new camper :).

I installed the pendent for the Progressive Dynamics converter so I can see what mode its in (and switch modes). $12.00.

I Installed a relay so digital wall thermostat switches complete roof AC unit on and off. (stock the compressor will turn on and off but fan keeps running, plus all controls (thermostat) is on roof unit unit)

No way I can fish wires from upper wall where thermostat is, (above sink) to lower wall where wiring goes into basement. The current pass through holes are full.

since I am pre-wired for generator, but I don't plan on buying one, I used the blue wire, which is for Generator hour meter, and used it for thermostat AC use.
I cut it down in cabinet and ran it to the relay I use which goes inside AC site of fuse block.

I wanted to mount Bogart RV2030 into wall above kitchen sink, but again, no way I can route the wires that go from shunt and temp pickup to RV2030 through wall.
I did find my solar wires. stuffed in wall above sink must be 8' of 10 gauge wire labeled battery and solar (needs about 9 feet trimmed).

solar controller will end up somewhere under sink, and RV2030 will end up on side wall below sink, above foot step (those with 990 will know where this is).
2022 Ford F150
Sold: 2016 Arctic Fox 990, 2018 Ram 3500, 2011 Open Range
Sold Forest River Forester 2401R Mercedes Benz. when campsites went from $90 to $190 per night.

jimh406
Explorer III
Explorer III
Mostly, dewinterized.

'10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops.

NRA Life Member, CCA Life Member

Super_Dave
Explorer
Explorer
Mounted a new flat screen and framed out a previous dead space for some new storage.
Truck: 2006 Dodge 3500 Dually
Rig: 2018 Big Country 3155 RLK
Boat: 21' North River Seahawk

Tizi
Explorer
Explorer
Got tired of climbing in and out of the camper to get a flashlight. I added a 3M Command Broom Holder to hold the flashlight close to the door.

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 - HEMI
2007 Northern Lite 10.2 RR
Tizi's Transformer by Whazoo

92GreenYJ
Explorer
Explorer
Mounted up some fold out steps under the deck to make it easier to get in and out for the wife and my daughter. And yeah, I'm gonna use em to. Did one on each side but only have pictures of the drivers side.



Also added some led strip light triggered with Jeep door jamb switches to my side storage boxes


Tizi
Explorer
Explorer
Purchased some organization nets to use as shoe storage under the dinette. I'll post up pics when I install them.
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 4x4 - HEMI
2007 Northern Lite 10.2 RR
Tizi's Transformer by Whazoo

d3500ram
Explorer III
Explorer III
Fishhunter wrote:
Shoveled a foot of snow off the roof!

Welcome to my world on that! I can empathize with you!
Sold the TC, previous owner of 2 NorthStar pop-ups & 2 Northstar Arrows...still have the truck:

2005 Dodge 3500 SRW, Qcab long bed, NV-6500, diesel, 4WD, Helwig, 9000XL,
Nitto 285/70/17 Terra Grapplers, Honda eu3000Is, custom overload spring perch spacers.

Fishhunter
Explorer
Explorer
Shoveled a foot of snow off the roof!
2021Ram 3500 DRW
2020 Arctic Fox 29-5K
ORV 24RLS Titanium (Sold)
2015 Adventurer 86FB (Sold)

Bedlam
Moderator
Moderator
You couldn't do that with manual Carefree awning - There was not enough room between the rear wall and vertical supports like your powered awning. I did clock my front jack motors inboard so they actually sat under the cab over.

Host Mammoth 11.5 on Ram 5500 HD