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Re: short bed with a long camper
I have a 2013 ram 1500 6.4 bed, 4.7. 4th page down, quad cab 4x2 tradesman. My truck has the chip that basically changes the stock tow to the upgraded tow numbers. You'll have to look that one up yourseves. https://fifthwheelst.com/documents/ram/2013-RAM.1500.Towing.Specs.pdf I have no problem with the upgraded coils and no bounce in the front end. The aftermarket air bags are amazing. I have a 2020 StarCraft pontoon boat with a 115 Sho Yamaha motor. https://starcraftmarine.com/showroom/2025/pontoon/ex/20-c184Views0likes0CommentsRe: short bed with a long camper
I have a 6 foot truck bed that is clearly stated in my opening statement. The defunked camper is just that! No info at all!!! Here's the Facebook link. https://www.facebook.com/eurekacampers A center of gravity issue for a 700 pound camper In my opinion is moot. It's well within the 1500 pound cargo limit on my truck. I stated also that I installed heavy duty springs and air bags to basically make the 1500 into a 2500 because the only difference between the 2 is the suspension and the motor. I have no weight issues or center of gravity issues and I have seen them hauled "the way I described in my OP post" around like this for decades. I didn't respond because my email alerts were going to spam so I was wrong there. That has been fixed. Thanks to all for your comments but I have purchased a Tusca sleeper and couldn't be happier. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091430966339&sk=photos I installed it over the decked drawer system and it's an amazing combination. If of course you can handle a 4 foot high camper. I will be installing a 12 volt A/C and 2 solar panels to use with my solar generator. I have plans of installing that cartridge toilet system as well https://www.amazon.com/THETFORD-200866SP-CASSETTE-C223-CS/dp/B07P5HTP7C/ref=sr_1_48?c=ts&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A0E4X2LqvOotwalTZ8H6FAc0Dw8vexcbE3eTpoms9M5nevbL15au_SDmCKqXahRorC0TLapbVygWsRRni2vtJ0h89u_Y5dQl4h5HIAYr0PuaTHlxBPU9fj5y2_3_bdG6sZPd-oHT945ln_GcODCcN6Eucb7s0Km9IW6ZTFwGSrGNFADK06hk0CR2fuim44QpX0tnA-F5tLTXEIA1m_qSI5DItP4DArwmvC0jLiMxpzYh5hjXsNmrMabc450-Rdqic_F61GyCOJF_ZrtTo4PpIKPNBSyTe5OiwlZokl-Ti3lm6miD2vKGGMOaSkQTe_t2n3hJOznWcVpyZ37LMhiCOZE3NOOCJgJq3-30tKarG-E.zuqo9NebVkS8WjqRJ17CxnUZWza_4aiBZ82wTlg3GPU&dib_tag=se&keywords=RV+Toilets&qid=1736000924&s=automotive&sr=1-48&ts_id=2504403011&xpid=tHlVX4mM0Vj_C I installed a tailgate ladder that folds neatly up when my tailgate is closed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YFVS8V/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078YFVS8V&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_ssd_img&qid=1736001181&pd_rd_w=2drxV&content-id=amzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942%3Aamzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_p=8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_r=66SM75PVXD62D6RFZEMY&pd_rd_wg=2QuFY&pd_rd_r=cd54ec43-341a-447b-856c-e2513b113b27&pd_rd_plhdr=t I also installed this hand rail. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QDH26J/?coliid=I23ZUML1CIGJR1&colid=28ANU1EKUFK6F&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_gv_ov_lig_pi_dp I never had any intension to sleep in this thing and consider it a big out house. I will be using it specifically to travel to the keys with my pontoon boat and to explore the ICW here at home in central Florida. My wife and I picked the camper up and put it on my truck, so absolutely no weight issues at all. I haven't used it yet because I'm busy at work but as soon as I get photos of the finnished work I will post. Thank you for your replies, Joe166Views0likes1Commentshort bed with a long camper
I down sized some time ago from my chevy dually and my lance 1181 and bought a small travel trailer. I have a Ram 1500 4.7, 355 rear end with a tow package and tow and haul feature. Air bags, heavy duty springs, pretty much a 2500 wannabe. I'm looking at a 2016 Eureka cowboy style camper but it is a 7.5 footer and I have a 6 foot bed. Can anyone share some experiences they have had with a similar rig as far as towing with the tailgate down, launching a boat with camper attached and all around handling of truck, camper and boat. I am well within my towing weight so that is not an issue. The camper weighs 700 pounds. My pontoon is 3000 pounds. Thanks in advance, Joe372Views0likes12CommentsRe: Another SPAM Video, How To Install Heavy Duty Front Springs So An Old Truck Can Haul Your Camper
Great video, I did this to a chevy 3500 rear some years back and it tightened right up with the camper on but road like a 4 wheeler with it off. Nice work, I love stuff like this.... Joe503Views1like1CommentRe: New gas stations everywhere
No one, especially Musk loses 94 billion "With a B" and expects to recover that loss. He will continue his massive government subsidies and so will any other auto maker that delves into this pseudo reality. It works but with a cost, a huge cost! Both to the consumer and the disposal end of it. I have seen pics and videos of the EV cars, buses and trucks simply self igniting, in the middle of the parking lot, overnight. " I will post the stories" Batteries are the nastiest part of the car in my opinion. I know a little bit about cars and trucks. If anyone thinks that the government is ever going to divest out of the gasoline business, Well that is not reality. This is JMHO... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-gets-94-billion-reality-133000964.html2KViews1like0CommentsRe: Wax residue won't come off! How to remove?
It sounds to me like you have oxidation from the sun. No matter what you do to the camper if you don't buff it off it will look the same. This is the best kit on the market and I have used it many times as I used to do this for a living. You can do it by hand but I highly recommend a buffer. I recommend the cheapest random orbital you can find. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=polish+buffer+machine&crid=G1V9RGVAOBES&sprefix=polish+buffer%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_13 https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Marine-Fiberglass-Restoration-System/dp/B0000AY4YT/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1D6ESXNUR1DR8&keywords=oxidation%2Bremover%2Bfor%2Brv&qid=1705096599&sprefix=oxidation%2Bremover%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-6&th=1 If you want to skip two steps then try this. https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M6732-Marine-Step-Compound/dp/B00029CYRG/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1D6ESXNUR1DR8&keywords=oxidation%2Bremover%2Bfor%2Brv&qid=1705096599&sprefix=oxidation%2Bremover%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-7&th=12.3KViews0likes2Comments
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