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Re: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
Well i did this to the truck recently; installed my super hitch receiver that i was lucky enough to find used. I had to get new bolts and nuts though. It came with a 48" hitch extension the plug extension, the chain tensioners, and leveling bars and mounts for a trailer! Put in some new bump stops for the rear overloads so they engage quicker-what a difference. Put on some front leveling leaf springs to get rid of the nose sniffer stance my 04 ford had. new good year shoes and new shocks on the front. Next its time for oil/filter and fuel filter changes again.402Views0likes0CommentsRe: F350 anti-sway bar
i have a 04 f350 with a 1010 lance. i have air bags because i thought i would need them. i might for leveling the ride, but i dont even hit my top overloads yet. I currently have 30 psi when the camper is on. i am ordering some new bumb stops, not the stable's, but some generic ones that will work just fine. saves me some serious coin. Ill let you know how that works.352Views0likes0CommentsRe: attaching rack equip to my roof
I used to have an eide boat loader on my old truck! Yes i like mounted to roof in prime locations. I am going to weld a cross bar from the side bars in the back, with two t's sticking towards the rear that over hang the rear of the camper a bit. long rollar, like the kind on front of boat trailer will bolt between the t's to rest kayak on to lift/pull up. I have a used roller from a boat trailer and also one from an old push mower. Could go crazy with some type of pulley system, but im not that decrepid i cant lift a kayak up onto my roof:)341Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesels Hassle
go to diesel bombers website or any diesel website. They all have some type of issue, wether it be injectors, head gaskets, oil cooler, etc newer ones seem to be working out the magority of the issues. I have an 04 f350 6.0, the "worst" labeled of all the ford engines. It did have issues, then i researched the issues and took care of the problem before it took care of me. I also did a tune on it, not a crazy tune but wow did it make a difference. i was told diesel motors dont like short trips, and not to baby them. drive them like you stole it. who knows. I do know it has more power and gets better mileage then any gas truck doing the same work. First moon rocket motors were diesel. Noone changes plugs on gas engines anymore either. computers have these things running so good, you dont need to change plugs all the time. The one issue is sometimes it takes a little longer finding fuel for my diesel. Good luck,409Views0likes0CommentsRe: attaching rack equip to my roof
alright, thanks! You think it would be safe to say that the original tracks are screwed into studs? I think its welding time. Weld up an aluminum rack all the way across side to side front and back and make it higher than my ac. Or make front to back rails on the outside lip and mount yakima tracks on that, like they do on the new ones, to gain needed height. Utilize tie down brackets also, front and back.341Views0likes0CommentsRe: attaching rack equip to my roof
thanks for the replies so far. I have contacted lance and asked how they attach the yakima racks and if it matters where i start putting in screws. So what im really trying to find out is 1) What type of hardware needs to be used 2) Can the hardware be used anywhere on the roof 3) what type of sealing process do i need to use341Views0likes0Comments
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