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Re: NEW GUY Looking for Best Hard Side TC for light off roading
Ok, agree, Alaskan Campers are NOT for everyone. Not meant to be. They are very popular among a small segment of the TC crowd, which is itself a small segment of the large RV pie. There are a LOT of the few Alaskan camper owners that LOVE them. A plus is they are custom made to be exactly the unit YOU want - if you buy new. A better deal is to search out a solid used unit configured close to what you think you want, to see if it is a "fit" for you and your uses. Again, not for everyone. If it is a fit, you can order one exactly like you want new from the factory. Advice-The Alaskans are wood construction, so be very thorough on a pre-buy inspection.545Views0likes0CommentsRe: Best Truck for New Camper?
One thing to note is that not only heavier weights require the dually, but the TALLer the TC (higher CG) the more important the stability that the width of the dual rear wheels provide. Some people can be comfortable with a lot of side to side sway, but not too many...... Side note caution: If your running TALL with the blessing of a solid tailwind at your heels on a divided highway, be sure to be real careful/conservative on your cloverleaf speeds. The side of the TC is a BIG sail in a wind, and if you add significant centrifugal force to a high CG plus wind...... It can ruin your day..... No mater dually or SRW.476Views0likes0CommentsRe: is 2500 +/- each way road trip pratical in 10 days?
IMHO, the scales tip on whether you, and your family, LIKE, or even enjoy, long days of driving, watching scenery pass by, and things typically go smoothly between the family members/travelers. Of course this is only after evaluating whether the rig is mechanically sound and likely to be trouble free. Best wishes either way...591Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winter road de-icer (salt?) corrosion on TC hardware
Well, I did say "fairly" non-corrosive. All things are relative, and the Salt Lake City/Utah de-Icer results was way beyond what I have experienced on WA highways. Not saying I'm an experienced expert. Just trying to give any folks out there with a brand new pride n joy rv/camper a heads up on what to expect and possibly avoid with prudent planning..... Another reason for the post is I haven't seen this discussed on the forums. Maybe I just have missed it....?212Views0likes0CommentsWinter road de-icer (salt?) corrosion on TC hardware
We traveled south through Salt Lake City in December during below freezing temps and rain/snow mix. Whatever they use to de-ice their highways was on the road pretty thick, and caused quite a bit of corrosion on the rear end of my TC's hardware. Just a word of advice to avoid travel when you can at such times in areas where they use corrosive de-iced (I'm figuring salt since it is abundant there). If you HAVE to travel at such places and times, fresh water rinse thoroughly as soon as possible. Washington state (home) uses a fairly non-corrosive de-Icer, so I did not expect such a significant and quick reaction by my metal parts/pieces/hardware/latches/etc. This is a chance to learn from someone else's mid-adventure....3.5KViews0likes23CommentsRe: Torklift Glow steps, issues and questions
My 6 stepper is too heavy for me to be comfortable with the steps dangling folded on my fiberglass NL camper while underway. Over time that could damage the under door mounting structure. No way am I going to mess with removal/replacement every time the steps are needed!! I have a receiver hitch mounted "gypsy rack" that my (mostly) folded steps rest on when not being used. The steps ride in place ready to quickly deploy when needed. Since significant amounts of the steps weight is supported, and no shock loads are transmitted keeps me happy. I have a stiff rubber bungee that I use to secure the steps to the rack. I realize I loose significant departure angle with the rack in place, but I'm not off-roading with this rig. I bungee other light stuff to the rack in waterproof containers, so it is multipurpose. It might look just a little "Clampet" (Beverly Hillbilly), but it is vey functional. It works well for me. YMMV509Views0likes0CommentsRe: shopping for truck camper that pops uu
SMH.... I guess I had trouble with the concept of stacking enough water on a vertical surface to be a big problem with the water running into/onto the bed when that vertical surface folds horizontal. With 2 people working quickly, the transition should be momentary. I do not reccommend an Alaskan camper if you are camping in a rain forest or wet climate most of the time, and, the other reasons Is the wood structure/frame, over decades, is susceptible to wood rot in that climate. Perfect seals tend to suffer with the passing of decades, and most RVers are not good about maintaining their RVs. You chose not to buy an Alaskan camper camper after researching it. Good for you. That doesnt mean they wont fit anybody..... Why don't you let it be?333Views0likes0Comments
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