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Re: First trip a success with the new truck camper!
One other idea - you probably do this already - When you get the TC ready for the trip, start the frig on AC first and let it cool down. In the extreme temps of summer time, its hard for these things to get going only on propane. Plus remember these dometics work on cooling the freezer first then the lower unit. J569Views0likes0CommentsRe: First trip a success with the new truck camper!
Rotaxxx wrote: Well we just got home from our first trip with the truck camper and it all went off with out too many issues! We left our farm in South East Saskatchewan and went all the way to South East BC through the Rockies and a stop in Banff. We put on over 3,500km in ten days on the road. There was a couple things that surprised me with the camper, first of all I am surprised how bad my fuel milage was with it in the truck. I normally get 18-20mpg, and with the camper in the best I got was 17mpg (in the mountains going down hill most of the time) to the worst which was 11mpg and the total average for the trip was 13.5mpg. We have a Palomino Bronco 1250 and would of thought with it being a pop up we would of got better milage then that. Also found out how handy the truck camper is! We pulled into our site, got level, cranked up the top and we where camping! So much easier then taking the tent. The only issue we had was when we left home the fridge was on propane, and we drove over 5 hours the first day non stop and when we went to call it a night the fridge was out. I think it must of been out for a while as the fridge was almost warm inside. Didn't help it was over 30C that day. But after that it worked great and never had any issues. Also its kind of a pain to tuck the canvas in when you crank it down, but not the worst thing in the world. We had meet 3 people while we were on the road ask us about the camper! They were all interested in getting one like ours and asked us how we liked ours, told them so far so good! Anyway I have probably bored all of you for long enough, just thought I would pass on the info! This sounds like the numbers are pretty close to what we get as well. We've got a Ram 3500 with a cummins diesel and I have found the key is constant driving and good roads will yield the best mileage - plus finding that sweet spot as well for your speed.569Views0likes0CommentsRe: What Was You First Truck Camper?
New to the whole Truck Camper life - we just brought back in May, our first one. A Northstar 9.5 Igloo and put it on a Ram 3500 DRW. Got back this past Sunday from a two week trip to the Great Lakes Region. Had a blast! Everything worked well and looking to make more plans for another trip.171Views0likes0CommentsRe: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
Built some support beams for when the TC is not on the truck. (2) 2x6 w 1/2 BC plywood sandwiched in between - glued and screwed. Setting on some heavy duty jack stands - pulling ideas together for a pantry closet - prepping for our trip to Michigan. Oh yeah purchased a Spa Sensations 8" Foam Mattress for the trip. We think that will be a good fit.106Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need new mattress
Merrykalia wrote: Ordered my mattress on Sunday night about 11 pm. It was delivered today at noon by Fedex. It's on the bed sucking up air. It is made up of gel something that is supposed to keep it from getting hot. I'm going to sleep o it tonight and if it works, DH and I may change mattresses. My TempurPedic is warmish and I definitely don't need anymore heat - I have plenty of my own!!! This is what I purchased. So how'd did it turn out? We are looking at getting one as well.677Views0likes0CommentsRe: Which Spring Enhancement for Ram 3500 hd DRW crewcab longbed
Sheriffdoug wrote: Which spring enhancement upgrade kit do you suggest for 2012 Ram 3500hd DRW crew cab Longbed? To fit Eagle Cap 1160 4300lb Truck Camper? Add leaf, Timbrens, Stable Loads, Sway bar, Airbags? We just purchased a Northstar Igloo 9.5 weighing in at around 2960. The TC sits on our 2012 Ram 3500 DRW with a GVWR of 12,300# the only this that we did with suspension upgrades was Stable Loads. After a weekend in the mountains of North Carolina, Im here to tell you that no matter what you do if the road has those little annoying undulations in it, then that will be felt with a little bit more sway than normal. Consider all factors and some of the best advice I've seen yet is - Make one change at a time. I am impressed with the truck ability to handle the load - that 6.7 seems to groove on the weight! And my mileage probably a difference of 3.5 miles with camper on and off. respectfully468Views0likes0Comments
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