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Re: Carrying Butane stove in pop-up truck Camper. 'Hawk' shell.
Maddog, I spent this summer completely rebuilding 1979 FWC Grandby. I did away with the propane compartment, stove and heater. Storage is precious in a small camper, so it made sense to me. I also opted for a 1 burner butane. Like you, it will be used for coffee or 1 pot meals. I just store the cylinders inside, in a cardboard box. I believe butane is under very low pressure, unlike propane, and less hazardous.581Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5.5 Foot Bed Options/Who's running one?
ct1500 wrote: Thanks for the reply. I see your point. I'd like to think I'm smart enough to not trust a dealer, which is why I'm working on doing my due diligence now. I sold my last truck, so at the moment I don't have a specific payload number. I'd really prefer to stay with in the half-ton segment, so I'm trying to figure out if I can manage to find an appropriately matched hard sided camper. I need the flexibility of being able to go off road, so a trailer is not as well suited to me. I am in the same situation as you, except a 6.5 bed on a 1/2 ton. Presently have a Travel Lite 770SL. Supposed to weigh 1330, and on the scale it goes 1700, without being loaded for a trip. I'm now it the process of rebuilding an old 4 Wheel camper to suit my needs. There are very few truck campers that will be compatible with a 1/2 ton. 4 Wheel, and ATC are a couple I know of. Personally I think it's almost criminal for these truck camper manufacturers to advertise some of their rigs for 1/2 ton trucks.2.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 5.5 Foot Bed Options/Who's running one?
When the dealer tells you that XXX camper will be fine for your 1/2 ton 5.5 ft bed truck, be sure to have him guarantee a full refund of your purchase price after you hit the scale or determine center of gravity. Did you look to see what the recommended truck camper weight is for your truck? Both of those you posted will go between 2000 and 2500 pounds loaded, plus you need to consider the center of gravity in relationship to the rear axle.182Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cracked Torklift Mount - Disappointed
I agree that something structural, should be capable of lasting as long as the truck frame. Did they offer any kind of deal on a replacement part? Was it the receiver tube that cracked off the frame plate? If so, any welding and fabrication shop should be able to fix you up.184Views0likes0CommentsRe: Parking camper on sloped driveway
I'd get some wood to make some leveling blocks. Front to back isn't as big an issue as side to side. At least try to level the truck side to side. Too far out of level, and the bottom may drag on the wheel wells as you pull out. Front to back you can level the camper up high enough with the jacks. It's so much easier and less mental stress when your truck is level first.1KViews0likes0Comments
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