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Re: Driving With a Pop Up vs Hardside??
I had a Hallmark Milner (popup) and currently a Northstar Laredo SC on a 2006 Dodge 2500 CTD Shortbed.. About a 300# base weight difference. There is very little difference between the way they feel on the highway. Fuel mileage is only slightly (1mpg?) worse. Offroad there is a little more rocking with the hard side but that is an acceptable trade off for me in exchange for the convenience, quietness and insulation of the hard side. The only real difference is the added height of the hard side if in low-canopy trees or tight rock walls on the side of the trail. Really not an issue on most FS roads I've been on. Feel free to pm me if questions.786Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2005 2WD 2500 Ram Crew Cab HD SLT SB Auto Cummins
Back to the OP's question about which Lance model, I have a similar truck (2006 4WD with SuperSprings and Big Wig anti-roll bar) and a camper similar to the 825. That camper is as big and heavy as I would want to go on this truck when you consider all the stuff you are likely to bring along.318Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cold bed
I installed Hyper Vent after discovering some mildew on the bottom side of the mattress, sitting on a fiberglass deck in my Hallmark, after winter camping. No condensation issues since then so the Hyper Vent is doing what it was designed for. I like to think heated air circulating under the mattress warms it up, but with the blankets/sleeping bag overhanging the mattress not much air actually moves. The topper typically starts out below 40F and stays cold pretty long. I might try a heated mattress pad under the memory foam topper.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pop Up Soft Side Campers in the Winter
I had a Hallmark Milner for several years and their softwall is much better insulated than my buddy's Northstar. Outfitter also has a nicely insulated softwall. The furnace kept up even below 0F but condensation can be an issue when it's below freezing. I currently have a Northstar hard side- warmer, quieter, more room...226Views0likes0Comments
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