Hunt for newer truck stalled.
I was looking for a newer truck over the winter. Was looking for a used F-350 with 7.3 Gas for hauling our 2013 Adventurer 910FBS. Found two nice used trucks one a dually and the other a SRW but never closed the deal. Trucks were about 60k. Just recently realized if I bought a Class C that would save quite a bit. Can get a used class C for less than what I was going to pay for the truck and when I sell our camper that would make even more saving. The motorhomes I was looking at run about 50k. Might save 25-30k total after selling camper. Thinking of 26-27 ft with slide(s) 2017-2018. Parking at home wouldn't be a problem. Could keep my truck to use for hauling. Have owned truck camper since 1976 and a small Class C for several years too. Some advantages would be ... Not unloading and reloading camper when I need to use the truck. Easier to find gasser motorhomes with DRW and hopefully no suspension mods and more storage. More usable space in motorhome and easier for wife to not climb so high into bed and getting the rv ready for a trip. More sleeping space Some obvious disadvantages mostly financial... Another vehicle to maintain/register and insure. A little longer for parking than my truck & camper Any other disadvantages? What do you think?
Securing small camper with short bed ‘09 Tacoma
Hey everyone. Tom in Portland, Oregon here. New small truck camper and novice with most things involved but figuring it out as we work on our recently purchased 1983 Perris Valley truck camper. Getting new shocks and airbags installed in my truck this week but I’m wondering if anyone has a 2009 Tacoma four door short bed recommendations for securing the camper properly in the back. We drive it home with heavy duty tie downs but it did shift a little bit in transport, and looking for other options, as it will stay in my truck all summer for some family adventures. Thanks so much!
Help! 2004 Bigfoot 2500 TC Advice
Hi everyone! My husband and I just purchased a 2004 Bigfoot2500 10.5E truck camper and we’ve spent hours upon hours trying to source parts for it. It’s certainly harder then anticipated but we really want to make sure we’re doing right by our old school Bigfooot. Theres a few things we’ve haven’t been able to find and we’d would love any information/insight. 1. Kitchen sink plastic drain stoppers. We have a split acrylic (I think?) sink. Theres a beige plastic stopper in each drain that seem screw down into the drain in order to plug it. Ours our deteriorating and for now we’re trying to find replacements if anyone knows where to get them. We’re debating replacing the entire sink as well at some point so if anyone has some insight with links to replacement sinks or how big of a job that would be. The more info the better 2. Exterior range hooded vent cover. Ours is cracking and discolored on the outside and we can’t find a similar one that fits. Apparently the only one we can order from Bigfoot is too large and we’d have to cut the hole in the fiberglass bigger (certainly trying to avoid that lol). 3. Replacing the mattress. We ordered a new foam mattress from Amazon (6 inches like the original). Although, I really like the quality of the mattress cover on the original and was wondering if anyone ever replaced the original insert with a foam mattress to keep the cover? Also, are the cushion upholstery and mattress cover that come in these older Bigfoots machine washable? 4. Monitor panel on power range hood. All of the connections, lights for tank levels and switches function properly but the rubber boarder on panel itself seems to be pulling away from the metal hood. Is there a way to replace the entire strip/mount around the switches? I know that panel itself is delicate so before we go taking it apart is this a “dont fix what’s not broken” situation? 5. Exterior door metal lock. It’s always sticking and hard to close without using force. Any links to a good replacement would be helpful. 6. Wet bath shower curtain track. Looking the replace the entire track since the little clasps attached to it are rusty and one on the end is stuck in place. I can’t seem to find the replacement anywhere. Or is there a product to apply to get the rust off without compromising the fiberglass? 7. Replacement exterior little door locks. A lot of them are a pain to unlock with the key and they stick. Has anyone ever bought them in bulk and replaced them all? Or is there a way to clean them out or a specific lubricant to get them to function better? I know the list is long but if anyone has any tips, links to replacement products, ideas just any insight at all it would be so so so helpful. My Bigfoot did come with an owners manual but it’s a bit vague and a lot of the individual manuals they reference for more information we don’t have. I added a picture of the information inside of the closet incase anyone happens to be familiar with our model or own the same one. Thanks everyone!
Steepness
I have a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD standard bed lifted 6"and a 2025 wolf Creek 850 installed. I will be pulling my Maravia raft on a trailer with a 36" hitch extension. My question is how steep is "too steep " for me to back my truck in to launch my raft? Main concern being if there is a tippage risk. Most of my rivers do have concrete launches. New to slide in camper game, so thanks for your patience.
FOUR Campgrounds We Stayed At On The Way Home
Bluewater Lake State Park NM Maryhill State Park WA La Pine State Park OR Death Valley CA All these campgrounds were nice to stay at. I do complain about Maryhill for high price with everything being turned off and closed. Just a single Porta potty outside the main bathroom. With everything being closed, the park really should only be charging half price at most. Enjoy,
2024 Northern California Truck Camper Rally
It's hard to believe but it is that time of year to start planning for our 2024 Northern California Truck Camper rally. We had a great time last year and hope to build on it this year. This year I am going to try to put a little more structure into the planning. Check the signup form for details but basically we will have a planned Saturday afternoon outing somewhere and a potluck Saturday dinner. All of the information about the rally is in the signup form linked below. The dates will be April 5th to 7th but early arrivals and late departures are welcome. Note... Feel free to share this with other friends who you think might be interested in attending. Sign Up Form If you want to see a video of last year's event, check out this link: 2023 Truck Camper Rally Here are a few pictures as well.Truck Camper Adventure Rally.. speakers
Mike is looking for speakers at the upcoming 2024 TCA Rally, if you have great knowledge or being a expert in any of the open spots please contact Mellow Mike through his website. Check at this link for open speaker spots... TCA Rally Please leave this post in the TC forum, don't move it.
