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- March 30, 2017 at 09:32 #14170
Mello Mike
Keymaster2013 Ram 3500 4×4
2016 Northstar Laredo
340 watts Solar - March 31, 2017 at 09:55 #14200
Craig
Participant2008 2500hd Silverado Duramax
2011 Northern Lite 8.5 lite
2006 Wildcat 27bhwb fifth wheel
2009 Lance 830 (sold) - April 1, 2017 at 04:25 #14212
Shawn Bryan
ParticipantThe truck is a 2013 F350 CCLB SRW. Tires are Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus rated at 3750 pounds. Fully loaded with water, propane, food, fuel and DEF we are 12,380 pounds but under both front and rear GAWR. Perfectly balanced.
The trip was a big success. The Igloo fits us and the truck (and 2 dogs) perfectly and we are ready to head to Alaska in May.
Shawn Bryan
Berlin, VT - April 4, 2017 at 13:46 #14314
Anonymous
Inactive2007 F250 4×4 6.0PSD 85 watt solar panel
285/17/70 B.F. Goodrich KO2 tires
2002 Lance 815Mantanuska Glacier is a great stop to do, not only can you camp there, you can also walk around on this glacier.
- April 5, 2017 at 08:39 #14329
Anonymous
Inactive2012 Ram 2500 4×4
2013 Palomino 1200 - May 14, 2017 at 21:53 #15706
Mello Mike
KeymasterWorks for me, guys.
- February 1, 2019 at 18:21 #28863
Making Trax
ParticipantBeautiful! What is the location?
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper
- May 14, 2017 at 22:34 #15710
Craig
ParticipantMe too. I posted this photo the exact same way I post on the “other” forum.
2008 2500hd Silverado Duramax
2011 Northern Lite 8.5 lite
2006 Wildcat 27bhwb fifth wheel
2009 Lance 830 (sold) - May 15, 2017 at 09:01 #15712
Mello Mike
KeymasterJefe’s Rig
When posting using Photobucket you have to use the DIRECT link to your photo not the webpage or IMG link.
- May 15, 2017 at 09:55 #15716
Jefe4x4
ModeratorBro John and jefe setting up for level camping at the mouth of Steel Pass, a remote section of northern Death Valley near the Eureka Dunes.
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z240/jefe4x4/DV%20TC%202017/DSCN0888.jpg2020 Ford F-350 XLT FX4 4WD SRW SB SC 7.3L Godzilla Gas TorqShift 10R140 397 amps dual Alt dual batts Frnt Dana 60; Rr Dana M275 E-locker 4.30's 4580/4320/4066# payload 7243# curb wt. 11,300# GVWR 5-er prepped. 2020 Northstar Laredo SC, 12v compressor fridge, cassette, 320w Solar sub zero insulation.
- May 16, 2017 at 16:08 #15796
Tiger Rag
Participanthttp://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/honeycuttmatt/Mobile%20Uploads/0413170847_zps6z22btu5.jpg
My family of four at Rocky Mountain National Park.
2012 Camplite TC10
2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 QCLB Cummins 4x4 - May 16, 2017 at 16:26 #15797
Tiger Rag
ParticipantMy family of four at Rocky Mountain National Park. The Camplite worked great for us on our inaugural voyage with the bunkhouse interior design.
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2012 Camplite TC10
2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 QCLB Cummins 4x4 - May 16, 2017 at 16:27 #15798
Tiger Rag
Participanthttp://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m130/honeycuttmatt/Mobile%20Uploads/0413170908_zpsclrdjpxi.jpg
2012 Camplite TC10
2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 QCLB Cummins 4x4 - December 10, 2017 at 20:25 #18085
Ron
Participant - December 21, 2017 at 16:02 #18205
manfred65
ParticipantOur 2000 F-250 7.3 4×4 Lariat and rebuilt 1992 Jayco Sportster 8ft
2000 F-250 SuperDuty SC Lariat Longbed 7.3 ltr. 4x4
1992 Jayco-Sportster 8ft Popup - rebuilt 2014/2015Only official TravelLite and Palomino-Truck Camper Dealer in Europe
- April 12, 2018 at 15:44 #20624
WH J
ParticipantIn a corn field in Pennsylvania.
2018 Northern Lite 9-6Q SE
2017 Ford F350 6.2L gasoline, SRW, CC, LB, 4X4, 4.30 DIFFBill and Kira Jones
2018 Northern Lite 9-6Q SE
2017 Ford F350 6.2L gasoline, SRW, CC, LB, 4X4, 4.30 DIFF - May 24, 2018 at 08:53 #21660
Keith
Participant2017 Northstar 850 SC
2017 Ram 3500 CCLB - June 14, 2018 at 18:29 #22509
john macias
Participant2014 Lance 865 – 400 watts solar and other smaller mods.
2017 Silverado 3500HD – Airlift 5000, Hellwig Bigwig. - June 16, 2018 at 03:00 #22585
Mike
Participant - July 1, 2018 at 18:52 #23069
Mello Mike
KeymasterOk, everyone. We just upgraded the forum app on this website to allow the posting of photos here on this website rather than another photo hosting website. The “Select File” attachment button is below this window. Give it a try. 🙂
- July 1, 2018 at 21:11 #23073
- July 5, 2018 at 06:37 #23195
James Young
Participant2007 Dodge Ram 3500
2018 XPCamper V1E2007 Dodge 3500
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- July 5, 2018 at 09:25 #23210
Jefe4x4
ModeratorYoung, you nailed it. Pre DEF Cummins 3500 4WD XP camper. That location looks familiar. Where was it taken.
jefe
p.s. I tried to put an image up on this post and an error message came up saying my file was too large. I don’t think I have any pix that are as tiny as 512KB’s in size.2020 Ford F-350 XLT FX4 4WD SRW SB SC 7.3L Godzilla Gas TorqShift 10R140 397 amps dual Alt dual batts Frnt Dana 60; Rr Dana M275 E-locker 4.30's 4580/4320/4066# payload 7243# curb wt. 11,300# GVWR 5-er prepped. 2020 Northstar Laredo SC, 12v compressor fridge, cassette, 320w Solar sub zero insulation.
- July 5, 2018 at 09:31 #23211
James Young
ParticipantYoung, you nailed it. Pre DEF Cummins 3500 4WD XP camper. That location looks familiar. Where was it taken.
jefe
p.s. I tried to put an image up on this post and an error message came up saying my file was too large. I don’t think I have any pix that are as tiny as 512KB’s in size.Hey Jefe.
Thanks. Image was taken up Fish Creek in Anza Borrego (not that far up).
To reduce an image size you can try simpleimageresizer .com Simply upload the image, select the ‘Dimensions’ option. Around 1000 pixels wide should be ample for a message board. Hope that helps.
2007 Dodge 3500
[5.9 Cummins, Stick Shift] + [XPCamper V1E] - July 5, 2018 at 10:30 #23223
- July 6, 2018 at 05:21 #23241
Sam Vallery
ParticipantHello, new to the forum. Wandered in here while researching a set of heavy duty Timbren SES’ for my 2016 Ram 2500HD. We are long term class A RV owners, and I bought myself a 2016 Cirrus last week. Enjoying the forum and reading all the articles here on TCA. Just trying to learn how to post a photo right now! Sorry for the lousy cropping!
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- July 10, 2018 at 12:44 #23338
Anonymous
InactiveLet me see if I have the technology figured out to join the group 🙂 I had been looking for a HD 1 ton, but came across this lo mile 2wd, so I will start here. The camper is 10′ constructed with SIP panels FRP exterior layer. A bit heavy but I have 1″ foam in the walls, 1-1/2 floor and roof. I hope to end up with a comfortable winter season rig.
- July 11, 2018 at 17:10 #23362
Mello Mike
KeymasterLooks like a great rig, Plumbob!
- July 19, 2018 at 05:45 #23542
kbunning
ParticipantHave been reading the forum posts and Mike has answered several questions through our process of purchasing our truck/camper. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge.
2011 RAM 2500 Diesel
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- July 24, 2018 at 07:21 #23640
Mello Mike
KeymasterGlad I could help, Kim. What camper is that?
- July 26, 2018 at 04:54 #23698
Adrian Schafgans
ParticipantThis 1976 Alaskan CO on my 1995 Dodge Ram in western Nevada on a Painting expedition. My special needs does not allow for a full height camper San Francisco has many short tree lined streets and bumping branches was not a part of the plan so I switched to a popup, although I loved my 1983 Six-Pac. This Alaskan fits better.
- July 26, 2018 at 19:12 #23747
Jbell
Participant2007 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 4×4
6 sp manual, PAC brake, big wig,
Timbrens, rs9000
2000 Lance 1130, 375 watts solar,
2500 watt Trace inverter,
C-40 Trace controller
2004 Jeep Rubicon, 2 in lift, 265/75
16 in tires, custom bumpers,
Winch, driveshaft, shocks, rack,
Skid plates, rock sliders,
lights, and ….(it never ends)2007 Dodge 3500 Dually 4x4
Cummins 5.9, 6sp, PAC
brake, Big Wig, Timbrens
2000 Lance 1130
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- July 28, 2018 at 13:22 #23823
Marjorie Geiser
Participantwe picked up our new Northstar 850SC last April. It’s on our 1996 Ford F250 Crew Cab with a rebuilt engine. Pulling a Pulsar Ranger.
2018 Northstar 850SC
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- July 28, 2018 at 13:54 #23829
GaryB1208
ParticipantNice rig. I had a ’95 F250 extended cab with one of the last of the 351’s. Great truck!!
2016 Ford F350 SRW
2004 Lance 845 - July 29, 2018 at 15:46 #23875
Adrian Schafgans
Participant - July 29, 2018 at 21:20 #23877
Adrian Schafgans
ParticipantNice rig. I had a ’95 F250 extended cab with one of the last of the 351’s. Great truck!!
Yes my friend that is a great motor, sorry for the small image just trying to re-size and failing
- August 31, 2018 at 07:39 #25458
Patrick N Strang
Participant2011 Lance 950S
2011 GMC 3500 HD 4WD
5.3 Gasser
Hellwig Rear Swaybar
Air Lift Load Lifters
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- September 9, 2018 at 15:30 #25739
Joseph Reeves
ParticipantWe picked up our Capri Retreat in Bozeman, MT a couple of weeks ago and took our time returning to the Olympic Peninsula. Capri did a good job with the build, and we are pleased with the camper. It has a lot more room than we expected. We learned a lot from our 3 year road trip in our Sportsmobile Sprinter, most importantly that we don’t need all of the frills and, by some standards even the necessities such as a stationary table or a built in stove-top. Instead, we use a small folding table that sits on the side bench and our Snow Peak one burner Baja Stove, both of which can be used in and out of the camper. The ARB fridge was a great addition as it hardly ever came on, and when it did drew just .87 amps per hour. Our 100 amp hour battery hardly felt the draw.
The camper weighs about 1300lbs, with the two of us and some gear we were just about at the Gross weight of 7,000lbs. The Timbrens and sway bar did a great job helping the truck handle the weight. The Allison Trans did an even better job of getting us over the Continental Divide, Lolo Pass, Washington Pass and along a few steep back roads. MPG out was about 18 and back, with the camper about 14.5.
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- September 21, 2018 at 13:41 #26075
Dieseldawg
Participantlike the new way to post pics, much easier for us noobs that have no clue in using photo sites
we quad in the mountains, so i built my truck to get us there…’85 K30 crewcab
38″ toyo’s or 42″ swampers (depends….)
fi 454/T400
NP205 t-case
D60 & 14b ff 4:56’s, true trac & detroit
custom 10″ fr springs w/ crossover steering, shackle flips, blocks and airbags rr
40 gal tanks, 5 mpg’s….. 🙁
’89 8 ft TravelMate
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- October 15, 2018 at 16:21 #26581
sourdough
ParticipantI enjoy hanging out around any High Sierra Lake I can get near. This Tiger CX that is fully self contained allows for a solid week boon-docking in comfort. The frame mounted coach is a 2013 Tiger CX custom ordered from Tiger Adventure Vehicles. With a 2.8 Onan LPG generator, 4 AGM batteries, diesel Espar heater, roof A/C, microwave, compressor refrigerator, 6 gal. hot water, indoor shower, flush toilet and TV&DVD, LED lights. What more could I ask for in a efficient 21′ package.
Truck is 2012 Ram 3500 4X4 with 6.7 diesel and G56 6spd. manual, 3.73 gears and a limited slip rear axle. It is excellent in the high country crawling yet runs 75+ MPH @ 11.5 MPG smoothly on the interstate highways thru Utah,New Mexico. 14 MPG is common running 55 mph on 2 lane blacktop. It was a dually. I converted to SRW at about 20,000 miles and added front hubs, Method NV/HD wheels, Nitto 305/65r/18 F rated tires and Aluminess frt. bumper. The bumper has already T-boned a deer at 45 MPH with only a mar to the power coated bumper. Most recently I switched from Bilstein frt. and Rancho rear shocks to big King 2.5 series. No more fading on long bumpy roads. Now with 47,500+ miles I couldn’t be happier with my rig.2012 Tiger CX Ram diesel 4x4
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- November 12, 2018 at 07:18 #27115
Mello Mike
KeymasterThat’s a sweet rig. Love the Tigers.
- October 24, 2018 at 05:17 #26779
- December 24, 2018 at 10:42 #27947
Anonymous
Inactive- February 1, 2019 at 18:30 #28864
Making Trax
ParticipantWe love exploring the Panamint mountain range! We have camped at the old Claire Camp mine going up the canyon road out of the ghost town of Ballarat. Another favorite is Jail Canyon. The Argus range has some cool old mining sites and adopted cabins not far from the Panamints.
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper
- December 29, 2018 at 10:00 #28008
Kenn Engstrom
ParticipantWe’ve still got everything to learn…so here is a bit of pre-retirement practice in the driveway, Port Angeles, WA
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- December 29, 2018 at 13:52 #28011
Joseph Reeves
Participanthey neighbor looks like a good practice session, and certainly not recently.
- December 30, 2018 at 09:54 #28028
Kenn Engstrom
Participanthey neighbor looks like a good practice session, and certainly not recently.
No…not nearly soggy nor wind blown enough to be recent… 🙂 …although we are still learning as we go.
- December 30, 2018 at 08:51 #28019
GaryB1208
ParticipantYou will enjoy that rig. I bought an immaculate 2004 Lance 845 earlier this year.
2016 Ford F350 SRW
2004 Lance 845 - December 30, 2018 at 10:29 #28029
Kenn Engstrom
ParticipantYou will enjoy that rig. I bought an immaculate 2004 Lance 845 earlier this year.
We love it so far. A bit bigger than we were looking for…but the price and condition were right.
- December 31, 2018 at 21:23 #28039
GaryB1208
ParticipantWe’ve still got everything to learn…so here is a bit of pre-retirement practice in the driveway, Port Angeles, WA
There’s a lot of knowledge on this forum thanks to Mellow Mike and others. Keep on reading.
2016 Ford F350 SRW
2004 Lance 845 - January 5, 2019 at 09:58 #28126
Michael King
Participant - January 10, 2019 at 11:58 #28197
Mark
ParticipantI just built this camper last summer, and am still getting things dialed in. Health issues have eaten up my vacation time, so I have to get by with a weekend day here and there for a while. Hoping to make it out west again soon, but may have to wait until 2020.
The truck is a Silverado Z71 grafted into a solid axled ’86 Nissan Hardbody body and frame.
Here’s a link to show more: https://youtu.be/qMBjsedcDnsThe camper is a steel tube framed, aluminum and foam hard side home built.
Here’s a link for that as well. https://youtu.be/BDQwH7zC1PII just finished up a tag axle to improve handling. Yes, you guessed it. I have a link for that, too. LOL https://youtu.be/8bMBwTvx_Cs
- January 11, 2019 at 19:07 #28216
Mark
Participant - January 25, 2019 at 17:41 #28676
Making Trax
ParticipantWow! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of rigs and camping spots on this page. We have a 2004 Alaskan telescoping camper that raises and lowers via hydraulics. It is mounted on our 2004 4×4 F-350 diesel utility truck. We enjoy having the spare tire, tools and gear in the utility’s side panel tool boxes. Our cozy rig has a refrigerator, propane heater, Thetford porta-potty, outside shower, stove and oven. We carry a solar panel and small gas generator.
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
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- February 5, 2019 at 17:39 #28936
Mello Mike
KeymasterThat’s a great looking rig, Making Trax. For a 2004, it looks brand new. Who made your utility boxes?
- February 10, 2019 at 08:23 #29062
Making Trax
ParticipantThanks Mike. We bought the rig used and it was well cared for.
To answer your question, the tool boxes are made by Knapheide. It is so handy to have access and storage from the outside.
We recently updated our rig with heavy duty sway bars and springs front and back. We will be testing this nice improvement on the remote wilderness trails of Death Valley this week. I hope we will see some early spring wildflowers from recent rains.2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper - April 6, 2019 at 19:54 #30364
azguy
ParticipantYAYA!!
I can finally post a pic of my truck with my camper
It is a 2003 GMC 2500HD 4×4 with a 2009 Lance 825
I will update or post another picture when I actually get to camp in it, but today I took it out for a drive to see how it handles on the road - April 7, 2019 at 11:09 #30376
Dieseldawg
Participantafter 4 months of hard bodywork, sheetmetal replacement and almost 3 gals of paint, (and waiting 15 yrs …lol) our camper hauler is starting to look good again.
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- May 23, 2019 at 13:35 #31782
Travels with Yoly
ParticipantThis is a second attempt to post in this thread. The first time, the photos didn’t display and then the option to edit the post disappeared so I copied and pasted that post here and will make another attempt to get the photos to display.
Since 2016 we started small, went bigger and bigger and came back smaller than ever and then back to normal size again.
Our first foray into truck campers was a Rayzr FK (full kitchen model). We owned a Runaway Range Runner at the time and it was the perfect living room and bedroom. All we needed was a place to cook and eat out of the elements so we thought the Rayzr FK would be the least expensive solution for us.
“Best thing about it was the ability to store it under the carport on the rolling dolly I made for it.”
I had issues with some of the design quirks and the blunt front killed mileage dramatically so we thought that we’d move to a full size truck camper and trade in the Range Runner along the way. We picked the Travel Lite 770R because of its advertised dry weight of 1,385 lbs which would put our Ram 1500 at its max capacity (outfitted with air springs for leveling the truck).
Turned out that the Travel Lite 770R actually had a dry weight of 1,920 lbs which put our 1500 about 400 lbs over the GVWR and Rear Axle Rating so we upgraded to a 2016 Ram 2500HD, Crew Cab, 2WD, 6.4L Hemi. Since we now had the means of expanding our choices, we chose a 2016 Adventurer 80RB.
After a splendid 8,600 mile adventure to western Canada in 2017 we examined our bucket list and savings account and decided in early 2018 that we needed to cut back expenses and downsize. We found the little Eureka to be just what we needed.
“We designed and built much of the interior ourselves. A comfortable relined couch was my highest priority”
For many reasons we decided to sell the Eureka when we got back from our winter trip to Florida and we found a new 2018 Travel Lite 840 SBRX. The floor plan and interior closely resembled the Adventurer 80RB but about $6K less expensive so we are now the proud owners.
Neil & Yoly
2016 Ram 2500HD Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab, 6.4L Hemi
2018 Travel Lite 840 SBRX
Honda EU2000i- May 28, 2019 at 18:33 #32025
Mello Mike
KeymasterNice recap of all your rigs, Neil. Glad you finally got into something you like.
Mike
- May 29, 2019 at 12:34 #31924
Carrie Miller
Participant - May 29, 2019 at 12:34 #31921
Carrie Miller
Participant- May 29, 2019 at 21:32 #32092
Making Trax
ParticipantNice looking rig Carrie! It looks like you get to do some horse camping. What kind of horses do you ride? I have a black and white Paint mare.
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper
- May 29, 2019 at 14:02 #32054
Kyle Banerjee
ParticipantI’m new to truck camping — have always been an on foot backcountry type. Gotta admit that not getting wet when you’re out in the cold for days is awfully nice.
Here’s my new Ranger combined with a Capri Retreat which is optimized for ski and coastal trips which is what I mostly do. Totally lux — have been using it every chance I get. Not visible in the interior pic is the ski closet.
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- May 29, 2019 at 21:28 #32091
Making Trax
ParticipantBeautiful rig! I have only seen one other “diamond plate” type exterior like that. How does this type of exterior do for creating a “mirror” in the sun?
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper- May 30, 2019 at 10:29 #32127
Kyle Banerjee
ParticipantAs far as I can tell, not bad. The surface continuously varies, so the bright spots are so small and move around so much that we haven’t noticed the blinding dynamic.
Definitely nowhere near the effect you get when following a truck sporting chrome tipped mud flaps when the sun is behind you.
- May 30, 2019 at 05:37 #32097
Anonymous
InactiveLet me see if I have the technology figured out to join the group ? I had been looking for a HD 1 ton, but came across this lo mile 2wd, so I will start here. The camper is 10′ constructed with SIP panels FRP exterior layer. A bit heavy but I have 1″ foam in the walls, 1-1/2 floor and roof. I hope to end up with a comfortable winter season rig.
I did a truck upgrade for my rig, really wanted a 4WD. The cabover diesel gives me good mileage and 15 feet of bed in a truck with a 20′ overall length. It is my everyday work truck with camper removed. Looking forward to getting on the road now. A slot behind the dog kennel for spare and generator. Truck weighs just under 8000 without camper, 14,5000 GVW.
- June 16, 2019 at 23:58 #32680
Jefe4x4
ModeratorTake a last look. My venerable Lance Lite 165-s is on the block for $3200. Many upgrades later it’s time for a new camper.
2020 Ford F-350 XLT FX4 4WD SRW SB SC 7.3L Godzilla Gas TorqShift 10R140 397 amps dual Alt dual batts Frnt Dana 60; Rr Dana M275 E-locker 4.30's 4580/4320/4066# payload 7243# curb wt. 11,300# GVWR 5-er prepped. 2020 Northstar Laredo SC, 12v compressor fridge, cassette, 320w Solar sub zero insulation.
- June 17, 2019 at 17:20 #32691
Travels with Yoly
ParticipantTake a last look. My venerable Lance Lite 165-s is on the block for $3200. Many upgrades later it’s time for a new camper.
Another peculiar interaction with the forum. When I read your post above jefe4x4 I did not see a photo nore any link to a photo. As I clicked “quote” to reply to you, the included quote now showed a photobucket link which I was able to copy and paste into a separate window and view normally. This link does not appear anywhere on my screen in your post. I can’t help but wonder if others are seeing this the same as me or am I the only one ? Also wondering if those photos were taken on the Schaefer Trail in Canyonlands ?
Neil & Yoly
2016 Ram 2500HD Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab, 6.4L Hemi
2018 Travel Lite 840 SBRX
Honda EU2000i - June 17, 2019 at 19:36 #32698
James Young
ParticipantAnother peculiar interaction with the forum. When I read your post above jefe4x4 I did not see a photo nore any link to a photo.
The image code has not been enter properly. The forum recognises it as code because it has a < starter. But, it does not display it as text. When you ‘Quote’ you see the code as it shows the whole post, inlcuding any code.
To insert an image. Have your image URL ready. Then use the
button at the top of the field where you are writing the post. This will ask you for the URL and then enter the code correctly for you. Image is below.
Take a last look. My venerable Lance Lite 165-s is on the block for $3200. Many upgrades later it’s time for a new camper.
2007 Dodge 3500
[5.9 Cummins, Stick Shift] + [XPCamper V1E] - June 17, 2019 at 20:37 #32703
Travels with Yoly
ParticipantThank you James for your kind and thorough explanation. I know how to post photos but not how to explain my issues when they occur.
Neil & Yoly
2016 Ram 2500HD Tradesman, 2WD Crew Cab, 6.4L Hemi
2018 Travel Lite 840 SBRX
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Richard and Kay Dalton
Participant- September 17, 2019 at 14:06 #34409
Making Trax
ParticipantI like your side entry door. 😉
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper
- October 28, 2019 at 09:46 #35857
Cheesehead
ParticipantTook the Circle Tour around Lake Superior this summer. Awsome!
2019 NorthStar 8.5 Adventurer
2018 Ram 3500 Crew SB SRW 6.7 Cummins Diesel
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- January 26, 2020 at 16:50 #37537
Tony Houston
ParticipantThanks for the add.. We’re from San Antonio, TX with ’17 F350 diesel dually, ’16 Host Everest, ’18 Intech Pursue.
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- April 16, 2020 at 07:26 #41208
WyoBull
ParticipantNothing better than the high country in my home state of Wyoming!
2017 F350 Super Duty 4x4, CCSB, XLT Premium Package, 6.2 gas, 3.73 rear end, GVWR 11,300 lbs, Payload 4226 lbs, Silver Ingot, Camper Package, Split bench front seat, Upfitter switches, LED Box Lighting, Rear Step Tailgate, Air Lift 5000 Ultimate Airbags with Air Lift WirelessAIR on board compressor kit and remote, Torklift Upper Stableloads, Torklift tie downs w/ Fastguns
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- May 3, 2020 at 08:50 #41565
- June 17, 2020 at 10:36 #42694
Coly Hope
ParticipantHere are two photos of my Capri Camper on a 2015 F-250 Ford. The first photo was taken in Hoopers Island, Maryland with the Chesapeake Bay in the background. The second photo was taken in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at night with a snow covered mountain in the background.
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- July 10, 2020 at 10:02 #43620
Trek
Participant2019 Ford F350 Crew Super-duty Diesel Dually we call the Beast, fitted with a 2019 Host Mammoth Backpack we call Max and just might become our forever home! Yes it is four season, we picked up the package in Phoenix AZ and left in 110 Degrees, spanning to Huntington Beach CA, Glacier MT (20 Degrees and snowing), Outerbanks NC and back to AZ.
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- July 25, 2020 at 23:54 #43876
- August 30, 2020 at 10:18 #44360
David Casterson
ParticipantI love looking at everyone’s rigs, especially great to see them out boondocking! Here’s ours. It’s a 2013 Alaskan 10 with Zamp 160 watt solar and and a 100 watt portable suitcase type panel plus two 220 amp Lifeline AGM batteries connected in series. I replaced the Thetford cassette with a shorter Thetford portipotti from my pervious rig to facilitate use while traveling with the top ‘down’. We love our showers so I constructed one using a wash basin with the legs cut off for a portable floor pan, tapped into the sink for hot and cold running water and installed a shower curtain which hangs from the ceiling. Like the wash basin, it stores of the way when not in use. We also have a pop up shower tent for use outside when it is not too cold and we don’t have neighbors. Did I say we like our showers?
Our truck is a 2019 extended cab F-250XLT gas. I like the entry level model for its easy to sweep out plastic floor and the extended cab rear doors for their super wide opening.
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- August 30, 2020 at 12:45 #44368
Making Trax
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Steve
ParticipantMy OVRLND camper and Eezi-Awn canopy. Bought both about 18 months ago. I’m semi-retired and investing more time on the road.
Truck is a Nissan Frontier Pro4X King Cab with RideRite suspension helpers in the rear. Custom swing-arm rear bumper by Hardcore Offroad.
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- September 16, 2020 at 09:26 #44791
Jack Peeler
ParticipantHopefully, these upload.
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2007 Chevy 2500HD not stock
2018 Bundutec Free tray model
2020 Bison ZR2 - September 26, 2020 at 20:28 #45129
Dean
ParticipantHiya’all, reaching out from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are stoked to be working with a local company to outfit our chassis cab with an expedition cabin.
I’m sure most will remember the feature story last spring about Mark’s super cool ’65 Chev C30 with their Summit series cabin (see article here: ’65 Chevy-OEV Summit Rig Fuses Old and New).
Now Mark has new plans for his rig and we’ve claimed the Summit cabin. You can just see his truck in the corner of this shot. Our F350 XLT Supercab with 7.3L is eagerly waiting for Overland Explorer Vehicle’s loving attention.
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- September 26, 2020 at 22:17 #45131
naturalsight
ParticipantI haven’t been able to tell if the Indians area burnt from the maps I’ve seen. Came real close if it didn’t. The tall old oaks probably would’ve
survived. I plan on checking when they open up Los Padres N.F. this winter.- July 20, 2021 at 13:35 #51942
Making Trax
ParticipantWhat did you find out about The Indians area? I talked with a Forest Ranger who told me about their burn area map. We camped there before the Dolan Fire. I wrote a post about it with the fire map link which I’ll share but would love to know if you were able to visit the area in person after the fire?
2004 4x4 F-350 utility truck
2004 Alaskan camper
- October 16, 2020 at 15:04 #45702
Mike WV
ParticipantThis is our 2016 Lance 825 on our new 2020 F-250 Crew Cab. We made the mistake of purchasing the Lance for our 2016 F-150 Super Cab with 2.7 Ecotech. The dealer told us it wouldn’t be a problem. We added airbags which kept things level and always aired up the tire to max pressure. We did go quite a few places – some towing a boat. After becoming more experienced and doing a lot more research we decided the F-150 was way overweight and the tires were a big concern. The Ford dealer said we could put E-rated tires on the original rims. Sure! We decided to go the smart route and make sure the new truck had the appropriate capacity. The only problem (other than the fun front Torklift install) was the clearance issues with the new truck vs. older camper. It wouldn’t clear the rear bumper and was right on top of the clearance lights. I could have fabricated a 2×6 (laying flat) frame to increase height, but decided on two 3/4″ plywood sheets fastened together so I could leave them in the truck covered by the mat and never have to take them out. I used the cutoffs to make two spacers that fit between the main sheets and wheel wells to keep it in place. Also added Timbren SES since we still tow a boat on occasion. I love this rig and feel a lot safer now.
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- October 25, 2020 at 18:05 #45770
Eric
ParticipantThank you Mike and all for the great info on this site, learning a lot!
2007 Dodge 2500 QCSB 5.9 diesel auto. Second owner since 108k, only about 185k on it now. Fabtech 4.5″ lift, Toyo Open Country AT/II 35×12.50-17 tires on factory rims, Mopar T-style steering linkage, Carli adjustable trackbar, Carli steering stabilizer, new upgraded brakes all around, Rancho 9000XL shocks, and Timbrens.
2000 RTI Summerwind 806 camper.
The immediate future is going to be a set of 4,000 lb rated wheels and tires, looking at Icon Rebound HD 18″ wheels and Toyo AT/III tires in 285/75-18. Then probably remove the Fabtech 4.5″ lift and replace with Carli 3″ coils and new replacement 3500 rear leafs. Ultimately, want to look at a newer lighter popup truck camper.
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- December 26, 2020 at 16:38 #47846
Jason Arrington
ParticipantStill have some fine tuning to do but I picked up the rig today and thought I’d post a quick pic.
Haul rig is a 2020 Ram 3500 crew cab longbed 4×4 with a 6.4 Hemi and 4234 lbs on the payload sticker. I was hoping for closer to 4400 but realized that the 50 gal tank took a big chunk off since payload is rated with a full tank of gas.
Camper is a 2016 Livin Lite 10.0 and yes, it’s the Ford edition. But since an F350 would have been too tall for my garage it’s going on a Ram, and folks can just deal with it. Went to the Cat scale before and after loading and the difference was 3100 lbs. For the second weigh in I had also added the Torklift frame mounts, inserts, and Fastguns but removed the tailgate and the little bumper step (which won’t work with the rear mounts).
With a full 50 gal tank and me in the truck it left me about 900 lbs to work with, which I think is doable.
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- January 4, 2021 at 17:57 #48092
Oldracerguy
ParticipantMy 4th Lance Camper. Trial run to make sure the truck was dialed in and fast guns were set up, charging system working, lights, awning, camera, etc. Shakedown cruise to look for bugs. Can’t wait to hit the road with this set up. Was a bit surprised on some of the details of this 2019 model compared to my previous models. Ergonomics and convenience went backwards, and did not notice the 5’10” door until we took it home. None of my other Lance models had this short of a door. I am 6’3″, hmm.
Fordf F350 Long Box
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Mike
ParticipantOkay Pack4tag…never have seen this before. Does the third axle articulate?
- February 2, 2021 at 18:29 #48932
joe
Participant - February 7, 2021 at 12:05 #49070
lindsayandchristinecarr
ParticipantNice looking 2 door, don’t see many around hauling campers. Do you use a hitch basket for extra storage like we do with our two door?
- May 2, 2021 at 05:42 #50968
Mike
Participanthttps://photos.app.goo.gl/qwEqrfuEMJts2DJ49
Took a pic just before the walk through…
- May 10, 2021 at 04:26 #51031
Anonymous
InactiveOur newest rig! Wife and I are enjoying very much.
- July 17, 2021 at 07:40 #51880
Alex Blasingame
ModeratorAlex here, Julie and I on the “Hole in the Road” boondocking near this icon road. We had picked up our new Bunduvry last August 2020.
- July 22, 2021 at 06:15 #51957
TJ Shack
Participant1996 Ford Bronco with 96 LiteCraft Camper.
More pics at http://www.thebroncocamper.com
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920cirrus
ParticipantAt Ocean off 17 mile drive in Pebble Beach Ca.
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Mello Mike
KeymasterGreat looking rig, Zach. Thanks for sharing. Please contact me at tcadventuremag@gmail.com.
- August 4, 2022 at 07:10 #59846
Oldracerguy
ParticipantWent back to a long box. Still have some setup to do but we are close.
Fordf F350 Long Box
Lance 975 - August 4, 2022 at 11:17 #59855
motomech10
Participant2017 F-250 XLT 6.2 gas with 8′ bed and an M-800SD 8′ 1997 Comfort Camp.
I had to completely rebuild the nose. Here is a link to the playlist showing that reconstruction.
Nose rebuild of 1997 Comfort Camp 8′ truck camper
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- August 15, 2022 at 10:18 #60008
- February 14, 2023 at 10:24 #62665
Kevin
ParticipantHello,
Kevin here. Bought this camper, a 2000 Alpenlite Pendleton model directly from the factory in Oct. 1999. Over the years I have brought it up to more modern standards, USB charging ports, Dometic ceramic toilet, solar, etc. It was a great improvement over my 8′ 1968 Security camper 🙂
I have been very satisfied with it throughout my ownership. The original truck was a 1977 Ford F250. In 2015 I bought a Ram 3500 Laramie dually 4×4.Regards,
Kevin
PS: Beautiful rigs and campers posted here! Hope to meet up with some of you now that I’m retired and plan on traveling much more.Attachments:
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- April 3, 2023 at 14:37 #63615
George Duncan
ParticipantHi, George here. We finally were able to pick up the FWC we ordered a year ago. Still working on outfitting it for the summer.
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- June 1, 2023 at 16:38 #64847
Michael McKindles
Participant2006 Hallmark UTE LX, 2004 F350 Dually 6″ lift, 35″ Mud Terrains and a 2006 6.0 Diesel.
My travel companion and security beast or conversation starter Koda.
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