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07-29-2014, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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I am still resisting the "dumbphone" upgrade. I was one of the last to get a cell phone back in the day. I may have something happen on a trip that I need help on and can't get info from FRF because I don't have a "dumbphone". Oh well, I'll have a story to tell then won't I?
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2012 Flagstaff V Lite 30 WRLTS
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Mag Hemi 3.72 Rearaxle
Nights camped 2015 = 23
Nights camped 2016 = 25
Nights camped 2017 = 13
Nights camped 2018 = 3
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07-30-2014, 04:56 AM
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#42
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Southeast mi
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A pair of tao tronics back up cameras. I ordered these off amazon. It's a license plate frame with a built in camera. Installed one on the back of TV and one on back of TT. I can toggle between both when needed. Paid about 150.00 for 2 cameras and 7in monitor.
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07-30-2014, 05:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 7,363
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Don't forget your credit card!!! With all the previous items you might need it !!
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07-30-2014, 07:19 AM
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Tinkerer and Putterer
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 401
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Oh, don't forget the trailer to haul all this stuff behind your trailer! BTW this is NOT my rig and I do NOT double tow!!! 
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07-30-2014, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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At least he had the right truck!
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2012 Flagstaff V Lite 30 WRLTS
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Mag Hemi 3.72 Rearaxle
Nights camped 2015 = 23
Nights camped 2016 = 25
Nights camped 2017 = 13
Nights camped 2018 = 3
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07-30-2014, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timex
I am still resisting the "dumbphone" upgrade. I was one of the last to get a cell phone back in the day. I may have something happen on a trip that I need help on and can't get info from FRF because I don't have a "dumbphone". Oh well, I'll have a story to tell then won't I?
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Smartphones are just a smaller version of a Tablet, so you could go tablet. Easier on the eyes to boot
To each his own, but once you come to realize the capabilities in one of these little technological marvels it becomes indespensible.
YMMV, but I hazard to say you are in the extreme minority (not being contentious here, just stating my POV  )
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Bob & Anne-Marie [BamaBob & 6 Actual]
| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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07-30-2014, 03:55 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 27
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If you don't already have it, invest in a power jack to replace your crank one on the tongue. Also, go to camping world and get one of their bits so you can use an cordless drill to raise and lower your stabilizer jacks. You might want to add a cover to put over your vent (something like a Max air or something). That way you can leave your vent open all the time and keep air circulating.
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07-30-2014, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob
Smartphones are just a smaller version of a Tablet, so you could go tablet. Easier on the eyes to boot
To each his own, but once you come to realize the capabilities in one of these little technological marvels it becomes indespensible.
YMMV, but I hazard to say you are in the extreme minority (not being contentious here, just stating my POV ) |
I tablet is what you swallow. 
I may be in the minority but I am SPECIAL!   
We need to get back to what the OP was asking about. He was asking what he might need to get started in the camping business.
How 'bout $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2012 Flagstaff V Lite 30 WRLTS
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Mag Hemi 3.72 Rearaxle
Nights camped 2015 = 23
Nights camped 2016 = 25
Nights camped 2017 = 13
Nights camped 2018 = 3
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07-30-2014, 05:22 PM
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Boss Ox & Drovergirl
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: N.E. Ohio Snow Belt
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We need to get back to what the OP was asking about. He was asking what he might need to get started in the camping business.
How 'bout $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]
The desire to have Fun, laugh at yourself, meet some wonderful people, and enjoy a new adventure.
Some of these posts, while silly, still have grains of wisdom in them.
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2015 Hemisphere 282RK
2016 GMC 3500HD Duramax dually
1992 Goldwing Aspencade
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07-30-2014, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Well so far the whole trailer experience has been a big pain in the ass... apparently I need to upgrade my rear suspension cause the back of my truck drops too much when the TH is attached. My 2014 Ram 1500, with a towing capacity of 10,100 lbs I guess can't handle a 6500 (dry) trailer as is... you were right about the $$$. Lol
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07-30-2014, 05:53 PM
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Boss Ox & Drovergirl
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: N.E. Ohio Snow Belt
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShooterGuy
Well so far the whole trailer experience has been a big pain in the ass... apparently I need to upgrade my rear suspension cause the back of my truck drops too much when the TH is attached. My 2014 Ram 1500, with a towing capacity of 10,100 lbs I guess can't handle a 6500 (dry) trailer as is... you were right about the $$$. Lol
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Even with a weight distributing hitch? The towing capacity is not the same as the tongue weight.
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Mark, Vicki, & Scout THE dog
2015 Hemisphere 282RK
2016 GMC 3500HD Duramax dually
1992 Goldwing Aspencade
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07-30-2014, 05:55 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Oh i know the towing capacity is different that the tounge weight. But yes. Even with the weight distribution hitch.
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07-30-2014, 06:28 PM
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#53
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 1,658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShooterGuy
Well so far the whole trailer experience has been a big pain in the ass... apparently I need to upgrade my rear suspension cause the back of my truck drops too much when the TH is attached. My 2014 Ram 1500, with a towing capacity of 10,100 lbs I guess can't handle a 6500 (dry) trailer as is... you were right about the $$$. Lol
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Can you post a pic of your hitch? Somebody on here will be able to help you tighten it up.
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2012 Flagstaff V Lite 30 WRLTS
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Mag Hemi 3.72 Rearaxle
Nights camped 2015 = 23
Nights camped 2016 = 25
Nights camped 2017 = 13
Nights camped 2018 = 3
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07-30-2014, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 174
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Yup. Had the same problem with my truck. Apparently the newer trucks are being built with longer springs for a softer ride. I guess people want to drive trucks that aren't trucks any more, so we suffer.lol not gonna tell you what you need as I don't know but in my case I couldn't get the weight to transfer to the front of the truck due to my heavy duty front springs. If you need overload springs I went with supersprings.com. $500 and I installed them myself in half hour. Good luck
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