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Location: Wisconsin
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Duct tape, WD40, super glue. If it sticks, spray it. If it unsticks, glue it or tape it till you can do it right. Works every time.
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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins Turbodiesel 4x4; 2012 Ford Escape 4x4. 3 very pampered cats.
Days camped: 2011: 61; 2012: 66 Days; 2013: 69;2014: 68 2015: 90 Days camped 2016: 34
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04-25-2012, 08:00 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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So THAT is why everyone wants to camp next to me!
I thought it was my wit and charm.
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But which is it the wit or charm?
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04-25-2012, 08:08 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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The problem is I do take the basics and 90% of the time that's all that's needed!
But I normally have a line at my 5er to.
Could be the coors light
Could be the vodka/ liquid ice
Might be the t-bones on the grill
I think I'm social.
My dear wife told me the other day I was TO social and if need to be I could make friends with a stick and invite it over for a drink.
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04-25-2012, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
But which is it the wit or charm?
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My guess is wit, afterall he's the guy wit' the tools. 
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04-25-2012, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Hastings, Michigan
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Needed Tools
How about taking some of the basic ideas given here and if you need something you don't have, go and meet the neighbors who might have it. Always found many in the campground more than willing to help out. If your solo, guess you might need a tool trailer.
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2001 Tahoe 5.3L
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04-25-2012, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Michigan
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Some sand paper, 1/2 sheet of 300 grit,metric allen wrench set (working on bicycles) a small hand saw , a cordless drill with a drill set and power bits for making things ( i actually built a step out of 2x4s and 3/8 plywood..
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04-26-2012, 08:34 AM
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Thanx for the awesome list. Will have to see how much room I have...lol is it really necessary to carry an air compressor? I have a 2 gallon one but not sure I want to use all my storage space up for just in case trips. I am solo camper. Might be attaching a hitch to pull a second tool trailer hehe
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04-26-2012, 08:38 AM
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Would strapping one of those heavy duty plastic storage bins to the bumper of the tt work to put tools in? Or is that too much weight for the bumper?
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04-26-2012, 08:42 AM
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Location: Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLTOH
Thanx for the awesome list. Will have to see how much room I have...lol is it really necessary to carry an air compressor? I have a 2 gallon one but not sure I want to use all my storage space up for just in case trips. I am solo camper. Might be attaching a hitch to pull a second tool trailer hehe
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one of the 12 volt plug in type...light weight.. 
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04-26-2012, 09:00 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLTOH
Would strapping one of those heavy duty plastic storage bins to the bumper of the tt work to put tools in? Or is that too much weight for the bumper?
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Nothing, with the single possible exception of a factory mounted spare tire is allowed on the bumber without voiding the bumper and frame warranty.
(Per FR)
Having said that, my Blue Boy rides there as well as my spare, but the weight is about 25 pounds and it rides directly over the bumper.
Got nothing better to do today so I will take some photos of the Blue Boy Mount and of the "Dog's House" in the backseat of the truck. My compressor lives there too.
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04-26-2012, 09:05 AM
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With the long list of "needed tools", I have to reconsider my camper. Now looking at this Class C.
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04-26-2012, 09:11 AM
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Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLTOH
is it really necessary to carry an air compressor? I have a 2 gallon one but not sure I want to use all my storage space up for just in case trips. I am solo camper.
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Some have the storage and some do not so I carry a small 12 volt portable when on trips and not the pancake, which I agree is too bulky.
The portable has been great for properly inflating the tires on departure and for emergencies.
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04-26-2012, 10:20 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dretired
Some sand paper, 1/2 sheet of 300 grit,metric allen wrench set (working on bicycles) a small hand saw , a cordless drill with a drill set and power bits for making things ( i actually built a step out of 2x4s and 3/8 plywood..
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IF...room allows ..a 6 ft ..light weight step ladder..
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04-26-2012, 03:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: central il
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Rescue brand rescue tape. You can use it for cracked water lines, hydraulic hose leaks, electrical repairs, etc... It's good stuff.
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1999 Pontiac T/A
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04-28-2012, 07:08 AM
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Alleged curmudgeon
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southwest Michigan
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Sometimes its WHO you know...
If you can camp next to Herc, you're all set!
In my case, I always just make sure to take my brother-in-law. He has one of every tool and knows how to use them.
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2013 Windjammer 3008W
2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.0L w/Equalizer 4
Nights camped: 2012 (29); 2013 (26); 2014 (40); 2015 (43); 2016 (35); 2017 (34); 2018 (39); 2019 (30); 2020 (16); 2021 (14); 2022 to date (12)
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04-30-2012, 11:40 AM
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I carry a portable 12 volt air pump in my van so that would be covered.
I don't have room for a ladder and that just totally bums me out on the bumper..I plan on getting a truck sometime next year to haul with but until then I have to watch weight closely with my van.
Is it the same on the front as far as the tongue goes? I want to get something I can lock for the battery.
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04-30-2012, 12:07 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLTOH
I don't have room for a ladder and that just totally bums me out on the bumperIs it the same on the front as far as the tongue goes? I want to get something I can lock for the battery.
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We carry a 6' in our rear bumper. A-Frame Double Sided Ladders - Product - Camping World
This is how I locked our batteries to our 08 Flagstaff 831RLSS.
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04-30-2012, 01:21 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLTOH
Is it the same on the front as far as the tongue goes? I want to get something I can lock for the battery.
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Most anything added to the front of the camper will be more tongue weight than "wheel" weight. The closer to the hitch ball; the more the weight will be biased to the tongue; the closer to the wheels the more it will be biased to "axle weight."
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05-01-2012, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by herk7769
Most anything added to the front of the camper will be more tongue weight than "wheel" weight. The closer to the hitch ball; the more the weight will be biased to the tongue; the closer to the wheels the more it will be biased to "axle weight."
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That makes sense. Only thing I want to do to the front is lock the battery area down and maybe be able to keep couple tools there to disconnect or whatever when needed. Be nice to have an area to keep my hitch when not needed up there it seems just as easy to throw in back of van.
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05-01-2012, 01:27 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BLTOH
That makes sense. Only thing I want to do to the front is lock the battery area down and maybe be able to keep couple tools there to disconnect or whatever when needed. Be nice to have an area to keep my hitch when not needed up there it seems just as easy to throw in back of van.
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If tongue weight is an issue, most likely GVWR of your tow vehicle could be an issue. If whatever you were going to put on the tongue went inside the van, 100% of that weight would be on the van.
Where you put stuff depends a lot on your weight and balance requirements.
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