What did you do to your camper today?

[Coolharts]

Originally Posted by Boomerweps

Maybe. I think the pump out service has got to be considered "essential life sustaining business".

It is. The truck came yesterday, took care of the issue and all is well. I closed the slides and locked the camper back up.

[Mike223]

Put some foam insulation in a couple of big holes where plumbing and electrical wires were run hoping to keep rats out.
Mike

[Scubajt]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Nice job.

I always find it interesting to see other folks opinions on things.

I've seen lots of posts over the years where someone wanted to remove a booth dinette and install chairs but yours is the first I've seen the other way.

Thank You we want to be able to make it into a bed when the grandkids come with us.

[Scubajt]

Originally Posted by LittleBill

Overall real nice job - clean, professional. Looks like you replaced the slide back wall with new paneling while doing it as well. Storage under benches I assume?

Yes there is storage under the benches and on the back wall I used a peel and stick light weight flooring from Lowe’s. I also pinned it to the wall with 1/2 inch brads from my brad nailer. I was a concerned about adding a lot of weight to the slide.
Thank You
John

[Jeffjeeptj]

I removed a few things like batteries, inverter, Battery monitor, to start setting up a portable solar generator.
Should this pandemic get really wild, I want to be able to run my freezer, in-house fridge, Fios/internet, charge my tablets and not be in the dark.

[Boomerweps]

I'm so excited!
Just talked to my mechanic next door, regular garage business, has contracts with PENNDOT, FEDEX, etc.
He estimated about $125 and is willing to do my axle flip. I will give him a bonus because I expected and was prepared to pay much more. I'll have him do the state inspection while he's at it. That's about $50.
Dropping it off after their lunch. They will clear a spot for me right before I tow over. Otherwise new vehicles dropped off will fill the spots. He is a very popular independent garage, started out locally at a Ford dealer. Fantastic neighbor. He does all my non warranty work.
A trusted mechanic is near as important as a trusted doctor to me!
Will post before and after pics.

Dropped it off. Forgot to take pictures!

[5picker]

Fired all systems up and running.
Storm blew through last evening and power has been out since 2 AM. We'll use the R/V as a backup. I'll wait to fire up the home backup generator for a bit. Refrigerators and freezers can go 24-36 hours at our current 40° temps. Still 60° in the house. 8000 homes without power in our county and more in the Pittsburgh area.

[DaGrinch]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Fired all systems up and running.
Storm blew through last evening and power has been out since 2 AM. We'll use the R/V as a backup. I'll wait to fire up the home backup generator for a bit. Refrigerators and freezers can go 24-36 hours at our current 40° temps. Still 60° in the house. 8000 homes without power in our county and more in the Pittsburgh area.

Hit here about 2:30am.... Lights didn't even flicker. Couple of trees down in the county, but that's about it. Hope you're up and running soon.

[Boomerweps]

Dropped the TT off after lunch yesterday, got it back before lunch today.
Gained 4" more of clearance. HUGE difference.
He charged me $125, what a bargain. Included welding the seats in their new position. Had state inspection done while he was at it, $47. I gave him $250 including a tip. It was far worth it.
Now I need to find a taller basic ball mount. I have one here somewhere
I need to adjust the WDH up about 4".
With the basic ball mount I kept in my truck front was 20.5", rear 28" measured at the outside floor corner. Was 19" front, 21" back, no WDH.
Pics are:
before with WDH.
After no WDH.
After close up.

[Brand2328]

Not sure why but dewinterized today. No leaks.

[Jfkmk]

Repacked the bearings over the weekend. Not sure when it will move, but we’ve been spending a couple of nights in it in the back yard. Sigh...

[Jfkmk]

Originally Posted by Boomerweps

Dropped the TT off after lunch yesterday, got it back before lunch today.
Gained 4" more of clearance. HUGE difference.
He charged me $125, what a bargain. Included welding the seats in their new position. Had state inspection done while he was at it, $47. I gave him $250 including a tip. It was far worth it.
Now I need to find a taller basic ball mount. I have one here somewhere
I need to adjust the WDH up about 4".
With the basic ball mount I kept in my truck front was 20.5", rear 28" measured at the outside floor corner. Was 19" front, 21" back, no WDH.
Pics are:
before with WDH.
After no WDH.
After close up.

Hey Boomerweps, looks nice. Just curious....what was your reason for flipping the axle?

[LittleBill]

Originally Posted by Jfkmk

Hey Boomerweps, looks nice. Just curious....what was your reason for flipping the axle?

Thinking same thing.

[RandK-M]

Originally Posted by Brand2328

Not sure why but dewinterized today. No leaks.

I know what you mean but I'll be doing mine shortly also.
I doubt there will be any camping in my area until at least summer, but since I keep my camper at home and plugged in, I'll be able to use it as sort of a mancave to hang out in from time to time until things open up and it's safe.

Ray

[Brand2328]

Originally Posted by RandK-M

I know what you mean but I'll be doing mine shortly also.

I doubt there will be any camping in my area until at least summer, but since I keep my camper at home and plugged in, I'll be able to use it as sort of a mancave to hang out in from time to time until things open up and it's safe.



Ray

My thoughts also. Power is on

[Boomerweps]

Originally Posted by Jfkmk

Hey Boomerweps, looks nice. Just curious....what was your reason for flipping the axle?

My drive humped down to the highway, highway is nicely crowned for drainage (5 lanes), and a heckava dip where drive & road meet. When they added the fifth/turn lane to our high school, taking some of our frontage, that dug the "ditch" meeting area deeper I had much of my driveway hump graded out but it wasn't enough. The black pipe dragging was a constant worry. I replaced the pull handle once already and pull out at as much an angle as I can when leaving. I don't put my WDH bars on until out the road to better allow the TT to tilt up also. I could not use my factory TT rear rack with the spare tire mount welded on it. Using the rack, the spare remains bolted below it. I don't think removing the spare would allow the spare mount and rack not to drag. I seriously considered cutting off the spare mount and finding another place for it.
Now I have to reconfigure my WDH, flipping it to raise it the 4" gained. I need to do the same with one of my basic hitches I keep as a backup & for moving the TT in the yard. Bonus, more Boondocking possibilities.

[acadianbob]

* Installed Booth Dinette to replace table/chairs
* Installed Goodyear Endurance tires
* Installed steel valve stems to accommodate TPMS
* Installed Victron BMV700 battery monitor
* Installed two Group 27 AGM deep cycle batteries (12 Volt in parallel)
* Bought suitcase style 130 Watt Solar setup
* Replaced with Queen Mattress with higher quality mattress
* Replaced bathroom fan with Fantastic Fan

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by Boomerweps

Dropped the TT off after lunch yesterday, got it back before lunch today.
Gained 4" more of clearance. HUGE difference.
He charged me $125, what a bargain. Included welding the seats in their new position. Had state inspection done while he was at it, $47. I gave him $250 including a tip. It was far worth it.
Now I need to find a taller basic ball mount. I have one here somewhere
I need to adjust the WDH up about 4".
With the basic ball mount I kept in my truck front was 20.5", rear 28" measured at the outside floor corner. Was 19" front, 21" back, no WDH.
Pics are:
before with WDH.
After no WDH.
After close up.

Now you need fender skirts or larger off road wheels & tires! You have the room!

[Boomerweps]

Originally Posted by rracer5

Now you need fender skirts or larger off road wheels & tires! You have the room!

Fender skirts, Holy 57 Cadillac, Batman!
Actually bigger wheels/tires is a consideration, but one step at a time. I'll try this out traveling and camping first. Maybe next year

[5picker]

It surely did raise it.
Remember your increased height and the center of gravity is now different.