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That's what I'm talking about. My truck shopping is going slowly but that's some good inspiration.
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cakesmith handyman posted:Simple version would be just to use it as a work surface (building the top to the right height) but I wondered if anyone's seen any Overland trailers or similar set up this way? https://youtu.be/UmMUiLCtzKg Here's a start. This is now a real product if you want more ideas. There's hundreds of overland kitchen builds on youtube. For full trailer setups look at turtleback trailers for ideas.
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Jun 10, 2021 01:01
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The only reasonable thing to do is buy a fully outfitted F450 so you can tow your trailer 500 miles a year. I would look at renting a teardrop. You may just like it and not need to go bigger.
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Jun 26, 2021 22:16
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cursedshitbox posted:Things also go a lot smoother if you put together a simple checklist before leaving. I've seen a few newbies drive off with the stabilizer jacks down this season. A checklist and doing a simple walk around are good habits to get in to. cursedshitbox posted:~5k-mi/7mo of towing my truck camper with the f350, I want a F550*. You should upgrade and sell me your F350 because I am wildly in love with it. Atticus_1354 fucked around with this message at 04:59 on Jun 27, 2021 |
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Jun 27, 2021 04:52
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Is there a KBB for travel trailers? I may be getting one as a part time residence to save me some driving.cursedshitbox posted:Amateur hour logging, downed trees blocking a road. Looks like someone tried to drag them out of the way but didn't have the mass or the winch to do so. That's good stuff.
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Jul 4, 2021 04:08
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Somewhat Heroic posted:Update: Tiny camper is still tiny. How are you liking it? I started following their insta after you posted about your trailer. Do you have any interior pics?
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Jul 6, 2021 20:55
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In preparation for probably buying a trailer I pulled the busted brake controller out of my 2005 ram 2500 and checked the 7 pin plug. I've only towed nonbraked trailers with 4way plugs with this particular truck and was expecting the worst. Miracle of miracles everything on the 7pin plug works perfectly and the lovely wiring on the old brake controller was limited to the adapter harness. Going to order a new brake controller and I'll be right back in business. I'm frankly amazed that this is turning out so well. Makes me want to put a ball in the bed and buy a gooseneck just for the hell of it.
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Jul 8, 2021 02:49
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CaptainTofu posted:Reposting from my build thread because I'm excited. Just got my van back from paint and it looks Link to your build thread. I must have missed it and that is a nice van.
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Jul 9, 2021 15:46
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Thanks for the rundown. That looks really good. The key hooks and cupholder absolutely won me over.
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Jul 11, 2021 03:19
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I'm super in love with the idea of the Lightning but it will make a terrible rv tow rig because of the range limits. It's one thing if you're towing locally but that range will quickly get outclassed on a real trip and current infrastructure just isn't there for charging except on limited routes. But drat do I want one for a daily driver.
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Jul 11, 2021 23:18
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cursedshitbox posted:The Lightning could be fun with an ultra light, and i mean ultra light. Probably in the realm of the awesome Bean camper Somewhat Heroic has. I imagine it will be fine for towing a reasonable bumper pull trailer without going ultralight. The power and braking will be there just like any other f150.
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Jul 12, 2021 01:49
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 Well looks like I bought a trailer. Not going to be driving it around so I got one with a bunk room in the back that I can turn in to an office. It's just getting parked at a ranch as a cabin so I didn't go all out on a 5th wheel.
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Jul 19, 2021 17:19
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poo poo POST MALONE posted:Yeah I looked at a couple used Jaycos in Washington that were in rough shape for sure. I was lucky that my Jayco was owned by an older couple who didn't drive it around. They just used it as a weekend home away from the city and had taken good care of it and even upgraded some stuff like the toilet and water heater. Now I get to be the one to fill it with cigarette burns and forks in the ceiling.
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Jul 21, 2021 20:31
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poo poo POST MALONE posted:Lol does anyone know anybody with one of these: It's like someone saw a trailer dolly that let's you move trailers around without hooking up and got some bright ideas. I wonder what speeds that wheel is rated for because a lot of the small trailer tires like to blow up over 60mph.
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Aug 29, 2021 11:57
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wolrah posted:Same idea, larger scale: That's just the same idea as a jeep axle for an 18wheeler. The idea is fine. It's more the execution and scale that are the problem.
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Aug 29, 2021 21:04
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Absolutely stay away from a tacoma. The gear ratios on them are terrible right now and it will suck pulling even a light trailer. I would look at a nice 1/2 ton truck with 4x4 if you think you will ever want to hit dirt roads and do some exploring.
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Jan 13, 2022 16:07
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CaptainTofu posted:I'm still overwhelmingly in love with your truck. Same. It just looks exactly like what a child draws when they draw a truck and that makes it perfect.
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Jun 7, 2022 23:18
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Ambassadorofsodomy posted:I thought that was the Cyber truck. I know what test I'm running on my nephews next time I see them.
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Jun 8, 2022 08:16
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VideoGameVet posted:
Would you be adding any additional power capacity? 100 miles is bad enough without heating your house and cooking your breakfast cutting that down also.
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Jun 21, 2022 22:05
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luminalflux posted:Even something like the 300 miles a Rivian or F150 Lightning has would be a bit iffy as soon as you start loading it down. Would still love to see the F150 Lightning (or hell, even the F150 hybrid with the generator option) drivetrain guts stuffed into an RV chassis for electric camping. Towing cuts the range down for sure but is supposed to be a rather good drive. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfC64jlJmBO/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Jun 22, 2022 21:51
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The most important thing is remembering you also have to get back out. I've seen more people stranded because of that than because they tackled an obstacle that stopped their forward progress.
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Jun 24, 2022 00:32
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Pitre posted:I haven't seen anything like this that came up for sale locally. Niche market but I could see this being cool for dunes camping people and such. I've seen those referred to as crawler haulers. For your toys that are to big for a toyhauler.
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Jul 17, 2022 01:44
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huhu posted:Hello thread - just put a downpayment in on a cascadecampers.com van. Now I just need to buy an actual van, get it insured first as a van then as an RV, and drive out to California to get it converted. Just went through their website and that seems like an awesome option. Very drivable and with just enough amenities to be comfortable without bringing way to much stuff. I feel like a lot of the van conversions try and fit to many features in to small a space and it ends up feeling cramped.
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Aug 3, 2022 11:29
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huhu posted:It happened. Still a few weeks before I try and live out of it full time but very excited. Congrats. Now you get to start figuring out how you want it organized and what works for you.
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Sep 1, 2022 01:18
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Syano posted:You can get 40 ft trailers in the 20s if you buy low end or you can buy high end and be over 6 figures. Theres massive cost cutting measures that can take place to get a trailer down to a low price That and raw square footage isn't necessarily that expensive. Now start adding more slides, extra bathroom, another AC, and more accessories and the prices go up.
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Oct 2, 2022 02:50
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Campers going to be cold when you drive. If you have a decent furnace it will be warm by the time you get setup and settled in. If you're traveling in freezing temps winterize the camper.
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Jan 22, 2023 11:03
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Bloody posted:Are teeny tiny electric heaters a thing? I’d like one in my truck rig but anything above like 200 watts is probably going to be oversized for my electrical setup I have a 500w in my bathroom but it doesn't do much beyond keep the edge off the chill.
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Jan 22, 2023 21:32
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huhu posted:Ram Promaster City conversion by Cascade Campers. And I’ve got a portable toilet and shower that collapse. Which ones did you get? I'm looking at some for my truck.
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Catatron Prime posted:I've been looking at options to more easily move a small teardrop trailer down a long and narrow driveway as well as potentially bring along to scooch around campsites, and I was wonder if you guys had any thoughts on what would work best. How long is the driveway and how lazy/rich are you? https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Dolly/Trailer-Valet/TVRVR3-BB225.html
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