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RE: part three of the broken frame saga.
IMHO - for Northwood,....it is hard to argue with that. Not too many people I know are ready to upgrade to a F550 or F650.
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Slymer
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03/13/23 04:30pm |
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RE: memory foam mattress freezing
DKS - perfect. Exactly what I was hoping to hear. Thank you to all.
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Slymer
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03/11/23 06:41am |
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RE: memory foam mattress freezing
Check the floor plan here. 80 X 58 Same as I measured mine.
https://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2021-northwood-arctic-fox-camper-truck-camper-floorplan-811-tr49392
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Slymer
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03/10/23 11:20am |
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memory foam mattress freezing
We are about to upgrade our stock 2013 AFox 811S mattress to a memory foam. I have become aware that the mattress box for our unit is not a standard queen, but 80 x 58 x 8. Therefore it has to be a custom order. I think I have found the right place to buy from but before I do,....I have issue with Toronto, Canada winter freezing temps. I know the mattress will freeze up over the winter but it won’t be in use until the spring. I have no intentions of bringing it into the house for the winter. The best info I have come up with so far (outside of TC forums) is that the freezing/thawing sequences will degrade the mattress lifespan from 8 years to about 6 years. If anyone has had experience with this issue we would love to hear it before we purchase.
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Slymer
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03/09/23 03:07pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Michelin commercial tire lifespan
Grit Dog,...correct,...not 220,....120 psi (typo)
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Slymer
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03/03/23 03:01pm |
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Michelin commercial tire lifespan
I have a set of Michelin XDS2 commercial tires. 245/70 R19.5 16 ply, Load range H, up to 220 PSI. Our camper is an AFox 811. There is tons of tread left on these (all tires with approx. same tread wear if not identical). However these are 7 years old now and I am wondering if anyone has run tires like this beyond the recommended 7 year lifespan ??
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Slymer
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03/03/23 12:29pm |
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RE: Sway bar for F350 pia
We have a 2011 F350, diesel, XLT shortbox, SRW. Firestone Ride-rite airbags & Hellwig Bigwig rear sway bar go together fine.
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Slymer
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02/22/23 07:28am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Stablecamper Install / Water Tank
I installed mine on our 2013 Arctic Fox 811 and we find them very effective. Not 100% but **** close. The company will have all the details on your camper & will be able to tell you if you can do it safely. One note – when installing the hangers for the long bars do so when they are extended as close as they need to be when using them. I had them short and now each time I take them down I have to turn & turn & turn forever to get them long enough to use.
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Slymer
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02/19/23 07:35am |
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RE: Rickson contact problem
I thought they closed up a couple of years ago. That leaves us I believe with only Vision's as far as 19.5's go.
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Slymer
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01/23/23 02:55pm |
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RE: Levelling blocks for camper on driveway with 2 degree grade
Threaded rods against the grain !! Absolute genius !! Come spring I will be making my own.
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Slymer
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12/23/22 04:13pm |
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RE: 19.5 Hankook DH35 vs XDS2
We have had our commercial Michelin’s now for 7 years. We got drive treads for the rear, but got steer treads for the front since they are quieter. We have about 70,000 kms on them now & they still have tons of tread. They will probably “time-age” out before they actually “wear” out. Expensive for sure, but the peace of mind is worth it while hauling a heavy camper (AF811) with a F350 SRW truck.
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Slymer
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08/23/22 02:33pm |
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RE: Back to truck campers
HD sway bars are a good call, but I am not sure what you mean by “taking your bed with you”. With all of your previous RV’s you have always taken your bed, or beds,....with you. TC’s are no different in that way, except in some rigs you need to make it up each night & take it down in the morning. Not so with TC’s.
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Slymer
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08/16/22 01:33pm |
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RE: Looking for recommendations on a two bike rack
For two bikes we went with mounting a Class 3 hitch on the front of the truck. Then used a cradle type rack where both wheels of the bikes sit in trays. I really like being able to keep an eye on them while driving. If there is an issue I will see it. Have been doing this about 4 years now without any problems.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/sportrack-crest-2-platform-hitch-bike-carrier-0401110p.html#plp
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Slymer
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07/11/22 11:06am |
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RE: Pop-up Truck Camper Peeps - question for you...
When we booked Fishing Bridge campground in Yellowstone the rep on the phone asked me three times if there was ANY canvas on our TC,...ie: was it a pop up? It wasn’t a pop up so he booked us in. We found out later that no tents or canvass was allowed in that particular campground because it was on a grizzly migration path. I can assure you our bbq was back in the truck before dark. It’s possible some campgrounds may reserve sites for tents so they at least have somewhere to set up. This doesn’t make sense though if an RV site is right next to a tent-only site.
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Slymer
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06/29/22 07:19am |
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RE: Ford F250 frame hold downs?
Not that I am aware of. I have Torklifts and I am pretty sure they are drill free mounting on our 2011 F350. They have held up well for 8 years now.
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Slymer
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06/25/22 01:01pm |
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RE: Fifth Wheel Hitch - tried searcing
If I had to do it all over again I would go under-mount gooseneck for sure. No bed to create for the camper, which also adds height.
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Slymer
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06/20/22 12:20pm |
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RE: DRW vs SRW safety, tire blowout
Just an FYI on the dually side. We have an SRW but I found out that with a CAA RV membership and you call them regarding an issue with an inside rear tire they will not touch it. You would have to find someone else. I am not sure if AAA has the same policy or not but If I had a dually I would be checking with them.
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Slymer
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06/18/22 01:05pm |
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RE: How am I going to re-attach this jack?
Image did not come through. We'll need more info too, like make & age of camper. Many here have dealt with what your going through.
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Slymer
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05/04/22 02:42pm |
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RE: Tailgate support rack
X3 for me on leaving it at home & using a cargo net. I mostly use the net to make sure I don't lose my bed mat. It's a pain getting the tailgate off and on again & storing it but installing & using the cargo net is a breeze.
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Slymer
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04/30/22 04:09pm |
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RE: Camper looks like its not level
I had the same issue & it was messing me up. 2011 F350 SRW crew cab, short box. I saw what you are seeing. Try this. Next time the camper is off, grab a 5 or 6 foot piece of straight hardwood. Place it across the top of the bedrails, right behind the back window. Measure to the truck bed. Then do the same thing slightly forward of the tailgate & see the difference in the measurement. Realizing that at least helped ME sleep better. For me it was an optical illusion for sure, but was caused by Ford.
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Slymer
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04/30/22 03:30pm |
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