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RE: Will a truck camper fit over the 5er rails in the truck bed?
I had both a fiver and a truck camper for many years. I used to take the hitch out of the truck and lay a framework of 2"x4"s in the bed. This was enough to raise the camper above the rails. It worked fine.
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happycamper1942
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07/10/23 07:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: First Trip through Canada & into Alaska - Many Questions!
One thing Sidehillsoup said on the other thread. Bring some Canadian cash. His reason was the credit card machines were down at some Petro Canada stations. Mine is that the isolated Yukon campgrounds have a cash only box, with no host. So, a little cash is good.
I agree, bring some Canadian cash. You are in a foreign country for several days at a minimum, who knows what situation you may find yourself in where cards etc. cannot be accepted for whatever reason, and US cash is not a universal currency.
I wouldn't dream of traveling anywhere out of Canada without taking some local cash with me.
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happycamper1942
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07/07/23 06:35pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: First Trip through Canada & into Alaska - Many Questions!
I made a 9040KM trip from my home on Vancouver Island through BC, Yukon and into Alaska in 2017. I took an extra spare for my 5th wheel and for my truck, a 20" which weighed a ton, and I carted them around with me for10 weeks and never needed them.
We were off the tarmac quite a bit, including driving the Dempster as far as the Arctic Circle sign at Eagle Plains. By the end of the trip I was cursing them, but I realize "what if....?"
If I did it again I might take an extra for the truck, If I needed one for the 5th wheel I could always unhoohkand go for help.
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happycamper1942
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06/27/23 04:14pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Vancouver island road closure
It has been open for 2 days now, alternating single lane traffic. They have put wire mesh on the slope to try to stop debris coming down but there is still a lot of cleanup to do.
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happycamper1942
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06/24/23 07:11pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: It looks like my truck camper days are over.
Very nice. Good luck with it.
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happycamper1942
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06/24/23 07:08pm |
Truck Campers
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Vancouver island road closure
Highway 4 from Parksville to Port Alberni and therefor on to the west coast area of Uclulet and Tofino is closed due to fire on the steep slopes above the highway.
There is an alternative 4 hour detour on very rough roads, mainly logging roads but only essential travel is advised and there have been many accidents on this route today.
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happycamper1942
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06/08/23 06:41pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Hwys closed and wild fires in BC & Alberta
Yes, if you see in my post I have already made my main reservations and will wait as long as I can before making any rash decisions.
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happycamper1942
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05/17/23 04:59pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Hwys closed and wild fires in BC & Alberta
Planning a trip from our home on Vancouver Island to the Banff and Rockies in general in Late August-early September, and returning via the Okanagan. I've already reserved a few spots in the busier areas, but I'm beginning to think I may have to cancel and stay on the Island. I'll be keeping a careful eye on the long range forecasts as I don't want to leave it too late to cancel and lose my deposits.
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happycamper1942
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05/16/23 05:58pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Vancouver, Seward, Anchorage and Fairbanks
Last summer we went to Wells Gray Provincial Park in BC and it was one on the best trips I've had in my long camping years.. There are lots of waterfalls and beautiful things to see, most of which are accessible by short hikes, There are two good provincial campground in the large park and some private ones close to it. Check it out online.
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happycamper1942
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03/22/23 01:04pm |
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RE: It looks like my truck camper days are over.
So sorry to read this and see the devastation. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery
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happycamper1942
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03/06/23 08:57pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Good Sam or KOA
I may be wrong but I've found that at a particular location you may find one KOA but several parks that are affiliated with Good Sam, giving you more choice.
That being said the KOA I've used are always good quality, but the Good Sam ones are of mixed quality because of the larger number.
I would say for the price of them join both, it doesn't take long to break even.
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happycamper1942
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02/17/23 04:56pm |
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RE: Levelling blocks for camper on driveway with 2 degree grade
If you don't want to use the jacks to level it up (which to me would be the preferred way), and assuming the grade is accurately measured at 2% and assuming the front and back jacks are 10 feet apart, then you could level it up using packing blocks 2.5 inches thick. 2.5 inches would be close enough.
I think it’s time for folks to stop sharing their “wisdom” here. Packing blocks? Huh?
Not sure why but sooo many posts on here, I just picture the words coming out of my mother in laws mouth. She knows everything….just ask her!
What on earth are you even alluding to here? “If you don’t want to use the jacks to level it up.”
Mkirsch was right. Stop overthinking this. But to be fair he should have addressed the REST of the peanut gallery. Not the OP. (Although the OP definitely needs some guidance with basic stuff.)
If you can't figure out what a "packing block" is I'd be happy to send you a picture of a piece of wood cut to the correct height lol
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happycamper1942
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12/29/22 06:41pm |
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RE: Levelling blocks for camper on driveway with 2 degree grade
If you don't want to use the jacks to level it up (which to me would be the preferred way), and assuming the grade is accurately measured at 2% and assuming the front and back jacks are 10 feet apart, then you could level it up using packing blocks 2.5 inches thick. 2.5 inches would be close enough.
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happycamper1942
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12/27/22 01:34pm |
Truck Campers
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