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RE: Are you towing with a flatbed?
First, thanks Jim for the help. I know what I did wrong. As someone mentioned earlier, it's made by Torklift and a 48" extension. We flat tow a Jeep and if we're traveling with just the camper and bicycles, the hitch and bike rack just clear the back of the camper.
The twin over/ under receivers are signature to Torklift and it's frame mounted. Quite stout!
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mike/kellie
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06/09/21 08:58pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Are you towing with a flatbed?
Trying this from my phone
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/editorFunctions/mode/link.cfm
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mike/kellie
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06/09/21 11:30am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Are you towing with a flatbed?
Towing with utility body on Ram 5500
https://i.imgur.com/bHVWRt5l.jpg
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mike/kellie
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06/09/21 11:29am |
Truck Campers
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RE: 2007 Chevy 2500HD classic/superhitch spare doesn't fit.
Bedlam our moderator mounted his spare on his superhitch. Not sure if it's laying flat topside or under.
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mike/kellie
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06/06/21 10:37pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Ordered Host cascade today
You might lose the space for a spare wheel and tire with the auxiliary tank but I wish I had 2 factory tanks with my 5500. I had Douglass Truck body dedicate the passenger side box for my spare, jack, triangles, and other tools.
The combination you have sounds great-
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mike/kellie
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05/24/21 10:54am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Very Expensive RV Parking Spot!
Is that around Manton? I used to deer hunt on leased propert outside of Shingletown back in the early 70's. Love that area!
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mike/kellie
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05/08/21 12:52pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: DOT & State Nuances of a 4500-5500?.
"Various states". I guess the OP?
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mike/kellie
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03/15/21 08:11pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: DOT & State Nuances of a 4500-5500?.
declariation
When you buy a pick-up you should probably have input on this and not leave it in the hands of your salesman or dealership. Note that while signage at weigh stations state "no pick-ups" the registered weight and also any bed modifications (flat bed, utility bodies etc) indicates you've lost that loving feeling of a pick-up.
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mike/kellie
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03/15/21 03:28pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: DOT & State Nuances of a 4500-5500?.
My truck is registered for 30K and I do have small decals on the lower door panels. You are also required to shift the rear (Ca in my case) license plate with your yearly registration sticker to the front bumper. Most of the weigh stations have cameras facing downstream to catch trucks that bypass. I am required to drive into weigh stations and I don't transport anything commercial related, just my wife and truck camper.
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mike/kellie
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03/15/21 01:01pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Truck camper and tow bars
okan-star has a good recommendation and it's what we use. It was a pretty easy installation on our 2017 Rubicon. I continue to see rigid A frames towing some Jeeps but after seeing all the contingency brackets, clips, hooks and cables, used for the NSA products, it's the better choice.
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mike/kellie
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03/08/21 04:06pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Leaving Camper on the Jacks
I was reading through the literature of our new Host camper and they recommend that blocking be used for storage when off the truck. Bummer about the storage issue-
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mike/kellie
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03/08/21 03:58pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Ordered Host cascade today
It's not always people. The industry has been plagued with delays involving the manufacturing of parts and components. Mine came out of production lacking the passenger side awning. When we toured the Host plant in October, a propane furnace was missing. All these parts were ordered way ahead of production knowing the long lead times. I think ours was delayed from shipping out by at least a week waiting for the awning. We had intended to go the TCA rally in AZ but the delays gave us only a couple days to prepare so we decided to postpone until next year.
Not sure when Cascades go into production but we were out 6 months. Are there any new features for the 2022 models? They had the single 360 AH lithium battery kicking around shop on our visit and were going to play around with it before deciding it's application to their line-up. Now comes the wait-
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mike/kellie
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02/22/21 10:34am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Host Cascade in service body
Douglass did mine and I opted for the frame mounts incorporating my fast-guns. Today I might choose a different tie-down system, depending on how critical the alignment would need to be. I just picked up our new Mammoth last weekend in Portland and I can't utilize any of the 4 factory grab points on the camper. Knowing this I had some custom ones built and powder coated white. The 2 fronts bolt to the swing-out brackets and the 2 rears are about 12" further back. I used the factory 3-bolt pattern and drilled out another 3 bolt pattern just beyond the power slide gearing. Because my Douglass body has a narrower taper in the back, they work fine, however the fast-guns do block the cabinet doors. No real problem though-
I can send some pictures to your email if you want. Drop me a PM if interested-
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mike/kellie
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02/18/21 04:54pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Host Owners on Colorado Front Range?
Amagoat, this just occurred to me and sorry for not bringing it up sooner. Truck Camper Adventure is staging a pretty big rally in Quartzite this weekend. It's their second and I had initially signed up thinking we would have taken delivery by then. There are probably 6 Host campers there with the majority being Mammoths.
Social distancing is required however its a great place to connect with truck campers and owners from all over the states. Last year was an open house of sorts for people interested in other campers. It was planned for this year as well.
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mike/kellie
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02/12/21 08:45am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Opinion on Host Accessories?
Check your pm later.
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mike/kellie
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01/27/21 06:04pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Host Owners on Colorado Front Range?
You're in that time zone of between model years. An order now ( projecting a 6 month build) would probably see any proposed new changes. We ordered in August for an end of year delivery. It was delayed for a few weeks and we pick it up early Feb.
Bedlam can confirm the cut-off date for new models.
We deleted the rear sofa and ordered just the washer/dryer platform with a 110 v floor outlet. We have a resource for furniture and looking to place a recliner and cabinet in that space.
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mike/kellie
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01/24/21 12:02pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Host Owners on Colorado Front Range?
Have you considered a factory tour? With an appointment you can catch a specific model in various stages of production.
We went in October and they had a new single 360 AH lithium battery in an office getting ready to test the longevity under various loads and also re-charging.
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mike/kellie
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01/24/21 09:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Newbie Question About Tie Downs
But we should be proud of burningmetal......I mean burningman for his skillz
Totally agree! I've been super impressed with some innovative engineering and manufacturing by others on this forum. And you're also right....the ability to fab up something in their own shop is almost the best, unless you can also store your truck camper inside too. That's the best-
I don't think I could even attempt to weld something these days. Old school was to tip your head back slowly and nod forward sharply (like fly casting) but these days lenses go dark faster than a blink.
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mike/kellie
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12/29/20 11:31am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Newbie Question About Tie Downs
For the price of the “good” tiedowns you can buy a small wire-feed welder, some pieces of square tube and flat stock, and make some and still have money left over. And now you have a welder
That doesn't make one a welder. I had 6 certifications from 40 years ago including 7018 LH overhead but purchased Torklift tie downs. That experience recognized quality products.
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mike/kellie
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12/29/20 07:15am |
Truck Campers
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RE: What did you do to your Camper Today?
swapping to flannel sheets and down comforters. Loading in the reflectix window coverings, swapping out to two full propane tanks, loading in the gear for snow shoeing and generally getting ready to go to Lassen National Park in a couple of days (yes it is still open to self contained TCs).
Can you do a mini trip report? You've done one in the past and I'm looking to travel more there throughout the year. My daughter bought a cabin in Mill Creek just outside Mineral and the S entrance to the park. I also got her snow shoes for Xmas! Thanks-
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mike/kellie
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12/23/20 02:50pm |
Truck Campers
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