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Forum: Southwest Region 11-12-2008, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By Don and Sarah
No my Mon and Dad are staying in town so we are...

No my Mon and Dad are staying in town so we are going to have Thanksgiving here at the house. I had been planning on coming down if they went out of town as usual but after some health problems they...
Forum: Southwest Region 11-02-2008, 01:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By Don and Sarah
If you want to go through mounement valley, may...

If you want to go through mounement valley, may want to come up to farmington then work your way to Phoenix. Gallup is way south of the valley. I would suggest a day in farmnington them drive throuh...
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 09-01-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,614
Posted By Don and Sarah
I have an 03 F-350 6.0 has been in the shop only...

I have an 03 F-350 6.0 has been in the shop only twice for repairs, at 22,000 blew the motor up, burnt piston, at 51,500 blew the second motor up, hydrauliced a piston. Second time was 20 days out of...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 03-23-2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,173
Posted By Don and Sarah
I like the stablelift and it does what they...

I like the stablelift and it does what they claim. I have used it with out the torklift tiedown and the stablelift work well. I had the torklift first so I just keep using them, just personal...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 12-10-2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,173
Posted By Don and Sarah
You didn't step on mine, I took all those picture...

You didn't step on mine, I took all those picture for one reason, to help answer questions people might have. Sometimes a picture saves a whole lot of typing. I used to have them on yahoo but they...
Forum: Southwest Region 12-09-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Posted By Don and Sarah
September-October is best Late April-mid June is...

September-October is best Late April-mid June is second best in my opinon. Temps are about the same in both periods but usually less wind in the fall. Temps are 70's days 40's night. Can be a little...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 12-09-2007, 03:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,173
Posted By Don and Sarah
If you have questions about the stablelift ask. ...

If you have questions about the stablelift ask. The pictures that steve in 29 is posting are of my rig.

Here is a new link to all the pictures.
...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 11-22-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,969
Posted By Don and Sarah
You don't say if you have a dually or single...

You don't say if you have a dually or single wheel F-350 If it is a drw I would say no problem. A srw you will need to have real good tires as they will be your limiting factor. I have the drw...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 11-16-2007, 03:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,667
Posted By Don and Sarah
If the camper had sat for any time a bug may have...

If the camper had sat for any time a bug may have nested in the orfice. It may just need a cleaning.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 10-29-2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By Don and Sarah
You can use a regular threaded flange mount with...

You can use a regular threaded flange mount with PVC just use a threaded PVC nipple to screw in the mount cut the threads off the other end then you can glue the rest together.
Forum: Southwest Region 09-03-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By Don and Sarah
Meteor Crater, the new "sky walk" over the grand...

Meteor Crater, the new "sky walk" over the grand canyon, ride the train from Williams to the grand canyon, drop down a bit Sedona area. Southern Utah has a lot to see as well Bryce, Zion, Pink sand...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-28-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,982
Posted By Don and Sarah
I went with a slide in camper because of the...

I went with a slide in camper because of the versitility of it. With my hobbies of 4x4 and white water rafting and when I bought the camper a motor boat, I would be towing something most of the time....
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-15-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By Don and Sarah
There are what they call tripod jacks that can be...

There are what they call tripod jacks that can be used to lift the camper from the sides. An angle iron catches both sides and then you raise the camper and roll the truck out from under and set on...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-15-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,990
Posted By Don and Sarah
Four Pins? If you have running lights and tail...

Four Pins? If you have running lights and tail lights (blinker/stop lights) it should need more pins. 1)12v+ (hot wire) 2)12- (ground) 3)right Blinker/stop 4) left blinker/stop 5) running lights. ...
Forum: Southwest Region 07-27-2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,504
Posted By Don and Sarah
That could be a nice tour but to see them all...

That could be a nice tour but to see them all would take a little time, places are spread out a bit. There is some beautiful country to see those areas. I will be working during that time so I...
Forum: Southwest Region 07-25-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,504
Posted By Don and Sarah
Where are the holding this? Like where in...

Where are the holding this? Like where in Farmington, I live here and I have no idea where they would park a bunch of FMAC.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-17-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Posted By Don and Sarah
They are not cheap, but they do what they say. A...

They are not cheap, but they do what they say. A stablelift can be fit to a dually. Replaces jacks and tiedowns.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 06-24-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,244
Posted By Don and Sarah
You should be able to find a supplier on line. A...

You should be able to find a supplier on line. A simple extension can be made from flat steel plate. Figure the lenth and width drill holes and bolt on. My Jacks are Happy Jacks and have the...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 06-09-2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,173
Posted By Don and Sarah
They may not be for everone and some people don't...

They may not be for everone and some people don't like the looks but I like mine.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 06-06-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,173
Posted By Don and Sarah
There are probalby more than one of here that...

There are probalby more than one of here that have one.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 06-01-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,350
Posted By Don and Sarah
Check the conections at your plug the short may...

Check the conections at your plug the short may right at the plug, or a common miss wired plug, geting a pin swapped is pretty easy to do.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 05-15-2007, 03:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,840
Posted By Don and Sarah
I am on this one and the open roads and the...

I am on this one and the open roads and the Arctic Fox groups I don't say a lot on any of them but the open roads does get the most traffic. Good info on all, on thing you don't have here is all bad...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 05-06-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,690
Posted By Don and Sarah
I had a jack on my Stablelift fail after almost 3...

I had a jack on my Stablelift fail after almost 3 years. I don't think that is too bad for as heavy a camper as I have. But this is not to complain, just share info. First if you didn't recieve a...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 05-06-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,690
Posted By Don and Sarah
I had a jack on my Stablelift fail after almost 3...

I had a jack on my Stablelift fail after almost 3 years. I don't think that is too bad for as heavy a camper as I have. But this is not to complain, just share info. First if you didn't recieve a...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 05-06-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,120
Posted By Don and Sarah
I would suggest you find a scale either a moving...

I would suggest you find a scale either a moving van company, DOT, or gravel yard and weight the truck and camper together. This will tell you just what you are dealing with and can help you decide...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-15-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,926
Posted By Don and Sarah
I 40 west to Holbrook. Take 77 south out of...

I 40 west to Holbrook. Take 77 south out of Holbrook for about 1 mile take a right on 377 towards Heber. When 377 ends turn right towards Heber (about 8 miles) turn right again in Heber towards...
Forum: Southwest Region 02-13-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,190
Posted By Don and Sarah
I am always interested in some kind of camping,...

I am always interested in some kind of camping, the AF group is looking at the 23-26th of March for a camp out or a weekend in April(forgot the dates)The 28th -31 already have planned out. Any where...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 02-08-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By Don and Sarah
Next time you come through let me know ahead of...

Next time you come through let me know ahead of time maybe we can meet up at Dillions. Bring the new toy hauler with the toy and I show you where to play while your here.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 02-02-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By Don and Sarah
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/threa...

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid...8879065.cfm#18879065 (https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/18878979/gotomsg/18879065.cfm#18879065)

I a link to another...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 02-02-2007, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,479
Posted By Don and Sarah
one message suggested https://callencamper.com/ ...

one message suggested https://callencamper.com/ Might be able to build you one they do custom work
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 01-27-2007, 04:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,298
Posted By Don and Sarah
Just one note on center of gravity. Not all...

Just one note on center of gravity. Not all manufactures measure it the same way. Be sure to ask the camper manufacture it the measures from the front of the camper or the back. And check your truck...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 10-13-2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,298
Posted By Don and Sarah
You can see in the sig what my rig is, I have a...

You can see in the sig what my rig is, I have a gvwr of 11,200 and have been as heavy as 13,400 and could not tell the differance in the way the truck handled at all. Do I want to run at 13,400 all...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-28-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,849
Posted By Don and Sarah
Park it in a campground and rent a car for the...

Park it in a campground and rent a car for the day or take the tour.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-28-2006, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By Don and Sarah
I would look at pop up type campers. With a...

I would look at pop up type campers. With a short bed truck it might be tuff to find one with a bathroom you may have to go the porta-poty route for that. I have seen alot of these on 1/2 tons. ...
Forum: Southwest Region 08-27-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,220
Posted By Don and Sarah
I would say get out the campground books and look...

I would say get out the campground books and look up websites for campgrounds in the areas you want to vist, send emails and ask them about what you want to do. I know of at least one campground in...
Forum: Southwest Region 08-24-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,719
Posted By Don and Sarah
How about 320 where I am.

How about 320 where I am.
Forum: Southwest Region 08-19-2006, 03:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,412
Posted By Don and Sarah
You should find the weather about the same as...

You should find the weather about the same as April/May, maybe a little less wind in the fall but about the same temps.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-04-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,043
Posted By Don and Sarah
That was going to be my queston is it the small...

That was going to be my queston is it the small Ranger truck or the older F series "Ranger" model.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-04-2006, 05:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By Don and Sarah
There are a lot of campers out there and it takes...

There are a lot of campers out there and it takes some time to sort through all the different kinds,sizes and shapes. All trucks can haul a camper. But not all trucks can haul all campers. If you...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-26-2006, 03:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By Don and Sarah
You don't say the year of your truck, I am...

You don't say the year of your truck, I am guessing that it is the "newer" superduty style body. The 3 things that I know to check is the tail gate openning, make sure the camper will fit through...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-25-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By Don and Sarah
GAWR for the front is only a few hundred pounds...

GAWR for the front is only a few hundred pounds less empty than loaded. When you load a pickup most of the load is carried by the rear tires and only adds my guess would be 200-500 pounds to the...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-22-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,725
Posted By Don and Sarah
You may have caught this on the net but some used...

You may have caught this on the net but some used a stable lift to mount his ATV rack on. He can unload rack and ATVs all at once just like a TC and have use of the truck.
Forum: Southwest Region 07-21-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,412
Posted By Don and Sarah
That time of year that far south it should still...

That time of year that far south it should still be reasonably warm. It uaually does not get real cold until after Thanksgiving Day. As for snow, a storm in the mountains may bring some to Ridoiso...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-10-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By Don and Sarah
I have both the Torklift Super hitch and the...

I have both the Torklift Super hitch and the extension. You will need the Super hitch if you are planning on using the torklift extension. The extension is a twin tube set up and requires the twin...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-09-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By Don and Sarah
I was loading my camper and thought I would take...

I was loading my camper and thought I would take some pictures of different things I have seen questions posted about. The link includes pictures of my Torklift Superhitch, 28in extension, Torklift...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-09-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By Don and Sarah
I was loading my camper and thought I would take...

I was loading my camper and thought I would take some pictures of different things I have seen questions posted about. The link includes pictures of my Torklift Superhitch, 28in extension, Torklift...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-09-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By Don and Sarah
Not all campers built years ago were fully...

Not all campers built years ago were fully selfcontained. Some just had drains for the gray water that went on the ground not to a holding tank. Most if equiped with a toilet had a black tank but not...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 07-02-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,858
Posted By Don and Sarah
Well start with weighing the truck, then subtact...

Well start with weighing the truck, then subtact that from what the door sticker says the max your truck can weight (GVWR) That is how much weight you are allowed by the factory. Tell us more about...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 06-06-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By Don and Sarah
I am not going, had too many options for that...

I am not going, had too many options for that weekend and choose a week long raft trip instead. How ever when you are in Pagosa let me know maybe we can hook up then I am just down the road a...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 05-24-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,731
Posted By Don and Sarah
I don't think the Ford 6.0 is as bad as the net...

I don't think the Ford 6.0 is as bad as the net would lead you to believe. Mine never gave me any trouble for the first 22,000 miles. Then I brunt the #3 piston, Ford replace the engine under...
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