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Posted By poriggity

Got some more work done today, cleaned it up and...

Got some more work done today, cleaned it up and started packing for the inaugural camping trip coming up in 2 weeks. I sanitized and filled the fresh water tank, ran the pump for a while with all...

Forum: Just Conversation

07-06-2015, 10:25 AM

Replies: 18

Possible job relocation to Phoenix, AZ??

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Posted By poriggity

Seeing what this decision is doing to my wife,...

Seeing what this decision is doing to my wife, I've made the decision to stay the course in ca right now, as she doesn't want to be away from her family... I'll deal with ca for a while longer I...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

07-04-2015, 01:15 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Managed to run the stove top for a little bit by...

Managed to run the stove top for a little bit by hooking one of my BBQ tanks to the camper lines and push all the air out of all the lines, and got the fridge to light on propane! One small step for...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

07-04-2015, 01:14 PM

Replies: 19

Electrical issues, what am I missing here???

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Posted By poriggity

Wow, I did not know that. Thank you for letting...

Wow, I did not know that. Thank you for letting us know! I will be sure to keep that on my list of maintenance items....

Forum: Just Conversation

07-03-2015, 10:19 AM

Replies: 18

Possible job relocation to Phoenix, AZ??

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Posted By poriggity

Actually, I work for a truck rental and leasing...

Actually, I work for a truck rental and leasing company, and they will pay for most of my relocation costs... so that's pretty much covered.. :)

Forum: Just Conversation

07-02-2015, 11:56 AM

Replies: 18

Possible job relocation to Phoenix, AZ??

Views: 1,752

Posted By poriggity

Possible job relocation to Phoenix, AZ??

So, the opportunity has come up at a possible promotion, but that would mean leaving CA (which I really want to do anyway), and moving to the Phoenix area of AZ. Can anyone tell me a little about...

06-28-2015, 03:22 PM

Replies: 79

Why I Don't RV Or Even Drive in California

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Posted By poriggity

I live in CA, and I can't stand it, but right now...

I live in CA, and I can't stand it, but right now I just have no choice. I am tired of the politics and high prices and cost of living in the state.
Scott

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-28-2015, 11:11 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Hooked up my BBQ propane tank to the camper, and...

Hooked up my BBQ propane tank to the camper, and managed to light the stove pilot and the oven pretty easily. The generator would not fire, and the fridge would not light on propane. I haven't had...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-28-2015, 10:59 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Got a little bit done today. The bathroom fan...

Got a little bit done today. The bathroom fan was disintegrated, so, for the price of shipping, I was offered a stock fan from a Lance travel trailer from a guy that had upgraded. Replaced the fan,...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-27-2015, 09:20 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Here's the ones I bought. So far, I like them. ...

Here's the ones I bought. So far, I like them. We'll see how they do for the long haul, but they work for now.

Amazon.com: HOT SYSTEMâ„¢ 1156 7506 1003 1141 LED SMD 18 LED Bulbs Interior RV...

06-26-2015, 07:41 PM

Replies: 26

Proper etiquette ?..

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Posted By poriggity

While very much inappropriate behavior, I agree...

While very much inappropriate behavior, I agree with cb1000rider.. There's not much sense in getting worked up over things you cannot control. :)

Forum: Vintage RV's

06-26-2015, 07:16 PM

Replies: 17

I've decided my 1997 is vintage

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Posted By poriggity

Looking good so far.. I am sure you've already...

Looking good so far.. I am sure you've already looked, but I've had great luck on Amazon for a lot of RV related things I've been doing in my build.

Forum: Just Conversation

06-26-2015, 07:12 PM

Replies: 598

It's Friday Night, what are you drinking?

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Posted By poriggity

Enjoying a bit of this... ...

Enjoying a bit of this...
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Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-26-2015, 12:15 PM

Replies: 14

Wiring truck for Lance camper

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Posted By poriggity

There is no isolator installed in the truck, but...

There is no isolator installed in the truck, but there is one installed in the camper. Its designed to cut the drain to truck battery once it his 14.5 volts, according to the installer.

Forum: Vintage RV's

06-25-2015, 01:44 AM

Replies: 3,704

Sticky: Post your vintage photos here

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Posted By poriggity

I'm not sure what's considered vintage, but...

I'm not sure what's considered vintage, but here's my 1988 lance lc980 on my 04 dodge ram. Working to make it camp worthy now, after sitting in storage for the last 15 years. Best of all, it had a...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-24-2015, 01:26 AM

Replies: 3

Thetford Aqua Magic IV

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Posted By poriggity

Thetford Aqua Magic IV

So, I am stumped by this toilet in my camper. It's an aqua magic IV by Thetford. I don't know the first thing about prepping the toilet for it's first use after being in storage for 15 years. I've...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-22-2015, 09:49 PM

Replies: 21

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Posted By poriggity

Thanks! She's my life! Almost 3 years old.. we...

Thanks! She's my life! Almost 3 years old.. we went "camping" together in the camper tonight in the driveway, , and that lasted all of shout 20 minutes before she needed to see mom... slowly but...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-22-2015, 08:53 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

New mattress installed with kiddo testing it...

New mattress installed with kiddo testing it out...https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/22/390a29860b8526b541df21f4cbd61429.jpg

Scott

Forum: Just Conversation

06-21-2015, 09:53 PM

Replies: 26

average overnight cost at RV park

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Posted By poriggity

Yes, I try to either find dispersed camping, or...

Yes, I try to either find dispersed camping, or yellow post spots that are free around me.. but if I'm travelling, I usually try and stay at state parks if I can, because they are cheaper. Private...

Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

06-21-2015, 09:43 PM

Replies: 3

My mileage, think I got this right?

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Posted By poriggity

Yeah, sounds like you're right on the money.

Yeah, sounds like you're right on the money.

Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

06-21-2015, 09:43 PM

Replies: 147

Researching Buying New Tires

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Posted By poriggity

Sure, Michelins and goodyears are good tires, but...

Sure, Michelins and goodyears are good tires, but there's nothing wrong with the lesser known brands either. They are on millions of semi trucks across the nation with no issues. Buy what you want.

06-21-2015, 08:39 PM

Replies: 13

Cocktails and the full timer

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Posted By poriggity

Yeah, hey, us part timers like our booze too.. I...

Yeah, hey, us part timers like our booze too.. I enjoyed a couple good craft brews Friday night, while I camped in the parking lot at work, in my TC, since I got off work at 11pm and had to be back...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-21-2015, 04:40 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Apparently pics aren't showing up on this last...

Apparently pics aren't showing up on this last post, so here's a revised post.

And some more pictures of the other side of the camper, and the back, for those of you who requested pictures. I...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-21-2015, 02:51 PM

Replies: 21

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Posted By poriggity

Pulled my tail light lenses today and cleaned...

Pulled my tail light lenses today and cleaned them up a bit.. They were caked in dirt pretty badly.. Here's a before and after picture. I also ordered some more LED bulbs for the tail lights, and...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

06-21-2015, 01:56 PM

Replies: 2

Out shopping

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Posted By poriggity

If you looked under it, and did not see air bags,...

If you looked under it, and did not see air bags, and the brochure lists spring suspension, you should assume that you do not have air suspension, and the owner is not certain of what he speaks. A...

Forum: Vintage RV's

06-20-2015, 08:45 PM

Replies: 33

1978 Southwind - The adventure!

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Posted By poriggity

Keep it up! You and I are kindred spirits.....

Keep it up! You and I are kindred spirits.. Restoring older RV's that we got for the price of nothing! Love this.
Scott

Forum: Truck Conversions

06-20-2015, 08:42 PM

Replies: 54

Pictures of conversion motorhome

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Posted By poriggity

Looking good!! Keep it up!

Looking good!! Keep it up!

Forum: New Member Check-In

06-20-2015, 07:45 AM

Replies: 8

It's good to be here...

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Posted By poriggity

Welcome, from another newbie! :)

Welcome, from another newbie! :)

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-19-2015, 11:51 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Thanks! Pretty partial to the truck. I bought...

Thanks! Pretty partial to the truck. I bought it brand new in 2004, and I don't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon. As far as the camper, it's in surprisingly good shape for its age, so...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-19-2015, 10:43 PM

Replies: 14

Wiring truck for Lance camper

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Posted By poriggity

Just as an update, I went to my local Lance...

Just as an update, I went to my local Lance Dealer, Galaxy campers, which is a small 3 person facility. The owner himself did the wiring on my truck, and did clean work, and did it right! I am...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-19-2015, 08:30 PM

Replies: 4

Water leak

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Posted By poriggity

It was hooked up to the high pressure inlet. I...

It was hooked up to the high pressure inlet. I haven't had a chance to do much digging around to find the leak source yet

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-18-2015, 09:13 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Thanks Sarah! I will continue to share if there...

Thanks Sarah! I will continue to share if there is enough interest in where this is going. I appreciate you taking time to check it out. :)

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-14-2015, 12:22 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

This mattress was suggested to me on a few other...

This mattress was suggested to me on a few other forums I am on, and for the price, it's hard to beat. It's got positive reviews, and I figured, for the price, it'll work well, and it's gotta be...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-14-2015, 08:50 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Up early today for some more cleaning. Its...

Up early today for some more cleaning. Its amazing home much dust and dirt can accumulate in an enclosed camper that's been sitting. First matter of business, pitch the original mattress in the...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-13-2015, 05:40 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

First matter of business was to clean the inside...

First matter of business was to clean the inside and make it somewhat liveable. Its been in storage for the better part of 15 years, so the wallpaper was falling off the walls, and there was dust...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-13-2015, 05:39 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 5,513

Posted By poriggity

Project "Problem Child"

This thread will be used to document the build and restoration of a project I've dubbed "problem child".

The project in question is a 1988 Lance LC980 slide in truck camper. I inherited this...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-13-2015, 02:15 PM

Replies: 4

Water leak

Views: 2,250

Posted By poriggity

Water leak

So, I hooked up the hose from the house to the camper, and turned it on. I went back up to the camper to discover water pouring out the back of the truck from under the camper. I immediately shut...

06-10-2015, 10:07 AM

Replies: 26

overnite wal mart, home depot

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Posted By poriggity

Another option to consider.. What about changing...

Another option to consider.. What about changing up your driving schedule? Drive at night, sleep during the day? Then they can't get you for the "overnight parking" law... Of course, I typically...

Forum: Vintage RV's

06-09-2015, 06:00 PM

Replies: 12,874

Total Rebuild

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Posted By poriggity

Looking awesome!!! Keep up the good work.

Looking awesome!!! Keep up the good work.

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-09-2015, 05:59 PM

Replies: 2

Truck Camper Step repair/replacement??

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Posted By poriggity

I'm pretty handy with tools, and have skills to...

I'm pretty handy with tools, and have skills to fabrocate. First thing I think I will do is remove the step, and attempt to clean and paint it, and see if I can salvage it. Any other ideas out...

Forum: Truck Camper Discussion

06-09-2015, 09:39 AM

Replies: 2

Truck Camper Step repair/replacement??

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Posted By poriggity

Truck Camper Step repair/replacement??

So, as with a lot of older campers, mine has its issues. One such issue is the rear step is rusty and just plain doesn't work well. Anyone have any ideas for a relatively inexpensive rear step??
...

06-08-2015, 07:53 PM

Replies: 10

Differences in driving/pulling, parking, and living in M.H. vs 5th wheel

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Posted By poriggity

It'll only be driven once a week at most.....

It'll only be driven once a week at most.. probably less than that.

Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems

06-08-2015, 03:53 PM

Replies: 32

Views: 4,369

Posted By poriggity

I'm just a guy with a truck and truck camper, but...

I'm just a guy with a truck and truck camper, but I've spent most of my life traveling in both 5th wheels and motorhomes that my parents owned. They have been exculsively MH owners for quite a few...

06-08-2015, 11:42 AM

Replies: 13,638

What was the last thing you bought for your RV ?

Views: 2,140,490

Posted By poriggity

Picked up some LED bulbs for most of the interior...

Picked up some LED bulbs for most of the interior lights. Nice bright light, and a lot less energy consumption! Now to do the outside lights, and continue working on cleaning up the camper.

LED...

Forum: New Rig Show-Off!

06-08-2015, 08:00 AM

Replies: 21

Newmar for us

Views: 3,651

Posted By poriggity

Very nice coach! Newmar makes some high quality...

Very nice coach! Newmar makes some high quality RV's, that's for sure!

06-08-2015, 07:04 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,990

Posted By poriggity

No matter how I wire it, there will be an inline...

No matter how I wire it, there will be an inline fuse..

06-07-2015, 07:08 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,990

Posted By poriggity

I would more than likely buy something that does...

I would more than likely buy something that does not have an LED on it, and it would only be used on camping trips when phones and the like needed to be charged... Sounds like I'd be ok wiring to the...

06-07-2015, 06:40 PM

Replies: 10