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Dobinson has three spring packs available for the Ranger. I went with the heaviest so there would be no need for airbags.
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Dobinson has three spring packs available for the Ranger. I went with the heaviest so there would be no need for airbags.
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Julie and I had two things to drop off at All Terrain Campers this morning. Actually - how could I forget - three things; Julie had fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for Marty. We noted progress on our new camper. 
Lookin good!
Wow that's sure coming along.
Maybe the cookies help.
Thanks for sharing.
Frank
Maybe the cookies help.
Thanks for sharing.
Frank
goinoregon
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looking good.
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Good eye for detail! Yes, I have and I'll be adding that information as the build/construction process evolves.
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We got the call from ATC that Marty and the guys were ready to deliver the camper shell for Julie’s birthday. What a grand present (having it completed) for the Lady’s birthday! She was more than thrilled. We arrived at the shop mid-morning.
The camper was up on jacks and Chad was finishing up two items – the door latch and the furnace exhaust vent.
We put together items we bought from ATC for the interior build – water tank, plumbing items, CO detector, an assortment of fasteners, drawer hangers, propane lines, and such.
As the crew was readying for loading it on the new Ranger, they added slats across the camper bottom to level it to the top of the bedsides as the truck bed is 3/8” deeper at the rear.
It was then time to load the camper.
It fit like a well-crafted glove.
It was time for photos. Matt, Chad, Julie, Brad. We will get a nice photo with Marty in the future. He was called away for some office work.
The camper was up on jacks and Chad was finishing up two items – the door latch and the furnace exhaust vent.
We put together items we bought from ATC for the interior build – water tank, plumbing items, CO detector, an assortment of fasteners, drawer hangers, propane lines, and such.
As the crew was readying for loading it on the new Ranger, they added slats across the camper bottom to level it to the top of the bedsides as the truck bed is 3/8” deeper at the rear.
It was then time to load the camper.
It fit like a well-crafted glove.
It was time for photos. Matt, Chad, Julie, Brad. We will get a nice photo with Marty in the future. He was called away for some office work.
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We were back home in the pines in the late afternoon.
Ever since we’d made the decision on a new truck and then, also, a new camper, Julie’s been anxious about whether it would fit in the garage. No amount of reassurance would calm her nerves. She had to see it for herself. She climbed up on a ladder to watch the top as I slowly pulled the truck into its place in the garage.
Happy birthday Julie!
The adventure continues. Please check back for updates.
Ever since we’d made the decision on a new truck and then, also, a new camper, Julie’s been anxious about whether it would fit in the garage. No amount of reassurance would calm her nerves. She had to see it for herself. She climbed up on a ladder to watch the top as I slowly pulled the truck into its place in the garage.
Happy birthday Julie!
The adventure continues. Please check back for updates.
CPT Davenport
El Pescador
So awesome you guys!
Occidental
Trail Master
Happy birthday Julie!
Monte I really like the way the camper fits the truck.
Makes it look more like a one piece unit. Nice clean lines.
Why the 3/8" difference at the rear?
Frank
Makes it look more like a one piece unit. Nice clean lines.
Why the 3/8" difference at the rear?
Frank
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We would have to ask Ford that question. I expect it is for appearance and the designers believe it adds a bit more testosterone to the look.
Strange!!!
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With the new camper home, off the truck, and outside the shop, it's time for us to go to work.
Here is the nearly blank canvas
With a start on the structure of the main cabinet, Julie paints all the bare plywood.
The adventure continues. Please check back for updates.
Here is the nearly blank canvas
With a start on the structure of the main cabinet, Julie paints all the bare plywood.
The adventure continues. Please check back for updates.
Monte you'll need to update your signature soon.
Does that come at the "christening" ceremony?
Frank
Does that come at the "christening" ceremony?
Frank
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