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So many Todd's! I will try to attach photos's of my tie down brackets but WTW is notorious for issues with uploading photos. Just in case, here is a google photos album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/a95s3KFRj5binKfP9

the Kimbo looks like a really big camper on that Tacoma. Mushroom! The ratchet strap approach on that camper appears to work well. I've used them in commercial transport on many occasions. I've not had them fail when correctly used. Most failures had to do with poorly mounted hook points. And I...

I found that in the tight confines of the Fleet and Toyota Tacoma pickup bed, that I had to use a small stubby screwdriver to get those turn buckles tight. I tighten them almost a full turn past hand tight. Some corners take a bit more, some less. I also find that one particular corner always...

Ah! Check this out: https://www.victortech.com/product/dcx760 more inline to what I was thinking. easy to adjust height. would need modification to fit your application, but the mechanics are what's important.

An idea that came to mind was something like this adjustable gas strut table. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Victor-Technology-Mobile-Adjustable-Standing-Desk-DC500/305502309 Might be able to cannibalize something from a old desk chair. Whatever you end building, it will need to be easy to...

this is in interesting problem to solve! I don't see any pics either.

David, I've installed the same device in my Fleet, in the battery compartment, attached to the forward compartment wall. It has been there for nearly two years. No noticeable heat. todgru.

Inspired by DavidGraves answer: Drive the truck up on 4 or 5 2x6's lying flat. All Four wheels. attach fixed length steel posts to the corner brackets all the way down to the ground. remove turnbuckles Using tall bottle jacks, raise truck from the rear and front axles. bottle jack/floor jack on...

Great idea! Is that flyrod case homemade? Looks like part of a vinyl gutter downspout. Regardless, I'll be adding one of those to my Fleet!

We found that the Mr. Buddy style heater produced too much condensation which then froze to all the cool surfaces. This happened at any temp below freezing. The frozen moisture eventually melts and rains down inside. I have since installed a Suburban forced air furnace. While we still get...

Hi Foeger, Like others have said, you probably don't need to spend that amount of money on a rig. My recommendation: get a rig to travel with, something reliable. With the medical training, go volunteer with some organization like https://www.ramusa.org/ (this is just the first thing that came...

Hanging a whiteboard in the camper is a great idea!

That's a good point, Vic. The panels are rather, um, floppy! If I do end up getting a second portable panel, I might add a section of this poly-carbonate paneling to help reinforce the panel. Something like what I used to mount the panel to the roof of my camper...

Dgw2 - It was great to meet you last weekend. The drive back to Portland went smoothly. About an hour ago, David stopped by and picked up the couch parts. I think they will work out great! David - Glad to have met you and good luck working on your camper. Great conversations all around. Safe...

I have a flexible solar panel mounted to the roof of my Fleet. This panel is very lightweight. The panel itself may weigh as much as 3 pounds. It doesn't roll up, just has a flexibility to it and is very thin, maybe 1/8"? I have considered buying a second panel for situations like this thread...

I will be in Spokane this weekend, July 28/29 visiting family. I can pick this up, if anyone wants it in the greater Portland area. I don't need it, but I'd hate to see it taken to the dump! :)

Also note, though, you can get the lift panels and gas-strut lift assists and add them yourself to an older camper. Pricing everything out is probably the biggest hurdle in deciding if the cost/time effort is worth it. I had an old Fleet from the 80s and now have a new Fleet from 2016. Big...

Most of the glue came off with the sticker when I removed it in warm weather. To remove the remaining glue on the door, I used a bit of acetone. Came right off!

Looks awesome! Congrats! I really like the layout.

@redfish I installed my gas can mount very similar to what you are suggesting. But I did not remove the screws that hold the jack bracket. Instead, I simply used longer jack bolts. Here is my write up http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/15008-fwc-fleet-gas-jerry-can-mount/ Todgru

That looks a lot like my old camper: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO8HNosE2qhfhYWj_jJ9oFaEO7FcWorVXrdrxcPu4aPg8DIBkgIPT98KlzX7iRgHA?key=VEF4cktGZjNwMW5YV1ZaVW0ydmpFZVhiTlFqRTh3 I listed it here...

This suggestion is for any trip where you may not get to bath every day: wet wipes. There are certain personal cleaning situations where I don't really want to use a wash cloth. I prefer the Costco Kirkland brand. These are the ones that are septic system safe. They tend to break down really...

@richard check out WTW user Broverlanding_tacoma. Here are a few pics of his rig, exactly what you want to do.: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/3551-ultimate-awning-thread/?p=179070