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Thanks guys, will try your info!

One thing I haven't read in this thread is that these struts take a lot of load off of the lifter panels. I have the original panels, now 20 years old, and they're not in good shape. If the panels are in real bad shape would they need to be replaced after you have the shock assist? Would you...

1986 Keystone. 12 V and 110 work fine on the fridge. Can't seem to get gas to work. The door of the fridge says Sanyo but the vents are the typical dometic. Any advice on how to start it up and / or troubleshoot?

Yes, we are saying the exact same thing. It's just plywood on the Keystone in the area of rework.

I take it since it was a keystone you didn't need to bother reworking the back frame which is where the aluminum work would come into play for most other campers? The aluminum work you speak of is in the front, but not the back (past the bed but it is there). Having said that, the little...

Anyone know how to program / use this clock - timer thing?????? One thing I should also add, is that this camper's wiring was still intact. But realistically, a lot of the wire would normally need replacement as the connectors were pretty flimsy.

Here's the passenger side replaced.

Well, I promised I would post photos. As many are aware, older FWC will not fit a modern pickup. This project was easier than I thought it would be. To summarize, 45 minutes to demo, 11 hours total to re-ply the floor pack. On the older Keystone, the passenger side is a no-brainer. Would...

Oops, my bad... I forgot the keystone does not hang BELOW the bed, there is no problem with the spare. :rolleyes:

It does, thanks Stan! Once we get this home I am ordering a bunch of parts from you guys so be warned! :lol:

Did a search and couldn't find anything on this subject... But what are you doing with the older keystones where the Dodge spare tire access bolt thingamajig is covered by the camper?

If in a section that you are replacing and the wood is good you could probably just make a hole big enough that the hook of the ratchet strap locks in. ding ding ding, this is exactly what we'll do. Thanks everyone!

Thanks guys, all good points. We've actually got to go about 150 miles.

That's a good idea to just add some temporary eye-bolts....

How far are ya going? And will there be highway speeds? Yep, highway speeds. There are currently NO tiedown points on the camper.

Hello, We are going to move my used 86 keystone camper to a different garage to begin resizing the floor pac. The rig it is temporarily going on is not setup with camper tiedowns. Additionally, this camper was permanently mounted so there are no tiedown points to use. The current plan is to...

what are you guys drilling into?

Thanks guys, I will be wearing boxers but hopefully the wife will have nothing on. Let me know if this changes your advice.

Lots of good input on this thread. One big issue for me is will this be a daily driver? Auto sure is nice if it's the rig you regularly drive. I only drive my pickup when I'm hauling something. So I wish I could have found a manual, but I couldn't.... Had to go with what I found a good deal...

Thanks everyone! I will keep the furnace and install a wave separately.

Gotcha... It sounds like the best option is to leave the existing furnace in then you can just use the wave on nights that aren't as cold.

Since I am gutting my keystone, I am thinking about ripping out the furnace and putting in a wave catalytic heater. I have a few questions: -How long (ballpark) will a standard deep cycle batter operate a 1986 furnace? -It looks like the cheapest you can find these wave heaters is around $300...

This has inspired me to re-do mine (since I have to take it out to resize the floor pack anyway). Thanks for the photos!

I have a 3/4 ton Dodge that doesn't budge an inch with a regular hard shell camper on top and tandem axle trailer behind it. Suspension is factory original. Beats your kidneys to drive it, but it's the real deal... Prior to that, I had various half ton and midsized pickups. Mileage dropped...

I'm looking at a couple of older FWCs that are that 64" wide (bed rail to bed rail). I would also need to do the trimming to 58" to get it to fit. This may be my next project. I have been obsessing over the planning of this project and honestly I think the most time consuming part will be...