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TorkLift deffinately look like the ones I want. I have seen them before on this web site and now I just have to find a dealer to get them from. I will need 4 steps and the cool thing is, when I upgrade and buy a different truck I will be able to add a step if needed.

I am going to buy some collapsable or sissors stairs for the camper. Too many times have Valerie or I had something in our hands and had it rough climbing out of the camper, especially with her short little legs. So the question is this, what kind? Has anybody had any good luck with a certain...

Hayduke, good to hear from you. Valerie and I are going to be heading for Oxnard on the 21st for a surf trip. When you and I first met, I thought you were talking about my board when you told me you had one of those. It took me a minute to realise you were talking about the camper. We love it...

Hey Cort, you're right everyone does have opinions, now here is mine. I have a Taco 02 with a FULLY loaded Bobcat on it, and it lives on it. I was more worried about the rear end than the front. I put all new shocks, Rancho 9000's, front and back, and some supersprings and occasionally I would...

nixfwc, why don't you try mounting something on the top of your camper? Perhaps a solar panel, or rack? Or if you want to get extreme, perhaps a statue of some kind, like the traveling gnome (sorry, I couldn't help myself on that last one). Seriously though, I have to pull the front of mine down...

Yes I think I agree, from all the research I have done. I want to get the right size, three to four steps.

Well it was supposed to rain tonight and possibly this week so I was forced to complete my installation. I lifted the top and removed the screws holding the struts on. I applied silicone to all the holes and around the screw heads, and re-fastened them. Now, let it rain, let it rain, let it...

I used 1" self tapping screws, and I did not see any screws sticking through the lining or the mattress area. Maybe lucky, or just plain good

Alex, like dsrtrat I used screws. Mine were self tapping, but I predrilled a cheater pilot hole. Then this weekend I plan on removing them and adding silicone sealant. I know I should have done it when I installed them, but time was an issue and I want to do a complete, good job.

No, as it ended up, it was so easy I did not feel it worth asking them about it. It worked great on our camp trip, and I feel it a success. I still need to remove the fasteners and seal them, so I am not quite done yet.

here is the sloppy job i did, but it turned out ok. the top row is the back, and the bottom row is the front.

Scott, here are the numbers. I hope to post pictures today, if I can figure it out. Gas Spring: C16-15952 Ball Brackets: P67-00205 The brackets I bought were for the inside, when I thought that was where I was going to put them. They had a 90 degree bend on them. I had to cut it off with a hack...

C.E.R.too, Nice job. I love the pictures and your camp choice. Have you ever been to the upper part of the camp gound there? Real nice too. Some good hiking. Valerie and I are going to be down that way this Friday. We are only going to spend one night (friday night) but we need to camp. We are...

I installed mine, and it really didn't take long. I did goof up on the front though. On the front of the camper, the bottom part, not the roof I installed the brackets and there wasnt enough room for them when I tried to mount the top ends on the roof part. So I had to reposition the lower...

Jimmythec, I got them off the web site: suspa.com If you enlarge the first picture in this post that leadsled9 posted you will see the brand and the model number. As for all the other whoopla this conversation has started, I am not too conserned. Adding 80 lbs of lift in the rear, and the front...

Well looks don't matter to me as much as practicability, and after further thought I too am going to mount mine on the outside. That is what I wanted to do in the first place, but instead I talked myself into putting them on the outside, until Deltarat found that picture. I had to modify my...

Delta, That does look good, and after some thought it wouldn't be that expensive to replace when necessary. Like I said, I bought two types of brackets. I may have to rethink my placement. Thanks for confusing my mind :blink:

I will remember that when I mount them. And I will use that good advice with the clips

after seeing the pictures of the springs on the inside, it just looks better to me. I don't need extra "stuff" on the outside of my camper. According to Leadsled9, it does not take a lot of effort to remove the struts after the top is up. In fact, I am going to try to use my springs (SAFELY!!!)...

The first post on this thread by Leadsled9 has a picture. I read the brand of shock and went to that site. Suspa.com. I looked at the shocks. His is rated for 40lbs. With two in the front that equals 80 lbs of lift. The next size up is rated at 60 lbs. that was too much for me. I bought four...

I bought the parts today, so in four days I may be able to start the project.

Leadsled9, Thank you, that helps a lot. I was curious how they kept the struts out of the way when the top was down. With those pictures I think I may be able to make something myself. I will keep a post of my progress, although timely it may be. Scott

thank you, I will try to do something with this.

I have seen the posts where people have added those shock things to the outside of there campers that help lift the roof. They look like they are attached to the roof and the body of the camper. What I need is help locating the correct ones. I want one that is made to be outside in the elements...

Terry, I normally remove my boards and put them in the cab of the truck, it is an extended cab. Honestly, I haven't really used the steps on my Bobcat that much. Also, it would be difficult to reach the racks from the steps. I met some guy who put two 2 x 4 brackets under the underside of the...