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That is a good purchase decision Silvertip!!! Congrats on being the most sensible camper in Idaho!!! Best to ya.:)

I am thinking wheel barrow type air tires and wheels--four of them with two on swivel. Somewhere I saw plans for a camper dolly. I know I have seen pictures of them but they were only with poly type wheels which won't work on gravel.

Just got the good news from Oregon's DMV website. My Outfitter Caribou 8' does not meet the definition of a "camper" as the floor to ceiling height is less than 5'5" while it is in the travel position! MY outside floor to top distance is only 5'1" so I am no where near...

oops I would recommend building a camper "Dolly" to move your camper around and into the Shed/Barn/Shop/Garage. It looks like you have a gravel surface. If so, you will need real air tires--not the various poly ones that are most common in the marketplace. I plan on doing this if I do not get...

After consulting with my truck guru Silvertip47, I am planning on installing Timbren Suspension System on my 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4. Anybody see a better price out there than $195. with shipping included? It looks like an easy install--a great deal easier than installing my...

I have an ancient Igloo that holds cubed ice for 3 days and a newer Coleman Extreme that will hold for 5 days in good conditions. I know block ice lasts longer but I need cubes for my buddy, Jack Daniels!!! :D I was looking at the Yeti the other day. :blink: $$$$$ Are they worth it? Are...

You're good to go. That's fine ATF cooling performance. I wouldn't get concerned unless you start running temps over 220° for extended periods of time. Do change the ATF at recommended service intervals, if not sooner. Preventative maintenance keeps things fresh and living longer. Folks forget...

Nice rig. Always good to have a reliable camper. Now, gotta get it ready to get out. No fun being in the driveway when the summer season is here. Congrats and welcome to the club..... Now, I am gonna have to get you central Oregon folk to tell me where to go. Had a great time over, around, and...

My TorkLifts (front and Back) arrived today ($369. delivered) and the goal is to have these heavy direct to frame Tie down Brackets mounted onto my 2009 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 this weekend. Good news: after reviewing the options report on my truck, I discovered I do have a factory installed HD...

Agreed. The beef burger is rarity for me; we eat bison regularly. Have no idea where to find moose or elk though. Deep fried is definitely bad. No argument there. I occasionally have fries with that very very infrequent beef burger. Maybe twice a year. Deep fried bad, but taste so good...

That's a good point. I'm pretty familiar with the SDA study. In fact, if you scrutinize the findings, they aren't sure whether it's their diet (there are other active vegetarian groups around the world who don't live as long, so what makes the SDA special?), their faith (reducing stress) or...

I certainly appreciate your concerns and share them myself. However, I think you are over reacting. First, these plastics are designated as safe for cooking in by way government standards and approval. Second, not all plastics are the same (here's a quick read on it). Third, even if you don't...

Hey - I'll buy you a burger and you can give me a tour of that bad boy :D This time I will buy the beer too! I have to get the TorkLifts on, (you will laugh when you see the Home Depot Turnbuckles I used on the Broadies to get it home), and get the DMV to give me it's tax/license blessing...

Using Food Saver/Seal a Meal has another added benefit: you can boil food right in the bag. On windy days when a fire isn't an option, I've boiled food in the bag. Also makes clean up SO much easier. "Dirty" meals aren't so dirty. The practice of heating any food in plastic (either boiling or...

Go to: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/rvs/1822097509.html Check this seldom used 2008 out. It was custom made for a Dodge Dakota Double Cab Short bed--5' ? bed. If you have a truck that works with this camper, it is a great buy. At that price you could afford to have it shipped home for ya.

Would something like Seal a Meal work better? When I do my Alaska trip, we put hundreds of pounds of fresh sockeye Salmon into food saver bags and vacumn pack it using a Food Saver brand machine that sells for less than $100. Go with the quart bags or any appropriate sized bags and your vacumn...

Congratulations on your new camper. Have fun out there and be safe. Darryl Thanks Darryl. I love the fact this Outfitter has 11 opening windows with screens--makes it feel like I am outside when I am inside.

Glad you made it home OK. Turn that dial on your fridge from 5 to 3 and your beer should not freeze!!!! :D ;) PS I like your camper a LOT!!!! B) Thanks Silvertip--especially for the advice on the TorkLifts and the Fridge and the Propane Detector!. Next I have got to figure out the rear...

This Outfitter Caribou 8 has Thule Roof Rack, Outfitter Basket Rack, Outfitter Ladder, 80 Watt Solar, Separate locking Generator compartment, HappiJac Electric Jacks, outside shower, am/fm/CD player, Norcold 3 way Refrigerator, 3 burner stove, furnace, sink, etc. I just got it home with Broadys...

Picked it up in Durango, Colorado on June 25th.

Hope to attach photos of my "new" camper--here goes:

I am a real stickler for weights. I weigh everything. Yes, my trailer weighs 4400# dry. But add propane, batteries, 60 gallons of water, camping gear, food, BEER :D , BBQ, well, you get the idea. She scales at 5850#. It's GVWR is 6000# so I am under that. The boat is a 16' Alumacraft with 60 HP...

My previous two trucks were CTD's, an 01 and 05. I went back to a gasser. F150 cause the weight is much less for off roading and I don't have to worry about EGT's. Is it too hot? Has it cooled down enough to shut off? Carrying extra fuel filters. Water in the fuel will destroy a diesel and not...

Thanks for the weight info Mark. I weighed my truck in Colorado today while driving to Santa Fe NM--looks like a 5400 pound 4x4 Ram 1500 SLT quad cab. However, it was an axle by axle scale rather than a larger scale that would be more accurate. I will reweigh soon to cross check. Dodge does say...

Too soon. Not enough money yet!!! :( Hey Silvertip, You have a nice rig in that Northstar. I looked at several in Colorado. I am now in Santa Fee, NM looking at campers--heading to Durango, CO tomorrow to check out an Outfitter Caribou. I visited the Hallmark showroom and factory as well as...