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Ride Rite's Easy Install I put a pair on my 04 Nissan Frontier. They are the no-drill set. They use the existing holes of the jounce bumpers. It took a couple of hours to do the work but it really wasn't that difficult. If you don't have to drill then I think the air bags are relatively...

Am I correct in understanding that the factory rv propane stoves in campers create less co because they of a two-stage regulator in the line between the tank and the stove as compared to if you used a portable camping stove inside the camper (with adequate ventilation)? I guess I am thinking...

I'll just keep the butane stove and open all the windows and door, and turn on a fan for now. Mostly cook outside anyway.

Ok, then is it possible to add the factory stove retroactively to mount on top of the furnace "table" with a split from the propane tank? If yes, what is required and how do I go about it?

I don't have the propane stove because I have a shell model. However, I own a butane stove that uses butane cartridges. These are the ones that you see in Korean restaurants and catering services use to cook onsite. Apparently they are designed for indoor usage albeit in rooms that are larger...

Yes, my camper plus cargo including passengers and gas i.e. my payload is about 1160. The camper weighs around 680. I can remove the jacks and save about 100 pound, putting the camper around 600 pounds. Propane for the heater adds about 35 pounds and can be removed in the summer. I use a butane...

Len, My truck is a 2004 2wd Nissan Frontier King Cab. It has a curb weight of 3240. The gvwr is 4700. The payload is 1312. When I weighed my truck with three people, gas, loaded it was 4400. The truck has airbags which helps and is a manual which helps too. Best, Allen.

Ok. If I was to try a deep cycle battery. Which brand and model would you recommend Optima Yellow? It's listed as a "dual purpose" battery for both starting and deep cycle. It looks like they have 650 cca. Is this a deep cycle battery enough cca for starting my Nissan Frontier day in and day out...

I am running my ATC Bobcat shell with a single battery, the truck battery under the hood. My camper has the lights and the furnace that run off the battery. I don't use it for any other electrical in the camper. I have a standard Intersate battery that is wire to the camper connector in the bed...

My rig I own a 2004 Nissan Frontier 4cyl 2.4L 4x2. I got my ATC Bobcat shell in July and have been really happy with the combination. I put a couch and furnace in the Bobcat and have tried to keep it as light as possible. With cooler, food, water, people, gas, etc. My gvrw is about 4400. I have...

I was doing some camping recently and still haven't found an effective way to wash the pots/pans in the camper. I don't have a hot water heater nor a sink, just a shell model. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can disinfect the cookware. I usually use paper plates/plastic but obviously...

Thanks Yes the owners manual says 5w30 or 10w30. I'll use what I've been using 5w30. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

I own a I4 Nissan Frontier with an ATC Bobcat shell. Up until now when I've gotten oil changes I go with whatever the oil change shop uses. What do you recommend for oil weight (5w30, 10w30, 20w50, etc.) when I carry the camper to help my engine? I live in a warm/hot climate. Thanks.

I own the Ride Rites for my Nissan Frontier carrying an ATC Bobcat shell. When the camper is on the truck on weekends, etc, I run about 35psi to level the truck. When I take the camper off the bed slopes is lifted and slopes down towards the front. I lower the pressure to about 15 when the...

I want to mount a hook on the drivers side wall to secure a 6' nylon tie down compression strap so I can secure my cooler on the "step" over the wheelwell (I have a Bobcat shell). The cooler sits on the "step" but won't stay up there while driving obviously. I was thinking of using a strong but...

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My Take I bought the ATC because of the following reasons. 1. Extended bed is standard. I own the Bobcat and i easily have more than four feet of standing room behind the bed even with bed fully extended. I need to measure but it's spacious. 2. The extra 4" of width combats any chance of...

Stalls You're right the drill stalls. I guess I need an 18v.drill?

Drill adaptor I'm trying to understand why my cordless drill coupled with the Rieco Mechanical jack drill adaptor isn't strong enough to raise the camper off the truck bed. The drill is a new 14v Black & Decker. When the drill encouters the resistance of the ground it doesn't have enough power...

Now that I've got my camper I'm getting it set up. I have the extended bed and have plenty of room so I was thinking of getting a queen size sleeping bag for me and the misses. But, then it occured to me that perhaps regular sleeping sheets, pad, good blanket, pillows would be more comfortable...

Here is my situation. I can leave the camper on full time but I'm worried about stressing my Nissan Frontier 4 cylinder truck out. If I leave it on I will be commuting 44 miles per day 4 times a week to work. It would make it easier to go camping quickly as opposed to taking it on and off and...

Firestone Air Bags Rock I've installed Firestone Air Bags on my small 4x2 Nissan and even with only 20lb in them I feel like they really support the bed. They go up to 100lb and can hold a lot of weight far more than my GVWR. Also, adjustability. Hard to beat air for versatility I just hope...

Hmmmm My trucks GVWR is 4700 lbs. The payload rating is 1312 lbs. That means my truck weighs 3388 lbs. unloaded. I have standard weight tires rated for 1753 lbs. each. Assuming I max out the payload my truck weighs 4700 lbs. Doing the math works out to 1175 lbs. on each tire leaving me 578 lbs...

Is it necessary or perhaps advised to upgrade to a higher weight rated tire such as an "E" rated tires on these truck campers? I'm picking up my ATC Bobcat Shell next week and right now I'm under payload but I'll be runnning the regular passenger tires that came on my Nissan truck. Opinions?

Getting my camper next month (ATC Bobcat on a Nissan Frontier). Regarding the side mirrors how is the range of sight when driving solo as far as changing lanes, etc. Do I need to do anything special to my existing side mirrors like adding a blind spot mirror. What about looking through the rear...