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2013 All Terrain Pop-Up Camper Ocelot Shell model - fits 6.5' truck bed $10,800 Excellent condition Includes: -Manual jacks -Custom 3" jack extensions for increased side clearance with modern truck widths -Full length Yakima roof tracks -House AGM battery with controller -Wired for solar...

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Howdy Campers, I'm about 1 month out from delivery of an ATC build. Working with Marty and Jeff, we've ironed out the bulk of my mods and build requests. Last bit is the battery charging schematic. I'm foregoing solar install initially as there are modifications to the wiring and panel mounting...

My personal opinion only, but having done both I would choose Zion over Bryce. You can access BLM land just south of the park by taking Bridge Road in Rockville. Lots of places out there to primitive camp. X2

Another question: a lot of our drives are going to be pretty long, some are around 12 hours. What's the protocol with showing up at the Park's late at night? Do they have someone on duty to check you in? Large camp grounds sometimes do. The smaller ones operate on good faith / camp ground...

Phird, Pods, RR, Thanks for the feedback. I've been gathering the same: proper set up, and the horror stories of air bag malfunctions are a non-starter. Seems like the biggest upkeep, with proper care, would be an occasional fitting and valve adjustment / replacement. Suspension aside, for...

For your particular truck I would go with Super Springs any day of the week. They will reduce sway. More so than air bags? Not a fan of Timbrens. Its just a beefed up bottom out bumper. Appreciate the analogy. Solid point of perspective. Adding an extra leaf spring makes more sense...

Yeah yeah, I know its been posted all over every truck and camper forum, but how 'bout another round for suspension upgrades! Give me what ya got: Air bags, Timbrens, Supersprings, etc. I've got a 1994 Chevy 1500 Z71, stock. Will have a ATC Ocelot shell in July '13. Approx weight: 900lbs...

If you make it to Crater Lake, I highly recommend camping along the North Umpqua River at Tokatee Hot Springs. The springs are great and the river is beautiful with choice hikes. http://www.communitywalk.com/location/umpqua_hs_toketee_110f/info/11970 Good journeys!

I'm pretty sure I know which CL ad your speaking of. If I wasn't set on a 6'5" camper model I would have looked at it already as the condition, amenities, and price all add up to a good deal. (If the less than perfect photos speak true, that is). Keep us posted. I'm curious. And good luck. I...

The hundred watt panels that I bought were $149 delivered. The controller that I bought was $82 + the ride. How much of the install can you do yourself? After reading the Handy Bob blog I was gun-shy of any of the RV type places. Seeing your quotes, and discounting for install labor, leaves me...

Anyone have experience with Zamp Solar based out of Bend, OR? http://www.zampsolar.com/Welcome.htm?m=1 I spoke with Tim at Battery Systems http://www.batterysystems.net/locations/index.php and he's quoting me with a "RV Special" deal (the RV show is this weekend): 1) fixed roof application 80w...

Hi Colby, You need to do some wattage calculations to find out what your power requirements are. Most of us get by fine with LED lighting, fridge, and furnace on one battery. When you start running a laptop charger you are looking at a large jump in wattage in the 70 to 90 watt range for the...

I don't have anything new to add (that isn't just personal preference), I just wanted to say, "Wow -- another fellow Bendite new to WTW! Welcome, colby!" :) OK, I guess I did have one comment, re: The downside -- to me -- is that you have to deploy it -- it's not ready to go all the time...

As for the two six volts vs. one 12 volt battery, first I'd get out my tape and see what fits. Personally I like having an agm battery, no maintenance and no worries about off gassing but six volt guys make some persuasive arguments also. Yup, the more I look at it the more I'm leaning towards...

I second all this - though we use a good deal more electricity and could not last 5 days. About 100 watts on top should be plenty for most situations (we have 85). I plan to have some extra panels that I can place in the sun should we want to park in the shade. They would connect via the...

Colby, I am not an expert but I have read handy bob and many others. I also am pretty aware of what the camper builders use. From my experience (we do tend to use the camper) 10 gauge is fine for all your solar needs. I installed solar a few months ago and have used it on four or five trips...

I'm currently working with Marty on an Ocelot shell build. I've got it all dialed with exception of the wiring. Handy Bob's blog has been my primary source of info thus far in addition to some of the posts here. It seems the primary concern is voltage loss causes by improper wiring and poor /...