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It is simple to do an audit of your specific use. Look up the amp hour draw of each device/fixture then estimate the worst case amount of time you will use each one before charging. AH X hours or partial hours = total AH hours each device. Then total up all fixture/devices and that is your...

Chris, fly fisherman here too. I have a Skadden frameless that lives where the back seat was in my F-250 crew cab. I removed most of the back seat except for the passenger side jump seat. I also have a Steelheader Sookum that has very large tubes and a frame. (Same as Idahorons third pic) I...

And they would have us believe there is no price inflation.

I too like my Supersprings. I am a short trimmer with a Hawk on an F-250. After making a few modifications I drove to Northern BC, Canada for two and a half months on my shakedown. My Loaded Hawk weighed in at about 1,350 dry and no gear. I really don't have much in it other than cooking...

Yes that would have been Terry whom I referenced earlier and whose instruction I have followed for the SO VERY FEW TIMES THAT I HAVE DONE IT only during periods where I had an additional use for my truck. Only a very few aircraft manufacturers recommend landing anywhere other than an...

Kilroy after giving you message a second read you seem to be under the impression that I always Jack the camper free. And thank you for the graphic. As stated in this thread, this is something that I do occasionally when I set up camp for sometimes a month in duration and want my truck free to...

Respectfully, understand that I wasn't asking for that advice. You already lost your bet.

Again, kind of hard to haul a pontoon boat, or a moose or a deer with the camper in the bed. I don't like pulling a trailer too far off the grid. We all have different missions. For those missions it gets jacked free and it isn't any big deal for support. I was asking if anyone else has any...

Yea, the cam clips are not a problem from the runners and my back bumper. Out of all the stuff, I don't think that I'd pay for the steps if doing it over again. There is plenty of stuff to hang a towel on to dry. When at an on-the-grid campground all you need to do is borrow a ladder from a...

I purchased my Hawk pretty much loaded. LED everything with one solar panel and two batteries. I find it hard even with heat in cold conditions and exterior lights on all night to draw batteries down 80% which is the bottom end of AGM duty cycle. If weight is an issue, you probably could get...

That is my exact same Skookum Steelheader boat that I carry in my jet boat when on the road. I also have a one bag boat for hiking in and when I do not pull a trailer. An 8' Skadden Kevlar that only weighs 20lbs oars and all. The Skookum is a great white water boat. Never had it in still water.

Nice!! I too am thinking about a toy box with a flat top for pontoons and a slot for a motorcycle in front. The motorcycle to self shuttle. Right now I pull a center console jet boat with a couple of different sized pontoon boats inside. If I want to go up a logging road and drift a river I...

That is interesting. I am surprised more folks do not do this. I would think more fishermen, and hunters would gravitate toward FWCs and those groups would have other uses for their truck in that pursuit? Or, their spouse might go with them but stay in camp during that pursuit? I'm surprised!

Fair enough on the employer, me too. Thanks. With regard to the floor support, picnic tables work good too. FYI. A knowledgable source recommended tying if down, whom I will protect and which I have done. I just wondered it any alternate methods have been used with success. I always err...

Rotti, you & Mark BC, retired NSA?

Yes I do. Three boxes that double as steps and storage.

Yes sleeping, Well, whole host of reasons..... My primary is because I am a fisherman. I use the camper for prolonged periods off the grid and want my truck free to shuttle my drift boat (in the truck bed) at will up and down river from where camped. To get through smaller holes in the bush...

Here is a link. As stated above... Available any camping store. I mark my grey water with a permanent marker X on the side. http://www.relianceproducts.com/products/hydration.html?page=2

I store mine on the floor behind the front seat so I have them if I need them. I have an f250 crew cab. I'm thinking better weight distribution and less wind resistance.and fuel efficiency. Emergency access repair, etc. QUESTION ??? When you jack the camper free of the truck and sleep in...

I use the collapsible 5 gallon water jug. That along with the hose stores nicely inside the left rear turnbuckle access door when traveling. Inexpensive, durable and replaceable. KISS method for me wherever possible. Just about any hiking or camping store, I.e. REI, Sportmans Warehouse...

Agreed Rambliman,... AC as in Air Conditioning, is the best reason for a generator, but didn't dawn on me that you Albertans had that concern. Or as you point out, if your camper is going to be jacked free for prolonged periods of time in the bush. ("bush", meaning big canopy forest during...

Others may disagree, but I have to tell you that unless you want to run 110V AC appliances in the bush it is just weight and fuel storage not needed. My Hawk with solar, AGM batteries and LED lighting can be lit up like a Christmas tree till midnight and again early and be fully charged via...

With regard to a Generator....... That's an easy one. Start it up and plug it in to your shore power. Plug the blender in and get out the rum. BTH... love Canada. Just returned from BC/Skeena.

You said the batteries in your truck? I assume you meant Camper? AGM batteries are less susceptible to cold than lead acid but I would not let it be in freezing conditions for extended periods, and they should also be stored in a charged condition. They however do not like over charging. I'd...

The type of foam and thickness of the laminates are in my previous post. I recommend you discuss your preferences with them I.e,... Weight, height, hot/cold sleeper, back or side sleeper, climate where most use, preference, hard, soft etc. Then let them recommend. Keep in mind you may get a...