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2021 Tundra with ATC Cougar camper. i use the tow/haul on long grades over passes, but that is really about it. it certainly does help with the power for pulling a long grade.

here is one of my favorite Frank Zappa: “The universe consists of 5% protons, 5% neutrons, 5% electrons and 85% morons.” — Frank Zappa ok maybe not inspirational, but funny

we use an old coleman 2 burner stove - it simmers well and if we really need to tone it down use a heat diffuser ($10 online or usually $2 at the second hand store). we just bought a one burner coleman which seems to not simmer as well, but the heat diffuser takes care of that. it packs much...

well, tires do make a difference but weight also helps. Had KO2's and Michelin ATX LT on our 05 tundra with ATC camper on it and drove Teton Pass on a regular basis with no traction issues. But the KO2's wore out in 30K miles and the Michelins went almost 70K with no flats or issues.

i have punched holes directly through tread with E rated tires without a camper and not even driving that fast. They will help, but much depends on the native surface you are driving on, how worn your tires, your speed and chance. I have also driven about 130,000 miles on E rated tires with two...

that was a good idea testing the brass end caps and kudos to Vic for the appropriate comment!

Not sure if all you folks in CA are bragging or complaining! Just kidding, hope that the storms slow down and you all can catch some rest.

Have done 420 in our 21 Tundra and only put in 32 gallons. so theoretically could go further, but that was far enough!

Good discussion and film. Since our 21 Tundra came stock with a 38 gallon tank, we can go for a long ways and not have to carry extra gas. Don't miss having to do worry about that anymore.

Agree with strapping down the crates in the camper - maybe look at some T track install for tie-downs. Many bird hunters carry dogs in the back of the truck, but the best make sure the crates are secured.

Same thing I have heard from other industry types. Likely does lead to folks not caring about how rods are treated when it only costs $50 or so to have a brand new rod sent. I have used the Orvis replacement three times - twice when an anchor rope caught a poorly placed rod and once when as...

Yes, that was an interesting conversation with that PT. Having also been through knee replacement, a mile or two was a minimum during later recovery. Maybe a difference in being in a mountain town with lot's of aging athletes!

Ok, Ski, guess I will stop grousing about the 3' of snow we have on the ground here in Idaho. Hope you get a break soon!

yep - I use this site a lot and have visited several of the little known wilderness areas in western AZ. don't see too many folks once you get into them for sure.

I assume you have seen this site, which has a bit of information: https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=18

A friend just installed one on his Ford Transit build. One issue is having to extend the dip tube in the fuel tank since the one that Ford has as OEM is goes only about 1/2 into the tank. Not a deal killer, but something to check if you do install

Thanks for the review. We just got our GoTreads and since the are to do double duty as traction devices and leveling blocks I am appreciative of your note that the work well for traction.

Thanks for a good morning laugh!! My wife is already using that as an excuse.

Some good things on this, but if it does go for $60K that is what we spent on a 21 Tundra and a new ATC Cougar. But folks seem to not mind spending money on stuff like this. Weight with the roof lifting mechanism is another issue I think.

seems to be a trend of folks insisting on putting full size campers on short bed trucks and then having issues. I also wonder how fast some folks drive on rough roads with campers and eventually have serious structural failures of either the truck or camper. Also reminds me of a post on...

Have run the HS2000 in both the campers we have had. Currently have it in a ATC Cougar (8' by 84") and it heats it up just fine in sub freezing temps. Do have a homemade Arctic Pack, but all other insulation is stock. Looked at the 2800 but the size and BTUs seemed too much for this size camper.

we used 105 gram thinsulate and layered it with a nylon taffeta coated material. folds down fine with the top down, gives good insulation and does not absorb condensation. easy to take down and clean. does take some sewing ability - or at least patience with lot's of needle to hold it together...

Yes thanks for the reports. We have done a few trips to Baja but not for a long time now. May go this winter so this is super helpful

HB!!

it was a beautiful sight!