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Hello neighbor, Do you fly fish? The rivers are really blown out right now!

Living in the wet northwest soft sided campers are not ideal. So last month I drove over to Issaquah to check out Hiatus campers https://www.hiatuscampers.com/ and really liked how they are built. Check them out! Cheers

I've done the Mengal Pass several times over the years. Each year the was difficulty was different due to the amount of that years rain and number of vehicles that had traveled over the pass prior to my trips. Be prepared to stack rocks if needed. Sorry I could have not been more helpful. Check...

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Not quite "four seasons" but more like 3.5 seasons, Escape trailers have a strong following, and a discount because you are purchasing a Canadian product with US funds! http://escapetrailer.com/...

Thanks for the reply and pic's! Now that you have been able to spend a bit of time with your camper have you any mods in mind? Cheers!

I use Timbrens in the rear in lieu of the factory bump stops. The truck does not sit on them even when fully loaded, the OME springs with two additional leaves (installed upside down) make sure of that. When using them in an overload application be aware that they do have a "fast" rebound...

Very nice build! I have a few questions if you will. How is the camper mounted to the flatbed? How are the solar panels mounted? Does the alternator charge the house batteries? How is the storage under the seats accessed? I notice that the overhead storage and the galley drawers do not have a...

If you do not sliders but want a step that does not protrude check out http://www.amp-research.com/. Cheers!

IMHO Running boards are steps and offer no real physical protection. On the other hand "sliders" or "rock rails" have many advantages. Side protection if you slide off the trail/road, the ability to slide on them over rocks, can be used as a pivot point, lifting the truck with a hi-lift (or...

Bill, I told Icon that I was carry extra weight, but do not recall what that number was and they valved the shock accordingly. In hindsight I should have gone in for the adjustable model, not that it's needed but I always wonder what "if". Model #IVD-57805P Cheers!

I noticed the porpoise action when I first got my tacoma (2005 4dr lwb) driving on the freeway. I solved the problem for the most part by moving out of the truck lanes and staying in the auto lanes. I still find this happening when on truck routes usually on interstate hwys and in cities. Two...

So which is more efficient carrying a load or towing a load? It would take a bit of testing to prove either way and would it only apply to the truck tested or all similiar ( mid size, full size etc.) trucks? Which do you want torque or horsepower for hauling, for towing? Towing obviously has...

Power with the V6 4.0 is not a problem with the tacomas. However it does come at a price - low MPG! With a Scan Guage I used to constantly watch my fuel consumption and it is was an eye opener. But I fixed it - I do not look at it going up hill. :P I am not sure how towing capacity comes into...

Nice concept!

You could go the flatbed route then cut the flat bed and fab up a wheel well to keep it low. This would leave storage fore and aft of the wheel. But do you really want more storage space? It just means carrying more stuff which equals more weight. A tacoma, gen 1 or 2 is already overweight...

If you stop in Port Angeles - station51taphouse.com/, https://www.crabfestival.org/ We are in walking distance to park headquarters for the Olympic National Park and have plenty of room to camp out on. Cheers

Clam screen room - works great EZ setup/take down, good size for two and a dog! Get the extra panels for wind and/or rain ;) https://www.amazon.com/Clam-Corporation-9881-Quick-Set-Traveler/dp/B00TMBEMQ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504329974&sr=8-3&keywords=clam+screen+tent

Any updates? I have been thinking of doing the same thing and this morning my wife showed me a post of your project on Facebook. Cheers

Has anyone else have a problem with the stitching wearing out near the top of the frame? My Fleet is a 2014 and I knew I had a leek but could not find it. Finally found the problem and a lot of water gets through. I woke up with a wet mattress, pillow and sleeping bag last week in Alaska...

How about photos of it mounted and any more information on the install if you can. This has been rolling around in my brain every time I lift the camper! Cheers

I have to chime in here as well, I've seen this stated several times before and must thoroughly disagree. I have never plug into shore power, in fact have no way to do so and yet see my battery fully charged daily via solar and/or alternator. My system consists of a 125 amp/hr Lifeline...

Arrived back in Fairbanks after two days at Chelan Hot Springs. Stocking up tonight and heading to Tallkeetna then Denali. Or should I do the Dalton highway first, my reservation at Denali starts Monday. Cheers

I just arrived in Fairbanks and have a month to play. Wondering who else (WTW peeps) is up here? I have reservations in Denali, Teklanika River campground 8/7-8/11 but other than that no plans. Cheers

I still do not understand why FWC install "duel purpose batteries" in their campers. IMHO your batteries are not being fully and correctly charged. The Tacoma alternator will put out enough voltage and amps to charge an agm battery, but it will take time, depending on the amount of discharge...