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You probably need to find a forum or one of the facebook groups dedicated to Northwood campers to get an answer. This forum is pretty specific to popup type campers and most don't use a genny's of any kind so you're not likely to get an answer here. Good luck.

I have started to roll with mine on and down as well. Allows me to keep the truck box for storage and a place to stack firewood. Plus the tailgate is a giant pain to remove now days. Takes me longer to plug/unplug and fish the 3 sets of connectors in/out than to remove the gate, so I just...

Yes I did try that. It helps a little but I still have to push the front down from the outside. From the inside, I can only pull the front down so much and then I'm just pulling on the hinges. I might swap out the 40's in the front only as I don't seem to have as much of an issue with the rear...

FWIW - I just completed installing the exterior lift struts. The FWC video made the install fairly simple. There are a few "pro tips" in there that are invaluable when doing this yourself. I ended up buying 40# suspa's from amazon. I bought brackets and stuff on amazon as well after reading...

Copy that. This is sort of where we ended up as we also have a travel trailer now. Two different tools for two different jobs.

If you have the means I'd vote for a flatbed. I'd go that route if I could for a lot of reasons. As suggested I'd go for an XP or Hallmark. Maybe an Alaskan but not sure on that one. I guess it depends on how you're going to use it. ATC/FWC are nice and narrow but I would like more width and...

This is when the trucks are getting too smart... Some have had issues with this and with trailers with LED lights. The LED's dont' draw enough power so the computer won't turn on the charging circuit. This adapter may or may not help. https://www.curtmfg.com/part/57003 The other thing...

I used the Cooltech harness for the lights. http://www.cooltechllc.com/wrangler-parts-accessories/54-jk-tow-harness-deluxe-kit.html Came with everything needed. Only thing I didn't use was the plug mount since I just mounted it to the bumper as shown below. Took maybe an hour and half to...

If you're just running around on most state and federal lands I don't see where the longest wheelbase truck would be an issue. Most loggers drive crewcab long boxes and log trucks are even bigger. I've never had an issue in any Forest Service, BLM, or state forests. Sure, some times you need...

When I had a jeep I flat towed it as well. Worked great and allowed "camp" to remain set up. I set mine up to tow from the D rings on an aftermarket bumper. Some of the mounts cost almost as much as the bumper so that was a no brainer. There is an aftermarket wire harness that is plug and...

Openroad, I don't have the camper on the truck at the moment so can't give you any measurements. I do know the truck didn't squat much...maybe 2" at most and I still had a good inch before the overload spring would engage. These trucks do sit higher off the ground for sure...I'd say a good...

I've always bought the most truck I could get. As mentioned, unless there's a substantial registration penalty for the higher capacity rig I see no reason to get the lessor truck. Granted, the whole thing maybe just a paper exercise but it's worth having the full capacity as you never know what...

Yes. ESOF hubs are "auto" or "lock". If there is no vaccum to engage the hub you can manually do it. However when you turn the 4x4 dial, it takes an electric motor in the t-case to engage 4wd. That electric motor is a possible point of failure as well. The manual system is well... manual. My...

I ordered mine with manual hubs and the 4.30 e-locker. I probably use 4x4 more than most as I have to be in 4wd to get my boat and new travel trailer to the house. I don't find it to be big deal to get out lock the hubs in. Sure the ESOF is more convenient but the manuals are more reliable. On...

I always camp with a chainsaw. I used to bring a bow saw which is fine for small stuff but the Stihl makes short work out of fire wood gathering. I have a case for mine so the saw and oil are in that in the back of the cab. I clean it up a bit when I'm done so there is next to no smell. For gas...

I could go for the EarthRoamer no problem and it would solve a couple issues I have with the wife and our pack of dogs. I looked at them and then saw the price. I guess I'll be working for a while longer. Haha!

Yes we did! :) On my list of things to do! I'm totally impressed with the truck and no regrets on going gas. Glad I waited for the 17's before making a choice. Can't say enough about how quiet and comfortable it is and mine is a low end XLT. The vinyl floors are the bomb! I really miss...

Thanks, I've got about 2" between the cab and the camper. My driveway is 2 miles of not so smooth (pot hole minefield) gravel and no issues. Funny you mention the frame... it's a lot stiffer and the first thing I noticed as I headed down the road was the bed and camper do not flex much at...

4200 miles on the odo and finally had the chance to get the rig out on the freeway for a longer trip for some work related conferences. From Home to Pendleton Or (256mi) I got 15.3mpg with the cruise set at 65. From Pendleton to home, then to Creswell and back home (513mi mixed roads) I got...

If you want sliders I'd suggest having them custom built. I think you're going to have a hard time finding some aftermarkets that will be up to the task. That said, if you're somewhere in your truck and you need them, then you're more man and more adventurous than I am. I have taken my old...

Yes, the 6R140 has been around since 2011 I believe and is probably the best HD tranny Ford has ever made. First service interval is at 150K miles. The 17's have a thermostat so it gets to 196deg and it pretty much sits there. I had a temp gauge on my 4R100 and it was anywhere from 140 to...

No worries, I didn't take it that way at all. :) Just wanted to say I looked and the F250 but for the small cost difference I ended up back to an f350 is all. You don't have the G in yours since it's a 16. The G is in the new 17+'s and is a beefed up F150 tranny. I hear good things about...

Thanks. I can talk to the local dealer. It maybe the same. Let's hope so for $130! CougarCouple - I looked at a F250 but it was only $1350 difference to get the F350 so I went that way plus I wanted the HD tranny instead of the G that the 17 F250 gassers have. Truth be known, we are also...

You don't happen to have a part number for that camera do you?

The tires are ok. We'll see how the winter goes but I'm planning on running them awhile unless they can't handle my road to the house. They are quiet. They don't seem to pick up rocks too badly. I'm running them at 55 psi front and 50 in the rear so the ride is nice. Running the rears at this...