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    Is it bad for the engine to leave it idling for a long time?

    spend more time in the casino, :P
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    tire pressure

    look on the side of the tires, the inflation pressure will be there
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    Dumping RV waste into a home septic tank

    campgrounds pump out their tanks,, not a true septic tank
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    Tow Boat Behind Travel Trailer?

    it is a moot point if you simply get a pickup with a camper
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    IE, FIREFOX, or CHROME

    i have been using firefox for years, but lately is has been getting too slow. i just d/l google chrome,works like a charm
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    new to the board

    anti sway bars in the rear,if you dont already have them,thats about it
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    Camper air vent leaking

    you can buy strip caulking at home depot,looks like really thick self stick tape. just remove the vent,remove all the old caulking,lay down strips of new caulking reinstall the vent. if the screw holes are stripped,just put toothpicks in the holes, and use new screws. don't use a torque wrench...
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    truck camper removal ease and camping with TC off truck.

    well i suppose there are some, that cannot launch a boat with a camper on the truck, and i guess it is very difficult to go to the market with a camper on the truck, also that sightseeing thing is almost impossible with a camper on the truck.People that have problems with that,,simply need a...
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    truck camper removal ease and camping with TC off truck.

    correct me if I am wrong,,,,but the whole concept of a T/C is to put it on the truck, and leave it there. if you only use it 2 weeks out of the year,on for 2 weeks, off for the rest of the year. i have had T/C's since the late 60's,,,,,,,,,,always stayed on the truck. if you want to take on and...
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    Would this TC work?

    that looks like a nice little camper,the weight is good,you need to know the distance between the wheel wells on your PU, and how wide the camper footprint is. if it fits,go for it good luck Clint
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    engine cooling

    now there is an old-timer that knows what he is talking about,,,absolutely correct. it is amazing what turning on the heater will do for overheating, in the olden days we would drop to the lowest gear, turn on the heater, in 110 degree desert heat and boogie on up the hill. you cant do the gear...
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    Newbie question

    you should be able to put an 8 foot camper on that truck with no problems at all,I have a ram1500 4x4 with an 8 ft bed, had a 9 1/2 sun lite cab over camper on it . you absolutely need rear anti-sway bars installed. do it yourself and save some $$$$$.The biggest problem i have found so far is...
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    Old restored campers

    well i have restored a couple of campers over the years,it is a good project to tackle. not very difficult to do,of course any project can get out of hand. good luck Clint
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