Recent content by Strikenmike

Greetings everyone; I read a lot about installing airbags to assist factory installed suspensions.  However, I don't see much about installing front air bags.  When are front air lifts appropriate?  Would they help much with a truck camper rig?

Greetings: Has anyone seen the new 1040?  Good, bad, any comments?  How about the 971? Thanks, Mike

Yah, Bill I think you are probably right.  They look a little clunky hanging off the side of your camper.  So, if you really have no plans to use them during a trip...I just thought, maybe....but I guess not.  I tend to over-think most projects. Thanks, to all.

I just bought a 2500HD with the Duramax diesel engine.  Looking at Lance.  Really like the model 1055.  It has a dry bath and lots of space.  I also like S&S truck campers.  Very limited dealers in the Midwest so not a lot of options.  Probably going to stay away from a unit with slides to keep...

I ended up buying a 2500HD Chevy for my truck, so I need to be careful about my camper weight. My wife and I have always said that we would not want a wet bath.  Cleanup was our primary concern.  Now, in order to cut out some weight, we are revisiting the issue.  If, under normal circumstances...

"camper on fire" what a sobering concept!

You make a good point about emergencies.  I had planned to take them with me and simply reinstall in the case of emergency.  That is why I asked how easy it was to take on and off.  I suppose storage space would be a real issue also if I take them off.  I know it is stupid, but they look so...

Greetings Everyone. Assuming that you do not plan to remove your camper during a trip, can the electric leveling jacks be removed (conveniently) from a truck camper while you are traveling?

Greetings: Just curious.  What do you think Fleetwoods' chances are of coming back from their current financial problems?  An old marketing theory says that in a difficult market, you want to be either the biggest or the smallest company.  If that is true, we can expect Winnebago to come back...

Can anyone tell me where I can find information on the various truck camper manufacturers?  Getting ready to buy, and would like to have a better feel for who is doing well, and who has major problems. I am specifically interested in Lance and S&S. Thanks, Mike

I just bought a new automatic battery charger in anticipation of a fishing trip to Ontario.  The instructions say that the battery must be removed from the boat before charging.  I have never done that before.  Does charging batteries in the boat represent a REAL danger?

This is your opportunity to contribute to the well-being of a future RVer.    I would like to develop a discussion about  specific campsites acrossed the country that are close (say within one mile) of quality fishing opportunities.  In a couple of years, when we are able to get out on the road...

I am back.  The article Tom referred me to says, "The equalization process, which should only be done on flooded wet cell batteries, involves applying a controlled over-voltage (14-17V) to the batteries while limiting the current. "  What does "while limiting the current" mean and how is it...

OK, OK...I got your point.  Thanks for the tips.  I will get back to you with any follow-up questions. Mike

I asked Ron this question privately but he insisted that I make my ignorance known to all... You guys talk about equalizing your batteries.  I looked in the glossary and can not find that term.  What does it mean, how do you do it and how often? Thanks, Mike