Post by: kampfitt on May 06, 2016, 09:55:00 AM
Camper ad
http://www.asrvcenter.com/rv/2001-SUN-LITE-EAGLE-WT-18416
Also will be doing some truck mods for the trip. Here's first time on my truck, I have an RDS 45 gal aux tank in the bed that's why the gap between the cab and camper.
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Made it home set it up on patio so my wife can get started on the cleaning and pulling out the couch and carpet.
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Post by: KensAuto on May 06, 2016, 10:39:17 AM
Post by: Wilbur on May 06, 2016, 11:38:03 AM
Post by: Dawg25385 on May 06, 2016, 01:20:00 PM
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Post by: fenriswolf039 on May 06, 2016, 09:08:33 PM
Post by: kampfitt on May 07, 2016, 05:12:47 AM
Post by: kampfitt on May 07, 2016, 07:47:31 AM
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Then I started on battery and water tank area. I want to clean all this up so I can add dual batteries and my charge controller for the solar.
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The water tank had about 2" of water left in it! Lots of scum when I dumped it out. I'll fill it with a cup of bleach/water to the top and let it set for a few days to see if I can save the tank. Younger Son coming up tonight to shoot handguns if the weather holds so no work on camper till Monday. Everyone have a good Mothers Day, out with my Mom, Dad and my family tomorrow.
Post by: kampfitt on May 08, 2016, 08:00:37 AM
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Nice angle splatter goes down right along the angle of the plate
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Works great ! 9mm 223 12ga slug
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Little work camper
Got more carpet removed
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Water tank and battery removed
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 08, 2016, 03:46:11 PM
Good stuff!
Post by: fenriswolf039 on May 08, 2016, 10:20:10 PM
I've got a cargo van that's just dying for some camperizing.
Post by: JR on May 08, 2016, 10:40:35 PM
Post by: kampfitt on May 10, 2016, 09:55:58 AM
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Left me the bathroom! Removed toilet, then started on the carpet. What a job, they must be paid by the staple!! 1000 per board!
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Also had to remove door on fridge so I could get the board out right under the front. Wifey took door and all the racks and drawers in for a good cleaning!
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Off to Home Depot tonight to check out new flooring.
Post by: Wilbur on May 10, 2016, 01:38:09 PM
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 12, 2016, 08:45:54 AM
This is the kind of thing I/we really like seeing on this site. A realistic and practical build which is well documented, and could be duplicated by just about everyone. Write-ups like this one empowers and energizes not only the viewership, but the builder as well.
I think God meant for us to work with our hands and to be good stewards of things. A slide in camper being restored just fits with that theme. Husband and wife working together, doing something cool, and working toward a goal.
Yep, I like it!
Post by: stlaser on May 12, 2016, 09:04:09 AM
Post by: kampfitt on May 15, 2016, 10:28:31 AM
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Then got back in time to run up to our towns Railroad Days Parade, to watch my son driving our townships new Tanker 1!
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Proud Dad!!
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Then back home to do a little more.
Got my led bulbs from M4 Products, changed out old yellow bulbs!
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Before(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20160514_135530_629.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20160514_135530_629.jpg.html)
After Much Whiter and Cooler the olds bulbs made the lens hot to touch!
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Waiting on new taillights, Vent fan, and solar kit.
Post by: OldKooT on May 16, 2016, 10:30:06 AM
Post by: kampfitt on May 19, 2016, 09:42:19 AM
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After an hour of work finely got the ant. and vent cover off.
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Then put a bead of Dicor sealant around the hole and butyl around new trim ring. This fan comes in 3 pieces the power head, outside mount ring and inner trim
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Put the outside mount on and cover the screws and edges with the Dicor
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Brought the top up you can see the 4 screws to hold it and rubber o-ring to seal it to the mount.
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All done up top, fan in raised position it drops down level on the upper lid when closed.[forgot pic]
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Moved to the inside, there was power already to the vent so that made this part easy!
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Here is the inner trim ring. It will work in cellings up to 6" thick but mine is only about 2" so I had to trim off 4" with my Vib. mutli tool.
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All done this thing really moves the air in this small camper.
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Still have to plug the ant. hole. I'm going to put a plastic box on the roof for the solar wires and on the inside I'll do a wire mold box and trim to get to the battery.
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Post by: kampfitt on May 20, 2016, 09:35:46 AM
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Then I put a few screws back to hold it all down!
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Finished with sealant.
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Post by: kampfitt on May 22, 2016, 10:41:34 AM
Windows out!!
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All Clean
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New butyl tape and Dicor.
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 22, 2016, 05:37:05 PM
Post by: JR on May 22, 2016, 09:01:58 PM
Sure looks clean and the wife helping is a big plus.
Post by: stlaser on May 22, 2016, 09:25:19 PM
Post by: kampfitt on May 23, 2016, 08:29:12 AM
Post by: JR on May 23, 2016, 03:14:32 PM
Post by: kampfitt on June 15, 2016, 09:34:26 AM
Wifey wanted another plug to rear of camper for tablet or heater when we have power.
Looking at power center found it has Main 30a then 1 20a and 2 15a breakers, 1 15 a for the existing plugs another for fridge and 20a ? So I pulled it all apart and found the 20a breaker prewired to the back but unused! Perfect for the plug I'm putting in.
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Ran my wire down pipe chase to the back.
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Cut a hole to put GFCI Plug in, need to stop and get cover plate on my way home from work today.
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Post by: kampfitt on June 23, 2016, 09:14:55 AM
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Wife laying it all out for the right color match!
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Before!
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After! She did a Nice job while I was at work!
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 23, 2016, 09:52:48 AM
This "Freshening up" is going well!
Post by: JR on June 23, 2016, 12:11:35 PM
Post by: Wilbur on June 23, 2016, 12:17:06 PM
When you get around to planning your Alaska trip love to see the itinerary. Definitely on my bucket list.
Post by: stlaser on June 23, 2016, 02:58:24 PM
That looks really great. So much progress!
When you get around to planning your Alaska trip love to see the itinerary. Definitely on my bucket list.
X2......
Post by: Dawg25385 on June 23, 2016, 08:01:51 PM
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Post by: cudakidd53 on June 23, 2016, 09:17:01 PM
Post by: kampfitt on June 26, 2016, 08:47:48 AM
Couch is in toilet done, Wife working on curtains
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 26, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
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Post by: kampfitt on July 22, 2016, 08:56:20 AM
New Powder Coating
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Rings installed!
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Slide inner screw tube in, put roll pin in, Drive gear just sets over roll pin.
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Slide drive shaft with spacer and gear in then put roll pin in to hold it all together. Without getting grease on white paint!!
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Back on camper looking much better even if I had to do it twice!
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And on to next step, took tailgate off and making platform that slides into hitch to support the back of camper.
2" x 6" main rails 2" x 4" tie rails
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Put #1 son to work He's my welder if you need better than farm welding I do!
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 22, 2016, 11:05:04 AM
Post by: kampfitt on July 23, 2016, 08:31:46 AM
Tailgates off hitch tube is in to mark location of first upright
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On the bench to weld up
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Setting location on platform
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Trying to get the angle and length just right. Wood is cheaper than tubing!!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 23, 2016, 12:21:48 PM
Raising boys into RealMen!!
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 24, 2016, 08:29:44 AM
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Post by: kampfitt on August 01, 2016, 09:11:40 AM
Made 90' brackets for the sides
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Then bought tube mounts for the front and back
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You can see factory seam in roof, so I used Eternabond tape to waterproof the seam and hold the wires down going back to the junction box on the roof.
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And for all you Safety Guys here's how not to make your own pick!! Roof says no weight except on roof rack 100 lbs max! That leaves me out!
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Still have to put switches in then back to rear carrier and truck wiring. No backup light on trailer plug?
Post by: stlaser on August 01, 2016, 10:18:50 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on August 01, 2016, 10:24:04 AM
Love the scaffolding, genius!!! ;)I could envision placing a comfy piece of 3/4" on the ladder and catching a short nap!
Post by: JR on August 01, 2016, 12:32:37 PM
Post by: Wilbur on August 01, 2016, 12:51:13 PM
Post by: KensAuto on August 01, 2016, 02:35:24 PM
Post by: Wilbur on August 01, 2016, 02:37:08 PM
Shhhh Wilbur.I think he's sleeping up there.
HAHAHA! ;D
Post by: JR on August 01, 2016, 03:35:40 PM
Post by: stlaser on August 01, 2016, 06:27:30 PM
Great work and progress! Are you going to have switches in the cab for the side lights also? Might be helpful when pulling into a campsite at night.
X2 think that would be a good idea or maybe easier, mount external lights on truck that stay on their permanently
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 01, 2016, 08:15:08 PM
(http://www.lindamaki.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/trailer-plug-wiring-diagram-7-way-7-way-rv-style-trailer-plug-wiring-aka-pollock-or-bargman-plug-trailer-wiring-diagram-7-way.jpg)
Post by: KensAuto on August 01, 2016, 08:29:39 PM
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 01, 2016, 08:39:53 PM
Post by: KensAuto on August 01, 2016, 08:47:30 PM
Sorry Mr Kamp about Dottin' your thread up. That's what happens when we get bored. :)
Post by: Sammconn on August 01, 2016, 10:06:05 PM
Debated a switch, but realized the trouble it would cause me one day.
Post by: kampfitt on August 02, 2016, 08:38:16 AM
Post by: kampfitt on August 08, 2016, 08:42:47 AM
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20160806_103312_707%201.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20160806_103312_707%201.jpg.html)
Used Wife's multi tool to cut the hole, I love this thing I use it more than she does!
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20160806_103324_784_1.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20160806_103324_784_1.jpg.html)
Switches and power outlet installed
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Wire on top to junction box covered with the Eterna Bond tape
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Then on to new LED tail and backup lights!
Had to find out they never hooked up backup wire to rec. in the box! that took a while to find and fix then back to light install
These things are great! Super Bright!
Running Lights
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Backup light and Running
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Backup and Brake!
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20160807_191558_873.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20160807_191558_873.jpg.html)
Now just have to do Pass. side tonight.
Post by: JR on August 08, 2016, 12:56:21 PM
Post by: Wilbur on August 08, 2016, 02:12:16 PM
Post by: kampfitt on August 09, 2016, 08:03:34 AM
These are the back up lights I used
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YI29SK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And Taillights
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007V4XBUE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Running Lights
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20160808_172638_948.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20160808_172638_948.jpg.html)
Brake Lights
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20160808_172707_833.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20160808_172707_833.jpg.html)
Back Up and Brakes!
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Almost ready to go on first road trip. Going to Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Sept for our anniversary, lots of good hiking and site sighing.
Post by: stlaser on August 09, 2016, 09:51:31 AM
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Post by: kampfitt on September 06, 2016, 10:33:32 AM
But I had Monday off, So I didn't like the corner where po backed onto a tree and covered it with caulk. I couldn't leve it alone!
So I opened up this can of worms!
Rotten wood on inside
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Leak around bolts for lift asm
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Had to take canvas down roof rack off, plan is to replace bad wood and make a 3' by 4' L bracket out of 1/8" to reinforce the corner and put all back together when I get some time!
Post by: JR on September 06, 2016, 01:59:48 PM
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Post by: Wilbur on May 01, 2017, 08:26:08 AM
Post by: kampfitt on May 01, 2017, 08:47:02 AM
Post by: kampfitt on May 30, 2017, 11:40:33 AM
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Then put in this aluminum brace with 32 #10 x 3/4" screws!
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(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20170527_133712_883.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20170527_133712_883.jpg.html)
Boss making sure I do it right! and lend a hand when I need it.
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Also put a Westin HDX Grill Guard on the truck, hopefully if we hit something it will stay out of the rad!! Had to take grill out to get at bumper bolts to install guard mounts and take out tow hooks and trim away some plastic for lower mounts.
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20170520_171311_932.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20170520_171311_932.jpg.html)
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20170520_171319_105.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20170520_171319_105.jpg.html)
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(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20170520_181302_365.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20170520_181302_365.jpg.html)
And installed Torklift Stableloads on the truck simple to put on lower overload and all mechanical no air bags or lines. Truck sits level with camper loaded now.
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Post by: Wilbur on May 30, 2017, 12:10:44 PM
+1 on the grille guard. Even smaller animals can cause a puncture which can ruin your day.
Post by: kampfitt on May 30, 2017, 12:15:37 PM
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Didn't get any of canvas back on will have to get more of it with top up and anything else we do.
Post by: JR on May 30, 2017, 04:35:04 PM
Post by: kampfitt on May 31, 2017, 09:25:06 AM
Post by: Sammconn on May 31, 2017, 10:47:39 AM
More info on the stable loads please.
I keep debating bags, 1 ton springs, etc.
These have me intrigued.
Post by: kampfitt on May 31, 2017, 02:26:05 PM
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20170527_131325_672.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20170527_131325_672.jpg.html)
and turned in
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only downside is about same price as air bags I paid $273 off amazon
Here's Torklift's website
http://www.torklift.com/index.php/products/suspension/stableload
Post by: kampfitt on June 02, 2017, 11:45:04 AM
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Post by: JR on June 02, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
Post by: Bob Smith on June 02, 2017, 01:10:46 PM
Post by: rpar86 on June 02, 2017, 01:48:17 PM
Maybe you covered it, but why is it so far back in the bed?
He's putting storage in the front, and he has an aux tank.
Next up is storage boxes 1 between cab and camper on top of box rails over aux tank, will be 12" x 24" x 72" doors on each end. I'll put grill, lawn chairs, level blocks, and water hose here, on Drivers rear of camper overhang there's a door from inside that should open into the box if you have a long bed truck but with my setup it opens to nothing! Going to have son build a alum. box at work that's 17" x 22" x 27" that we'll use for shoes and dirty clothes. Still have to run large charge line from alt. to box of truck with 100 amp 2 pole plug then put cord on camper to battery, this should give me good quick recharge of camper battery whenever we drive truck.
Post by: kampfitt on June 02, 2017, 02:30:54 PM
Post by: kampfitt on June 29, 2017, 08:41:32 AM
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KD26VMQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DNE4EI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Installed Plug in the box
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Then ran wires up to my solenoid and to fuse then Battery, relay to power up only when truck is running so I don't run truck battery down at night.
(http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa357/kampfitt/IMG_20170629_063837_615%201.jpg) (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/kampfitt/media/IMG_20170629_063837_615%201.jpg.html)
Will be working on camper end tonight.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 29, 2017, 09:02:26 PM
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/77056/Cole-Hersee-48122-Battery-Isolator-140A-/
It allows your system to charge the camper battery without allowing your camper battery to discharge your truck battery. Solid state solution.
Post by: kampfitt on July 18, 2017, 11:02:43 AM
Post by: JR on July 18, 2017, 11:16:55 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on July 18, 2017, 01:40:46 PM
Best to you two, and blessings as well.
We here will lift you in prayer for safe travels and a renewed spirit.
Post by: Sammconn on July 18, 2017, 02:48:34 PM
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 19, 2017, 07:11:53 AM
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Post by: kampfitt on July 19, 2017, 07:55:53 AM
And the side box my son built for more inside storage.
Also if anyone wast to PM me your cell number I would text a few pics for you to post of the highlights.
We'll be putting the camper on tonight I'll get some pics.
And thanks for the prayers for my wife, so far so good on the test 1 more today and she should be good to go!!
Post by: Flyin6 on July 19, 2017, 08:51:41 AM
Post by: JR on July 19, 2017, 01:28:05 PM
Post by: Sammconn on July 19, 2017, 02:27:09 PM
Nice work. Never enough storage!X2!
Post by: kampfitt on July 20, 2017, 07:49:44 AM
Post by: Wilbur on July 20, 2017, 09:39:51 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on July 20, 2017, 09:58:18 AM
You'll be north of 10K on the scales.
Post by: JR on July 20, 2017, 10:16:24 AM
Post by: kampfitt on July 20, 2017, 10:34:22 AM
Post by: JR on July 20, 2017, 10:45:04 AM
Post by: Sammconn on July 20, 2017, 11:03:15 AM
I'll put you north of 10k.
On any given day I'm at 8700 +/-.
I have a lot of extra stuff at all times, and you'll be packing similar tool and supply wise I suspect.
Then add the camper and its goodies, you'll have a jag for sure.
Post by: Flyin6 on July 20, 2017, 08:19:46 PM
That's great news!Right where I am, 8700 with about 3/4 tank of fuel
I'll put you north of 10k.
On any given day I'm at 8700 +/-.
I have a lot of extra stuff at all times, and you'll be packing similar tool and supply wise I suspect.
Then add the camper and its goodies, you'll have a jag for sure.
Post by: JR on July 21, 2017, 12:25:41 AM
Post by: Wilbur on July 21, 2017, 01:01:03 AM
Post by: stlaser on July 21, 2017, 01:07:23 AM
Post by: kampfitt on July 21, 2017, 09:20:58 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on July 21, 2017, 10:14:43 AM
God Speed, and thanks!
Post by: kampfitt on August 04, 2017, 05:22:55 PM
Post by: Nate on August 04, 2017, 07:37:03 PM
Post by: stlaser on August 04, 2017, 08:18:33 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on August 04, 2017, 08:33:49 PM
Top of the world already!
Post by: JR on August 04, 2017, 09:52:33 PM
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 04, 2017, 11:02:22 PM
That's pretty heavy for you. My dually goes 9200 with aux tank full and some tools.
Post by: kampfitt on August 09, 2017, 02:25:21 AM
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I just upload them to imgur from my iphone then use BBC code to insert into the thread on Don's site.
Even easier, download the Tapatalk app and post from there... super easy
Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 08:06:38 AM
Stopped at Theodore Roosevelt national park (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170913/1a2f6b40fe610bce585bee78ff031f41.jpg)
Going across Montana
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Camped in Flathead national forest before going into Canada (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170913/bc815cd547c4cbe2210df28fe988264a.jpg)
Stream right behind our campsite
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Post by: Wilbur on September 13, 2017, 09:22:49 AM
Post by: stlaser on September 13, 2017, 09:58:37 AM
Agreed, more pics!
Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 10:13:07 AM
Kootenay National Park in British Columbia
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Banff National Park
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And this is their animal over pass to cut down on the road kill!
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Stopped for lunch right along the river!
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Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 10:32:45 AM
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Now onto the Alaska Hwy
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Black Bear along the road
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Fox at one of the road side pull outs
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Sign Post City at Watson Lake Yukon
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Post by: EL TATE on September 13, 2017, 11:20:13 AM
Post by: JR on September 13, 2017, 11:21:51 AM
Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 12:24:57 PM
Lots of floats but one not so good!!
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Saw road work everywhere
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One of the campsites we found and at the right price Free
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Post by: JR on September 13, 2017, 12:55:13 PM
Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 01:28:40 PM
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Bridge across the Klondike river
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Of course I had to stop at the place that said they had the best cinnamon rolls!!
And yes I did share it with her
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Ferry we took across the Yukon river at Dawson,Yukon
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On Top of the World Hwy
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Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 01:41:22 PM
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Post by: kampfitt on September 13, 2017, 01:43:37 PM
Made it to Alaska!!
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Post by: Wilbur on September 13, 2017, 02:21:47 PM
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Post by: stlaser on September 13, 2017, 04:51:39 PM
Post by: KensAuto on September 13, 2017, 06:53:51 PM
That trip looks amazing, thanks for sharing.
^^this!!
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Post by: stlaser on September 14, 2017, 01:55:45 PM
Camped inEagle at the National Forest Campground . 62 miles of 1-1 1/2 lane gravel road! Took a tour of the museum and Fort Egbert. Our guide was a senior in high school with a class of 2!! She said the town still ran off 2 large generators with a small backup! They also had a community well for people that don't have wells and a phone booth in town so they can calls if they don't have a satellite phone!!
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So if there are only 2 in class then one is valedictorian & one is salutatorian, how cool!
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But on the flip side you are either first or last.Yeah but grading on the curve is nice.
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Post by: Nate on September 15, 2017, 12:12:11 PM
If i remember correctly, i think he was a helicopter crew chief for the catfish........
Post by: kampfitt on September 15, 2017, 12:21:26 PM
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End of the Alaska Hwy at Delta Juction
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Heading to the Dalton Hwy
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One of the many hills
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Wood decked bridges!
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Post by: kampfitt on September 15, 2017, 01:01:50 PM
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Made it to the Arctic Circle!!
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Great mountain views
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Camped on a plateau for the night with great views of the tundra
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Post by: JR on September 16, 2017, 11:41:36 AM
Post by: kampfitt on September 20, 2017, 01:48:18 PM
There was road construction everywhere and how they do the roads up there.
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They put down the base that looks like what Don has been digging up then 4" of foam then the road mix on top!
Then this guy had the best ride to work!
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Some of the other rigs on the road
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Getting close to Prudhoe Bay we saw the Musk Ox just outside of town
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Post by: kampfitt on September 20, 2017, 02:18:41 PM
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Oil Rigs
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Oil lines from the fields
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Tractors to haul things to the fields in the winter
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Post by: JR on September 20, 2017, 02:30:15 PM
What is fuel going for up there?
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Then 2 guys went swimming and wife said she wished she had brought her suit so one of them we were talking to said he had a extra pair of shorts and a shirt she could use and a large towel then they would head towards the bus and turn their backs while I held the towel like a good husband so she could change!
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Going in!
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All the way in!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170920/818aea9daa890a0f17fdbf0300d3feb2.jpg)
Are you cold!,
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Post by: stlaser on September 20, 2017, 05:45:34 PM
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Post by: kampfitt on September 21, 2017, 12:01:56 PM
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Heading back into Atigun Pass
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Post by: kampfitt on September 21, 2017, 12:47:28 PM
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Made it back to Fairbanks
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Post by: kampfitt on September 21, 2017, 12:59:09 PM
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My wife messing around had to tell her she had her horns backwards!!
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Let sleeping bears lie
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Heading towards the mountain!
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Post by: KensAuto on September 21, 2017, 02:26:12 PM
...recognize the highway from the old ice road truckers show, but it was greener on your trip. lol
Post by: kampfitt on September 25, 2017, 05:03:46 AM
Here's a little boy for you!
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He was in Denali on the bus tour we took.
These are on the Denali Hwy about 80 miles of dirt road.
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Then we're driving along and Karen yells stop so she can take pictures of some swans in a small lake, and I started looking around and everywhere you look are blueberries!! So I got to work while she did pictures.
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That bowl was full in about 20 minutes!!
Happy Camper
we had pancakes for a week!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/46688d6281f95de0e2ccb92db948946c.jpg)
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Post by: kampfitt on September 25, 2017, 05:45:39 AM
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Then we went to Seward to do the glacier and whale cruise.
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Sea lions everywhere!
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The views were amazing!
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 25, 2017, 09:51:41 AM
Two Thomas Edison M-1A steam engines on top!
Post by: JR on September 25, 2017, 11:39:58 AM
Post by: Sammconn on September 25, 2017, 01:39:44 PM
Man that was a nice caribou.
Hope to see one like that this winter when I'm out hunting.
I generally settle on 'ah heck this one will do', but one of these years I need to get a good one.
We had decent berries this year, found lots where I'd never seen them before.
Farther north my buddy and his wife were swimming in them like never before.
Post by: kampfitt on September 28, 2017, 03:49:08 AM
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Post by: kampfitt on September 28, 2017, 03:57:52 AM
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Post by: kampfitt on October 02, 2017, 04:50:11 AM
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Then we ran into the Ramblin' Rose from Deadlest Catch!
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Then we went to Exit Glacier Nature Center you can hike right up to the glacier here.
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Nice trails and visitors center here.
Then stopped in a little town called Moose Pass they have water wheel that has been maintained by the same family for 3 generations! It's right by the road and has a working grinding stone hooked up!! Anyone can stop to use it! Only thing I had was my jackknife,it worked great.
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Post by: kampfitt on October 02, 2017, 05:04:50 AM
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Post by: stlaser on October 02, 2017, 03:34:18 PM
Post by: rpar86 on October 03, 2017, 12:49:57 AM
Heading back into SewardHope you didn't literally 'run into' it ;)
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Then we ran into the Ramblin' Rose from Deadlest Catch!
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Then we went to Exit Glacier Nature Center you can hike right up to the glacier here.
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Nice trails and visitors center here.
Then stopped in a little town called Moose Pass they have water wheel that has been maintained by the same family for 3 generations! It's right by the road and has a working grinding stone hooked up!! Anyone can stop to use it! Only thing I had was my jackknife,it worked great.
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 03, 2017, 07:44:38 PM
Great restoration! Check out the classic art-deco lines.
Post by: stlaser on October 03, 2017, 08:05:22 PM
I like that fire engine too!
Great restoration! Check out the classic art-deco lines.
it does need a set of like 38" cut boggers on it though.......
Post by: JR on October 03, 2017, 11:21:20 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on October 04, 2017, 11:13:11 AM
Heck Don. With all that room on the farm I am surprised you don't have a water/fire truck. Sure you have water on the fuel trailer but lots of water with a pump may not be a bad idea, ask Ken?Well, if I get the whole farm (450 acres) put back together as it was in the beginning, maybe I'll have room for such things
I'd make room for that fire engine!
Dig that two piece windshield!
Bet it's weird looking through, though.
Like looking through a HUD in an aircraft. It distorts things. You see a truck going down the road for example while in a Snake. That's what reality is, but from the gunners seat you see a german troop train heading to reinforce the landing at Normandy... That little screen just wants to make you want to dive on and shoot things...
Some sort of military prismatic effect...I'm sure science has a name for it...
Post by: kampfitt on October 09, 2017, 06:26:48 AM
Here's our campsite on the Homer Spit!
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Here's the Spit you can see the airport and seaplane lake also
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Here's the tide coming in it was pretty cool to watch. It would come up about 6" with each wave!
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And while we were standing there this sea otter comes out of the water to play on the beach!
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Post by: stlaser on October 09, 2017, 08:48:10 AM
Also if you ever watch Alaska the Last Frontier the Kilcher's only live about 20 miles from town!! Not quite as far as they make it look on tv.
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I noticed they get mail service, everything though bought arrived in flat rate usps boxes well that & they eat fresh roadkill I witnessed in one episode so you had to think the road had some traffic....
Post by: kampfitt on October 10, 2017, 05:13:09 AM
For all you fishermen we stopped at Anchor Point,beautiful scenery and where the locals go fishing. This is how they launch a boat Alaska style!! Check it out because of the tides,you drop your boat in the parking lot and they take it from there!
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Post by: kampfitt on October 10, 2017, 05:23:40 AM
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Post by: JR on October 10, 2017, 10:27:15 PM
Post by: Wilbur on October 11, 2017, 08:50:04 AM
Post by: Flyin6 on October 11, 2017, 12:03:43 PM
Dunno if fluid filled tires would be needed....theyre heavy suckers. The Deere models (most of them Timberjack versions after Deere bought them) range from 36,000 lbs to 49,000 lbs. But you may be right? Just seems like air or fluid wouldn't have a huge impact?Think about how little air it takes to float sunken things. Soviet main battle tanks get slightly buoyant driving on the bottom of rivers to the point where the current can sometimes move them. THose units, T-55/62/72 are in the 40 ton range.
Post by: stlaser on October 11, 2017, 01:17:26 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on October 11, 2017, 07:09:38 PM
Wait a second, there has to be a story here you ain't telling. I saw that diversionary tactic of talking about soviet tanks. However, you were a tank commander so what gives? :popcorn:Not diversionary
I just remembered how poorly they crawled on river bottoms and they were all steel. So I was comparing that to the Deere thing with its big tires getting light in the surf.
Post by: Superwhdm on October 11, 2017, 10:03:25 PM
Post by: kampfitt on October 23, 2017, 04:23:53 AM
After Anchor Point we went to Portage and stayed in Williwaw USFS campground.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171023/41de470afd23c3d959e44950a9cb6adc.jpg)
Then we went on a hike to Byron Glacier (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171023/98c60b1424ae6ce3385ce4978ea23a5b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171023/59ef13f3e9eebde9a263192255fcf182.jpg)
Wife climbing snow pack up towards the glacier
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Post by: kampfitt on October 23, 2017, 05:10:52 AM
We stopped by this cool tunnel,it was started and never finished after a gun fight between different crews!!
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Waterfall along the road.
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And how bout this Eagle grabbed a fish right in front of us!
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Post by: kampfitt on October 31, 2017, 11:51:23 AM
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Also they have some nice toys up here!
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Post by: Nate on October 31, 2017, 01:21:57 PM
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Post by: Flyin6 on November 01, 2017, 09:31:51 AM
It would be way to slow for Don with those tracks on. Tracks suck a ton of HP.I like tracks
Not sure why
Maybe its a childhood thing or maybe because of my fun years in a M-60 A1 (JJ003W) which is probably making coral in the gulf of Mexico or serving in the Pakistani Armee now.
But, hey, I like Chief and Sarge and crushin' things. Yet to drive over a Hyundai, Kia or prius, but that day is coming!
Post by: Sammconn on November 01, 2017, 12:50:44 PM
Make them big enough for the diesels at least.
http://www.mattracks.co