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05-09-2020, 10:10 AM
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Customizing my 'new' camper
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05-11-2020, 07:47 PM
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That’s pretty cool. Could also be a she-shed. Or she-closet anyways. Haha
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05-12-2020, 12:42 AM
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Location: Eastpoint,Fl.
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Good job! I wish I could find space for our clothing...guess I just need to downsize even more..lol!
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05-12-2020, 02:35 AM
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We do a lot of reenacting - Renaissance to Civil War eras. The 'garb' is voluminous and there are many LAYERS. Especially for the women.
The so-called closets in the camper would not even accommodate one of hubby's VESTS, much less anything longer. We have avoided going to a lot of reenactments out of our immediate area due to the problems with carrying the garb without it getting impossibly wrinkled, and driving for any length of time (we already drive 2 hours to most events) is terribly uncomfortable - especially for me in a corset and hoopskirts! The clothing was not made with automobiles in mind. Now, we can range further afield and stay longer!!
Can't WAIT!
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05-12-2020, 02:42 AM
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Oh, here is a picture of the two of us at a civil war reenactment.
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2019 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 SR V6
TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
"you don't work, you don't eat." It is that simple.
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05-12-2020, 03:39 AM
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I would caution you on overloading the rear of the camper with excess weight. If you add too much weight behind the axles you change the center of balance and can end up with too little tongue weight. That will cause controllability issues by inducing sway.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
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05-12-2020, 04:04 AM
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Agreed, and I appreciate the reminder! I imagine I will probably run 'dry', with nothing in the water tanks, to try and minimize any overloading. Everywhere we have plans on visiting will have water available, and I certainly don't want almost 500 pounds adding to the weight. I really is helpful to have this forum, to offer advice and answer questions!
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2019 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 SR V6
TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
"you don't work, you don't eat." It is that simple.
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05-12-2020, 06:12 AM
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Your Springfield probably has the fresh water tank in front of the axle. If you put 100 lbs of clothes in the back, offset it with about 12 gallons of freshwater.
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2020 Ford F-350 CCLB, 7.3 gas
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05-12-2020, 07:01 AM
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Very nice job ya'll did with the mods to the RV!
Enjoy your travels!
Stay safe,
Gary
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TV: 2014 RAM 3500HD Laramie Long Box, 6.4 HEMI, 4x4, 4.10's, with Mopar Puck system, and a B&W Companion hitch.
Retired Firefighter/EMT.
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05-12-2020, 07:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantlyj
Your Springfield probably has the fresh water tank in front of the axle. If you put 100 lbs of clothes in the back, offset it with about 12 gallons of freshwater.
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I honestly don't knw WHERE the tanks are. I know the drains are just BEHIND the axle on the driver's side. I'll have to pull out the owner's manual and look. Thanks!
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2019 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 SR V6
TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
"you don't work, you don't eat." It is that simple.
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05-12-2020, 07:50 AM
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Great job! You gained a room!
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2022 Cougar 25RDS
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05-12-2020, 07:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyFaire
I honestly don't knw WHERE the tanks are. I know the drains are just BEHIND the axle on the driver's side. I'll have to pull out the owner's manual and look. Thanks!
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It’s were the fresh water I let is. Or look underneath. There will be a white outlet and valve. That’s the bottom of the tank.
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05-12-2020, 08:01 AM
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Y'all look Grand and daper!
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05-12-2020, 08:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantlyj
It’s were the fresh water I let is. Or look underneath. There will be a white outlet and valve. That’s the bottom of the tank.
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The water tank IS in front of the axle - just, but in front.
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TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
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