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Mar 20, 2008 | 10:20 AM

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tim.moman

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If the truck is wired with the RV trailer plug, you can use the 12v out there for small accessories. Can be very handy to have 12v power handy at the rear of the truck for lights or the little air compressors etc... Tractor supply has an adapter to 4/5 flat that has a power port. Cig type built in.

Mar 20, 2008 | 10:20 AM

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Spamjohnson

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Yep, Rec services would be the way to go (ex-navy here) see if they can hook you up with a spare tire if you take a trailer out. And make sure you have tire irons the right size for the trailer. Don't forget to take advantage of the base rec service garage too.

Sam

Mar 20, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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good advice, thought about the spare tire, but not the right tire tool.

Mar 24, 2008 | 11:18 AM

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nitrogen

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i don't know how these things are for weight but i always thought they had possibilities
http://www.topupcamper.com/index.php

Mar 24, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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nitrogen, I wouldn't mind having a cap on my truck - but, I just couldn't sleep in it.... I'm too old and too fat!

Mar 25, 2008 | 11:27 PM

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lostmybeer

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Lance makes 3 different slide ins for a F-150 The 825, 815, and an 805. The 815 is for a long wheel base. www.LanceCamper.com Just another option

Mar 26, 2008 | 11:47 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lostmybeer

Lance makes 3 different slide ins for a F-150 The 825, 815, and an 805. The 815 is for a long wheel base. www.LanceCamper.com Just another option

thanks for the link. those look good, however, I'm concerend I'd be close to or over GVW by the time I got my stuff in the camper and a trailer hooked on the bumper. I really like the 805 - the "dry" one. except it's for a short wheel based truck.

still looking at all my options.

Mar 27, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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nitrogen

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avator sorry bout that link its not what is supposedto be guess they got bought by A.R.E or something. its supposed to look like a tonneau cover but fold out like a popup tent trailer all electric lift it works way better than sleeping under tonneau cover