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[Barko1]

I count 12 bolts on yours... If you've got a power driver and 10 minutes...? You'll probably need to move the hinges on the door, though...

Dang, never thought of that. My skills could turn it into a 2 hour job but I'll take a look at it.

[Sam]

If you turn the whole LPG door/frame your louvers will be in the wrong position. Hinge position can't be changed (on mine anyways)

[ScottBailey]

I got sick of opening the rear door to find food on the floor, so I adapted a pin to replace the plastic doohickey.

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[ScottBailey]

[thread=2029]Decided to bolt through instead of fiddle with turnbuckles.[/thread]

[ScottBailey]

Returned to Mesquite CG to test the bolt-through attachment, refer pin, and -- my wife reminds me -- have a wonderful family outing. Took most of the children (5 of 6!) as well as my sister's family. Rained a lot the first day, but sunny for Easter. I enjoyed hiding eggs for the children and they had fun searching! A nice trip.

We had one issue: during travel the camper was packed so tight -- food/gear for all those kids! -- the thermostat was jostled by a bin while traveling. The pins on the pop off piece were contacting the base, so we didn't have a heater until I'd fiddled with it long enough to find the problem...

Bolting the camper down looks like it will work out great.

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[ScottBailey]

Finally mounted the shovel OUTSIDE the camper. I don't know if I'm keeping this mount, but I'm committed to trying it out. My next trip has plenty of washboard road...

I used 3 regular QuickFist adapters (purchased from SierraExpeditions) and mounted them with 1 & 5/8th inch wood screws about four inches in from the outer edge of the camper.

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[ScottBailey]

While testing how much weight I could lift -- for solar panel investigation -- I thought I'd try out a simple tool. It's 2 pieces of scrap 4x4, a bit of spare foam, and a couple straps to hold it together. It has a cut out for the latch. I put my shoulder where under the foam and lift. I think it helps...

My test results for roof weight: I don't want to lift anymore than 15 extra pounds. Not much solar, but probably enough.

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[chnlisle]

I like the mount but I think I'd go with through bolts.

[ScottBailey]

I like the mount but I think I'd go with through bolts.

Jay,

I'm not sure I like it. If I do, I'll use bolts. I think it should be out another inch.

[ScottBailey]

Needed to link my [thread=2215]solar install[/thread] in this thread. Just forgot, before.

Dinette upholstery is done, but I haven't taken pictures yet. Probably tomorrow.

Added a front hitch. It sucked doing the install: serious contortions. If I'd have known, I'd have paid someone else! Huge PITA.

Just put the box on there for illustration. I like how high it sits, I don't think it'll do much to approach angle -- in the rear, it seriously impacted departure.

I don't know if it will impact cooling, the truck is really set up for a GCWR 3X what we run... I'll let you know when I find out.

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