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  1. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    by the way guys Im a sheet metal worker by trade so I know metal during layoffs sometimes I drive tow truck Ive seen alot of stupid stuff on vehicles (somebody tryin to save a buck you cant take it with you)
  2. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    Scott thank you:thumb: Im the guy that always thinks, there is a better way when it comes to safety:thumb: When it comes to road safety ITS do it the best way or stay off the hiway:thumb:
  3. bobva

    Anyone converting their trucks to hydrogen?

    60 minutes or one of thous type shows did a thing on that just last sunday scam scam :thumb:
  4. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    I sleep overnight and rethought about this and I came up with the best answer I can think of. Take you truck and camper to a good body shop for the bed strength (metal fatigue and stress) you insurance company and the state patrol:thumb:
  5. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    Go with your comfort level how you will mount your camper. WOW comfort level, mount,camper, well why not just use some glue drop the camper and call it good. motorhomes and travel trailers,buses, cars, truck cabs, beds are BOLTED TO THE FRAME NOT TIN
  6. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    In my opinion what they do at the dealership is good enough to get you home my ? is why would any body use 10 dollars worth of hardware to hold a 10,000 dollar camper to a 30.000 dollar truck my self I use fastguns I can go anywhere with them spring loaded locknutz simply the best...
  7. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    I was ready to go with safety wire (same function as lock nut), but when I looked close I found the turnbuckles were NOT FLEXING ENOUGH and my truck bed pulled up about 1/4" where the eye bolts mount. Nutting turnbuckles won't help. The eye bolts and turnbuckles are just fine on the freeway...
  8. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    what he's getting at is if you can keep the turn buckles from spinning it doesn't matter if they flex some, they won't wiggle free if they can't unscrew enough. yes yes yes
  9. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    Im not talking about lock nuts on the the though the floor and bed plates. Im refering to the turnbuckles
  10. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    also a ford has the most flex in the bed than the other trucks Im just refering to the ford, gm, international, and dodge 8ft beds I dont know any thing about others. so I think you should do more home work before you put it to the test Its your money not mine ( lock nutz on turnbuckles are...
  11. bobva

    No more turnbuckles.

    two small====== that bed is just tin you need bigger plates welded or bolted on your truck the camper looks ok on the truck side your just askin for problems
  12. bobva

    measurment please

    Im not at home but my keystone is. What i need is the overhead bunk measurement I found a 79x48x11/16 will it fit? thank you Bob
  13. bobva

    New Member with Used Keystone

    welcome heres some great stuff for the roof supports http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=726 cab over repair here http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=663
  14. bobva

    Polar Cub - What is it?

    I dont believe thats a swamp cooler where do you put the water? that looks like a three speed revesable power fan
  15. bobva

    Stinky refrigerator in 2000 Hawk -- need rebuild or replacement

    http://www.odoban.com/OdoBanRetail/OdoBan_RTU_Odor_Eliminator.html this stuff is the best there is afriend of mine rented his house to so to some really good renters. (IM LYING) they left in the middle of the night Blaw blaw well his newer frigerator was full of food when they left (no...
  16. bobva

    brighten up your headlights

    there are are harness for standard headlights and daytime running lights. All though you guys that have D.R.L.s and newer trucks spend more time resurchin. make sure you buy or build the right assembly
  17. bobva

    brighten up your headlights

    I put this relay assemble on my truck, All I can is WOW, I can see for miles and miles so I thought I would share this:D:) http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Headlights.shtml#OnLineOrdering...
  18. bobva

    users locations should be visible!

    state and city check
  19. bobva

    Oven for Camper

    Im a owner of a 85ish keystone that came with oven stove combo. when I first got the camper I thought I would get rid off the comb when I remodel. now its fishing season and cold outside I find myself using the oven in the camper to warm up my fried chicken, hogie sandwitch , and what ever...
  20. bobva

    Refrigerator not working

    I got one more thing to add when I got my keystone It had sat for 3plus years. It has a sanyo frige (no longer made) Well I blew out the the chimney with a air compreser blead the gas, taped on the regulater afew times and got a nice blue flame. 12 hours later its 40 degress in the frige :eek...
  21. bobva

    77 camper

    http://bellingham.craigslist.org/rvs/422539752.html found this one
  22. bobva

    Repair/Replace/Rewire Ranger II

    Erod door part sent should be at your place monday. Bob one mans trash another mans tresure. But this is the first time I mailed my trash.
  23. bobva

    Repair/Replace/Rewire Ranger II

    this is the 7 pin 5 flat 4 flat for camper and boat towin
  24. bobva

    Repair/Replace/Rewire Ranger II

    Erod pm me your address just changed my lock. I got the part you need from the old one
  25. bobva

    Help with couch backrest design

    Sev3en here are pics of a keystone couch hope this helps. pm sent Bobva

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