Truckhaven! October 25th-26th

*Stic-o* · 10-19-2008, 09:29 PM

**FROADER** · 10-19-2008, 09:33 PM

I should be showing up sometime after 10pm Friday.

*RockRanger* · 10-19-2008, 09:53 PM

Friday night or Saturday morning for Tracy and I rocking the cj7. It will depend on how late we get home.

*Stic-o* · 10-19-2008, 10:18 PM

Matt, when you get that PSD you can get a bigger trailer. then you can take the Ranger and the CJ

*RockRanger* · 10-19-2008, 11:06 PM

Toyhauler Then that evil 4 letter W word will not be such a big deal.

**Maniak** · 10-19-2008, 11:12 PM

Remember.. bring lights

The nights are gonna be dark.. no moon until after 3:00 am.. and its only a 10% moon..

Should make for some interesting night runs..

~Mark

*BKennedy* · 10-19-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RockRanger

Friday night or Saturday morning for Tracy and I rocking the cj7. It will depend on how late we get home.

Sweet! We haven't seen you two since you got hitched.

*Stic-o* · 10-20-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RockRanger

Toyhauler Then that evil 4 letter W word will not be such a big deal.

Yeah that will not work for the two. They don't make them much longer then 18' on the inside, and about max 5k lbs rating. Flatbed and Truck Camper my friend

That what Dave and I were discussing.

**Dannyboy** · 10-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Something like this would be my plan. Not all the luxuries of a toy hauler, but this would double as my 2 car garage parked next to my house. You can get this setup as a bumper pull as well that would hold 2 trucks but you would be cutting it close on weight limits. A great option for you guys who live 80 miles from Truckhaven, not so much fun to tow the 250 miles from here.

*Stic-o* · 10-20-2008, 02:12 PM

I'm thinking this...about 1000lbs dry

*BKennedy* · 10-20-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stic-o

I'm thinking this...about 1000lbs dry

If it doesn't have a shower, a toilet, a stove and a sink, you might as well keep the tent. That was my criteria when I got the pop-up trailer that now belongs to Brother of Jefe. With that four-door pickup of yours, that would be one tiny camper. I like Danny's idea, but I don't think you Dad has any more room at his place to store your stuff...

*BKennedy* · 10-20-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockRanger

Toyhauler Then that evil 4 letter W word will not be such a big deal.

If you used it to travel in for work, you could write the whole thing off too.

**Tbars4** · 10-20-2008, 05:03 PM

...If work don't pick up this week, I may not be going. It's to close to the first of the month and I need to take care of business..

...I will update late thursday as I plan on leaving Friday a.m. if possible...

*Stic-o* · 10-20-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BKennedy

If it doesn't have a shower, a toilet, a stove and a sink, you might as well keep the tent. That was my criteria when I got the pop-up trailer that now belongs to Brother of Jefe. With that four-door pickup of yours, that would be one tiny camper. I like Danny's idea, but I don't think you Dad has any more room at his place to store your stuff...

I agree...But I think anything with a shower is pushing my weight limits. I think as long as a porta potty is there it's fine. I've been looking at the Lance 825's Still tryin to figure out how to talk the wife into it

http://lancecamper.com/2009models/825.html

One by me...

Also found a '87 short bed model for $1000 bucks on craigslist

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/rvs/879461663.html

Ohhh and camper would sit on my trailer when not in use, so storage is not a issue

**Maniak** · 10-20-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BKennedy

If it doesn't have a shower, a toilet, a stove and a sink, you might as well keep the tent.

But something with solid sides can handle this better than a tent.. This is one of the 2007 trips where the big Double Ya reared its head..

~Mark

*DB_1* · 10-20-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Maniak

But something with solid sides can handle this better than a tent..

YES! This is the main reason I will eventually get a camper.
I got battered 2 out of the 3 trips to Thaven last season...well, one was Ocotillo Wells for TDS.

**FROADER** · 10-20-2008, 09:24 PM

A van is all in one.

I'm ready to go!!

*BKennedy* · 10-20-2008, 11:42 PM

Steve, if you get one with a small shower, your Wife will let you buy it. And she might even come out sometimes. The best thing is, you are right, a sit down toilet. Its nice to have a good sit down after morning coffee without hanging onto the front bumper.
I really miss those trips to Big Bear when I could drag that pop-up trailer down a fire road and camp for three or four days without seeing anyone. Can't do that with the RV. I was going to keep both, but I couldn't justify having all that money tied up in two camping rigs.

*Paul B.* · 10-21-2008, 12:09 AM

It's funny to hear you guy's talking about camper's especially since I went to the big RV show last weekend in Pomona. Camper's are great and you can alway's remove them at the camp site and still use your truck for something else. When I was at the show last weekend, I was looking at the 42-45' coaches with a bath & a half in them. I found one with a double sink in the back (usually they only have one sink in them) with 4 TV's. Also found one that sleep's ten people with a bath & a half. Bunk bed's and a king bed. Option's are unlimited.

**Dannyboy** · 10-21-2008, 12:35 AM

I hope you are looking at a 45 footer as a fall out shelter for all those of us with Tents. I don't even know why we still bring tents to Truckhaven, it's a lost cause, I sleep in my truck more than anything there.

10-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#321
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10-19-2008, 09:33 PM	#322
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10-19-2008, 10:18 PM	#324
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,439 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Matt, when you get that PSD you can get a bigger trailer. then you can take the Ranger and the CJ __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

10-19-2008, 11:12 PM	#326
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,813 Vehicle Specs	Remember.. bring lights The nights are gonna be dark.. no moon until after 3:00 am.. and its only a 10% moon.. Should make for some interesting night runs.. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

10-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#329
Dannyboy Other Make & Models Mod 43°48′48″N 91°13′59″W 91 4 do' Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,412 Vehicle Specs	Something like this would be my plan. Not all the luxuries of a toy hauler, but this would double as my 2 car garage parked next to my house. You can get this setup as a bumper pull as well that would hold 2 trucks but you would be cutting it close on weight limits. A great option for you guys who live 80 miles from Truckhaven, not so much fun to tow the 250 miles from here. __________________ In chatrooms I'm a 14 year old girl 91 long travel 4x4 94 Limited The Diva 2007 cadillac escalade

10-19-2008, 09:53 PM	#323
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,272 Vehicle Specs	Friday night or Saturday morning for Tracy and I rocking the cj7. It will depend on how late we get home.

10-19-2008, 11:06 PM	#325
RockRanger Elite Ranger Fresno CA 86 ranger no more Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,272 Vehicle Specs	Toyhauler Then that evil 4 letter W word will not be such a big deal.

10-20-2008, 02:12 PM	#330
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,439 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'm thinking this...about 1000lbs dry __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

10-20-2008, 05:03 PM	#333
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,165 Vehicle Specs	...If work don't pick up this week, I may not be going. It's to close to the first of the month and I need to take care of business.. ...I will update late thursday as I plan on leaving Friday a.m. if possible... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

10-20-2008, 09:24 PM	#337
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,048 Vehicle Specs	A van is all in one. I'm ready to go!! __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

10-20-2008, 11:42 PM	#338
BKennedy Elite Loser San Diego, California 1994 XLT Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,952 Vehicle Specs	Steve, if you get one with a small shower, your Wife will let you buy it. And she might even come out sometimes. The best thing is, you are right, a sit down toilet. Its nice to have a good sit down after morning coffee without hanging onto the front bumper. I really miss those trips to Big Bear when I could drag that pop-up trailer down a fire road and camp for three or four days without seeing anyone. Can't do that with the RV. I was going to keep both, but I couldn't justify having all that money tied up in two camping rigs. __________________ Brian Kennedy 1994 Explorer 4X4 XLT 4-door. Modified 2005 Winnebago Class A M/H 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT-1 Crew Cab "I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack"

10-21-2008, 12:09 AM	#339
Paul B. Elite Explorer Orange, CA. '91 XLT Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 640 Vehicle Specs	It's funny to hear you guy's talking about camper's especially since I went to the big RV show last weekend in Pomona. Camper's are great and you can alway's remove them at the camp site and still use your truck for something else. When I was at the show last weekend, I was looking at the 42-45' coaches with a bath & a half in them. I found one with a double sink in the back (usually they only have one sink in them) with 4 TV's. Also found one that sleep's ten people with a bath & a half. Bunk bed's and a king bed. Option's are unlimited. __________________ Paul B. 91 Explorer XLT/4x4/ "over hauling" 2002 38' Holiday Rambler "Endeavor" Turbo Diesel Pusher 2004 Nissan Desert Runner 2013 Mazda CX9

10-21-2008, 12:35 AM	#340
Dannyboy Other Make & Models Mod 43°48′48″N 91°13′59″W 91 4 do' Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,412 Vehicle Specs	I hope you are looking at a 45 footer as a fall out shelter for all those of us with Tents. I don't even know why we still bring tents to Truckhaven, it's a lost cause, I sleep in my truck more than anything there. __________________ In chatrooms I'm a 14 year old girl 91 long travel 4x4 94 Limited The Diva 2007 cadillac escalade