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Weekend Campout on Mt. Graham, AZ
A couple weeks ago the family and some friends got together for a weekend camp out on Mt. Graham to celebrate the end of another year of college. This was our second time on Mt. Graham, the first was...
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Take Two: Another Trip to the CAT Scale
Back in April I took my new Ram 3500 and my Wolf Creek 850 truck camper to a CAT scale in Nephi, UT to get weighed. Together the combo weighed a shocking 11,920 lbs, a full 600 lbs more than I...
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Staying Connected - Cellular Internet for RV's
Staying connected on the road is important. This is true not only for RV owners who want to stay in touch with family and friends, but also for RV owners who still work and maintain a blog like me. It...
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The 8 Habits for Highly Effective Boondocking
Ah, boondocking. Just the thought of it evokes images of camping atop a remote, desert mesa or in a cool, heavily wooded mountain forest. If you enjoy beautiful vistas, peaceful solitude, and clean air...
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Goodbye, Stinky Slinky! Hello, RhinoFLEX!
It was like a scene out of the Robin Williams comedy film, RV. We had just completed a big weekend camp-out with family and friends. Everyone had used our bathroom over the weekend, so the waste tanks...
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Ram 3500 & Wolf Creek 850N Specifications
I. 2013 Ram 3500 4x4 Short-Bed PickupGVWR: 11,700 lbsCurbweight: 7,891 lbs (Official Payload: 3,809 lbs)GAWR Front Axle: 6,000 lbsGAWR Rear Axle: 7,000 lbsLoaded with Camper (no passengers): 10,940 lbs...
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Arizona Icon: The Mighty Saguaro
Known as the "Sentinel of the Desert," the magnificent Saguaro (pronounced Sah-wah-roh) is perhapsthe greatest icon of the great state of Arizona. If you've ever visited southern Arizona before, then...
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Interview with Off-Road and XTC Expert, Jeff Reynolds (Part I)
When it comes to Extreme Truck Campers (XTC's) and exploring off-road, few people know more than Jeffrey Reynolds. Known as Jefe 4x4 on the Internet forums, Jeff embarked on his first off-road...
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Interview with Off-Road and XTC Expert, Jeff Reynolds (Part II)
This is the final installment of my two-part interview with off-road and extreme truck camper expert, Jeff Reynolds (aka Jefe 4x4). Part one of this fascinating and informative interview can be found...
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Truck Camper 6-Pin Umbilical Wiring
In order for a truck camper to be street legal it must have an electrical interface with the truck's running, stop, turn signal, and backup electrical circuits. This electrical interface also includes...
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Mello Mike's Truck Camper 101
If you're reading this article you're probably either a new truck camper owner or a person who is seriously thinking about buying one. Whatever your situation, it's a great move. The truck and truck...
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Building Your Own First Aid Kit
On a recent outing near my home, I unknowingly rested my sandal-clad feet near a nest fire ants and got stung several times on my left foot. Unfortunately, these nasty little buggers are pretty common...
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Bargain Alert: Renogy Solar's Solar Power Starter Kit
Are you looking to go solar for a bargain price, but don't know where to start looking? Well look no further. The good folks at Renogy Solar are offering their 100 watt Solar Power Starter Kit for the...
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Buckstop Classic III Winch Bumper on Order
After a few recent close calls with deer and elk, I decided it was time to do something about it. If your truck is like mine, your front grill is made of plastic, not much protection for the radiator...
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Interview with Extreme Boondocking Expert, Bryan Appleby (Part I)
When it comes to truck campers and extreme boondocking, few people have gained more knowledge and experience than Bryan Appleby. Known on the Internet forums as bka0712, Bryan has been a full-time...
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Interview with Extreme Boondocking Expert, Bryan Appleby (Part II)
This is the final installment of my two-part interview with full-time RV'er and extreme boondocking expert, Bryan Appleby (aka bka0712 on the Internet forums). Part one of this fascinating and...
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Got Talons?
I got mine last week. What are Talons? Well, if you're familiar with Torklift's frame mounted tie downs for truck campers, Talons are simply Torklift's aluminum version of the same system. In fact,...
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Mello Mike's Boondocking 101
The modern RV is a wonderful thing. It combines the mobility of an automobile with the comforts of home in one small, convenient package. Where you take your home on wheels and where you set up camp is...
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The Eleven Benefits of Truck Camper Ownership
For consumers looking to buy a new RV, most never consider a truck camper and I think that's a serious mistake. Today's truck campers possess the same accouterments as the finest motorhomes and fifth...
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Interview with XTC Enthusiast, Alex Blasingame
If you enjoyed my recent interview with Extreme Truck Camper (XTC) expert, Jeff Reynolds, then you'll enjoy this interview with another XTC enthusiast, Alex Blasingame. Known as c.traveler2 on the...
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