I'm still running this setup with great success. Had to reseal the fantastic fan vent and the black water knife valve is being dumb, but it's been a great setup. I'll roll with it again this winter,...

Most around here are for OTR trucks, not open to the public, and inaccurate to the detail I'd need for the truck.

Or, you know, the post was in jest since there's so much hand-wringing in the...

Nope, you're good. As been mentioned, air flow is key. Even a cracked vent at night will greatly reduce your interior mositure.


Oh, and related to the Dodge broken frame... woof. Slide-outs are...

FKNA Yes!!

A good friend of mine was trying really hard to convince of ripping out the propane heater in my insulated Lance and replacing it with a diesel heater. On the surface, it makes sense. My truck that...

That seems to be the case at most big ski areas in Oregon and Wershignton these days. Mt Hood Meadows and Mt Bachelor have similar pricing.

Interesting, but overkill. I already own an EU2200i. It helps keep the batteries topped up or share the load when I'm running boot dryers, charging phones, and the like. That's all I need. I'm not...

Slow or not; it's what I got. The camper is set up to take higher voltage through shore power, but the generator is what I have for motorcycle track days, so it will need to suffice.

Besides, the...

That's where I am. Besides, my wattage use in the summer is so low that I rarely need more than a fan for a few minutes when cooking or running the water pump.

My plan now is the tote my Honda...

I have an EU2000i in the garage that I use for motorcycle track days. Turns out, it fits in the storage area in the beavertail of my Lance slide-in.


Sounds like I need to get on it and find a...

Yup, all good. As a day-tripper, I'd employ the dry-while-you-drive technique for years. When in Montana, my stuff would be dry by the time I got down the hill.

I was curious about...

I'm surprised by all the responses and so quickly. Love it.



Yah, that's my move when I'm road-tripping between ski areas. But for a parked rig for a few days, I suppose idling the engine is...

it's snowing! Well, in some parts of the world. So let's talk gear management strategies and in particular, drying out the gear. I'm curious how you RVers and #vanlifers are drying out your boot...

This. I've never understood going off-the-grid so you can work. Isn't to get away when you get away?

Work hard, play hard; just not at the same time.


+1 for the Oxford comma.

430407

That's rad and looks like it was done right.

Boner

Seems legit. And hey, there's a pass-through!

Based on what some ski resorts are charging in the west - if they even allow camping at all (I'm looking at you, Jackson Hole) - absolutely yes. Mt Bachelor charges $40/night w/o a plug, $50 with....

Whoa! If you stow your traction boards inside (like a peasant) how are we to see how core you are? And there's no way we can chalk you up for a GOTOS signing! :fmicon:

Yah, that. Or find an older 2wd unit, bit the bullet, and have it 4wd converted. Or suck it up with chains or studded tires.

I get that. I miss that feature, but not enough to dedicate an entire rig to… yet, especially with the compromises.

If I ever went that route; I’d want a truck-frame RV with 4wd or AWD.

I get a chuckle out of the #vanlife vs truck camper chatter. Both have their merits. Me; I’m in the latter camp for utility. I can drop the camper and use the truck or day trips with the dirt or...

I like it. I'll give the tri-fuel a look. My Lance has exterior hose access for propane, so that could be pretty slick if I went that route.



Fair enough. I had a suspicion that the Honda EU...

I believe my two house batteries are inside the camper, so to speak. Where a pass-thru window would exist, mine has a bump out and thereby a step where the two batteries are house, putting them...

It's tempting, if a bit fiddly to figure out wiring, plumbing, and tank location. My camper also has on-demand hot water, three burner stove, and oven, so propane would need to remain.

I think I...

A friend suggested that. And while it's intriguing, it's another fuel source, unless I plumb into the vehicle tank, which is a whole thing. And I would need to fuck with the wiring and existing...

Oh? Yes, good idea. We ran the heat constantly as we had the pup in the camper and Mammoth was experiencing record lows with brutal wind chill most of the time we were there. I suspect with more mild...

First proper ski trip with the camper. The Lance did a great job. The only issue I had was the battery powering the heater fan, which seemingly ran all the time to keep up with the record low temps....

Or.. OR roof mount the tubes with garbage skis and fire them at beaters slowing traffic because they didn't chain up or aren't running snow tires. OUT OF THE WAY, PEASANT!! pew pew pew FIRE SKIS!

Nice! I may have to go this route. How did you go about affixing the shelf at the bottom of the box?



I know. That's about where I am in my quest to find a proper way to carry and store skis...

Rad, but a huge missed opportunity by not using a Tundra.



Bonertown. Shod with some BFGs and I'd rage that thing all over the west.

I figured. Meadows pass acquired, so I expected to see your box in the lot this year.

Makes sense. In looking at mine, it's all pex with the occasional t-fitting. I did have a hard plastic check valve fail, causing a small leak - an easy fix.

It is. Maybe I read it wrong about the full removal of tanks. Maybe that was the removal of something else?

What you say about the jugs makes sense, though my camper lives in the valley, which...

This thread has the tiny hamster in my head running... water tanks, insulation, and winter camping.

A few mentioned that you yarded out your freshwater tank in lieu of multiple 5-gallon jugs....

I'm in the same boat in the PNWet; not terribly cold temps.



Well, fair enough. I've had my Lance down into the 20s without issue (knock on wood). But maybe I'm living on borrowed time?

As...

Yah, why?

As long as you're self-contained and your camper is insulated, it should be a non-issue. It's not as if we're asking for a water hook-up.



Also this.

You'll want to check if it's insulated, especially the pipes.

That will be a really tough find for all the reasons mentioned. And because here in 'Murica, bigger is moar betterer.

As someone who went through the same process you did; I ultimately settled on...

Pot. Meet kettle.

No crotch fruit in my household. Just the wife-unit and a rescue pup.



Yahbutt it looks cool for the 'gram



Ha, truth.

That's sort of the speed I was thinking of regarding Class B. About the same size as my current truck+camper, but seemingly more efficient with the space and not as tall. A pass-through, while not a...

Maggots, lend me your misguided thoughts and pearls of dirty wisdom...

This has been my rig for the last two+ years. It's bee great; plenty of camp trips, motorcycle races, Labor Dave Weekend, and...

Interesting. I'm not sure if I can even remove my freshwater tank from my Lance?

I'm sure this question has been asked and answered already on this thread. But it's that time of year, so...

For those of you with RVs or campers, how are you keeping your water lines from...

Who wants a $25k 4x4 van to start a #vanlife build? :nonono2:

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/kent-2005-for-econoline-4x4-e250-54v8/7211364453.html

My WAG is that it's somewhere in the middle. There will be more #vanlifers than before the whole craze started, but many will punch out due to hassle, cost, the realities of shitting in a bucket, or...

Something to consider if you do end up going that route; many of the newer RVs and campers now have built-in propane generators that pull from the propane tanks. This saves you from having to carry...

Housing is in short supply in Bozeman. See the Real Estate Crash thread.

And likely allow for overnight RV parking in their lots. Many of the big resorts mentioned here do not; Big Sky, Mammoth, and so on.