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    mounting extra brake lights on 1.5” struts, NO drilling.

    Hi all. I have a weird little project on the go. For complex reasons I won’t bore you with ……. (don’t ask why I want to do this) ;-) ... I want to mount these 3” high x 8” wide light plastic trailer brake lights on these 1.5” truck camper tie down horizontal metal struts... down below the...
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    F350 tire airing down ranges w/ truck camper

    F350 tire airing down ranges w/ truck camper Hi all I’m doing research and getting opinions and info about airing down pressure ranges (I know it varies a lot depending on tire, load, rig, conditions, etc) We have a 4x4 F350 (2020) CrewCab with 8’ bed - single rear wheels (SRW) ….. plus a...
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    if hiding spare truck key IN cab of 2020 F350 - an issue with truck getting confused that keys are IN the truck as well as out ?

    Hi - I sometimes go camping alone, and the best place to hide a 2nd set of backup keys for our F350 2020 (Lariat, so it has the keypad for keyless entry) would be IN the cab of the truck somewhere. however i am concerned the truck would get confused, if there were one set of keys in the truck...
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    next after Upper Stableloads? Jittery ride on rough pavement.

    next after Upper Stableloads? Jittery ride on rough pavement. Hi all - we have a 2020 F350 SRW gasser crew cab, 8’ bed…. and a 2020 Hallmark 9.5’. We and fully loaded the whole rig weights 11,300 lbs On smooth pavement the ride is very, very good. We have the Upper Stableloads and the...
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    Can I safely tow this loaded cargo trailer PLUS keep our camper in place?

    Can I safely tow this loaded cargo trailer PLUS keep our camper in place? Pardon my ignorance but I want to do this safely and figure this out. I’m sure the wise people here can guide us. Yes, I’m aware that the door stickers “cargo” is referring to what is IN the truck, not including...
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    F350 where do I jack from? / would this plan work?

    F350 where do I jack from? / would this plan work? Hi all - first truck, so learning as I go. So I don’t want to spend a ton of $ on a high end jack… I picked up this 6,000 lb capacity jack - Powerbuilt 620471 Unijack - (Rig weights 11,300 lbs loaded) The jack has a height range of 11...
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    Can I use 2 MaxTrax to drive up 9” (90 degree) vertical curb?

    Can I use 2 MaxTrax to drive up 9” (90 degree) vertical curb? So I need to move my F350 (4x4) with camper on it, (total weight about 11,000 lbs) out of a driveway that is under construction, and there is a 9” lip blocking my way out. (see pics) I own one pair Max Trax (so 2 MaxTrax) Pardon...
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    Good 3rd party Truck Camper insurance?

    Good 3rd party Truck Camper insurance? Hi all - I had initially had good insurance coverage on our new 2020 Hallmark fiberglass pop-up Truck Camper - then Progressive decided that unless we had our auto insurance with Progressive, they would not insure our Truck camper, as it is too valuable...
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    any cheap recovery boards have the same mount hole spacing (and nest with?) actual MaxTrax MK2?

    Hi all any cheap recovery boards have the same mount hole spacing (and nest with?) actual MaxTrax MK2? I do own a pair of legit actual MaxTrax MK2, and I have the legit MaxTrax mount on the side of our RV that holds FOUR MaxTrax. Here is a long shot - do any of the cheap recovery boards...
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    this 20 ton bottle jack? this air compressor?

    this 20 ton bottle jack? this air compressor? Hi all - I have a F350 crew cab long bed gasser, with a pop up truck camper always on it, that is about 2,700 lbs wet. If I happen to get a flat tire… it is my understanding that the Ford OEM jack wont be appropriate to jack up the truck with the...
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    is THIS a good place for recovery attachment? REAR of F350 SuperDuty

    is THIS a good place for recovery attachment? REAR of F350 SuperDuty Hi all Is this place (see photos) a good place for a recovery attachment? on the REAR a current F350 SuperDuty (with a Kinetic recovery rope) oh and I would much rather NOT buy any accessory loop that goes into the hitch...
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    Quiet campsites (boondocking) Moab and also South Grand Canyon area late march

    Quiet campsites (boondocking) Moab and also South Grand Canyon area late march Hi all We will be in a 4x4 pop-up truck camper, (so easy to off road) and I'm looking to find scenic quiet safe boondocking late march. Specifically just 2 areas - (sadly short on time and limited to only these 2...
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    much love for Torklift StableLoads? / Upper, lower or BOTH?

    much love for Torklift StableLoads? / Upper, lower or BOTH? Hi all We have a 2020 F350 8 foot bed gasser, with the camper package (so an extra rear leaf spring) We get our new Hallmark 9.5’ pop up camper soon-ish. Loaded (wet) weight should be maybe about 2,800 lbs (approx) so no safety...
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    Very happy with Hallmark during the whole order and customizing phase.

    Hi all Just a quick post to say that we are very happy with Hallmark during the whole order and customizing phase. Matt is the main point of contact... and he makes himself very available for tons of questions over many months. It is our 3rd RV, but our first truck camper, but Hallmark and...
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    Best *mid priced* Kinetic Recovery Rope?

    Best *mid priced* Kinetic Recovery Rope? Hi all We like to go camping 4 seasons, and off the beaten path. Want to carry a 30 foot *mid priced* Kinetic Recovery Rope, just in case we get stuck, or come across someone who needs help. 7,000 lb 4x4 truck and about 3,000 lb (wet/loaded) truck...
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    Mount “ditch spots” on tow hooks? / legality / clamps?

    Mount “ditch spots” on tow hooks? / legality / clamps? Hi all For times when driving country roads with no one around, it might be nice to have some “ditch” spots to throw more light ahead to help spot deer. I’d put them on an up fitter switch (I have the Ford ones) There is no obvious...
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    What PortaPotti / Camco portable toilet (or similar) has biggest seat and bowl?

    What PortaPotti / Camco portable toilet (or similar) has biggest seat and bowl? I’d much prefer a manual one, not a battery operated pump such as the 550E Curve. I dont want a WagBag or similar. The Leopard Outdoor T-Type Three Directional Flush Portable Travel Toilet - 5.3 Gallon - is...
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    bumper MOUNTS front 2020 SuperDuty F350 100% same as 2019?

    bumper MOUNTS front 2020 SuperDuty F350 100% same as 2019? Hi all I am probably going to buy a 3rd party aluminum front bumper / deer catcher for our forthcoming SuperDuty 2020 F350. (I specifically want aluminum - and i have one picked out) and i know visually the front bumper looks a...
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    who uses Fog lights? / Hella 500 / OEM connector->F350

    who uses Fog lights? / Hella 500 / OEM connector->F350 Hi all So I am curious to know how often do people use Fog lights? I live in the midwest now (just moved here) and if I was camping, and the fog was really bad… I would wait it out. I am likely going to get an aftermarket front bumper...
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    height? / good wide folding stool for pop up truck camper: roof latches / AluCab 270

    Hi all In a few months we get our Hallmark RV (yay!) and I'll need to purchase in advance a good wide folding stool for this pop up truck camper: so I can open and close the roof latches , and also deploy the AluCab 270 awning. Any guesses as to how tall of the wide folding stool or platform...
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