brian90744
American Trekker
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado LT 1500 HD Crew Cab, 4x4, QuadraSteer (4 wheel steering) 6 Lt Engine. A/T, with 4.11 gearing. HydroBoost Brakes, 6” Lift by ProComp, 17” Hummer 8 Lug wheels, Firestone Airbags. Dual Engine Batteries. Buckstop front bumper with Warn winch. 6.5ft bed. The Q/S Chevy Bed is 7ft wide, and the NorthStar Camper is also 7ft wide, It should handle the weight easily in the power to weight with GVWR 8600 lbs. Also with oversized tires. Truck was purchased new in 2003.
2007 Northstar- TC650. Purchased from a Local guy (friend) who was not using it. . It appears to be in great shape; he only used 3 gallons of LP since new,
Camper weighs 1660lbs. Extended cabover, Queen North/South bed, 3.8cu/ft fridge, water heater, outside shower, 3 burner stove, Prewired for A/C, Deep cycle 12V battery, 14 gal grey waste tank, 30gal freshwater tank, Porta potti, Fantastic fan, Converter/battery charger., plus Coleman tent trailer boat roof racks. First I installed a 1200 watt Inverter to watch TV/DVD at night
I guess I’m set for camping.
To load the camper I installed Happijac camper tie down system on the truck. I temp modified camper Happijac front jacks brackets because of the 7 foot wide Chevy bed, by adding 2” U channel steel to both the jacks brkts to clear my truck bed, so the front jacks are now 7ft 4” wide mounted on the camper for loading. After loading the camper on the truck I removed the jacks and tailgate & stored them=less weight. and I'm leaving the camper on full time. If I need to pick up something I'll use a trailer!.
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I will using a 21” LCD TV with built in DVD to run off the inverter. I also installed a 12V outlet 10 G wire outside under the L/side to run my refrig/freezer.(see pic) I already have a Honda 2000 Generator. Installed LED bulbs to the factory 3 pouch lights and over the bed.
Electrically- I tapped into my 7pin trailer wiring so I can still plug in a trailer if necessary.
FYI: Quadrasteer™ by GMC is a 4-wheel steering system that dramatically enhances low speed maneuverability, high speed stability, and towing capability. The system is an electrically powered rear wheel steering system. Dash switch for 2 wheel steer, 4 wheel steer or 4 wheel trailer steer. Plus the system is bullet proof so far, after 12 years. Great for quick U turns
2007 Northstar- TC650. Purchased from a Local guy (friend) who was not using it. . It appears to be in great shape; he only used 3 gallons of LP since new,
Camper weighs 1660lbs. Extended cabover, Queen North/South bed, 3.8cu/ft fridge, water heater, outside shower, 3 burner stove, Prewired for A/C, Deep cycle 12V battery, 14 gal grey waste tank, 30gal freshwater tank, Porta potti, Fantastic fan, Converter/battery charger., plus Coleman tent trailer boat roof racks. First I installed a 1200 watt Inverter to watch TV/DVD at night
I guess I’m set for camping.
To load the camper I installed Happijac camper tie down system on the truck. I temp modified camper Happijac front jacks brackets because of the 7 foot wide Chevy bed, by adding 2” U channel steel to both the jacks brkts to clear my truck bed, so the front jacks are now 7ft 4” wide mounted on the camper for loading. After loading the camper on the truck I removed the jacks and tailgate & stored them=less weight. and I'm leaving the camper on full time. If I need to pick up something I'll use a trailer!.
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I will using a 21” LCD TV with built in DVD to run off the inverter. I also installed a 12V outlet 10 G wire outside under the L/side to run my refrig/freezer.(see pic) I already have a Honda 2000 Generator. Installed LED bulbs to the factory 3 pouch lights and over the bed.
Electrically- I tapped into my 7pin trailer wiring so I can still plug in a trailer if necessary.
FYI: Quadrasteer™ by GMC is a 4-wheel steering system that dramatically enhances low speed maneuverability, high speed stability, and towing capability. The system is an electrically powered rear wheel steering system. Dash switch for 2 wheel steer, 4 wheel steer or 4 wheel trailer steer. Plus the system is bullet proof so far, after 12 years. Great for quick U turns
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