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    Okay to lift / hang a pickup camper shell (approx 200 lbs) from garage trusses?

    Great point on the loading... 1stDeuce, Great point on the loading effect when pulling the topper up... I had not taken that into account myself.. I will tell you the winch idea is too slick not to mention... makes taking the top off a lot less work. The tricky part is rigging the ropes to all...
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    Okay to lift / hang a pickup camper shell (approx 200 lbs) from garage trusses?

    hanging a pickup shell won't be a problem... If you think about the fact that you are spreading the 200lbs over 4 points equally... 50lbs per point... that's nothing to a typical truss system. I've done this very thing in 3 different garages, so I've been there done that...:ylsmoke: One item...
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    My latest project...

    MNtraveler questions.... Sorry for the long delay... it seems I've been spending time on other boards lately.. Regarding your questions.. I have camped in -20 for 3 to 4 days during the John Beargrease race and I have had issues with condensation... not so much from the hard roof. Mostly I...
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    My latest project...

    I'll be using the camper all next week along the North shore of MN... I'm covering communications for the John Beargrease sled dog race again.. I can take some pictures during the week and post them when I get back to the office on the following Monday. It's going to to cold... forecast for the...
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    Best place to mount a Ham & CB antenna on 4-door Wrangler

    Are you running with a soft top? Move it inside! If you are running a soft top on your jeep, you might consider what I do... I use a mag mount and antenna just short enough to fit inside the jeep... Yes, inside! I stick the mag mount and antenna to the top of the rear body tub, just inside...
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    My latest project...

    I agree completely! Casters on the jacks WARNING rotti, I completely agree... any amount of slant to the surface is going to be a huge issue. I happen to have a nice flat shop floor to work on, also my driveway is also pretty level. Any amount of incline and your camper could be out in the...
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    Yaesu ft-817NB

    You might look at a MFJ 1899T... I've got it's bigger bother, the MFJ 1699S and mount it to a connector plate I made mounted to a camera tripod. The 1889T mounts direct to the radio and is easier to pack.. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1899T
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    Ham Antenna w/Limb Risers?

    You could also put a piece of shrink tubing on the antenna where it might contact the risers... the vinyl covered riser cable is also a great idea.. As long as the antenna isn't grounded during transmit you are fine...
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    Getting camper on and off the truck.

    It Depends... It depends on how often you will be taking it off and on... The more often you do it, the more time and stress you will save yourself having the right jacks to do the job.. I'd spend the money on four corner bolt on jacks... the portable stands are a pain. You can always unbolt...
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    My latest project...

    Jacks I dumped the cable/winch jack stands for four corner gear driven style stands.... My wife insisted I get rid of the old two stand system after I scared her to death loading the camper the first time! My Power Wagon is pretty high so I needed to run the camper to the very top of the stands...
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    My latest project...

    One more place to look... One more place to watch for Bethany Pickupper campers is the Bethany Camper group on Yahoo Groups.... There was even one listed for sale in Reno NV a while back... On craigslist you almost need to search for "pop up truck camper" and look at those listed for $2000 or...
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    My latest project...

    homemade... The inside height is 6'4", I'm 6'2" and can touch my head if I stretch... What I really like is the full height door! I couldn't stand going in and out through one of those "mini" doors. The side wings are hinged on piano hinges that run the entire length of the panel. Also the...
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    Anyone sleep in their camper with top down and run the heater?

    I'm thinking I might want to try sleeping in my pop up camper without putting the top up... can I run the furnace too? Can you run your furnace with the top down without issues? Prybry
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    My latest project...

    detailed pictures... What vintage is your camper GermanInBC? I'd be happy to show you some more detailed pictures... anything in particular that you are looking for? PryBry
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    Building a mobile mast for 2M use.

    4 section paint pole from Lowes works too... I use a three section aluminum painters pole I picked up at Lowes for less than $25 I have a Arrow 2M/440 antenna clamped at the top and sometimes run a PAR 10/20/40 HF end fed antenna at an angle to the top as well. In the photo you see the antenna...
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