Yeah, that sucks. I did get burned by them once... but now I am cautious about things that come from them and things that get drop- shipped from a supplier.
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I found that with a roll up tonneau cover, you can just pop the tent poles and it will all collapse in the bed of the truck. Then roll tonneau cover down to keep everything from flying away. easy peasyCamped indicates intention....
Slept or found themselves/woke-up is another level
As TMM stated. Just need something to get off the ribs of the truck- bed... and as Eric stated, getting off the ground is nice.
I looked at the bed- tents but decided to go with a small tent trailer to have the flexibility of not having to break camp to go explore.
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In my early 20s I was. Dunes buggy race just over the Nevada border near Vegas. Me an my homie gonna pit for numerous racers. We borrow my Dad's F100 shorty with camper shell and load it up with tools, and spares. The quick jacks we used were just 1 1/2" tubing with a 90° bend at one end with a cross piece at that end, picked up buggies and baja bugs no problem, but too long for the camper so we leave the door and wall for the camper at home. We get to Crappy Pappy's Oasis in Jean Nevada to spend the night before we go to the race track next day. Unload half the stuff, room for 1 sleeping bag, homie took that spot, I take front seat of the truck. Unexpectedly 
it rains on us that night. Homie gets soaked from the knees down .
it rains on us that night. Homie gets soaked from the knees down .
Just got back from Home Depot. I got another dozen plastic containers for parts.
Driver-side upper control arm is bent but found one to replace it.....................
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And test fitting after more dash modifying(hacking) this is a plan that’s coming together. Finally!
My Buddy Mike and I would go to the Parade every year rest his soul.
He would approach the girls and ask. So honestly do you have any Irish in you. The ones who said no, got the, would you like some. The ones who said yes. Would you like a little extra.
I miss that crazy Monkey.
looking good.............
A $2.77 threaded plug and $18.94 shipping to get it here. 
The $22 order may save me thousands if it works. (bathroom tub and shower repairs)
The $22 order may save me thousands if it works. (bathroom tub and shower repairs)
First day of spring tomorrow for most everyone but think it might happen in another month here.
We have chance of some snow towards the end of the week here.
Always something to repair in house plumbing. Hope it works Mike.A $2.77 threaded plug and $18.94 shipping to get it here.
Yea think the same here.
Yep. It's the diverter for the shower head. One of those push button ones that there are no parts for. If I can take it out and screw in this plug to eliminate it, I can buy a tub spout with a valve in it. Otherwise I need to open up the wall to gain access to the whole tub valve for replacement. Ceramic tile and wallpaper are involved and a simple fix could end up doing a whole remodel.
HO! **** I see what you're saying. Prayers for sure Mike. Damn expensive fix.Yep. It's the diverter for the shower head. One of those push button ones that there are no parts for. If I can take it out and screw in this plug to eliminate it, I can buy a tub spout with a valve in it. Otherwise I need to open up the wall to gain access to the whole tub valve for replacement. Ceramic tile and wallpaper are involved and a simple fix could end up doing a whole remodel.
No access panel from the backside?Yep. It's the diverter for the shower head. One of those push button ones that there are no parts for. If I can take it out and screw in this plug to eliminate it, I can buy a tub spout with a valve in it. Otherwise I need to open up the wall to gain access to the whole tub valve for replacement. Ceramic tile and wallpaper are involved and a simple fix could end up doing a whole remodel.
Of course not. That would be way too easy. Tile and wallpaper and probably plaster knowing my luck.
Considering when your house was built I'm sure.
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Today's weather without magic brownies No dense frogs, no thunder storms, no partly cloudy, no 73°. Clear skies all morning and 70+ since 10:00. 75° since noon.
No dense frogs, no thunder storms, no partly cloudy, no 73°. Clear skies all morning and 70+ since 10:00. 75° since noon.
It's a little tricky but Delta and a few others make a cover plate if you have to go thru the front. Search your local supply company
I hope the plug works. It's a odd thread. 13/16-20. Come to find out Fuller truck transmissions uses one with that thread for a drain plug. If the plug works for me all should be good. That old bathroom needs a remodel just not now.
So for power tour my son and I are are just going to camp out of the bed. There’s several camp grounds within the route radius. I was going to order a truck bed tent but man those are expensive these days. I do have a camper shell for this truck so I may just put it on the bed. The other option would be to rent a tear drop camper for the week:
What makes the most sense is throw the camper shell on......................why spend the money on anything else?
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You can buy the plans for those Tear Drop trailers in the classified ads in
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