Comments on: WildSnow Mobile Headqarters — Eagle Cap 711 Pickup Camper

By: Lou

Lou — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:49:04 +0000

No papers here in Colorado, other than a bill of sale from the dealer. BTW, be careful with Eagle Cap, their quality control is pretty bad. Our camper is already back at the dealer for warranty work, and we were planning on using it! It’s been there more than 10 days, and getting it to and from costs us $50 in fuel every time. We are not happy campers at the moment.

Will update this blog once we know the outcome.

By: J and S

J and S — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:41:57 +0000

Hi Guys. Good to know so many people have positive things to say about these. We’ve had the travel trailer and the motor home but they never quite worked out for us. Now its either a huge toy hauler or a cab over…the hubbys jeep either gets a comfy ride or the tow behind treatment. Now I have a silly question, what kind of papers do these things have? I went to an RV lot and the lady said there are just bill of sales, if even that. There are no annual registration fees per this dealer . I’m in California, but I’m sure if they have titles that would be the same everywhere. The reason I’m asking is because no one seems to have “papers” of any kind. Is this normal. All our toys are papered every year dollar after dollar goes to the state for something I’ve paid for a while ago :-) but thats what toys do. As for the cold or warm… my thoughts are more blankets in the winter or the closest lake in the summer, but I like that you guys are all sharing those thoughts too. If anyone has tips I would appreciate it. I just don’t want to find that private party to good to be true deal and find out later its a friend of a friend of a friend… It’s to much of an investement.
Thanks

By: Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:51:38 +0000

Here are custom-done Silver Tear Campers. Talk about luxe!! I would love one for fly-fishiing trips!

http://silvertearscampers.com/

By: Erik Kratzer

Erik Kratzer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:42:44 +0000

Hello Lou,

here are 2 a stove/heater options that i am considering for my Van .

They runs on lamp oil or diesel , dont use any electricity and some have a stove plate for cooking aswell.

They do need a chimey through the roof – shouldn’t be a problem as you can buy or build one. They are 2 walled stainles chimeys with rock wool insulation .

Here are some links , they are sold in some sailing outfitters, but can be ordered online . Can’t go wrong with the rustical style , at least in my opinion.

http://www.refleks-olieovne.dk/default.asp?pagenumber=1563

http://www.taylorsheatersandcookers.co.uk/pch1.html

Oh and here’s a link to a very usefull sailing forum , that i have been “living in ”
last year …. great knowledge base that suits the needs of land based mobile living aswell.

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/

My current heater , that i use for heating /drying only when i am awake though,

is The Origo Heat Pal , that runs on denatured alkohol.
1 liter is enough for about 8 hours . It gives off enough heat for my vans
5 cubic meters of air space to warm up to very toasty warmth in the deep of winter.
It does however give off a bit of a stink – so windows / vents must be cracked open, and i’d rather not have it running , even for a little while when i’m not present or sleeping .
What i don’t know for sure though is if the burning alcohol itself gives off
moisture , or if moisture is evaporating off of the cars upholstry and gear .

Sounds really beautifull – to camp out next to the colorado river ….
Can you catch some fish – is it sufficiently stocked?

All the best,
Erik

By: KDog

KDog — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:55:03 +0000

Hey Lou,

What is that cell phone amp? I have an Autonet Mobile router in my camper for internet. It works on 3G cell systems, but since you subscribe to Autonet and they by bandwidth from the networks, you aren’t locked into your cell providers coverage area. A signal booster would be helpful if it could interface with the router.

One problem is that we live in Canada in the winter (or not a problem) and Autonet cancelled it’s contracts with the cell providers up here.

The heater I’m looking at is the Olympian Wave Catalytic, ventless I think and no electric needed. I’m told they take longer to get up to temp, but our camper is so small it shouldn’t be a problem. There are different sizes and easy to install.

I am also thinking of putting a weatherproof cargo box on the front of the trailer and put a battery and propane tank inside. Then I’ll run a line inside, hook up a Mr. Buddy heater and lights and have a gear drying room in there. I already have the roof vent with Max Air cover on it, so no snow inside the trailer when it’s open. Now, I wonder if I can fit a ski tuning bench in there?

Cheers,

Kevin