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04-30-2012, 08:19 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2007 Base Camp
aloha
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
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New tow vehicle...slight overkill
Wow, when is the last time that there was 3 posts in this forum in a day?!? So I realize this isn't the most active forum on this site, but figured I'd post up some pictures of our setup anyway, hope you all enjoy!
These pictures were taken just north of Pacific City, OR.
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05-01-2012, 12:45 AM
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'06 75th Winick Prototype
2006 19' International CCD
1968 22' Safari
The Swamps of Hell
, Lousy-Anna
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 228
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I'm surprised to see an itty bitty trailer like that make the back end of that truck sag that much...
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05-01-2012, 12:57 AM
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Rivet Master 
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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Beautiful photos. Did you camp there? Details, please...
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05-01-2012, 05:30 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2007 Base Camp
aloha
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ggoat!!!
I'm surprised to see an itty bitty trailer like that make the back end of that truck sag that much...
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Well, it isn't exactly your normal F150 and you probably aren't taking into account the stuff I have in the bed of the truck that you can't see. It is an F150 Raptor which has a long travel suspension from the factory, so think very soft to absorb large bumps / slight air time in the truck. Also, there is no weight distribution system and the Basecamp's tongue weight isn't exactly forgiving. Even though the Basecamp only weighs in at 2K lbs, the tongue weight is 350+ lbs. Welcome to why you don't see Honda Elements towing these things around.
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Originally Posted by Phoenix
Beautiful photos. Did you camp there? Details, please...
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No, there is no camping on the beaches. Not sure you would really want to due to tides. There are some very nice campgrounds that sit on the bluffs of the beaches though, Beachside and Tillicum in Oregon, Wrights Beach in California to name a few. I know I've been down to one beach where you could camp, however everyone was packed in like sardines, can't remember where that was at.
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05-01-2012, 05:53 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard....
Great pic's, sweet rig, in spectacular surroundings...don't get any better.
Sweet Streams 
Bob
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05-01-2012, 08:45 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2007 Base Camp
New York
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 18
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As long as we're doing TVs, I picked up this one last week. It's a new ML-350 with the Bluetec diesel (455 ft. lbs. of torque, 7,200 lb. towing capacity). Also replaced the original jack on the BC with a Barker electric jack that was an irresistable find on eBay.
If anyone is interested, I'll post a photo of a 10 x 12 foot heat shield/awning I made for about $25 for last year's Burning Man adventure (well worth attending!).
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05-01-2012, 08:50 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Cool lookin' rigs ya'll. Get the danged salt off them, too!! (Ocean or road).
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05-01-2012, 08:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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Nice truck and trailer! Are you from Oregon too? I live just 40 minutes from pacific city in Dallas, Oregon. There's something that just works with a silver tow vehicle Here's a couple picks of my new to me 2007 Tacoma and my 56 bubble. Cheers. Ted
The first is downtown Dallas. The second pic was from last weekend at black lake Washington.
And everyone should know that there is an excellent brew pub on the beach at pacific city called "the pelican". Cheers.
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05-01-2012, 09:20 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2007 Base Camp
aloha
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhyder
As long as we're doing TVs, I picked up this one last week. It's a new ML-350 with the Bluetec diesel (455 ft. lbs. of torque, 7,200 lb. towing capacity). Also replaced the original jack on the BC with a Barker electric jack that was an irresistable find on eBay.
If anyone is interested, I'll post a photo of a 10 x 12 foot heat shield/awning I made for about $25 for last year's Burning Man adventure (well worth attending!).
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Definitely post some pics of the awning and electric jack, would love to see them. It is funny how many people toe these things with ML's, I used to tow mine with a 2000 ML55.
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Originally Posted by The544man
Nice truck and trailer! Are you from Oregon too?
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Thanks, yes I'm in the Portland area. Love the Bubble.
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05-01-2012, 12:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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Nice. Did you have any trouble pulling your base camp back up to the road once you hit the deeper loose sand? That's sometimes pretty deep there at the pacific city dory launch access.
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05-01-2012, 01:03 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2007 Base Camp
aloha
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the544man
Nice. Did you have any trouble pulling your base camp back up to the road once you hit the deeper loose sand? That's sometimes pretty deep there at the pacific city dory launch access.
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The pictures were taken on the beach just north of town with much easier access and less crowded. I know that the sand by the dory boat launch can get very deep and soft though. Not sure I would take the risk right there or not. I'm sure the Raptor is capable with a stock rear locker and torsen LSD front axle pulling the BC through it.
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05-01-2012, 11:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
2007 Base Camp
Elk Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 657
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Since we're posting Basecamp pics...
The Taco is stock rear leafs with a 3 inch block lift... front is RevTek 3 inch lift... wheels are 18 inch TRD... The gizmo on the front is a mesh rock-deflector designed mostly for boat trailers, but worked great on the Airstream. Got a bit of road rash before I got it though...
Kind of miss the Basecamp as far as it's value as a conversation starter... as an RV... it has it's niche...
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