Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[Name Redacted]

Looking for suggestions for an enclosed ski box to mount to the rear of our scout camper. Needs to sit above the tail lights, which puts it pretty high up, but really want something fully enclosed so skis can just be stored in their long term.

Considered hitch racks but there's nothing fully enclosed. But if there was, Might be interested in that.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Looking for suggestions for an enclosed ski box to mount to the rear of our scout camper. Needs to sit above the tail lights, which puts it pretty high up, but really want something fully enclosed so skis can just be stored in their long term.

Considered hitch racks but there's nothing fully enclosed. But if there was, Might be interested in that.

Something like this? Must be able to source direct from box mgfr instead of through an overlander supply.

https://nomadicsupply.com/tec-van-re...age-box-large/

Have you posted much about your scout? If so I missed it. Model, wet weight, truck you have it on, etc etc?

[m2711c]

I wonder if sidemounted racks wouldn’t be more useful. They wouldn’t block the tail lights, and they would be subjected to a lot less road spray than they would get on the back.

something like what Kingstar offers on their truck campers.




https://kingstar.net/fish-ski-lockers

[Name Redacted]

I wonder if sidemounted racks wouldn’t be more useful. They wouldn’t block the tail lights, and they would be subjected to a lot less road spray than they would get on the back.

something like what Kingstar offers on their truck campers.




https://kingstar.net/fish-ski-lockers

That looks perfect if itll fit my scout. Might need two though, need to carry at least four pairs of skis of course.

[Name Redacted]

Something like this? Must be able to source direct from box mgfr instead of through an overlander supply.

https://nomadicsupply.com/tec-van-re...age-box-large/

Have you posted much about your scout? If so I missed it. Model, wet weight, truck you have it on, etc etc?

Just got it in November. It is an Olympic. Badge weight was 1200 lbs. It is on a 2009 Tundra. Over payload but we have a lift, airbags, extra leaf, upgraded brakes and faith that it’ll not break on us. Haha.

We got the show model so lots of upgrades. AluCab awnings, redarc/dakota lithium electrical. 90L fridge, etc. The diesel heater rocks.

Took one ski trip so far. Performed flawlessly. Been taking it up to the ski area on weekends. Piled four adults in there for beers and snacks. Fun stuff

[Brownski]

Looking for suggestions for an enclosed ski box to mount to the rear of our scout camper. Needs to sit above the tail lights, which puts it pretty high up, but really want something fully enclosed so skis can just be stored in their long term.

Considered hitch racks but there's nothing fully enclosed. But if there was, Might be interested in that.

Somewhere way back in this thread are some pics of a ski box mounted vertically on the rear of a truck camper (attached to the ladder I think). The owner fabricated custom mounts inside it for a couple pairs of skis so they weren’t banging around. Really cool solution

[pfluffenmeister]

Somewhere way back in this thread are some pics of a ski box mounted vertically on the rear of a truck camper (attached to the ladder I think). The owner fabricated custom mounts inside it for a couple pairs of skis so they weren’t banging around. Really cool solution

And may have used a big ol' ski tube as a main component?

[Brownski]

And may have used a big ol' ski tube as a main component?

I can’t claim to remember all the details but it was one of the bigger Yakima or Thule boxes and the ski mounts were either made from wood blocks or maybe pvc piping with some foam padding. I may be combining more than one build in my memory bank- not sure. The end result was a home built - much cheaper - version of what WRG posted. It remember thinking wow, that’s elegant.

[climberevan]

I did it in a medium box. Mine has wood blocks with ski straps to hold 4 sets of skis totally stable. It survived a big trip to BC on the back of my RV.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Just got it in November. It is an Olympic. Badge weight was 1200 lbs. It is on a 2009 Tundra. Over payload but we have a lift, airbags, extra leaf, upgraded brakes and faith that it’ll not break on us. Haha.

We got the show model so lots of upgrades. AluCab awnings, redarc/dakota lithium electrical. 90L fridge, etc. The diesel heater rocks.

Took one ski trip so far. Performed flawlessly. Been taking it up to the ski area on weekends. Piled four adults in there for beers and snacks. Fun stuff

Hell yeah. I need me one of those asap.

[frorider]

In December I posted pics and description of my ski box project ($200) for any vertical application (ladder on van, rear wall of camper..).

[riff]

Got our 8’ simple, light camper game sorted out. Towing will be much nicer. Bigfoot will be for sale shortly….



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[thommy21]

Awesome. Congrats

[garyfromterrace]

Got our 8’ simple, light camper game sorted out. Towing will be much nicer. Bigfoot will be for sale shortly….



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Beauty set up buddy!

[garyfromterrace]

I'll follow the format, we were at Targhee and I posted about it but here it is in the proper format for you:

My solemn promise this is the last time I pose these questions and, sorry to bug ya! But...
Re camping at your ski hill:

- how much do you pay per night (if anything)? $38 for camping + $55 if you want pool/hot tub shower. access. Up to 5 people- so theoretically a few campers could probably access pool/hot tub/shower area. Didn't see much real regulation up there.

- what do you get for your money? What amenities/benefits (other than camping at the ski hill)? Pool/hot tub/shower bathrooms open 7a-7p.

- how is it regulated (do you tell the main office you're camping, is there a camping attendant who monitors camping and collects money? Didn't seem to be much. You do buy a pass to hang in your windhshield, but our camper was parked overnight, covered in ice and snow, in the wrong area, 100 ft from the lift, front row, and nobody did shit.

- is there many folks at your hill that take advantage of the opportunity to overnight? We saw maybe ten campers in the camping area on Thursday

- anything on your wish list with regards to your ski hill overnight parking sitch? Shore power would be cool but not necessary. 24/7 bathrooms would be nice but whatever.

edit to add, you don't need name the ski hill but feel free. Thanks!


RE my home hill:
No camping in the lot, you can get creative in the general vicinity though. Local Campsites are mostly closed in the winter, but I bet they could be open with a little plowing.

Thank you very much for this name redacted. Presenting my data tonight at a meeting - thanks again to those that provided me some beta (8 responses from all over NA), it's really good to know what other people are doing (and what works) when you're trying to figure out what to do.

[Trackhead]

Got our 8’ simple, light camper game sorted out. Towing will be much nicer. Bigfoot will be for sale shortly….



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Nice. What's the weight difference compared to Bigfoot

[riff]

Trackhead, I’m not totally sure. Probably a few hundred pounds, but i never weighed the Bigfoot after taking out the bathroom and water system. The electric jacks and lack of overhang are worth alot! Also being able to buy parts when needed, since Adventurer is in Yakima where I work. The ‘88 Bigfoot was tough to find parts for. I may set it in my 2000 dodge now and then but its mostly for my gals truck and her summer work. I might even sell my truck (at 321k!) now since she got one and downsize to a chevy express. We’ll see!


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[Trackhead]

Electric jacks would be nice, that’s my biggest annoyance with truck campers…going around to each corner jacking them up is tedious at best.

[riff]

Definitely- I rebuilt the ones on the Bigfoot a couple times and still haven’t been satisfied with the performance. Glad to move on. Updates to come soon!


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[LightRanger]

Free shell for a 6.5 ft (F-150) bed, if you're in Seattle or Bellingham area.
https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/s/yHds8ed87o

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[Name Redacted]

In December I posted pics and description of my ski box project ($200) for any vertical application (ladder on van, rear wall of camper..).

Nice, I like that on a sprinter. However, I think I am going to mount something under the side rails of the slide in camper. Maybe some PVC pipes to slide skis into. After staring at the back of the truck trying to figure it out, I just don't think there is enough room for a vertical box unfortunately. A hitch rack could be an option but those are all exposed to the elements. Plus sometimes I use the hitch for the motorcycle.

[SchralphMacchio]

Nice, I like that on a sprinter. However, I think I am going to mount something under the side rails of the slide in camper. Maybe some PVC pipes to slide skis into. After staring at the back of the truck trying to figure it out, I just don't think there is enough room for a vertical box unfortunately. A hitch rack could be an option but those are all exposed to the elements. Plus sometimes I use the hitch for the motorcycle.

I’ve seen a roof box mounted to a cargo tray on a front receiver. Front airflow is probably not a concern in the winter and most headlamps and turn signals are pretty high up.

[Iowagriz]

We pulled them in a little closer after getting seated - but yeah this one puts out a lot of heat especially if you crank it. It’s the Lavabox Volcanno. I wouldn’t mind a couple more stones than what it came with. They sell an optional stand that can elevate it a few inches off the ground, or if you fold the legs of the stand in it can become a cooking grill; the only thing that is a little annoying is that the fire can doesn’t really lock or nest into the stand at all so it’s looser than I would like. Overall I’m happy with it, it seems easier to pack than traditional round hardware store propane firepits, puts out a lot of heat, flame control knob at the regulator works well, and the thing seems like it is durable enough to be abused for the long haul.

Also I was wrong, the forecast is for up to 3” of rain through Sunday morning, not 2” [emoji30]

Schralph, I pulled the trigger....so what size propane tank are you using? I'd like to use something small, like a 5lb'er, but I don't want to be refilling too often. Mostly normal camping season usage, if used in the winter, I'll bring a bigger tank. 10lb'er might work, I'm in a van, so size of storage is important.

[Snow Dog]

I carry a 10# which, conveniently, fits in a plastic pail while traveling. I use around 2# per night with my Little Red fire pit. A pound of propane contains 21,000 BTU so a Lavabox at full throttle (280,000 BTU) will probably ice up your regulator.

[SchralphMacchio]

Schralph, I pulled the trigger....so what size propane tank are you using? I'd like to use something small, like a 5lb'er, but I don't want to be refilling too often. Mostly normal camping season usage, if used in the winter, I'll bring a bigger tank. 10lb'er might work, I'm in a van, so size of storage is important.

I have not yet tried running the Volcanno off my 1 gallon / 4 lbs cylinder. I’d probably suggest a 2 gallon cylinder if you don’t want to refill often. Snow Dog, what size pail are you using to keep your cylinder upright? 5 gallon cylinders fit perfectly in milk crates, I have no idea what size bucket/pail for 2 gallon cylinders, and if they are anywhere as stable as the milk crate!

I’ve been using a 5 gallon / 20 lbs cylinder this season as it serves triple duty, I run my grill off of it during the day, the Lavabox at night, and it’s a heating reserve if my 2 x 7.5 gallon RV cylinders run dry (which they never do because I’m on top of things and we didn’t take any weeklong trips this year). A combination of weather, kids being sick, or other festivities has meant that we actually haven’t used the Volcanno that much this season so I can’t really comment on how much propane gets used for a typical campfire. I would guess Snowdog’s estimate of 2 lbs per fire session is on par for the Volcanno as well - you will almost never run that thing close to full output as it is just not practical, it looks cool for a few seconds of fun but you rarely actually want a 4 foot tall flame!