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We had the problem of the door popping open while driving, even when locked. Ours was a used 2008 550. We installed marine grade stainless steel hasps on both doors and use a set of padlocks keyed alike on them. It keeps the door from swinging open if the latch comes open. This also adds a tiny...

We still use the Kelly Tail Gator that came with our 2008 CI 550 when we bought it used. As the original post mentions (so many years ago now!) this is a pretty minimal shelter. But it has some very nice features to it including that it is pretty airy and light inside even when fully closed. It...

You mention a cover for the Dometic…. I am having trouble finding one that I am sure will fit the CFF35 model. Recommendations?

Is this 560 still available?

Like so many here I am considering adding a Eureka Northern Breeze to our set-up. I am not sure whether folks here who have them are all using the 12’x12’ one or if anyone is using the 10’x10’ version? I’m curious to know if anyone has tried using the 10’x10’ and has managed to fit the open...

Porcupines will steal and chew on almost anything that has been in touch with our salty bodies. Shoes and boots are prime targets in porcupine country.

i have a separate tent for showering (but have yet to use it). my thought is that one could easily turn the side tent into a shower. One solution is to create a square tub out of waterproof fabric that has sides and a drawstring. Put in ties to hold the sides up while showering once done...

I’m wondering how many tabs to use for this size tank. The bottle instructions seem to be for smaller quantities.

On the pricier end: I really like the Nemo Jazz double. It is warm but isn’t rated for very cold. So I top it with with a lightweight synthetic blanket quilt (like the Rumpl or the Sierra Madre Duffle.) There isn’t a lot of extra space in our 550 and these options can be easily stowed in a...

Thanks everyone! We did get out on our canoe camping trip albeit a couple days later than planned. Not entirely due to the bumper issue. (The ultimate delay was a neighbor who had gone crabbing offered us some of his Dungeness crabs. We said yes, and delayed a day so we could get them!) Had...

Thanks Ken. yes I searched the forum and didn’t find a trace of anyone else installing a bumper, with the exception of the brilliant storage tube bumper. You are right that the bumper itself attaches with three carriage bolts on each side. The bumper attaches to a pair of brackets that need to...

Has anyone else installed one of the bumpers? I am at steps 28-29 of the instructions, and am having trouble. at this stage one has the first set of lag screws in and is adjusting the bumper height to 12” from the edge of the bend to the countertop. I have 12.5” on there passenger side and...

My spouse and I recently purchased a used 2008 550. I have noticed some discussion of the “Alcan” and availability of a cover for the front box to prevent it from being dinged. But I confess that I am completely confused by what is meant by the Alcan cover in the context of this original...