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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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The camper is covered in decals, I can remove them cleanly, it just takes forever...

I paid $50 for the camper... It's in awesome shape.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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It only weighs about 100lbs...

Do you think this thing will help or hurt my mileage?
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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they sell a formula specifically for removing decals.

100llbs hurting gas mileage.... only a negligible amount i would imagine.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
they sell a formula specifically for removing decals.

100llbs hurting gas mileage.... only a negligible amount i would imagine.
I think changing the aerodynamics will play a larger role in gas mileage than the weight of it.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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heat gun/blow dryer will help as well...
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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since it sticks up past the roof of the cab, it will hurt your aerodynamics and therefore mileage. 100lbs is negligible and wont affect it. if it was flush with the roof, it wouldnt affect mileage much. as it is, i doubt youd notice a big difference anyway.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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I say leave the decals on there lol
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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^ yeah, just remove the phone numbers with a blow dryer, fill that thing up with tamales and go cruising.
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Did someone say tamales!! Hell it isn't even christmas time and I could go for some already!
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get a drill and an eraser wheel, will take no time at all
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I'd keep em haha!
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Originally Posted by colby72olds
I say leave the decals on there lol
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^ yeah, just remove the phone numbers with a blow dryer, fill that thing up with tamales and go cruising.
LMAO That's my new facebook status. "Brandon wants you to fill that thing up with tamales and go cruising."
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I got most of them off and cleaned it up. I clay barred it to remove some of the dirt that was embedded around the decals... I'll have to buff it to completely remove outlines of the letters... they are somewhat visible...
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Originally Posted by Soul TKR
heat gun/blow dryer will help as well...
yeah that would probably work best.
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