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It does have the factory tow package with the OEM 7 pin socket. It also has the trailer module -- for example, I can engage the trailer sway option in the dash. It occurs to me that one way I could potentially solve my problem is simply rerouting the running lights to battery since those get...

I have a cabover with a 7 pin connector that plugs into the truck. The cabover does have voltage and ground where expected. However, it appears the smart connector doesn't think I have a trailer which I don't, but I still want the voltage supplied when I run the engine. I tried sitting in and...

Ahh, this I definitely never get -- didn't even know there should be trailer messages. However, gems on the cabover light up as expected and voltmeter shows 12V when flashing turn signals, brakes ae lit, putting in reverse, etc. However, no voltage where it should be hot. I do have voltage on...

This is totally consistent with what I'm seeing with the proviso is that I am getting voltage on the lights, reverse, etc. Do I need to do something at the dash end to make it recognize, or should simply plugging it in work?

Your diagram corresponds with exactly what I expected -- but am not seeing on the truck side. Sounds like I need to have them look at it.

When attaching the trailer plug to my cabover, the trickle charge through the 7 pin connector didn't seem to be working correctly. So I pulled out a multimeter and did not get the readings I expected. Viewed from my perspective (i.e. looking at the truck from the rear), I seem to get ground at...

How easy you go on the pedals makes a HUGE difference. I'm not too happy with my mileage, but I ride almost at weight capacity with a cabover camper which also wrecks aerodynamics. I normally get about 18 -- but I drive like an old man. If I drive like I stole it, I can cut that practically in...

Yeah, the website makes it look like the process is much more rigid than it is. What looks like an order form really just conveys a few basic details that kick off what at least in my case was an extensive conversation that began on the phone and then continued on email/phone depending on...

Yes -- this is one of the huge wins with Capri. In addition to that, I was able to tweak dimensions to fit personal preferences. For example, you may notice that the body of the camper extends just a bit beyond the bed. That was my call based on a suggestion they made to get a little extra...

I think this may be an inherent issue with popups on newer trucks. Bed rails on all trucks are so high that dropping the cabover would require redesign as both the front and side windows would be in the way. Even if the part over the cab were converted to closed in dead space, the shark fin and...

Despite the fact that midsize trucks are big nowadays, camper options are limited -- I wish a payload package were available. One of the specific reasons I went with the Ranger is it has better payload than the Taco or Colorado, and while I am OK for weight, I prefer more margin. Lighter weight...

I looked long and hard at popups, including the 4WC Fleet. Aside from improved aerodynamics and lower COG (probably), the lower height would make loading a kayak on the roof more fun and I would have been able to skip registering the camper (which is like licensing another vehicle in our state...

You can set the length to anything you want -- those are just the "stock" specs. Actual build is fit to your truck and you can make other adjustments as you like. The customization is built right into the price. For example, I added a ski closet and small jacket closet at the end, bumped out...

Capri Retreat -- I absolutely love it. Plenty of space with the super cab, fully loaded with GF, dog, junk, etc, I'm good for weight (checked it on a certified scale). I get 18mpg consistently at 55mph, but that goes in the toilet at high speed. Good mileage in steep terrain and decent on...

Doh! That's exactly what it was -- thanks!

I didn't realize shorter was available -- good info. You might just try pulling it off and see if it works well enough for you. My cabover pushes the stock one a bit so I removed it. It still works surprisingly well

I have a cabover on my truck most of the time which I pull off only occasionally when I need to haul stuff. Recently, when I put the tailgate back up, I couldn't find where to plug the harness. Close to the slot under the middle of the bed, there was an open harness where I expected to have...

Just drill a few holes in the muffler -- problem solved :thumbsup:

If you'll be in and out of the back (e.g. removing something dumped in the back or loading a bunch of small things), it's worth removing the tailgate which comes off in about 30 seconds. If I don't want to remove the tailgate because I'll only be in/out once or twice, I just step on the rear tire

I got this one for $25 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NA9KEPB Works great. Doesn't include a hitch pin, so you'll want to get one.