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quote:Originally posted by kimi
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
No problem James. Hope you can get past JBLM with all the traffic.[xx(][xx(][B)]
Very good point, I'd have to try and time it just right to get through that mess!
I try to give the JBLM folks a break, they are the men and women serving on behalf of our country (for the most part).
But back to campers, I think you'd be better off hauling a trailer. You can likely tow a bit more than you can put in the bed, and with trailer brakes, that isn't an issue. Hope you find something you want. [:)]
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I hauled a crank up 8 foot slide in camper on a half ton truck for years. It hardly affected the gas mileage. Look at them, they work out very well, and you can leave the tail gate on, just put it down and the camper comes out to the back of the tail gate. they are fairly light, have everything but a toilet, and go up and down in a matter of minits. My particular one was a Texan, but they changed names due to some lawsuit. I put it in my garage, but it had a ten foot door.
Thanks for all of the input folks. It was much appreciated. As it stands now, I'll probably scrap the idea of a lightweight slide in and go with another type vehicle. I just really hate to get rid of the old truck since she has been so good to us and is still in such great condition for her age. Now, if I could just find an 18 foot Class B camper that's in a like condition that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I'd get it and sell my GMC!
Did Travel Lite ever update from the 70's with their Upholstery? Saw them at a local outdoors trade show last year. The interior of their campers looked as if they were stuck in a 70's time warp.
I have camped on the beach @ Cape Lookout National Seashore for about 20 years. Did tent camping for about 15 of them, so no stranger to a tent. Couple years back I bought a big old (heavy) slide-in camper and upgraded to an old crewcab F350. Talk about a comfort upgrade!
Air bags would take care of added weight for you.
p.s. Pic of some of the folks getting ready to kick off DIFF club surf fishing tourny last year.
quote:Originally posted by kimi
Thanks for all of the input folks. It was much appreciated. As it stands now, I'll probably scrap the idea of a lightweight slide in and go with another type vehicle. I just really hate to get rid of the old truck since she has been so good to us and is still in such great condition for her age. Now, if I could just find an 18 foot Class B camper that's in a like condition that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I'd get it and sell my GMC!
If you go the travel trailer route you get to keep your truck. Just sayin![:I]
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by kimi
It's hard to get too many comments on this subject.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Yes, I have. I wouldn't waste my time on them. They seem really ill suited to the purpose. The ride is cushy but they don't have a lot of reliable function beyond that, IME.
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by kimi
It's hard to get too many comments on this subject.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Yes, I have. I wouldn't waste my time on them. They seem really ill suited to the purpose. The ride is cushy but they don't have a lot of reliable function beyond that, IME.
I had a pop-up camper for a couple of years, I thought it was great. I have a crew cab silverado, and I can't see putting a slide-in camper on it. My bed is either 5'5" or 5'8". I'll have to measure it to be sure. If I were to get back into camping, I would look at the 19' hybrids.
Have been using pop-up camper on 8 ft.box, older F150 for couple yrs. Have air lifts & V6 engine. Gas mileage @ hwy. speeds went from 17 to 10-11 & speeds over 65 not good option as mileage goes south fast. Wind resistance substantial. Truck bucks from dirty air from passing vehicles, the bigger the worse. Wife likes handiness of the camper (it is her rig) so that is deciding factor. Just my 2 cents.
quote:Originally posted by kimi
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by kimi
It's hard to get too many comments on this subject.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Yes, I have. I wouldn't waste my time on them. They seem really ill suited to the purpose. The ride is cushy but they don't have a lot of reliable function beyond that, IME.
Reliable function, as in the camping aspect?
Yes.
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I can't do white. Give me silver or gold. Dark gray is really the color I'd want.
I walk by a good (I wont say the the number) armored burbs twice a day. I want one.
Going back to the bed campers, swear those things were going for $5k to $6k new a few years back at the local RV shop. Thinking these web prices are Jacked Up.
I have a friend who ones one of these Fleetwood's, and he drags it EVERYWHERE!! His is the E1 Model and he would sooner part with a child than that camping rig.
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quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
No problem James. Hope you can get past JBLM with all the traffic.[xx(][xx(][B)]
Very good point, I'd have to try and time it just right to get through that mess!
I try to give the JBLM folks a break, they are the men and women serving on behalf of our country (for the most part).
But back to campers, I think you'd be better off hauling a trailer. You can likely tow a bit more than you can put in the bed, and with trailer brakes, that isn't an issue. Hope you find something you want. [:)]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I'd go buy Suburban for that money and put a cot in it.
Hyjack alert!
I really want to go buy a Suburban....I've been drooling over this one...
http://www.berglundcars.com/used/Chevrolet/2009-Chevrolet-Suburban-d5389f750a0a00de002f3f59df48dd9d.htm
I am not a big fan of slide in campers but if was going to get one I would get one from one these
http://www.travellitecampers.com/truckcampermodels.htm
Did Travel Lite ever update from the 70's with their Upholstery? Saw them at a local outdoors trade show last year. The interior of their campers looked as if they were stuck in a 70's time warp.
Air bags would take care of added weight for you.
p.s. Pic of some of the folks getting ready to kick off DIFF club surf fishing tourny last year.
I use to check out a pop-up and a boat every other weekend(free, you filed the fuel back up).
I loved having access to the pop-ups because they pulled behind my F-150 like a dream. I pulled one to Cumberland Lake down south for vacation.
When I get me another truck bought, I'll be looking for a pop-up in good shape to use.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Thanks for all of the input folks. It was much appreciated. As it stands now, I'll probably scrap the idea of a lightweight slide in and go with another type vehicle. I just really hate to get rid of the old truck since she has been so good to us and is still in such great condition for her age. Now, if I could just find an 18 foot Class B camper that's in a like condition that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I'd get it and sell my GMC!
If you go the travel trailer route you get to keep your truck. Just sayin![:I]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
It's hard to get too many comments on this subject.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Yes, I have. I wouldn't waste my time on them. They seem really ill suited to the purpose. The ride is cushy but they don't have a lot of reliable function beyond that, IME.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by kimi
It's hard to get too many comments on this subject.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Yes, I have. I wouldn't waste my time on them. They seem really ill suited to the purpose. The ride is cushy but they don't have a lot of reliable function beyond that, IME.
Reliable function, as in the camping aspect?
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by kimi
It's hard to get too many comments on this subject.
Does anyone have any experience with the Conversion Camper Vans in the 18 19 foot lengths? If I get something like that I'll just sell my GMC truck.
Yes, I have. I wouldn't waste my time on them. They seem really ill suited to the purpose. The ride is cushy but they don't have a lot of reliable function beyond that, IME.
Reliable function, as in the camping aspect?
Yes.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
quote:Originally posted by drobs
I'd go buy Suburban for that money and put a cot in it.
Hyjack alert!
I really want to go buy a Suburban....I've been drooling over this one...
http://www.berglundcars.com/used/Chevrolet/2009-Chevrolet-Suburban-d5389f750a0a00de002f3f59df48dd9d.htm
I can't do white. Give me silver or gold. Dark gray is really the color I'd want.
I walk by a good (I wont say the the number) armored burbs twice a day. I want one.
Going back to the bed campers, swear those things were going for $5k to $6k new a few years back at the local RV shop. Thinking these web prices are Jacked Up.
Used examples:
http://tinyurl.com/lksebuc
http://tinyurl.com/poupngp
Really used:
http://tinyurl.com/pzw574d
http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/moby1-teardrop-trailer.html
I have a friend who ones one of these Fleetwood's, and he drags it EVERYWHERE!! His is the E1 Model and he would sooner part with a child than that camping rig.
http://www.roamingtimes.com/rvreports/fleetwood-evolution-folding-camping-trailer.aspx
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