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Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6624659
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I have a 9.5' pop-up truck camper and I love it. But, it's just for me and my 2 bird dogs.

I bought my used for $2000 from an old timer. Furnace, hot water heater, fridge. Loading and unloading is pretty easy. I'm on a bird hunting trip now and I raise the camper just far enough to drive out and back in. It's quite simple.

I also have a 24' camper, which pretty much sits since I got the truck camper.

I'm definitely upgrading to a 10' Northstar at some point.

Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6624666
09/25/19 09:08 AM
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This has been a great post! i have discovered from both sides before i was considering getting one.
and actually, i think i might not..

Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6624668
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That's what I'm thinking Kre, thanks for your post.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6624821
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Sleeping in the camper is better than on the couch when your wife is angry with you. grin


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Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6625051
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Here's the biggie when considering which truck camper ;
You need to match your truck camper to your truck. You need to know your truck's Gross Payload, then weigh your truck empty (unless you know the empry weight, with a full tank and your squeeze).

For example, your gross weight is 10,000 lbs. Your front and rear axle payload equals 6,000 lbs ; you can safely carry a fully loaded camper, not to exceed 4,000 lbs.
Another caution about overloading your p/u, many sales folks and individuals as well, don't understand the example above.
So......before you buy a camper, make sure your truck is minimally adequate. If you're starting with a 1/2 ton truck, your choices are far less.
Oh yeah, a truck requires truck camper hardware underneath and likely additional wiring (7 way hookup).

Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6625055
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Cannot stand up or put your ATV in the truck bed.

Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: TraderVic] #6625085
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Originally Posted by TraderVic
Here's the biggie when considering which truck camper ;
You need to match your truck camper to your truck. You need to know your truck's Gross Payload, then weigh your truck empty (unless you know the empry weight, with a full tank and your squeeze).

For example, your gross weight is 10,000 lbs. Your front and rear axle payload equals 6,000 lbs ; you can safely carry a fully loaded camper, not to exceed 4,000 lbs.
Another caution about overloading your p/u, many sales folks and individuals as well, don't understand the example above.
So......before you buy a camper, make sure your truck is minimally adequate. If you're starting with a 1/2 ton truck, your choices are far less.
Oh yeah, a truck requires truck camper hardware underneath and likely additional wiring (7 way hookup).

Thanks Vic. My sticker says GVWR 8600lbs. Front 4600 and rear 6084.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Pro's and Con's of a Truck Camper [Re: Catch22] #6625241
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Based on your axle ratings, your gross payload is 10,684 lbs.

We found there is no consistency across the board between truck makers, camper manufacturers, etc.
You'll rarely get the same answer. I settled on my RV guy in Hamersville, Ohio because he pretty much only sells truck campers. He aught to know what he's talking about, and he does.
This guy (hands down) has more experience with truck campers than anyone else I've encountered or talked to.
I don't mean to ramble on, so.....

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