5.5 Foot Bed Options/Who's running one?

shellbackcva59 wrote:

ct1500 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. I see your point. I'd like to think I'm smart enough to not trust a dealer, which is why I'm working on doing my due diligence now.

I sold my last truck, so at the moment I don't have a specific payload number. I'd really prefer to stay with in the half-ton segment, so I'm trying to figure out if I can manage to find an appropriately matched hard sided camper. I need the flexibility of being able to go off road, so a trailer is not as well suited to me.

I am in the same situation as you, except a 6.5 bed on a 1/2 ton. Presently have a Travel Lite 770SL. Supposed to weigh 1330, and on the scale it goes 1700, without being loaded for a trip. I'm now it the process of rebuilding an old 4 Wheel camper to suit my needs. There are very few truck campers that will be compatible with a 1/2 ton. 4 Wheel, and ATC are a couple I know of. Personally I think it's almost criminal for these truck camper manufacturers to advertise some of their rigs for 1/2 ton trucks.

Agreed. At first glance before I looked into the details, it seemed like it was going to be possible to find a good truck/camper match. Now, it looks like they're just false advertising.

Care to share any more details about your 4 wheel camper? Do you mean a travel trailer?

I'm almost starting to think that a travel trailer might just be an easier solution if I want to stay with a half ton.