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1handyhubby
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Apr 25, 2016

Best campers for seniors?

We're in our 60's and starting to feel some aches and pains. My wife is tired of climbing up into the bed of our old Lance camper. Not to mention getting down. We've got the dually now so we can start looking for a camper with a slideout. # 1 priority for my wife is a camper that she can easily get into the bed. There isn't much down here in San Diego so I'm sure we'll have to head north to find something. We'll be looking for something used and trying to stay under $25,000. So, any suggestions. Have checked out some pictures of Arctic Foxes and Eagle Caps so far. Your opinions are always appreciated.

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  • For decades I've noticed when your time is up with a TC, many have gone to something like this;
    http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1996-Lazy-Daze-26.5-REAR-BATH-117672047
    The reason is low entry height and no stairs or steps to get into bed. I think the overhead is a 2nd sleeping area.
    I googled class C Motorhome and had a good look at the plethora of new (and expensive) models, many now with 4WD. Then I googled Lazy Daze. The few owners I have known are wild about them and were drawn to them because of their personal inability to navigate the stairs and high steps common in a truck camper. Does the blue placard in the glove box mean anything?

    I'm facing the same, I guess I could call it 'aging' situation with our rig. I'm fine using our 6 speed manual, but Jeanie is willing for me to buy an new truck with an automatic transmission so she could feel more comfortable driving on long trips. Is this the same girl that was a whiz at driving her stick shift, 4 speed, 1961 VW convertible around like a race car?
    As an aid for getting into the truck which has a 3" lift and taller tires, I installed a stirrup on the pass side as an aid to getting up in the cab. So far we're both fine on getting up the stairs and up the big steps to the bed. So far.
    jefe
  • I would think that something low to the ground and without internal stairs would be best for aging knees. That is just one reason why we love our vintage rig!
    Lynn