Camplite 6.8

Yongkie wrote:
Thanks again Mike and JD,

I see that you have RAM 2500 HD 4 X 4?

JD, may I ask how much is RAM 2500 in the market now? Secondly, most truck has 4X4 is that the norm?

Many thanks in advance. Do you have a picture of your Camplite?


Yongkie

Our 2014 Ram 2500 4x4 6.4 Hemi with 4.10 gears listed for about 48K we got it for about $39K and surprisingly enough, got a lot in trade for our 2010 Ram 1500. The truck works very well with this camper with one caveat... The suspension, easily supports the camper, it does have some sway, particularly when towing a short trailer (atv & jetski). I upgraded the shocks, swaybar and added a set of Timbrens. Now it works perfectly, has plenty of power, rides decent for a 2500. I'll try to embed an album with several shots of our rig.

Yongkie wrote:
Mike,

You suggested an F-250 or equivalent, isn't that "too much" truck?

No, not at all. An F-150 is, without a doubt, too little truck. A short-bed F-150 offers only about 1,900 lbs of payload. An F-250 or F-350 will give you about 3,000 lbs of payload, enough to safely haul that TC.

Mike,

You suggested an F-250 or equivalent, isn't that "too much" truck?

Thanks again Mike and JD,

I see that you have RAM 2500 HD 4 X 4?

JD, may I ask how much is RAM 2500 in the market now? Secondly, most truck has 4X4 is that the norm?

Many thanks in advance. Do you have a picture of your Camplite?


Yongkie

We have a 2014 6.8 and use the heck out of it! Love it. Happy to answer any questions you may have

Being a former Airstream owner, I really like the aluminum frame and exterior of the Camplites. I could see myself owning one. The big negative with the 6.8 model is the small fresh water tank, only 13 gallons. With the water heater you'll get 19 gallons, but that's still lacking if you plan on doing any boondocking. You'll need to bring extra water with you for longer boondocking stays.

Their website says that you can mount this camper on a 1/2 ton. I wouldn't. By the time you load up this 1,780 lb camper you'll be pushing 2,800 lbs. Best that you buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck if you're serious about hauling a truck camper. If it were me, though, I'd skip the 3/4 ton and buy a 1 ton.

Camplite 6.8

is there a small tacoma or 150 sized PU camper that has a toilet ? not one that you drag out in the unit to use.
bumpy

Thank you Bill,

I take it that 5.7 does not have any bathroom, it seems that the 2014 model is rounder in the front?

This is still primary and we look further, the RV shows is coming up in Portland area.

We plan to look and see, many thanks

Yongkie

Hi we have the younger brother of the 6.8 the 5.7. Having a smaller truck weight was the issue. We had a couple issues which I was able to take care of. The factory did't do their best to help with the issues. I could sense going into this that this was the way it would be. We like our setup for being built in 2011. The newer ones have changed. The insides have less storage as far as the 5.7's go. They seem to be well built but only time will tell. I do like the fact that there is no wood no rot. I think if in a perfect world I would get the biggest one and plan my own layout. Good luck with your search. Bill