F150 and a Camplite 6.8

Go back and read the ''links'' I posted.... You guys are confusing the OP!... His F-150 will haul the 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper just fine!

twodownzero wrote:

Nope, but you do need an appropriately sized truck and the TC manufacturers are all liars.

If that was the case, then everyone could file a ''lawsuit''!

twodownzero wrote:

Lance also says my 815 will work on a 1/2 ton.

BUT, Lance didn't say it was ''DESIGNED'' for any 1/2 Ton Trucks like the Livin-Lite Website says.... You said Lance says it will work... ''Will work'' and ''designed'' is different!

twodownzero wrote:

What you should conclude from this is that if the camper manufacturer says that a camper will work on a 1/2 ton, what they really mean is that if your 3/4 ton is a 2wd, regular cab, you're okay, and otherwise, you need a 1 ton truck to carry it.

The manufacturer said the 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper ''is designed'' for ''any 1/2 ton.''.... It don't say it will/might work, it said it was ''DESIGNED'' for 1/2 Ton Trucks!

The 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper ''IS DESIGNED'' for ''ANY'' 1/2 ton, Those trucks would be the ''Ford F-150''.

THE LIGHTEST FULLY SELF CONTAINED SHORT BED TRUCK CAMPER ''MADE FOR A 1/2 TON''!

Camplite 6.8 Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Truck Camper

Can you read that ?.... Click on the link and read it if you need to.

wvabeer... Your F-150 would haul the 6.8 just fine!... If you need to, you can install airbags so you can pull trailers, boats etc.. etc..

When I first started hauling my ''hard-side Sunlite TC'', I didn't have airbags... Only reason I installed airbags, was because I went with a larger boat... My Sunlite weighs A LOT more than that 6.8 Camplite, and I haul mine with 2002 F-150 and pull a pontoon.

Call them and talk to them on the phone, and please don't listen to some members on here... They don't know what ''designed means''.

Hi we have the 2011 camplite 5.7 and it meets all of our needs for camping. We have had it for 2years now and have had no problems with the heat or cold. A small heater with windows cracked keeps us warm and dry. The AC blows us out. There is no wood and things are attached by welds and self tapping screws. It is not high end fancy but it works and I could wash it out with a hose. It does weigh more than the 900lb sticker we come in around 1100lbs. I have added the comfort things and get no complaints from the DW. She likes our little camper. We always get complements from others when we are camping. It also didn't break the bank. Its also carried on a 2004 Tacoma. Bill

Why not just try it and see how it goes ? If it goes well , have yourself abeer in wv !

wvabeer wrote:
I have a 2013 f150 7200lb ecoboost supercab 6.5 bed and wondering if anyone has this combo with the Camplite 6.8 ? How is your mpg? does it feel overloaded? Just doing a little searching for info before I buy a truck camper.

When I had looked Ford did not approve of truck campers in 6.5 boxes, only 8ft boxes. Ultimately I went another route but have overloaded a 1500 series truck, added about 4k in parts to try and improve things. Always had lots of power, trouble was stability, was no fun towing. Just my experiance.

bobndot wrote:
Why not just try it and see how it goes ? If it goes well , have yourself abeer in wv !

I was hoping to find someone with the setup I described to hear their experiences as to what to expect. I have till spring to get one.unless I find a great deal sooner.

wvabeer wrote:

bobndot wrote:
Why not just try it and see how it goes ? If it goes well , have yourself abeer in wv !

I was hoping to find someone with the setup I described to hear their experiences as to what to expect. I have till spring to get one.unless I find a great deal sooner.

I just scanned the thread, I think you got at least 1 person with a setup similar to what your asking about, and he was positive. Thats what you were looking for, the rest is filler.

I found all the posts informative. But thanks for your scanning.

wvabeer wrote:
I found all the posts informative. But thanks for your scanning.

Its just one of my talents.

I have used a very similar set-up. I had airbags, nothing else. Was a Pastime camper dry 1750 on a Tundra. With tires @ 80 and air bags @ 60 it was a tolerable drive, better than I expected. But with tires at 60 it was totally different, no fun at all. So if you go this route keep in mind that everything needs to be optimum. I can also tell you that upgrading to a one ton truck was like night and day difference, don't even feel the camper. As for mileage, the Tundra got 12MPG with the camper on, 17 without.

I had a fine F350 but it had to go as my job changed (drive 82 miles a day) and needed better fuel mileage so the ecoboost 150 fit the bill. This is why I AM NOT BUYING A 1 TON TRUCK. :)