Ford TC

HALF-TON TOWABLE TRUCK CAMPERS...

Towable???:h

They do look nice.

I would think Ford would have approached Bigfoot or Northern Lite first. Then again, maybe they tried.

pcoplin wrote:
Those are nice looking! With their design though, there's an apparent lack of windows. I would have to cook with a light on even during the day...

I like the idea of no windows or just one small one. Give me an F-Fan, and I'm good.

Since the majority of heat and cold enters or exits through the windows, I personally would like a camper with as few windows as possible. Less leak potential too.

With LED lighting nowadays, using the lights doesn't suck down the batts like in the past. But that's just me.

Those are nice looking! With their design though, there's an apparent lack of windows. I would have to cook with a light on even during the day...

Pretty cool looking. :)
http://www.fordcampers.com/

It's too bad that they didn't built them with the Livin Lite bottom and an Airstream top. That would look awesome.

Hopefully, they don't use bad glues again. Their original Ford Campers were pretty neat and were danged durable.

jimh425 wrote:

RZAR66 wrote:
because strict quality control and American auto manufacturers go hand in hand.

Not all manufacturers, but Ford isn't a typical American auto manufacturer.

Now THAT is funny!!

There ya go Ford thinks the 150 can carry the weight. That's just more reassuring for me and my rig. :)

It will be interesting to me to see what the final product is and some consumer reviews after the roll out. I just hope the Ford/Livin' engineers did their homework. Of course we're all interested in attributes that appeal to our particular needs and wants, but I don't see any mention of 4 season capability, double pane windows, block insulation, or heated tanks. For us winter TC-er's these aspects have some gravitas. The 40 yr. old Ford Camper mentioned in the article had 4 season capability by the sound of their 100K mile arctic testing. My wood frame Lance Lite 8'6" weighs 400 pounds less than the smallest 6'8" they will offer. My initial response was that the box looks awfully large for the truck. I know it's aluminum, but there is a certain mass up there that looks out of place on that small truck. I hope they have kept the weight down low.
The other observation is the emphasis on 'the look' vs. the stuff you can't see, like tanks, insulation, multiple battery banks and solar. And where is the table? Is there any compensation for rough roads with a non-flexing, 3-point tie down system?
I'm sure all these queries will be answered in the coming year.
I sincerely hope it is a winner. If so, we all win.
jefe

Took me scrolling all the way to the bottom of the article for the quote

TCM: What does the 2015 Ford 8.6 weigh? And what is the MSRP for the 8.5?

Scott: The Ford 8.6 weighs approximately 2,936 pounds. Overall, the Ford truck campers will be priced about 10% higher than our CampLite models. The base price of the 2016 Ford 8.6 is expected to be in the $26,500 range.

TCM: What does the 2016 Ford 6.8 weigh? And what is the MSRP for the 6.8?

Scott: The 2016 Ford 6.8 weighs approximately 2,252 pounds. The MSRP for the 6.8 is is expected to be in the $22,000 range.

SURE your F150 can carry it.
Not even talking about your wallet.