How many Amerigo truck campers are there left?

Good luck with your new camper.
if you have any questions on your rebuild this is the place to get the answers

I just bought a 1973 Amerigo 11.6 truck camper out of a hunting camp in york county sc. The outside is in good shape but the interior will need quite a bit of work. Roof has been replaced but where the refridgerator was there are open vents letting in the elements and for what ever reason the owner before him cut the electrical, water and gas lines. I will need to replumb replace frame on passenger side and wall and insulation. hopefully I can turn it into a nice camper again so I can show my kids more of the country.

Good luck to you. I know you find one that works for your needs.

My husband and I talked about that last night, and you're right. Add the 2000+ horse trailer + 2000 for two horses +water tank +hay +tack = far too much weight.

I am deeply bummed that I won't be getting the Amerigo! But I need to consider my truck and my horses.

Thank you again for your help. Btw, that means this 1971 Amerigo camper in pristine condition IS STILL AVAILABLE for someone willing to go to Long Island to get it. !!!

Bye, all, it's been fun hanging out with you :)

hmmm... Not sure of the answer but you realize that the Amerigo hangs off the back approx. 4 feet, so a hitch extender would be necessary. BUT you also need to take in account the weight of the camper, which is close to 3000 lbs dry, PLUS the weight of towing the trailer. I am not sure if your 350 dually is rated for all that. For example I have a 1999 Ford 350 (dually) Triton V 10 gasser. Other than carrying the Amerigo, for work hubby sometimes carries upwards of 5000 lbs of steel. Not sure how I would feel carrying 3000 lbs and then towing another trailer with additional weight.

HUGE QUESTION, then I'll stop bugging everyone here. This will be a deal breaker. With my 2003 F350 dually (diesel) and the 11' Amerigo camper, can I still pull a horse trailer? What do I need to do to make that happen?
Thank you all so much. You've all been very helpful.

Wagonqueen Truckster wrote:
HOLD UP A SEC... I just looked at the picture on craigslist. It looks to me (kinda hard to see) that the Amerigo already had "newer" corner jacks added? If that is the case you need to contact the seller and find out what kind of jacks were added and if "swing outs" could be added (to accommodate the dually fenders) I never saw an Amerigo with corner jacks before. Anyone else offer opinion on this? I have the Old school style jacks.

I talked to the owner today, and he said he has the front jacks. He had them modified for his 2005 F350 dually. All I need now to pick up the camper is a tie-down strap for the front of the truck bed; he said he has the ones for the back. I'm clueless about this, can anyone give me some advice? I want to be safe and secure, but I don't want to overspend.

As far as water damage goes, for a 40 plus old Truck Camper, the damage (in my opinion) is expected and or acceptable. Most campers built today couldn't even make it to 20 years old. I wouldn't give up my Amerigo for anything. That is how much I love it.

Deb

Rcatheron wrote:
Eeegads, I didn't know they were so prone to water damage, now I'm praying for no (or minimal) rot.
The owners just got home from vacation, so I'll call first thing in the morning and ask about the front jacks.
Thank you! I sure appreciate your advice and suggestions and support!

Eeegads, I didn't know they were so prone to water damage, now I'm praying for no (or minimal) rot.
The owners just got home from vacation, so I'll call first thing in the morning and ask about the front jacks.
Thank you! I sure appreciate your advice and suggestions and support!

HOLD UP A SEC... I just looked at the picture on craigslist. It looks to me (kinda hard to see) that the Amerigo already had "newer" corner jacks added? If that is the case you need to contact the seller and find out what kind of jacks were added and if "swing outs" could be added (to accommodate the dually fenders) I never saw an Amerigo with corner jacks before. Anyone else offer opinion on this? I have the Old school style jacks.