How to get started with a truck camper
Hi all, I'm getting close to retirement and am looking forward to some years of fishing trips. Most of these will be on my own (the wife is losing interest in camping adventures). I've always sle...
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The single most important part is the truck.
You will be surprised to learn that most F150 class trucks are totally inadequate for almost any decent camper.
Same for the rice burner.
GVWR: this is a term that you want to understand.
Campers are heavy - too heavy for most trucks.
Learn about the camper that you would like - especially how much it weighs, including on-board water.
The camper weight will tell you what truck payload rating will be needed.
You will be surprised to learn that most F150 class trucks are totally inadequate for almost any decent camper.
Same for the rice burner.
GVWR: this is a term that you want to understand.
Campers are heavy - too heavy for most trucks.
Learn about the camper that you would like - especially how much it weighs, including on-board water.
The camper weight will tell you what truck payload rating will be needed.
