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May 15, 2023

Lightweight, 6'5 Headroom, shower, 90's-2010's, suggestions?

I would appreciate ANY suggestions on specific models/brands to keep an eye out for- used, affordable, OLDER campers... with at least 6'4 /~194cm headroom (interior height).

I would strongly prefer NO basement (don't need big tanks) and something without a slideout. Will be hauling it on a 3500 dually now (with flip out brackets)- but honestly, definitely want to downsize truck significantly in the future -so something as compact/light as possible ("1/2 ton capable" or at least shortbed with tailgate down) ---that still checks off these boxes would be a significant bonus, as in we would hold onto it long term instead of temporarily..
-6'5+ headroom
-bathroom/inside shower
-no basement, ideally

No real brand preferences & have started our search- been looking up a bunch of different options but not always finding headroom readily listed in specs.. have gone to look at 1 or 2. Of course I understand maintenance/upkeep most important. . Want to keep it under say $10k- some projects ok/expected of course... Although it's been awhile since I've had a truck camper, I'm not a total newbie - many years in an adjacent marine service industry. So very mechanically/DIY minded.

If you have any specific recommendations, general brand trends, or other relevant thoughts I'd greatly appreciate your response. thanks in advance!

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  • Sounds like you’re searching for a board stretcher or a sky hook… lol
  • All I can say is, good luck. And, learn to duck because I don't think you're going to find a camper with "cathedral ceilings."

    When you're talking about 10-30 year old campers, it's more about what's out there than any specific brand or model. If it's solid and water tight, it doesn't matter what brand it is.

    There's the standard answer of "Four Wheel" and "Capri" but good luck finding a used one of those for sale, and I don't think you're going to find one with extra head room.