Looking at Truck Camper for Retirement
Hey everyone, would appreciate your opinions. We are considering replacing our TT with a TC for retirement. We've had 2 TC's over the years and enjoyed them. I'm getting a little tired of towing, s...
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No problem. The short bed unit should be just fine. When you get into slides and large tanks it may start to push the limits. You have good truck that is about a robust as they get.
Camper manufacture's weights are notoriously on the light side. I would try to pin down the weight of the camper you choose carefully if you are getting a big boy.
You don't need to do anything to the truck other than wiring for the camper and some camper tie downs.
After a year or so I added air bags, not really necessary but I like to keep the camper level. I raise the frame of the truck to the point that the main springs are just about off of the overloads, then I have no sway.
We both travel and spend a few days at one location. It works for us.
Good luck.
Camper manufacture's weights are notoriously on the light side. I would try to pin down the weight of the camper you choose carefully if you are getting a big boy.
You don't need to do anything to the truck other than wiring for the camper and some camper tie downs.
After a year or so I added air bags, not really necessary but I like to keep the camper level. I raise the frame of the truck to the point that the main springs are just about off of the overloads, then I have no sway.
We both travel and spend a few days at one location. It works for us.
Good luck.
