Hello. I run a Jeep in a club. We do about 6 out of state trips a year, usually 3 days at a time. I recently came to the conclusion I don't want to rough it anymore. My original plan was to buy a 24' enclosed car hauler/toy hauler. In my mind I had ruled out TC's due to my size, I'm 6'5 275 lbs.I attended the RV show in Hershey 2 weeks back and actually went inside a few small slide in campers. I came away thinking I can make it work and it will be a lot more convenient then a 24' trailer.My requirements are, a minimum ceiling height of 6'5, a shower, heat and a refrigerator. I also want to stay under 2000 lbs dry. I tow with a 2001 F250 PSD Supercab shortbed. I absolutely don't want to buy a new truck. This truck has been 100% reliable and I really like it.I've narrowed my search down to an Adventurer 80GS. I like the fact that it's lightweight and only 7' wide. It also won't require a hitch extension to tow. I have been in one, and while the small bath/shower won't feel like a day at the spa, I think it's workable for me alone for a long weekend.I had decided to look used for a few reasons. What I'm finding is sellers are pricing these campers too close to what a new on costs to justify buying used. Is this common with used TC's? Any other thoughts? Thanks. Mike.

The pricing on used seems to depends on just how used, age, and where you are looking in the states. A lot of states have very few offerings while others have lots. Colorado, where my jeep club son in law lives, seem to have quite a few as do the other mountain states and California. It takes time to find one you like in very good condition. Prices tend to go up in summer and hunting seasons. We saw many in the $6,000-$15,000 range when we were looking and that's a lot less than the majority of new, decently put together campers. Good luck in your search! We got a decent much older camper for $2,700 then added that much in additional fixes and add ons. The camper had no rot or structural damages outside of a few dents. It is now, however, over your posted weight at 3,000# fully loaded. We do haul it on an 04 model Chevy Duramax 3500 DRW that we bought new and used for work till the camper came along and truck required no after market suspension work. Apples and oranges maybe but an idea of weight. It is a 9'6" on a long bed and requires an 18" receiver extension to tow. Your need for no bed overhang and a short bed is what may be a limiting factor along with weight. I'm sure there's just the one for you out there but your truck may still need suspension, wheel and tire help.

If you haven't already, check out the Northstar campers. They are high quality and have 7 and 7 1/2 foot wide campers. I had an 8.5 Arrow for 7 years. Great camper.Northstar Campers

great info btw. I just sold my class a because it was to large for this solo man. I've been thinking of tents just to get out there but always had the truck camper in my mind. I guess I know where to go now. tks for the link. /Mikey

I was goingto suggest Lance but your weight limit stopped me. I have looked at "Camp Lite" trailers & truck campers. You might want to give them a look. Appear to be well made. Best of luck

I went with a 4000 lb truck camper on my 2005 F250 SC SB. It handled the weight well but needed some tire and suspension help to tow my 8000 lb 20' enclosed trailer behind the camper. Your 2001 model does not have the capacity of the newer generation trucks, but you should be able haul more than 2000 lbs with some minor upgrades. We're looking at big triple slide models and have upgraded the truck in anticipation of a 6000 lb camper, otherwise I would still be driving my well traveled Ford.

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mikensallyt
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
great info btw. I just sold my class a because it was to large for this solo man. I've been thinking of tents just to get out there but always had the truck camper in my mind. I guess I know where to go now. tks for the link. /Mikey
jmckelvy
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
If you haven't already, check out the Northstar campers. They are high quality and have 7 and 7 1/2 foot wide campers. I had an 8.5 Arrow for 7 years. Great camper.

Northstar Campers
trailgranny50
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
The pricing on used seems to depends on just how used, age, and where you are looking in the states. A lot of states have very few offerings while others have lots. Colorado, where my jeep club son in law lives, seem to have quite a few as do the other mountain states and California. It takes time to find one you like in very good condition. Prices tend to go up in summer and hunting seasons. We saw many in the $6,000-$15,000 range when we were looking and that's a lot less than the majority of new, decently put together campers. Good luck in your search! We got a decent much older camper for $2,700 then added that much in additional fixes and add ons. The camper had no rot or structural damages outside of a few dents. It is now, however, over your posted weight at 3,000# fully loaded. We do haul it on an 04 model Chevy Duramax 3500 DRW that we bought new and used for work till the camper came along and truck required no after market suspension work. Apples and oranges maybe but an idea of weight. It is a 9'6" on a long bed and requires an 18" receiver extension to tow. Your need for no bed overhang and a short bed is what may be a limiting factor along with weight. I'm sure there's just the one for you out there but your truck may still need suspension, wheel and tire help.

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