Narrowing it down...
So here are some campers I am trying to choose between - would love to hear any thoughts you have. My use will be boondocking in Idaho (or on occasional trips across USA) with 7 months summer, 5 month...
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Okan - the concern I had with Northland is that I can't find any specs on the campers online - no brochures or owner's manuals to find out weights. I did find a weight on 1 - I think it was a 10-11 foot - no slides and the dry weight was listed as over 3000# so I kinda rulled them out assuming they were heavier than average - also they use rubber rooves and I was concerned about the possibility of having to replace that in the age of camper I am looking at. They are warrantied for 12 years, but then what happens after that? I've heard replacing can cost thousands of dollars. The campers in my price range are in the 98-2005 age range so a rubber rooved model may need an expensive repair soon.
Kohldad - Thanks for the great roof advice - very helpful!
I have decided to stick to local campers because I want to get going as soon as possible - I have limited vacation days. Perhaps when it comes time to upgrade I will have more time to travel and look around. Lucky for me there are a lot of truck campers in my area. I believe the rockies are particularly suited to this type of RV.
Reddog - Big or little truck meaning between 3/4 ton or 1 ton, SRW vs. DRW. Since I am trying to buy quickly and in my local area on a tight budget, I may adapt my camper choice to fit the payload of the best truck I can find for the budget. I want to get something as reliable as possible. I want to make sure I can find a truck to match the camper before I buy the camper.
Hmm siding - Both looked like aluminum siding, but I haven't read much on filon - I will have to go the Lance brochure for that year and see which it is - thanks for the tip.
How to recognize dry rot when inspecting?
Thanks for your advice. I really like the Lance interiors and all the little convenience features they add into their designs. I haven't seen a Northern Lite, so I would know how they compare as far as that goes. The Lance has monitor panel, pass thru window, safety window, extra counter, nice windows, just lotsa little things that make the use of space very efficient.
Kohldad - Thanks for the great roof advice - very helpful!
I have decided to stick to local campers because I want to get going as soon as possible - I have limited vacation days. Perhaps when it comes time to upgrade I will have more time to travel and look around. Lucky for me there are a lot of truck campers in my area. I believe the rockies are particularly suited to this type of RV.
Reddog - Big or little truck meaning between 3/4 ton or 1 ton, SRW vs. DRW. Since I am trying to buy quickly and in my local area on a tight budget, I may adapt my camper choice to fit the payload of the best truck I can find for the budget. I want to get something as reliable as possible. I want to make sure I can find a truck to match the camper before I buy the camper.
Hmm siding - Both looked like aluminum siding, but I haven't read much on filon - I will have to go the Lance brochure for that year and see which it is - thanks for the tip.
How to recognize dry rot when inspecting?
Thanks for your advice. I really like the Lance interiors and all the little convenience features they add into their designs. I haven't seen a Northern Lite, so I would know how they compare as far as that goes. The Lance has monitor panel, pass thru window, safety window, extra counter, nice windows, just lotsa little things that make the use of space very efficient.
