Need advice on my first camper truck
Hi. I'm a long time camper and sometime van dweller, but now I've repurposed and am looking for a vehicle to carry an 8-ft Alaskan camper (which I'm also searching for). I do a lot of travel in remote...
Forum Discussion
That’s way too many questions for one post.
Presume you’re hunting for suggestions to beef up a truck as an “overlander” type rig. Super cool!
Short answer, pick virtually any 3/4 or 1 ton srw truck in the best condition from the range in which your budget allows.
Short list of trucks NOT to buy based on your use or well known issues ( as you don’t seem like a gear head that may find value in “bulletproofed” issue vehicles).
Ram 2500 with coil springs 2014 or newer. Fine truck, not a great TC truck due to rear suspension design.
6.0 and 6.4 Ford diesels
Gas or diesel, any HD from the last 20 years or so will do what you intend to do with ease from a drivetrain standpoint. All will run at Montana speed limits with a camper in the bed. Especially a little Alaskan TC.
The rest of the specific accessories questions, I’d say get the truck and then plan out your mods. Most all will be “wants” not “needs” with a HD pickup.
Have fun with your project!
Presume you’re hunting for suggestions to beef up a truck as an “overlander” type rig. Super cool!
Short answer, pick virtually any 3/4 or 1 ton srw truck in the best condition from the range in which your budget allows.
Short list of trucks NOT to buy based on your use or well known issues ( as you don’t seem like a gear head that may find value in “bulletproofed” issue vehicles).
Ram 2500 with coil springs 2014 or newer. Fine truck, not a great TC truck due to rear suspension design.
6.0 and 6.4 Ford diesels
Gas or diesel, any HD from the last 20 years or so will do what you intend to do with ease from a drivetrain standpoint. All will run at Montana speed limits with a camper in the bed. Especially a little Alaskan TC.
The rest of the specific accessories questions, I’d say get the truck and then plan out your mods. Most all will be “wants” not “needs” with a HD pickup.
Have fun with your project!
