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d3500ram
Feb 05, 2019Explorer III
rvstarter wrote:
Live in Colorado. Currently have only 2wd Hondas. Looking to buy a truck with a compatible camper in mind. Internet browsing has been a lot to take in. Initially I was thinking a used F150 EcoBoost Supercrew with 6.5 ft bed along with a Lance 815 or Lance 825. The more and more I read the less sure am I about the combo, specifically, if the half ton can SAFELY handle such a camper. I have no pulling/work needs for the truck which makes me timid to make the jump to a 3/4 ton. My general day- to-day needs are well within a 1/2 ton pickup minus a possible truck camper. Want something that can ideally sleep 5. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Looking to make a smart long term purchase!
You are asking for a lot of camper but with very little truck capacity. The truck you want will limit TC choices and those models that might fit may not work for your outlined program needs. Heed the responses posted by members here even if they seem stark- there is a lot of knowledge and years and miles of experience behind them.
I think you will need to determine what is more important: a TC type RV or larger space for your program need... (read that second comment as it might be worth considering a TT instead.)
Don't know where in Colorado you are located, but if near the DVR metro area, take a trip up to Five Star RV in Henderson (close to Brighton) and look at the line of smaller Northstar campers. You might (I stress "might") be able to use a TC600, TC650 or one of those Vista models on a 150. If you have one of the higher rated F150s you might (I stress "might") be able to investigate a TC850 or Liberty. Even if you think the weight arithmetic works on paper after looking at these you need to be aware that add-ons pack on the pounds QUICKLY! From there, judge if that will meet you family needs. I think you will find that they doe not.
Can a camper be done on a 150- yes. Should it be done on a 150... I would opine otherwise. If you are set on getting a truck camper and have not purchased the truck, do yourself a favor... consider greatly at least a 250/ 2500 series truck at a minimum.
JMHO, DYODD.
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