Peak Truck Camper
We're just getting into the TC world - downsizing from our 5th wheel toyhauler. We've been looking for an inexpensive older unit to cut our teeth with, but we've found there's plenty of junk out ther...
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Joe417 wrote:
I notice that the M8801 Palomino's, used, are fairly reasonable in price. My first TC was a 2003 or 4 that I bought cheap because it needed repair. I replaced the roof and front cap, finding them easily repairable. The side and rear were aluminum framed stress skin panels. The top was a stress skin panel with a wooden border frame that sits on top of the aluminum framed walls.
I couldn't tell it was on the truck.(2500HD) Unfortunately my wife didn't like the interior proportions as she's 5'1" and everything in it is far from the floor.(no basement)
The complaints I've heard are usually based on fit and finish, which I think are voiced by those with loftier personalities. My only issues were that the tanks were small, giving us only about 3 days on the black.
I paid more than twice the price of the Palomino for my current 2005 AF and it needed repairs too. The AF is much more comfie, but, it almost twice as heavy.
I think the Palomino is a good lower budget TC. My wife didn't, so I lost. It would be nice to win just once in a while...or maybe not.
Good luck with your hunt.
Thanks for the advice - is the Palomino 8801 a popup camper or hardside?
Prefer hard side TBH - we do a lot of off roading at the dunes and other riding areas, and a popup can be pretty loud inside. Drunkards ride their quads until about 4 am, then the early risers get started about 6am.
