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fxs44
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Feb 19, 2016

shopping for truck camper that pops uu

i have a sierra pu 1500 with the 5.3 liter engine. I am now pulling a 3e500 hybrid. the truck doesnt even know it is pulling this light of vehicle. I now want to also get a truck camper for fishing expeditions. I have looked at many and there all seem to have pro and cons. Is there a definitive brand outthere that you all really like. I plan to get a used one so an not so concerned with the price only quality and durability. Thanks.
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  • realter's avatar
    realter
    Explorer
    Feb 23, 2016
    Steve_in_29 wrote:
    joe123 wrote:
    Alaskan is the only one to buy the others are ****.

    I REALLY liked the Alaskans but there were too many trade-off in the end. Biggest being NO bathroom. Also if you are 6' tall you will be bumping your head..



    Lol, Steve, you have to raise the top before you get in.

    I believe most of the ones 7.5' and longer have cassette toilets.
  • realter's avatar
    realter
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2016
    joe123 wrote:
    Alaskan is the only one to buy the others are ****.




    So, I notice you own a Bigfoot. Thinking of trading?????
  • Steve_in_29's avatar
    Steve_in_29
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2016
    joe123 wrote:
    Alaskan is the only one to buy the others are ****.

    I REALLY liked the Alaskans but there were too many trade-off in the end. Biggest being NO bathroom. Also if you are 6' tall you will be bumping your head. You will also NOT be carrying one on a 1500 truck as they are heavy.

    I have had Outfitter build two campers for me, our first Apex8 back in 2004 and then we upgraded to the longer Apex 9.5 in 2007. For your 1500 truck you will need to look at their smaller/lighter models.
  • Geewizard's avatar
    Geewizard
    Explorer
    Feb 21, 2016
    I really like my Outfitter Apex 8. Had it since 2004. I would buy another one.
  • rottidawg's avatar
    rottidawg
    Explorer
    Feb 20, 2016
    fxs44 wrote:
    Is there a definitive brand outthere that you all really like.
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    Well I really like my FWC. I am on my second, the first I had for 23 years and recently purchased another. Aluminum frame construction and built to survive off road use. They are not inexpensive and used ones sell fast and for top dollar.

    Here is a forum that is more dedicated to the world of pop ups:
    http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/forum/17-truck-campers/

  • WVbassmistress's avatar
    WVbassmistress
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2016
    I know you will have alot of voices chiming in on weight etc. I will just comment that since you are in Georgia, pickin's will be slim. There used to be a Four Wheel Camper dealer in NC, but he packed it in for the Pacific Northwest I believe. We did get to check one out before he moved and they are very neat! New was a little pricey (which is why we passed) I have since then become a fan of the Northstars.

    Several brands of truck campers will be at the Raleigh NC RV show this weekend. Check Truck Camper Magazine for list of mfgs that will be there.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Feb 19, 2016
    No, there isn't one that we all like. :) I'd look at a Four Wheel Camper.

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