Short bed truck camper with real shower?
Hi to all: My wife and I have tried a Hilo, a 23 ft. MH, a 27 ft. Fifth wheel, a 24 ft. Lexington MH, and two Class Bs. We liked the Bs but could not adjust to not being able to use the showers. We...
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billtex wrote:
SB-yes
1/2 ton-no
IMO , X2
Im aware that some new model 150/1500 trucks have higher payloads and some people carry campers on 150's . You really have to do some honest research to understand what's involved .
The following link shows a nice SB camper on a 2500 type truck @ 1700+ dry wt.
Now add the options, so not to mislead people, this site shows the weight of the options . As you see it could be another 400# or so.
Now add your personal stuff plus people, dogs, etc. ( Heck , my fishing EQ and food is 200# )
By the time you add some water, propane, tools and lawn chairs, bikes etc , you can see how fast it adds up. That 1700# dry is really 2700-3000# added to your truck of which most all of that weight is on the rear axle.
By the time you beef up wheels, tires, springs, anti sway bars , air bags etc , it might be cost effective to upgrade the truck to a more H,D. model which would offer you a more stable foundation while using a stock truck.
Unlike driving a "B" which I have owned, the TC is taller and taxes the suspension more so.
This camper has a 7 ft width which helps keep weight lower.
You can google this model for more pictures that show the shower size better.
I think most pro football players would have to deflate themselves in order to use it but I think it would work for the average size person. ( to all my northest friends ..... just sports humor :) )
http://www.northstarcampers.com/online-catalog.php?view=item&parentId=15&catId=16&numId=54
