Hey Everyone,I have researched the best I can but I am not finding exact dimensions. What would you say are the dimensions of your floor (and what do you have,please?)?Also, if we removed the dinette from the TC how much more floor space would we have?With a large older dog we need to give her as much floor space as possible, even if it means we loose the dinette (which we will reinstall once she passes on).We're torn between a TC and extended cargo van conversion.Thanks for your help,Sailorv

Having had good sized TC in the 90s on a long bed truck along with a larger Saint Bernard, he did just fine in there.When you talk about removing the dinette, I assume you're talking about the seats also? If so, where are you going to sit or eat?You also have to consider with an older larger dog that is hard to lift, how are you going to get it into the TC if it has or develops mobility problems?Since it doesn't sound like you own a truck or TC yet, don't consider a short bed truck. Actually, I think you should look at a smaller Class C. It will have a lower entry and more room.Bill

Truck campers have evolved over the years. Floor space is sort of a relative term. All campers sit between the wheel wells in the bed of a truck and early models that is the floor space minus the framing. In some newer campers the floor is over the wheel wells adding some floor space. Some now are over the bed rails. Slides add interior space but not space to walk, but maybe a space for a dog to lay.In general I think you will find that modern slide truck campers will have more space for your dog than a van. Probably a bunch more if you consider being able to walk around yourself. Larger campers with slides will need a bigger truck to carry it.We have 2 dogs that are each about 55 pounds and they seem to have no problem finding places to lay about and us to move around.

I agree with Trackrig. Forget a TC and get a smaller MoHo.

Dogs in a TC would be like living in a dog cage or a kennel. Good Luck

Trackrig’s suggestion has merit. If the dog is the top consideration, think Class C.

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Trackrig
Explorer II
Dec 23, 2017
Having had good sized TC in the 90s on a long bed truck along with a larger Saint Bernard, he did just fine in there.

When you talk about removing the dinette, I assume you're talking about the seats also? If so, where are you going to sit or eat?

You also have to consider with an older larger dog that is hard to lift, how are you going to get it into the TC if it has or develops mobility problems?

Since it doesn't sound like you own a truck or TC yet, don't consider a short bed truck. Actually, I think you should look at a smaller Class C. It will have a lower entry and more room.

Bill
work2much
Explorer
Dec 23, 2017
Truck campers have evolved over the years. Floor space is sort of a relative term. All campers sit between the wheel wells in the bed of a truck and early models that is the floor space minus the framing. In some newer campers the floor is over the wheel wells adding some floor space. Some now are over the bed rails.

Slides add interior space but not space to walk, but maybe a space for a dog to lay.

In general I think you will find that modern slide truck campers will have more space for your dog than a van. Probably a bunch more if you consider being able to walk around yourself. Larger campers with slides will need a bigger truck to carry it.

We have 2 dogs that are each about 55 pounds and they seem to have no problem finding places to lay about and us to move around.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Dec 23, 2017
I agree with Trackrig. Forget a TC and get a smaller MoHo.
tomman58
Explorer
Dec 23, 2017
Dogs in a TC would be like living in a dog cage or a kennel. Good Luck
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Dec 23, 2017
Trackrig’s suggestion has merit. If the dog is the top consideration, think Class C.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Dec 23, 2017
...and a wet dog in a TC can be a smelly situation in the summer.

No matter what you do, you will never get away from the between the wheel well dimension in any TC, no matter how many slides it has so the main lower floor will always be less than 48" in width.
jaycocreek
Explorer II
Dec 23, 2017
With a large older dog we need to give her as much floor space as possible, even if it means we loose the dinette (which we will reinstall once she passes on).

We're torn between a TC and extended cargo van conversion

We had two larger dogs in our old truck camper and it worked out.Let them pick out there spot then if it works,you just have to learn to maneuver around them.We got one of them to get up on the cushions behind the dinette and the other larger one had the corner area for his spot..

Your options for a dog and room in a truck camper are greater than with a conversion van.
wnjj
Explorer II
Dec 23, 2017
SidecarFlip wrote:
...and a wet dog in a TC can be a smelly situation in the summer.

No matter what you do, you will never get away from the between the wheel well dimension in any TC, no matter how many slides it has so the main lower floor will always be less than 48" in width.

Except if you buy one of the models that doesn't have the floor between the wheel wells.
maddog348
Explorer
Dec 23, 2017
wnjj ~~ please excuse my ignorance BUT where else would you put it ?? flatbed?? JM2¢
rickjo
Explorer
Dec 23, 2017
The replies about more floor space when the floor is above the wheel wells is certainly true. Bear in mind that campers fitting that description have a "basement"that usually includes storage and bathrooms that are not hanging over the rear. And that can mean a heavier camper. It may result in having to get a beefier truck to handle the weight. Always trade-offs.

Rick