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DDavisIAMT
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Sep 10, 2014

Truck camper on a trailer

I came across a thread that had quite a bit of information regarding mounting a TC on a trailer to make a toy hauler. I have seen this done before by modifying a boat trailer, which worked smoothly.

I would like to do this, but I do not need the toy hauler part, I just need it mounted on a trailer so I can disconnect my truck.

What kind of weight can I expect from a 1970-1980's TC?

How large of a trailer will I need to mount this on?

My biggest concern is stability of the camper on a smaller trailer while turning, etc. I would like to use the smallest trailer possible and keep the costs down as much as possible.

My plan is to find a cheap old TC and gut it leaving only the bed and counters. I will be using my Coleman stove for cooking, I am not to concerned about water, toilet, etc. I have managed w/o those for years while camping out of my truck bed topper.

I am getting tired of the cramped quarters of my truck bed topper and would like something hard sided I can stand up in as well as camp year round in.

Thanks!

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