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geo11RT
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May 18, 2020

Looking into a Truck Camper

Hi - I am looking into a used truck camper. We’ll be taking this to Alaska for 6 weeks and while we will spend as much time as possible outside, the weather will force us inside. We do not want to feel like sardines.

I have some requirements below so if people know if models, please let me know

1- no laminate/gel coated sides. I do not want to deal with delam.
2- this means it has to be made of either molded fiberglass or aluminum
3- sleeping capacity of 5
4- given #3, a slide(s) is probably needed.
5- Also, I am ok with building a bunk over a dinette if it fits 4 out of the box, I have seen this done well
6- have the usual amenities

All that said, are there any used aluminum or hard sided models that meets this criteria? Used could be 2 years to 50 years old, I am really open, just not taking the depreciation hit. The truck will be a long bed dually so no real concerns about weight.

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  • #1 and #2 don't agree with #5. The clamshell construction TC's, like Bigfoot are very solid as you know, but don't have slides, none that I'm aware of. Same for Al sided, maybe old ones exists, but haven't seen them.
    If 3 of the 5 are small kids, you could do 2 little kids on the dinette bed and one in a bunk, but it'll be squishy if they're older than elementary school.
    Might need to adjust your criteria to make it work. Good luck!