mkirsch wrote:
You guys SAY all this, but where is it DOCUMENTED?
The fact of the matter is there is no one place you can go to find this information, and the manufacturers do not provide this information as part of their advertising because stating, "can NOT be used off the truck," will cause many buyers to look elsewhere.
You have to get a specific brand/model of camper in mind, and then consult that camper's manual and/or the contact the manufacturer directly, to ask.
Since being able to use the camper off the truck is seen as a desirable feature, most modern campers have that capability, but you still should check.
For example, my Bronco does not state one way or the other, but looking at the structure (i.e. 1/2" chip board floor stapled to the cabinets from below) I don't think the floor would hold up to it being used off the truck.
In fact if I need to access the camper when it's off the truck, I build up cribbing underneath and treat it like thin ice.
