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F150 and a Camplite 6.8

wvabeer
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I have a 2013 f150 7200lb ecoboost supercab 6.5 bed and wondering if anyone has this combo with the Camplite 6.8 ? How is your mpg? does it feel overloaded? Just doing a little searching for info before I buy a truck camper.
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nycsteve
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wvabeer wrote:
bobndot wrote:
Why not just try it and see how it goes ? If it goes well , have yourself abeer in wv !

I was hoping to find someone with the setup I described to hear their experiences as to what to expect. I have till spring to get one.unless I find a great deal sooner.


I just scanned the thread, I think you got at least 1 person with a setup similar to what your asking about, and he was positive. Thats what you were looking for, the rest is filler.

wvabeer
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bobndot wrote:
Why not just try it and see how it goes ? If it goes well , have yourself abeer in wv !

I was hoping to find someone with the setup I described to hear their experiences as to what to expect. I have till spring to get one.unless I find a great deal sooner.
1999 Dutch Star DP3884
2015 Camplite 6.8C
2012 Cherokee 39L destination
2022 F350 XL 4x4
07 FLHRS

x96mnn
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wvabeer wrote:
I have a 2013 f150 7200lb ecoboost supercab 6.5 bed and wondering if anyone has this combo with the Camplite 6.8 ? How is your mpg? does it feel overloaded? Just doing a little searching for info before I buy a truck camper.


When I had looked Ford did not approve of truck campers in 6.5 boxes, only 8ft boxes. Ultimately I went another route but have overloaded a 1500 series truck, added about 4k in parts to try and improve things. Always had lots of power, trouble was stability, was no fun towing. Just my experiance.

bobndot
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Why not just try it and see how it goes ? If it goes well , have yourself abeer in wv !

billyg
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Hi we have the 2011 camplite 5.7 and it meets all of our needs for camping. We have had it for 2years now and have had no problems with the heat or cold. A small heater with windows cracked keeps us warm and dry. The AC blows us out. There is no wood and things are attached by welds and self tapping screws. It is not high end fancy but it works and I could wash it out with a hose. It does weigh more than the 900lb sticker we come in around 1100lbs. I have added the comfort things and get no complaints from the DW. She likes our little camper. We always get complements from others when we are camping. It also didn't break the bank. Its also carried on a 2004 Tacoma. Bill

CaveRun
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Go back and read the ''links'' I posted.... You guys are confusing the OP!... His F-150 will haul the 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper just fine!
twodownzero wrote:

Nope, but you do need an appropriately sized truck and the TC manufacturers are all liars.

If that was the case, then everyone could file a ''lawsuit''!
twodownzero wrote:

Lance also says my 815 will work on a 1/2 ton.

BUT, Lance didn't say it was ''DESIGNED'' for any 1/2 Ton Trucks like the Livin-Lite Website says.... You said Lance says it will work... ''Will work'' and ''designed'' is different!

twodownzero wrote:

What you should conclude from this is that if the camper manufacturer says that a camper will work on a 1/2 ton, what they really mean is that if your 3/4 ton is a 2wd, regular cab, you're okay, and otherwise, you need a 1 ton truck to carry it.


The manufacturer said the 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper ''is designed'' for ''any 1/2 ton.''.... It don't say it will/might work, it said it was ''DESIGNED'' for 1/2 Ton Trucks!

The 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper ''IS DESIGNED'' for ''ANY'' 1/2 ton, Those trucks would be the ''Ford F-150''.


THE LIGHTEST FULLY SELF CONTAINED SHORT BED TRUCK CAMPER ''MADE FOR A 1/2 TON''!


Camplite 6.8 Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Truck Camper

Can you read that ?.... Click on the link and read it if you need to.

wvabeer... Your F-150 would haul the 6.8 just fine!... If you need to, you can install airbags so you can pull trailers, boats etc.. etc..

When I first started hauling my ''hard-side Sunlite TC'', I didn't have airbags... Only reason I installed airbags, was because I went with a larger boat... My Sunlite weighs A LOT more than that 6.8 Camplite, and I haul mine with 2002 F-150 and pull a pontoon.

Call them and talk to them on the phone, and please don't listen to some members on here... They don't know what ''designed means''.
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wvabeer
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I would think the 1625 weight of the 6.8 in my truck with air bags and e rated tires I should be able to haul no more than 2400 lb safely. ???
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twodownzero
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CaveRun wrote:
...snippage...

***You don't need a ''semi'' to haul a ''Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Truck Camper!''***:R


Nope, but you do need an appropriately sized truck and the TC manufacturers are all liars.

Lance also says my 815 will work on a 1/2 ton. As shown in my post on this very forum, it overloads my 1 ton SRW truck by 500 pounds. Not only would it, empty, overload any 1/2 ton truck, there probably wasn't a single 3/4 ton truck made in 2003 (when my camper was made), regardless of option package, that could handle the 815.

What you should conclude from this is that if the camper manufacturer says that a camper will work on a 1/2 ton, what they really mean is that if your 3/4 ton is a 2wd, regular cab, you're okay, and otherwise, you need a 1 ton truck to carry it.

JIMNLIN
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billtex wrote:
wvabeer wrote:
So it looks I have at least 4100lb axle


Yes...but you will need to subtract the weight of the truck (and anything in/on it) from that 4100# number.

Don't know what a 1/2 ton weighs.

My trucks rear axle weight unloaded is 3000# with full tank of fuel, me, dog.

I've done some math for the OP on page #2 that should give him a idea how much overload the 8.6 TC will be for his particular F150 truck.

That 4100 lbs is Fords rating for the axle its self. Because of the P tires/wheels/rear springs Fords rate it at whatever is on the trucks door sticker RAWR which according to Fords Fleet body specs for his 7200 GVWR truck is a 3850 RAWR. That 3850 lbs includes OEM P tires/wheels and rear spring pack.
To get the full benefit of the 4150 lb axle rating he will have to upgrade those items or just run in a over load condition carrying the 8.6.

If the truck was the F150HD with the bigger 8200 GVWR with 4800 RAWR and load E tires and 7 lug wheels, the 8.6 would be a good choice.

Someone says their are no lighter TC out there. A quick google shows different with some in the low teens.
There are lighter hard sided TC out there for his particular F150 with those small axle ratings/P tires and wheels.
"good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" ............ Will Rogers

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billtex
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wvabeer wrote:
So it looks I have at least 4100lb axle


Yes...but you will need to subtract the weight of the truck (and anything in/on it) from that 4100# number.

Don't know what a 1/2 ton weighs.

My trucks rear axle weight unloaded is 3000# with full tank of fuel, me, dog.
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wvabeer
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So it looks I have at least 4100lb axle
1999 Dutch Star DP3884
2015 Camplite 6.8C
2012 Cherokee 39L destination
2022 F350 XL 4x4
07 FLHRS

wvabeer
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1999 Dutch Star DP3884
2015 Camplite 6.8C
2012 Cherokee 39L destination
2022 F350 XL 4x4
07 FLHRS

JIMNLIN
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CaveRun wrote:
Even the 8.6 Camplite Truck Camper is designed for some 1/2 ton trucks, and it also mentions a Ford F-150.

Yeah..... the F150 HD with the 8200 GVWR and the bigger 4800 RAWR with LT E tires and wheels would be a good choice.

The '00 to '06 1500HD GM with a 8600 and 6084 RAWR 6.0 4L80e with E tires and 8 lug wheels is another 1500 that can do the job.

And don't forget the 1500 Dodge Mega Cab Hemi with 8510 GVWR and 6000 RAWR 3.92 axle with E tires and wheels and another good choice for the 8.6 Camplite.

However the OPs F150 as many std duty 1/2 ton trucks doesn't have the capacity (Tires/wheels and rear suspension) to carry the 8.6 TCs 2000 lbs dry weight let alone a 2500 lb + loaded weight.
"good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" ............ Will Rogers

'03 2500 QC Dodge/Cummins HO 3.73 6 speed manual Jacobs Westach
'97 Park Avanue 28' 5er 11200 two slides

CaveRun
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Different sizes.

All Models Of Camplite Ultra Lightweight Truck Campers


Camplite 6.8 ''Ultra Lightweight Aluminum'' Truck Camper

Quote from the link above.

THE LIGHTEST FULLY SELF CONTAINED SHORT BED TRUCK CAMPER MADE FOR A 1/2 TON!


The 6.8 Camplite Truck Camper is designed for ''any 1/2 ton,'' and all ยพ ton trucks with 6โ€™ to 6โ€™-6โ€ beds. Those trucks would be the Ford F150; Ford F250; Chevy 1500; Chevy 2500; Chevy Silverado; Toyota Tundra; Dodge Ram 1500; Dodge Ram 2500 ; Nissan Titan; and others.


Good God, can't people read?... The Website says the 6.8 is designed for ''any'' 1/2 TON trucks....That ''includes'' the Ford F-150.:R

Even the 8.6 Camplite Truck Camper is designed for some 1/2 ton trucks, and it also mentions a Ford F-150.

The 8.6 Camplite Truck Camper is designed for some 1/2 ton, and all ยพ ton trucks with 8โ€™ to 8โ€™-6โ€ beds. Those trucks would be the Ford F150.


Camplite 8.6 Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Truck Camper


***You don't need a ''semi'' to haul a ''Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Truck Camper!''***:R
John 3:16

1996 Hide Away Sun Lite Truck Camper
2003 31' Salem LE Forest River Travel Trailer
2013 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX Pontoon
2002 F-150 SuperCab V-8 4X4
Firestone Air Bags
Homemade Tie Down Mounts
Equal-i-zer WD Hitch

wvabeer
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CaveRun wrote:
wvabeer wrote:
I have a 2013 f150 7200lb ecoboost supercab 6.5 bed and wondering if anyone has this combo with the Camplite 6.8 ? How is your mpg? does it feel overloaded? Just doing a little searching for info before I buy a truck camper.

You could haul it with your Ford just fine without any problems!... If I was you, I would install airbags... Don't know what you plan to tow when you have the TC loaded.

Here's a quote from Livinlite.com website.


Our 6.8 model was designed specifically for short bed, half-ton trucks. The 6.8 is a self-contained unit with all the amenities of a much larger truck camper while still fitting into a 6-foot, 6-inch bed with no overhang! This camper slides all the way into the truck bed, meaning that it can also be utilized on larger trucks.


Link...Scroll down the page to read the info I posted.

Camplite Ultra Lightweight Truck Campers

That camper was designed for 1/2 ton trucks!

I have a 2002 F-150 and haul a Sunlite hard-side TC and pull a pontoon boat when we go on a fishing/camping trip... I have airbags on my truck, because the truck will squat when I load the camper down with camping/fishing gear, and hook up the pontoon.

I put 60 to 80psi in the airbags to bring the truck back up to level.

Again, your truck will do just fine with that TC, because it was designed for 1/2 ton trucks... Call and ask them if you need to!.. That way you will get the right answers instead of someone telling you a F-150 won't haul it!

I have an aluminum trailer to haul 4wheelers or a side by side. less than 100 lbs tongue weight.
1999 Dutch Star DP3884
2015 Camplite 6.8C
2012 Cherokee 39L destination
2022 F350 XL 4x4
07 FLHRS