Ford SD 99-04 Regular Cab Truck Camper Pictures

[Lebeter]

Guessing the regular cab trucks aren't as popular due to storage limitations, but interested to see pictures of folks rigs and what campers you decided on. Harder to find pictures of these trucks on google images as it seems most have supercabs or crew cabs. I've got an F250 4x4 SRW 7.3 with many upgrades but still limited by the stamped weight limits. I see folks hauling some crazy campers with these and have to guess that they are running overweight. I'm shopping campers right now, so any feedback regarding how you like your camper is definitely welcome!

[hotrodfords]

Lebeter wrote:
Thanks everyone for all the posts. I ended up getting a 2000 Lance 835 EC. Look forward to contributing on the site. I'll get a picture as well.

got the same thing - 2000 Lance 835 EC on my single cab truck (2006 Silverado). I think you'll like it!

[Lebeter]

Beggars can't be choosers lol. One thing I observed about this site is people just like to share no matter how relevant. Its ok though I enjoyed the replies as i'm sure others did. Maybe in a year there will be more people coming out of the woodwork.

[wvabeer]

I only saw 3.

[Lebeter]

Thanks everyone for all the posts. I ended up getting a 2000 Lance 835 EC. Look forward to contributing on the site. I'll get a picture as well.

[Less_Stuff]

My former regular cab Chevy and Lance.

Near La Paz, Baja California Sur:


At the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah:


On the old Tampa Bay bridge in Florida:


In Idaho:


At Fort Peck in Montana:


A rather nice camping spot in Georgia:


Regular cab trucks with campers can work.

[mooring_product]

Here is my old setup. Its a crew cab though..4" lift and a 4000lbs camper.
2006 Lance 881 on 2003 Ford F250 by MooringProduct, on Flickr
No chance would I ever off road in this set up. I have currently went to a dually and its night and day.
Untitled by MooringProduct, on Flickr

[Lebeter]

norcal, my truck is optioned exactly like yours. do you find with the added weight you use the crawler gear more? like the rear bumper setup as well, is that an aluminess?

[norcal_PWRstrok]

Just got the camper, and I am currently refurbishing it



Some old used scissor steps installed:

[JimBollman]

Here is our 2000 F250, 7.3L Diesel, 6 Speed, 2WD, 8ft box, Reg Cab. Hauling our 2005 Shadow Cruiser Popup. I like being way under weight, I leave it on most of the time and hardly know it is there. We picked East/West sleeping so we didn't have the huge side overhang. Also like the narrower body and no over hang on the back so we can park pretty much go anyplace the pickup will fit.

[_DJ_1]

Steve_in_29 wrote:

Bedlam wrote:

~DJ~ wrote:
I've been running a 4" lift with 35" tires and a 2500# camper for 5 years with zero problems despite the naysayers. Handles the 80 mph freeways just fine and goes anywhere I point it!! :B

I carried a 4000 lb hard side camper and would not want to try it unless those 35" tires were 285/70R19.5 and the spring pack was much firmer. 19.5" tires and firm suspension does not make the best offroader...

Even 35" tires aren't necessarily an issue. My truck rides on 35" tires just fine. They are ProComp XMTs in size 305/70R18 (35x12x18)and can carry 3750lbs each at only 65psi.

DJ, are you running airbags or Timbrens when loaded? My stock suspensioned F350 carries the 3000ish+ pounds of our Outfitter and still sits slightly tail high when fully loaded.

My 35's are 12.5" wide with a max psi of 65. Not the most desirable for camper hauling!!

No air bags. 3500# frame mounted overloads. Do not affect empty ride.

[_DJ_1]

Lebeter wrote:
DJ, looks like you have a popup right? I'm guessing a hardside would add some more weight up high so I understand the concerns others are mentioning. I contemplated a popup but thinking about a year long travel potentially and not just weekend camping. So i'm afraid i'm not prepared to deal with constant setup during stops. I axed the travel trailer already due to parking limitations and access. I may have to drop the lift which unappealing but possibly necessary. I guess I need to visit some other 4x4 or offroad forums and get some realistic expectations for degraded driving.

IMHO it would all depend on the size/weight of the hardside. CTraveler and Jefe 4X4 run hardside campers over the roughest trails imaginable for a TC. But they are not huge campers. I would not hesitate for a minute about using their campers on my truck.

95% of my camping is local as I live in the best state in the union!! :B But I do make an occasional long trip to the SW. If I were going to do that as a steady diet as you seem to be, I would also opt for a hardside for the same reasons mentioned hundreds of times throughout these forums.

First you need to decide if you want to off road. And I don't mean just dirt or Forest Service roads. I've had that dually I pictured on the first page over some pretty rough stuff and it is stock height. That should help in choosing your camper.

Once you get your camper, try it. If the handling is unacceptable then lose the lift. JMHO

[RZAR66]

My first truck and camper setup. My favorite combo. Now I have a bigger camper on a crew cab dually. Definitely not as nimble as my RC truck.

[Steve_in_29]

Bedlam wrote:

~DJ~ wrote:
I've been running a 4" lift with 35" tires and a 2500# camper for 5 years with zero problems despite the naysayers. Handles the 80 mph freeways just fine and goes anywhere I point it!! :B

I carried a 4000 lb hard side camper and would not want to try it unless those 35" tires were 285/70R19.5 and the spring pack was much firmer. 19.5" tires and firm suspension does not make the best offroader...

Even 35" tires aren't necessarily an issue. My truck rides on 35" tires just fine. They are ProComp XMTs in size 305/70R18 (35x12x18)and can carry 3750lbs each at only 65psi.

DJ, are you running airbags or Timbrens when loaded? My stock suspensioned F350 carries the 3000ish+ pounds of our Outfitter and still sits slightly tail high when fully loaded.

[Bedlam]

~DJ~ wrote:
I've been running a 4" lift with 35" tires and a 2500# camper for 5 years with zero problems despite the naysayers. Handles the 80 mph freeways just fine and goes anywhere I point it!! :B

I carried a 4000 lb hard side camper and would not want to try it unless those 35" tires were 285/70R19.5 and the spring pack was much firmer. 19.5" tires and firm suspension does not make the best offroader...