Hi, I'm a new guy here...

[i5trucker]

Hi, I am a new guy on the forums, just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 42 year old trucker and I want to get a camper to enjoy my days off a little better. I am used to living in a semi-truck for 5-10 days at a time, so a truck camper will be an upSIZE for us (wife and I). We live in northern CA by Shasta Lake and want to take weekend trips to the lake, over to the coast or up into OR... for now. Anyhow, I am going to browse the forums and try to learn what I can from stuff that is already posted. Hope to be "accepted", Chris.

[RickW]

jefe 4x4 wrote:
Rick4x4x4,
Careful there. New guy has one similar to yours except yours is 4x4x4, while his is simply 4x4. The difference can be measured on narrow winding jeep trails or parking in a space that's too short for any other rig to fit. How do I know this?
Also, I've always thought that driver ability trumps under strength rigs every time.
jefe

jefe, Thanks for correcting my math.

Chris, Welcome to the TC forum.

[jefe_4x4]

Rick4x4x4,
Careful there. New guy has one similar to yours except yours is 4x4x4, while his is simply 4x4. The difference can be measured on narrow winding jeep trails or parking in a space that's too short for any other rig to fit. How do I know this?
Also, I've always thought that driver ability trumps under strength rigs every time.
jefe

[More2Explore]

Clicky

[joe123]

also go to mellow mike web page some really good information there.

[RickW]

i5trucker wrote:
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, extended cab, 4x4, 6'6" bed, 5.3 liter gas engine, automatic trans., tow/haul package.

Hey! Me too. :C

[Bigfootchevy]

Welcome to the forum!

Paul

[i5trucker]

I realize that bigger is better, but like I posted above, I had a mid-80's Lance and my truck hauled it okay. I don't mind taking life slow and easy, half the fun is getting there.

[wvabeer]

Welcome and beware of the 3/4 and 1 ton guys they give ya down the road on using a half ton with a truck camper. Have fun this is a very informative forum.

[i5trucker]

Thanks again everyone, I have been reading and doing some responding. Signing off for now.

[exhaustipated]

Welcome to the truck camper forum, Chris. Lurk around in here and you'll learn a lot from knowledgeable individuals by going through some old and new posts. Ask plenty of questions as you'll get a ton of expert answers from the folks here on this forum who have been truck camping for many years.

[K_Mac]

Welcome, scroll down to advice on truck campers- OP Suzan. Lots of great info. Good luck with your search.

[sharkman]

Welcome chris, alot of good knowledgeable people here, hang around and you'll learn alot and see some good pictures.

[i5trucker]

I'm looking for a camper that will fit my truck and be good for 1-3 night trips. I don't need granite counter tops or tile floors, just basic camper stuff.

[i5trucker]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, extended cab, 4x4, 6'6" bed, 5.3 liter gas engine, automatic trans., tow/haul package. Last summer I bought a mid-80's Lance Cabover Camper and the truck seemed to haul it okay, but the camper needed to much repairs and I sold it.