Newbie Here! - Would Love Some General Info/Help!

[ORExpore]

Hey Everyone,

I'm very new to the camper/RV world and am a little overwhelmed on where to start. I've been interested for some time but have never had the means to pull it off. I'm hoping to start looking for a camper that I can take on a few ski trips this winter but also use in the summer. So, if anyone is willing, I would appreciate some help in what to look for in a camper. Here is my truck situation and a few questions.

1) I drive a 2015 Silverado 2500 HD short bed but I also want to be able to tow a boat. it seems that some campers hang down pretty low in the back. What should I look for if I want to keep my towing capability. Also, my brother drives a long bed truck, are we able to share a camper and both tow a boat or would I need to upgrade to a long bed truck?

2) Since I want to use the camper in freezing temperatures are there certain campers or features I should look for? (i.e. how much do i need to worry about pipes freezing? Or is there a way to winter-proof a camper after I purchase is?

3) Any general info/ thoughts you guys have is greatly appreciated! If there are preferred feathers that are better than other or things to watch out or lookout for. I'm a budget so I will be purchasing a little but older of a camper so i wanted to start the looking process early.

Also, I know many will recommend the search function. I have an am using that but if you know of older post that talk about these topics and are willing to provide the link that would be great!

Thanks for all the help!

Best,

ORExplore

[donn0128]

Short bed campers are few and far between. Sharing a camper with your brother? Not likely a good idea. The overhang could cause serious handling issues. A 2500 truck is going to be pretty short on load carrying capacity once you subtract your boats hitch weight. There are such a thing as extended hitches, but, again, not the smartest idea as they really can place a lot of strain on your hitch platform.
As for a camper you can use in cold weather? Again, your probably lacking a lot of capacity with a 2500. If you really wanted a decent camper capable to work in cold weather plus tow your boat, you probably will want to consider trading for a long bed dually. At least then you would have a fighting chance.
Look at Host and Arctic Fox campers, look st their weights and compare thst with your trucks camper load carrying capacity.