picking a truck camper
I am doing my research and need the assistance of the truck camper forum specialists. I have been an RVer for quite sometime but truck campers are a new animal for me. This camper would be in addit...
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My list of possible campers was fairly long but quickly got shorter with the weight issues. Trying not to sound like an ass, but money wasn't the main deciding factor in any camper decision. Just what worked best for me and my son, and the truck. So, I aimed at the lighter versions of the manufacturers in my area. I contemplated going to some without a bathroom at all but we really enjoy the freedom of being wherever and whenever with a unit with a bathroom. That would really help the weight issue but I am not willing to go there.
I really thought the 1500 series Bigfoot campers would be the best but I have been in them and although they are great campers, I found them a little cramped and no outside storage at all was a problem. After contemplating, off the list.
I looked at the smaller Adventurer campers and didn't like what I saw. They just felt and looked cheap to me so they were dropped from the list.
After this I looked at Lance. I liked the way they looked and felt that even the smaller units seemed to be put together quite well. Online I thought the 865 would be best but changed to the 825 after being in both. Convenient in that the 825 is the lightest. I have also been in a used 830. I really liked it but it was starting to get a little on the heavy side.
This is how I ended up with the Lance 825 as the target camper.
If I had a truck with a bigger payload I think this would be a lot harder to decide. The weight issue has pushed me towards the 825 but I am lucky as I actually like the layout and how it feels when inside. Another bonus is that this camper has a decent amount of outside storage. Something that is quite uncommon I have learned. I will continue to look at any other possible campers that come down the line and get to know the rules about carrying them as well.
Thanks to you all for helping out.
I really thought the 1500 series Bigfoot campers would be the best but I have been in them and although they are great campers, I found them a little cramped and no outside storage at all was a problem. After contemplating, off the list.
I looked at the smaller Adventurer campers and didn't like what I saw. They just felt and looked cheap to me so they were dropped from the list.
After this I looked at Lance. I liked the way they looked and felt that even the smaller units seemed to be put together quite well. Online I thought the 865 would be best but changed to the 825 after being in both. Convenient in that the 825 is the lightest. I have also been in a used 830. I really liked it but it was starting to get a little on the heavy side.
This is how I ended up with the Lance 825 as the target camper.
If I had a truck with a bigger payload I think this would be a lot harder to decide. The weight issue has pushed me towards the 825 but I am lucky as I actually like the layout and how it feels when inside. Another bonus is that this camper has a decent amount of outside storage. Something that is quite uncommon I have learned. I will continue to look at any other possible campers that come down the line and get to know the rules about carrying them as well.
Thanks to you all for helping out.
