thinking about truck camper
Hi all It's been awhile since I posted because I've been without an RV. We had 5th wheels and TT. But sold those because of being very busy and being unable to go. Now we are ready to get back t...
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Two fundamental questions:
1) more about your truck - year, any upgrades?
2) your intended use.
Not my intent to discourage you.
My truck is a 2006 GMC 2500hd shortbed, extended cab. I could (and did) carry my 'relatively' small popup camper OK, but with noticeable sag, and some sway. Not good for my far off-road use. So I did some some extensive rear suspension upgrades and added a front locker. I personally would still not want a heavier camper on my truck.
BTW, I usually travel alone, and off road as stated.
For a camper big enough for your family, you 'might' be able to make your truck work - especially if it's a very late model. But it probably wouldn't be worth it.
You mentioned campgrounds. If your camping is going to be at campgrounds, I don't really see an advantage for a TC. You could get a lot more room in a TT or 5th wheel, and your truck could handle it as it (probably).
1) more about your truck - year, any upgrades?
2) your intended use.
Not my intent to discourage you.
My truck is a 2006 GMC 2500hd shortbed, extended cab. I could (and did) carry my 'relatively' small popup camper OK, but with noticeable sag, and some sway. Not good for my far off-road use. So I did some some extensive rear suspension upgrades and added a front locker. I personally would still not want a heavier camper on my truck.
BTW, I usually travel alone, and off road as stated.
For a camper big enough for your family, you 'might' be able to make your truck work - especially if it's a very late model. But it probably wouldn't be worth it.
You mentioned campgrounds. If your camping is going to be at campgrounds, I don't really see an advantage for a TC. You could get a lot more room in a TT or 5th wheel, and your truck could handle it as it (probably).
