Why aren't Truck Campers popular in W. Pa.?

time2retire wrote:
Well my plot thickens. I just pulled the trigger on a barely used 2018 Adventurer 80RB. Yeas I'll have to drive 8 hours to pick it up. Never spent $18,000 on anything without seeing it first hand. So goes the TC business in my area. There are none unless home made or junk. NuCamp wore me out and I accepted I would not see the camper before I bought it. Unfortunately for them it is not a Cirrus. I'm putting my trust in Timberlake RV in Lynchburg, Va. They are not currently a TC dealer, it was taken in trade (see previous post about my theory). They are however becoming a Lance dealer in the near future.

While researching the tie downs I got under my truck to see how this is going to work. Based on what I've read here and other places I went with the Torklifts with the spring loaded turnbuckles.

Well guess what? My 2008 F250 has extensive rust on some of the bed cross members. All those years launching boats in saltwater and driving on the beach took its toll. The body and frame are in great condition with only 44,000 miles. It is currently being repaired (replaced and thoroughly undercoated at a rust repair specialist shop).

Here's some things I plan on doing next:

Install Torklift tie downs.

Install Torklift Suspension upgrade for upper overload springs. I'm not sure
I need these but can always send them back. Feedback appreciated.

Purchase a hitch extender for my lil boat. I'll do this when I see the camper on my truck to determine the length.

Purchase 2 new batteries that I'll gang together. The 80RB has room in the battery compartment to do this. I'll use the "old" battery as a back up for my trolling motor.

Not sure if I'll need a splitter for the rear connector. We'll see.

Buy a remote back up camera. This the only option I can think of not on the unit. Feedback appreciated.

Am I missing anything? 4 months dragged through the TC market, I can't wait to finally get one.

Just a note on the purchase. I bought my last two used trucks and our current NorthStar online without seeing them first hand. No problem at all. I just work out a price and then provide a deposit with the guarantee that when I arrive I will receive a full refund if I am not satisfied. Dealer would be crazy not to do it as they all know when someone drives a few hours the chances are awfully good they are going to buy (which we did and what was advertised was exactly what we found when we arrived). I do this only with a dealer though and have everything in writing before we leave the house.