My Silverado 1500 has been replaced with a 1988 Chevy C3500 dually.I am hoping you guys have some DYI info as I need to outfit this new truck with tiedown brackets and my 9.5 foot Dreamer doesn't have swing out brackets. I also wonder what do you gus...
88 c3500 big block powered dually owner chiming in, you know the condition of the truck and how it has towed other stuff. Yhe bottom line is it comfortable for you, I know these older trucks sure slow down uphill compared to new diesel-powered rigs, ...
I run a 1988 C3500, paid for and treats me well as long as I ignore its thirst for gas (-:Run what you have and put part of what the payment on a newer truck away for one of the o crud moments that any vehicle will give if you keep it long enough.
wvabeer wrote:All I can say is I probably am the biggest offender of being over weight 1200 lbs on a 1/2 ton. I would have never done this but needing a 1/2 ton for commuting persuaded me to get a truck camper for what I have. I looked at a few then ...
For dry camping with a SxS I endorse a camper, I dirt bike. You will have a hard to impossible time with your truck. You could buy an older combination paired up with luck if you watch craigslist or ebay. Good luck, keep in mind water damage, camper ...
If you are looking at a slide in camper after having a motorhome I see a new truck in your future. I have a 9.5 foot long floor camper from the 70's and it is over 3000lbs loaded. I camp without a TV microwave or ac unit. I suggest you go look at, la...
