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06-18-2019, 01:48 PM #4726
Put several hours into combing thru the thread now that I’m more seriously in the market. Good contributions and food for thought.
My gears are turning - I’m undecided in what exact route to go but I know a few things I like and stuff that’s not for me. Started on the van quest but want 4x4 and those seem to surpass 50k ish (high side of budget). Truck and Bigfoot or Northern Lite route is likely the smart money. Truck would be 3rd vehicle and I don’t commute for work - so a newer reliable truck may just drive me nuts deprecating in driveway. I’m not a wrencher don’t want a headache. How does a budget of 15-20k for truck and 10-15k for clean 9’ 6” winter camper sound?
Feel free to shoot a couple truck recommendations for 3/4 or 1 ton. Also any deals found in your searches that I could take advantage of will result in beer, booze, or bud $.. or possibly ski gear. Thanks y’all
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06-18-2019, 02:06 PM #4727Registered User
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One thing to consider with a truck/camper combo is your GVWR. Tpyically most campers on trucks get your whole rig up close that weight rating. Add on people, gear and fuel and you are quickly over the limit. If you are ok with that its totally fine, been running my rig that way for years.
However it adds up with wear and tear on brakes, tires, suspension, etc. Even after all the work I did on my truck it still feels like its overloaded most of the time when we are loaded up and going. Wont really know what this feels like until you get your rig dialed in for your stuff.
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06-18-2019, 02:49 PM #4728
Okay. Is this one of those type things where you always wish you had more truck, more beef? I’ve been hearing that. This will be my first truck.. always saw my first as Tundra but I get it - they won’t cut it. It’s just never saw myself buying a 1 ton until looking into camper life.
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06-18-2019, 02:56 PM #4729
If you don’t expect to need a truck, why not a depreciated 4x4 RV?
They usually have a better layout than a camper.
Lower center of gravity.
1+ ton chassis
Maintenance is about the same as a truck + camper
All the comforts of home: https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/r...914373538.html
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06-18-2019, 03:02 PM #4730
Thanks bro. LVS shot me that one too. Seems like a possibility. One thing on the desirability list is a nimble ride and urban capable. You think it’s similar between this size 4x4 RV and truck / camper?
I would make use of truck occasionally for utility and house remodeling and driving in a pinch. Fully agree the RV layout is supreme.
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06-18-2019, 03:07 PM #4731
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06-18-2019, 03:17 PM #4732
Yes, I think they’re similar in that neither is particularly nimble or urban friendly. My rig is relatively conservative but still 20’8” in length. But a 9’6” camper in a long bed truck is going to be 22’+, same as the rv in the link.
Yeah, there’s always a compromise to be made for flexibility.
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06-18-2019, 03:18 PM #4733
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06-18-2019, 05:09 PM #4734
But how does it rate on #stealth meter? Lol
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06-18-2019, 05:12 PM #4735
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06-18-2019, 05:15 PM #4736
Btw I liked your Kimbo contribution. Made me think that and Tundra. You seen any IRL?
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06-18-2019, 05:20 PM #4737
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06-18-2019, 05:25 PM #4738
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06-18-2019, 05:27 PM #4739
Yah site said 8rs coming
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06-18-2019, 05:50 PM #4740
If I was in the market for a slide in camper I definitely be looking at those. they seem pretty bomber built and cool to support a company like that.
I think there's other cheaper used options that are more snow suited though as well such as the Bigfoot. Though the kimbo has a much better profile.
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06-18-2019, 06:30 PM #4741
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06-18-2019, 08:29 PM #4742
Kimbo’s more industrial simplistic design, plus lite weight, should bode well for it. Like the local aspect. Ultimately winter comfort is paramount so Bigfoot and NL are top of list as advised by LVS. I’m not super knowledgeable on their models yet and I’d like something on their smaller side. Probably smallest with basement.
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06-18-2019, 08:36 PM #4743
If anyone is looking for a VW Eurovan camper, shoot me a PM; a friend is selling a ‘91 (I think) in great shape for around $31k.
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06-19-2019, 07:31 AM #4744
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06-19-2019, 08:20 AM #4745
I’m hearing you guys on that rig. It’s in consideration.
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06-19-2019, 11:00 AM #4746
No way that camper is still available by the weekend. Just the 8.1 liter and 4x4 alone have everyone's peckers fully erect. Consider it sold.
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06-19-2019, 12:04 PM #4747
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06-19-2019, 12:14 PM #4748
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06-19-2019, 12:19 PM #4749
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06-19-2019, 04:22 PM #4750
Think you could be right. Sometime yesterday I realized getting the posted assistance here on the highly visible forum will only help others and less likely me. Some lurker boned up, close to the location on whichever hot possible lead — will score.
I’m paying referral to whomever tips off a winner. The best chances of that happening is thru PM. Appreciate any assistance and no expectations..
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