Introducting Meself, General Newbiness
Introducting Meself, General Newbiness
Brendan |
Sep 1 2009, 01:50 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 1-September 09 Member No.: 3,309 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Six-Pac? Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: The one in my imagination? Type of Tiedowns used: You tell me! Truck and Camper Setup: Researching! |
Hi All
Well, I just discovered the site, did a bit of tooling around and joined up. I am starting the legwork for possibly buying a unit in the future, and I hoped you could help me. My story is, I am currently living in a 1 bdrm apartment, and soon to possibly move into a house with some buddies/bandmates(in the somewhat distant future). The kernel of an idea has come about that we may need to go on tour. In a few years I may have access to some money, indirectly, that could set us up with vehicular transport. My best idea so far has been a truck, camper and small box trailer to haul gear. My rough idea would be to find a 250/2500 diesel, but I have no clue on which brands of camper to look out for. The money I would have would add up to almost 14,000 canadian, and that would have to cover the whole kit and kaboodle. First of all, is this even feasible? Assuming I could find a used truck(gas, diesel, etc) for 6000-7000, and a used camper for 5000-6000. For a camper, my rough idea at present is a hard side unit, over cab double bed, dinette bed and bunk bed over dinette(it would have to sleep 3+ some gear). I have yet to set foot inside one of these units, but I know I would feel more comfortable if my truck couldnt be driven away while I sleep. If anyone can direct me to a directory/resource of Camper specs/classification, that would be great. I am interested in knowing of the progress that has been made from 70's models to today, and resources you can give me? Does anyone know of a Wiki, or resource similar to FuelEconomy.gov, which would itemize specs throughout the years? Thanks for any insight you can give me, still very new to this whole business. |
Spanky |
Sep 1 2009, 03:21 PM
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Moderator Group: Moderator Posts: 320 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Silver City, New Mexico Member No.: 144 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance 1030 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually SuperCab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab 1 ton Dually Lance 1030 Torklift tiedowns |
http://starcraftrv.com/pine_mountain/index.html
http://www.hallmarkrv.com/page/home.html http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/index.p...ntpage&Itemid=1 Welcome. Here are a few things to look at. Gary -------------------- 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually Super Cab, 2003 Lance 1030
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Brendan |
Sep 1 2009, 04:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 1-September 09 Member No.: 3,309 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Six-Pac? Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: The one in my imagination? Type of Tiedowns used: You tell me! Truck and Camper Setup: Researching! |
Thanks!
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Brendan |
Sep 1 2009, 08:01 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 1-September 09 Member No.: 3,309 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Six-Pac? Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: The one in my imagination? Type of Tiedowns used: You tell me! Truck and Camper Setup: Researching! |
Thanks again for the suggestions.
But after further reading I am pretty sure that a travel trailer and midsize SUV will better suit my needs. Partially because that setup would accommodate 3 guys better. But, also because I may be living out of whatever arrangement I get, for a couple of years. And it would be much easier to hook up a travel trailer in a mobile home park than it would to use a truck and insert. Thanks again Spanky, you saved me a lot of grief. To any Admins, please delete this account("Brendan") |
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