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> ? hardshell with an F350 SRW 6.2, Like Igloos, what else to ride on F350

RV_Tech
post Feb 19 2017, 11:00 PM
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Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark, Northstar, Outfitter
Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-350 SRW 6.2 Supercab
Type of Tiedowns used: Happijack front, Torklift rear
Truck and Camper Setup: Hallmark Ute XL No modes to truck Torklift Fast Guns Fast guns had to be cut down to absolute minimum (14 1/2") to use with Happijac front tie down and Hallmark camper.



I have a 2012 F350 SRW 6.2 long bed supercab (camper package and plow package.

I have scaled it loaded with everything except the camper including fuel and have available payload of 3328 pounds to stay withing GVWR for the truck. I will be way under both my tire and axle ratings on both ends at that number

Our priorities are thus. We value mobility more than space. We do not want to go over 9.3. We will never increase our size. We like Northstar Igloos, but would consider alternatives. I know an Igloo will take us up to our payload and maybe over (Northstar says 2,670 dry). Have heard 3,600 actual from someone with similar package.

Do not want dually or diesel. Been there done that. Anyone running 6.2 with something similar. smile.gif

Thanks
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SidecarFlip
post Feb 20 2017, 10:04 AM
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Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS
Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel
Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard
Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded



The camper / unit choice will be predicated on where you plan on camping. If you plan on camping mostly in campgrounds and improved sites, any camper will do. If you plan on serious boondocking, off road camping or wilderness camping, then you need to stay well under your GVW because a heavy unit becomes an anchor off road. It adversely impacts traction and the height of a hard side becomes an issue with tree limbs and such.

Why I run a soft side pop up. Low height equals better fuel mileage and better handling on road and off and sof sided units are lighter.

The downside to a soft side is, while they work as a 4 season camper, in the winter thay can be a royal PITA whereas a hard side is easier to deal with in cold weather.

You have to narrow your choice a bit first....
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post Feb 20 2017, 01:13 PM
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Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark, Northstar, Outfitter
Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-350 SRW 6.2 Supercab
Type of Tiedowns used: Happijack front, Torklift rear
Truck and Camper Setup: Hallmark Ute XL No modes to truck Torklift Fast Guns Fast guns had to be cut down to absolute minimum (14 1/2") to use with Happijac front tie down and Hallmark camper.



QUOTE(SidecarFlip @ Feb 20 2017, 11:04 AM)
The camper / unit choice will be predicated on where you plan on camping.  If you plan on camping mostly in campgrounds and improved sites, any camper will do.  If you plan on serious boondocking, off road camping or wilderness camping, then you need to stay well under your GVW because a heavy unit becomes an anchor off road.  It adversely impacts traction and the height of a hard side becomes an issue with tree limbs and such.

Why I run a soft side pop up.  Low height equals better fuel mileage and better handling on road and off and sof sided units are lighter.

The downside to a soft side is, while they work as a 4 season camper, in the winter thay can be a royal PITA whereas a hard side is easier to deal with in cold weather.

You have to narrow your choice a bit first....
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Thanks,

Obviously I was expecting folks to read my mind because I didn't complete my thoughts. ohmy.gif

We know we are going hard side and although we will be doing the National Parks this summer and Alaska the next, living east of the Mississippi mostly means camping in state parks. I was looking for folks who were using campers comparable to Northstar's Igloo and SRW 1 ton gassers just to get a sense of what others had done with similar match-ups on like weighted trucks. wink.gif
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post Feb 20 2017, 03:12 PM
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Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard
Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded



We may cross paths next summer (not the one coming up), we are doing Alaska ourselves with another couple with a TC as well. Not just a trip but a trip with a destination in mind. The couple we are going with, their son lives in Alaska so we will be visiting him. Going to be a 2-3 month trip.
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post Feb 25 2017, 12:16 PM
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Favorite Truck Camper(s): Still deciding
Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2016 GMC3500dualyy4x4diesel
Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns
Truck and Camper Setup: The plan will utilize a 3500 GMC with a 11 or 12' TC with a full compliment of Torklift hitch components and tie downs. Stable loads if needed will be installed.



I would continue to consider Northstar and I would take a close look at Bigfoot and Northern Lights, they both make campers that will satisfy your requirements.
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post Feb 25 2017, 01:16 PM
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Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark, Northstar, Outfitter
Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-350 SRW 6.2 Supercab
Type of Tiedowns used: Happijack front, Torklift rear
Truck and Camper Setup: Hallmark Ute XL No modes to truck Torklift Fast Guns Fast guns had to be cut down to absolute minimum (14 1/2") to use with Happijac front tie down and Hallmark camper.



QUOTE(Freespool @ Feb 25 2017, 01:16 PM)
I would continue to consider Northstar and I would take a close look at Bigfoot and Northern Lights, they both make campers that will satisfy your requirements.
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All hard to find used for sure, but will continue my search.

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Steve
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