From class B to TC, Selling class B
From class B to TC, Selling class B
CTYankee |
Sep 25 2016, 03:37 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-September 16 Member No.: 9,195 Favorite Truck Camper(s): None yet Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: None yet Type of Tiedowns used: None yet Truck and Camper Setup: None yet |
We own a Roadtrek Class B, selling to go with TC. Has anyone done this and how did it work out"
Thanks CT Yankee |
Freespool |
Sep 25 2016, 05:46 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 167 Joined: 2-June 16 Member No.: 8,975 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. |
Welcome to the board and maybe the world of truck campers. I have never owned B's or C's, just A's and trailers and now a truck camper. Do yourself a huge favor and learn everything there is to know about campers and trucks before you buy. Buying a motorhome is easy because everything was previously thought out. Buying a truck and a camper forces you to match both units in order for them to be safe and work well together. Don't despair, once you understand what you should know finding a combination that works well together and provides you with most of your "must haves" is really pretty easy. Once you have at least a basic knowledge of weights, payloads and towing I suppose your ready to decide on a camper. Assuming your new to this game you can rejoice in the knowledge that today's modern campers can be bought with everything you could possibly want, it just depends on how much money you want to spend. Make your decisions very carefully, be advised that a new full size truck and camper with all the stuff you will need can easily break a 100 grand. Decide on exactly what camper you must have before you buy the truck. This will help you not make the number one mistake people make which is buying to small of a truck for the size camper they want. Campers are very heavy and big one's will require the largest size truck made by the big three. Good luck
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keithmaryq |
Oct 13 2016, 08:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 31-August 15 Member No.: 8,441 Favorite Truck Camper(s): None Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: None Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: 2016 F-350, DRW, 4x4, super crew cab, gas 2016 Northern Lite 10-2 EX RR Upper and lower Stable Loads Air Lift rear air bags |
Well said Freespool.
We recently sold our class B+ / C- motor home (27' Coach House) and purchased (new) Northern Lite 10-2 EX RR (11' floor length, no slide outs) and (new) F-350 DRW long bed super crew cab truck. The Northern Lite truck campers are far from the heaviest TCs...especially since they aren't manufactured with slide outs -- that said, I still needed (in order of installation) lower Stable Loads, upper Stable Loads, and then air bags. I no longer have sag issues, and the rig handles great -- my point is that I believe there are many TCs available that are likely best carried by class 4 and 5 trucks...not something many folks consider when first entering the truck camper world. Best of luck...we love the versatility of our rig compared to the previous owned motor home -- but it's all in how you intend to use it. Keith |
moebedick |
Oct 18 2016, 09:37 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-October 16 Member No.: 9,225 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-250,srw,4x4,supercab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 2016 F-250,plow,camper and towing packages,timbren-m-41.html">Timbrens,helper springs,Torklifts with Northstar Freedom. |
QUOTE(CTYankee @ Sep 25 2016, 03:37 PM) We own a Roadtrek Class B, selling to go with TC. Has anyone done this and how did it work out" Thanks CT Yankee We moved from a B+ to a truck camper (2016 F250 /2009 Northstar Freedom) last year. We now have fewer vehicles to insure and maintain,better gas mileage,and tend to carry much less "stuff". We had previously traveled cross-country in our motorhome (northern tier). This year we did the southwest in our TC. Much less stress through urban areas and on highways. Access to more remote areas and those out of the way places are suddenly possible. Set up and breakdown in campgrounds takes far less time. We no longer have to look for some place to dump before we get home thanks to a cassette toilet,man's greatest invention. It takes getting used to and compromise,but I would not go back to a trailer or motorhome as long as a TC works for me. |
Murdog |
Nov 28 2016, 04:07 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 28-November 16 Member No.: 9,285 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2013 Ford F250 Diesel 4x4 crew cab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Ford F-250 Diesel 10,000 GVWR. modifications include; Extra Large rear sway bar, air bags, stable loads, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks. |
QUOTE(CTYankee @ Sep 25 2016, 04:37 PM) We own a Roadtrek Class B, selling to go with TC. Has anyone done this and how did it work out" Thanks CT Yankee Went from a Class C to a TC 1.5 years ago. We use the TC way more often because instead of storing in a remote facility it fits in our driveway. Also, way better driving experience....the Class C use to wear me out driving compared to the increadible ride and power of our Diesel Ford. Our access to remote spots with higher clearance and 4x4 is great as well. Just got back from Yosemite Valley campgrounds, where we got almost a foot of snow overnight. Low clearance vehicles, including a lot of Class B's were screwed, we had no problem. I would echo what others are saying about truck capacities....do not believe the literature or sales staff at camper dealers or truck dealerships. Things like "Oh yea, this 3/4 ton truck will handle any camper" , or "it's a diesel, of course it can handle a camper" get stated all the time and it's far from true. In fact a diesel actually reduces the payload capacity. If you are getting a hard sided, full self contained camper I recommend going strait to a 1 ton truck. especially if you want a diesel or extra cab. You still might need some suspension mods depending on the camper and truck set up. |
CTYankee |
Dec 23 2017, 03:54 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-September 16 Member No.: 9,195 Favorite Truck Camper(s): None yet Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: None yet Type of Tiedowns used: None yet Truck and Camper Setup: None yet |
CT Yankee here, thanks for the replies. Our Class B Sprinter van sold in a week. We had issues with that rig. Ever seen a Sprinter van on the road with rust running down the sides? At TC Warehouse in New Hampshire scored a used 2016 F350 SRW Diesel CC (28K miles) WITH a 2016 Northern Lite 8-11 already on it and all the suspension mods. Owner never used shower or stove, basically a new rig. Never intended to go with diesel or NL but could not pass up this deal.
Its been great. 14K miles since March. More comfortable than the van. Using truck as a daily driver, sold another car we did not need. Only issue with truck was bad chrome on running boards, Ford replaced. Only concern with this rig is access to deal with any plumbing issues should that come up. Rear awning died, but I found the wiring in the awning arm had a plug in the line which came apart, problem fixed. Jack motor died and to install new one could not get to access port for jack wiring plug so had to put plugs in the exposed wires. NL installed rear porch supports right on top of jack wiring, so it could not be accessed..Huh? We live in CT, they tax vehicles annually. The camper is not titled so no tax! |
RV_Tech |
Dec 23 2017, 05:22 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 27-July 12 Member No.: 6,199 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. |
Worked on all manner of RVs for 20 years professionally. No matter your preference, including truck campers, i continue to be amazed how little thought manufacturers give to common repair issues and quality control. That said we decided to keep our current fifth wheel and also buy a truck camper, which we did with our Hallmark. We have owned 23-foot high-end B+s which served us well and gave us good flexibility, although not to the same degree we find with our truck camper, if off road.
So when wandering dirt roads and sites with less accessibility our truck camper serves our needs better than our fifth wheel, but when we are beach camping on the East coast for a week or two at a time, we enjoy our fiver. My wife and I both grew up in RVing families and learned a long time ago there is not such thing as a single best type, size, or configuration. We have enjoyed every one we have owned from the largest diesel pushers to our current 8.5 TC. It just boils down to personal preference. My two cents |
campimgcrazy |
Jan 14 2018, 04:53 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 18-January 17 Member No.: 9,369 Favorite Truck Camper(s): sunlite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 150 Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: sunlite |
Glad you found a great package, this is maybe the best way, if the package is what you want.
Happy Camping. |
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