Vintage Campers?
| shakespearesdad |
 Jul 18 2010, 11:16 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 18-July 10 Member No.: 4,573 Favorite Truck Camper(s): looking for one Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1965 Ford F100 longbed Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: looking to purchase...  |
I have a 1965 Ford F100 1/2 ton long bed. It has the big block 352, 3 speed manual, and I have upgraded to power front disc brakes. The spring are original, the shocks are new.
My question: how much of a camper can I safely haul around. I'm not worried about stopping or going, as much as weight and driveability. Any sites or info on obtaining a vintage (circa 1965) camper would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, James North Richland Hills, TX (DFW) |
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| pjviitas |
Jul 19 2010, 12:23 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 20-June 10 Member No.: 4,429 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Adventurer Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ford F-150 Type of Tiedowns used: None Truck and Camper Setup: None yet |
QUOTE(shakespearesdad @ Jul 18 2010, 09:16 AM) I have a 1965 Ford F100 1/2 ton long bed. It has the big block 352, 3 speed manual, and I have upgraded to power front disc brakes. The spring are original, the shocks are new. My question: how much of a camper can I safely haul around. I'm not worried about stopping or going, as much as weight and driveability. Any sites or info on obtaining a vintage (circa 1965) camper would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, James North Richland Hills, TX (DFW)  A hard side camper is out of the question unless your F100 has a heavy duty payload package. You can tell if you have a heavy duty payload package by looking at how many lug nuts the rear axle has. If it has 7 then your good to go for an ultra light hard side camper but if you only have 5 then you should be looking at a pop-up camper. Even some of the pop-up campers are too heavy for a regular 1/2 ton pickup so make sure you check the weight carefully. Unfortunately, most vintage campers are way way heavier than the new ones. Good luck in your search. Best Regards, Hedghog |
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