Newbie asking for advise..., Looking for a Truck Camper
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| atvfd28 |
 Jul 11 2012, 03:53 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-July 12 From: S. FLA Member No.: 6,149 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 12' F-350 FX4 4X4 ps Type of Tiedowns used: torklift / fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Northstar 850 on a 12 Ford F350  |
Hello, New guy here. Forgive me for jumping right in and asking for advice. However these types of forums are great for getting down to earth info and I think as long as you give back, it??¢ā??¬ā??¢s OK to ask for a little up front??¢ā??¬??¦advice that is. So I am shopping for slide in truck camper. I would like a pop up style. I would like an inside toilet, outside shower, AC and the other basics. I have a 2011 Ford F-250 Diesel 4X4 long bed. I would like to stay as light as possible but I want a quality product. I live in south Florida so as a rule, truck campers are not to be found. I have only looked at a couple in person and the following on line: Palomino, Northstar, Outfitter, Hallmark and Phoenix. I am not asking anyone to bash a product but would like an honest pros and cons type of reply. Also any other brands I should consider. Thanks.
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| tom |
Jul 11 2012, 09:33 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 11-June 10 Member No.: 4,385 Favorite Truck Camper(s): ulta lite 1200lbs to me is not lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: f150 ford Type of Tiedowns used: home built to frame Truck and Camper Setup: looked for something really lite, nothing on the market. Wanted something less than half of the rated weight load for a 1/2 ton truck.Like to be realistic about weight capacities. Built a totally aluminum unit. 8 ft. box, 80 in. wide, 80 in. high. With door, windows and AC and jacks I can still left one end by hand and I'm over 60. I'm guessing at this point unit must be around 200 lbs. |
QUOTE(atvfd28 @ Jul 11 2012, 04:53 PM) Hello, New guy here. Forgive me for jumping right in and asking for advice. However these types of forums are great for getting down to earth info and I think as long as you give back, it??¢ā??¬ā??¢s OK to ask for a little up front??¢ā??¬??¦advice that is. So I am shopping for slide in truck camper. I would like a pop up style. I would like an inside toilet, outside shower, AC and the other basics. I have a 2011 Ford F-250 Diesel 4X4 long bed. I would like to stay as light as possible but I want a quality product. I live in south Florida so as a rule, truck campers are not to be found. I have only looked at a couple in person and the following on line: Palomino, Northstar, Outfitter, Hallmark and Phoenix. I am not asking anyone to bash a product but would like an honest pros and cons type of reply. Also any other brands I should consider. Thanks.  Try Capri Truck camper and Camplite. Good luck and happy camping. Tom |
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| atvfd28 |
Jul 12 2012, 04:51 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-July 12 From: S. FLA Member No.: 6,149 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 12' F-350 FX4 4X4 ps Type of Tiedowns used: torklift / fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Northstar 850 on a 12 Ford F350 |
Thank you Tom
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| CaptainB |
Jul 14 2012, 08:34 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 14-July 12 Member No.: 6,169 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Palomino Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F 250 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac Truck and Camper Setup: Air Bags, Happijac Tiedowns |
Hi,
We have a 2007 version of your truck with a short bed and have hauled a Palomino Maverick M-6601 all over the US.. It has AC, Microwave, TV, Cable ready, AM/FM/CD..and has a bathroom and shower plus an outside shower... Hauls well, but do suggest getting air bags..makes a huge difference in the tow.. Hope this helps. |
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| Headed West |
Jul 15 2012, 11:42 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 26-May 12 Member No.: 6,079 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Alaskan Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2005, F-250, 4X4, Crew Cab Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac tiedowns Truck and Camper Setup: 2005, F-250, Single Axel, 6.0 L Diesel, Happijac tie downs, Hellwig Sway bar, Firestone Air Bags, Dual Batteries and Solar Panel |
QUOTE(Headed West @ Jul 15 2012, 11:27 AM) |
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| atvfd28 |
Jul 19 2012, 08:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-July 12 From: S. FLA Member No.: 6,149 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 12' F-350 FX4 4X4 ps Type of Tiedowns used: torklift / fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Northstar 850 on a 12 Ford F350 |
Thanks guys, considering a trip to CO to look around see some units in person.
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Jul 20 2012, 04:47 AM
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Welcome and thanks for shooting a quest straight away, even if you are looking for a real down to earth answers here but you might even also end up ending being confused due to all the inputs so better do get a professional advice at the end as well.
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| atvfd28 |
Jul 20 2012, 05:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-July 12 From: S. FLA Member No.: 6,149 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 12' F-350 FX4 4X4 ps Type of Tiedowns used: torklift / fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Northstar 850 on a 12 Ford F350 |
Oh I hear ya. Most guys on these forums are stright forward. Most times you just need to sort out passion from facts and opinions. But all three are helpful as long as you can sort them
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Jul 28 2012, 01:56 AM
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No intent on hurting someone all i want to say is there are hundreds of options available to make choice from and different people will put different inputs as per there likes or dislikes and at the end might confuse the person at the end, and its always you who can decide whats good and as per your own requirement.
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| atvfd28 |
Dec 4 2012, 10:43 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-July 12 From: S. FLA Member No.: 6,149 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 12' F-350 FX4 4X4 ps Type of Tiedowns used: torklift / fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Northstar 850 on a 12 Ford F350 |
So here is little update. Last weekend went and looked at the Northstar 850SC. Looks like a nice product and has all the features I want. Since my last post, I have upgraded the truck to a F350 Dually so payload is no longer an issue. Anybody have any feedback on the Northstar?
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| Oscar |
Dec 10 2012, 10:06 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 7-December 12 From: Bethlehem, PA Member No.: 6,383 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance, I think. Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy 3500HD CC LB DRW DmaxAllison Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift With Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Chevy 3500 Dmax CC DRW. Torklift tie downs. 2012 Lance 1191 |
QUOTE(atvfd28 @ Dec 4 2012, 11:43 PM) Since my last post, I have upgraded the truck to a F350 Dually so payload is no longer an issue. Good move. I'm working on doing the same thing. |
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| Sailor Dave |
Dec 12 2012, 11:40 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 11-April 12 Member No.: 6,005 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F350, Extended cab, 8 foot bed,DRW, 4X4, 6.2L, camper package Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Arctic Fox 1150, wet bath, solar |
Never owned a Nothstar but I do have a truck camper rating guide from RV Consumer Groups that I could check if you like.
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| Oscar |
Dec 12 2012, 11:34 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 7-December 12 From: Bethlehem, PA Member No.: 6,383 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance, I think. Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy 3500HD CC LB DRW DmaxAllison Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift With Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Chevy 3500 Dmax CC DRW. Torklift tie downs. 2012 Lance 1191 |
QUOTE(atvfd28 @ Dec 4 2012, 11:43 PM) I have upgraded the truck to a F350 Dually so payload is no longer an issue. Good move, not far behind you. |
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| atvfd28 |
Dec 29 2012, 09:21 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 3-July 12 From: S. FLA Member No.: 6,149 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 12' F-350 FX4 4X4 ps Type of Tiedowns used: torklift / fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Northstar 850 on a 12 Ford F350 |
Here it is...wish me luck
Or maybe not...little trouble with pics...hmmm |
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| NewnanWorker |
Jan 12 2013, 06:58 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 14-August 12 From: Metro Atlanta Georgaia Member No.: 6,223 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Host Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ford Dually Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 2006 Host Rainier DS on a 2006 Ford F350 4x4 DRW |
That 350 Dually can haul the world on it's back. I too run a 350 Dually diesel. I have a Host Rainier double slide.
For cold weather camping I say stick to a hard side. Major considerations are internal amenities which includes eating, personal hygiene, temperature control, lighting, etc. I thought when I first purchased I would use it around a dozen times per year. My track record is going to double that. We are having a blast Have fun! Workerbee |
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