Vintage Campers?
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) |
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 |
CamperArt |
Dec 11 2012, 08:47 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 11-December 12 Member No.: 6,389 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Dreamer by TII Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1977 Chevy C30 crewcab dually camper special with 1970 TII Dreamer Imperial 11.5' with side gaucho Type of Tiedowns used: Chevy "camper special" factory bolts with 4 logging chains and screw-jacks! Truck and Camper Setup: She's a bone stock 1977 Chevy C30 Silverado crew cab dually Camper Special with a 10,000lb. gvw from the factory, loaded with a stock 1970 Dreamer Imperial 11.5' side gaucho. The height of 1970s luxury! The Chevy has a Dana 70 differental fitted with full-floating axels, so 4000lbs. wet is no problem. She's powered by a mildly built 454cid big block backed by a TH400 3 speed auto. Yes, it gets about 8 to 10 miles per gallon. If you can't afford the gas, you can't afford the rig! (I'd rather spend thousands on gas than 50k for a new diesel truck!) Besides, old is good... She's a green and white two-tone, and the camper is white with green stripes. My parents bought the Dreamer used in 1979 for a great family vacation. Dad loaded her on his 1977 Ford F150 Custom and drove it all through WV., Tenn., Fla., NC, SC, and Va. Can you imagine a HALF-TON carrying that camper up and down the mountains? I don't know how she did it. I've still got Dad's old Ford, too, fitted with his late-60s era cap. I don't know what brand it is, but it's 2x4s covered with plywood covered by heavy aluminum siding. It weighs about 400 or 500 lbs. itself! They don't make 'em like that anymore.... |
QUOTE(shakespearesdad @ Jul 18 2010, 11:16 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) Hi! Those old Fords would carry a lot. The 352cid FE block would be plenty powerful to move it, too. As she is a half-ton, I'd try to stay with an 8 to 10 foot rig. What does your manual say your GVRW is? But as a rule, the old trucks would carry more than the new ones. In fact, I have a '01 F250S.D. that won't carry as much as my Dad's old '77 F150 will! best wishes, Art |
mikewayne |
Dec 15 2012, 01:16 AM
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Even i would agree even though the newer vehicles are better with interiors and handling and cheek looking, yet the older ones do seem to be more rugged and stand a lot of harsh times.
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Night_Sailor |
Mar 1 2013, 06:27 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 27-June 12 Member No.: 6,143 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Barth Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: k3500 Siverado Type of Tiedowns used: jjj Truck and Camper Setup: kkk |
QUOTE(shakespearesdad @ Jul 18 2010, 11:16 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) You will need to beef up the suspension, tires, and perhaps re-gear it, unless you get a very light camper, like an Alaskan. You might be better off towing a camper instead of carrying one. A 3/4 ton or one ton suspension would serve you better. -------------------- NIGHT SAILOR
2001 K3500 D/A Silverado 1967 BARTH Camper 1983 BMW R100RT |
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