New to the road, Introduction zatoichi
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| zatoichi |
 Sep 4 2009, 06:05 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-August 09 From: Nashville,TN Member No.: 3,271 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite 102 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ford F250 Super Duty Type of Tiedowns used: None Truck and Camper Setup: Looking for both truck and camper  |
Hello everyone! Yes yet another newbie but one without a proper truck or camper
I've done quite a bit of intense studying and have learned lots but nothing like actually being on the road. Iâ????m a fit 62 year old artist. Iâ????ve been sharing a house with a lady for 12-14 years or so. But as all goods must end, we decided to part company, she to Philly PA for grandkids and meâ??¦well, to hit the road and paint American Landscapes. It occurred to me that I could sell everything I own (practically), buy a 250 or 350 Ford Diesel (I now have a 150 Ford) and perhaps a Lance camper and become a â????full timer.â???? The truck is a no-brainer, probably a Ford 250 Diesel, 4x4, four door and long bed, sway bar, extra leaf spring, tow package, etc. But the camper is another matter all together. Iâ????ve have read a lot about Lance some folks say it has the best quality for the money, but I have also looked at several other brands, like Palomino, Adventurer, Okanagan, and Bigfoot, to name a few. I am looking at late model used instead of brand new. Any advice you folks are willing to give about the brand and type of camper or truck I need and thoughts and experiences of being a â????full timerâ???? would greatly appreciated Larry This post has been edited by zatoichi: Sep 9 2009, 07:25 PM |
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| Spanky |
Sep 5 2009, 08:02 AM
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 Moderator Group: Moderator Posts: 320 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Silver City, New Mexico Member No.: 144 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance 1030 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually SuperCab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab 1 ton Dually Lance 1030 Torklift tiedowns |
http://starcraftrv.com/pine_mountain/index.html
This is my brand. I am on my 4th Starcraft and I have nothing but good things to say about them. Gary Also you may want to look at the Hallmark, my buddy has one and he loves it. http://www.hallmarkrv.com/page/home.html -------------------- 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually Super Cab, 2003 Lance 1030
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| LindaH |
Sep 6 2009, 05:39 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 25-January 08 Member No.: 2,829 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Eagle Cap Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually (Cummins engine) Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Eagle Cap 950, 2 100-watt solar panels, 2 6-volt AGM batteries, 1000-watt pure sine wave inverter, Motosat Executive satellite TV dish, Torklift 5-step Glow Steps. |
You might also want to look at Eagle Cap, Host, and Arctic Fox.
Depending on the size of camper you select, you may also want to consider a 1-ton with duallies. Find your camper first and then buy the truck that will carry it safely. |
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| zatoichi |
Sep 7 2009, 12:02 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-August 09 From: Nashville,TN Member No.: 3,271 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite 102 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ford F250 Super Duty Type of Tiedowns used: None Truck and Camper Setup: Looking for both truck and camper |
Thanks for the kind response. I have been looking at the wide array of books available on truck camping and thought I might ask you experienced folks if you could recommend some books for a green horn newbie
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| LindaH |
Sep 7 2009, 03:58 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 25-January 08 Member No.: 2,829 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Eagle Cap Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually (Cummins engine) Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Eagle Cap 950, 2 100-watt solar panels, 2 6-volt AGM batteries, 1000-watt pure sine wave inverter, Motosat Executive satellite TV dish, Torklift 5-step Glow Steps. |
Hmmmm...I don't know of any books, but there are a couple of websites:
NATCOA Truck Camper Magazine (The "Choose a Truck" and "Choose a Camper" articles may be of particular interest to you) |
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