Newbie needs truck advice, Which regular size truck?
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| backwardecho |
 Sep 25 2016, 08:15 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 25-September 16 Member No.: 9,191 Favorite Truck Camper(s): n/a Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: n/a Type of Tiedowns used: m/a Truck and Camper Setup: Not sure yet  |
Hi everyone. I'm not new to camping but new to TC. I am semi retiring soon and looking forward to some time off. I need to get a truck and camper. I've read alot here and think I understand gvw , axle weight, cog etc. I am trading my jeep and only going to be able to get a regular size truck f150 or 1500. Preferably a quad or crew cab. So far I have found a used palomino 1200 in my area that seems decent. My real question I guess is any of you guys in the 150 / 1500 trucks what camper works for you or what has been the handling results if any? Looking at specs f 150 seems to offer highest payload but on a lighter popup or hi lo TC like the bronco 1200 I think it would ride ok on any standard size truck with no added suspension options. Dry weight listed was 1300. Thanks for any advice. Jim.
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| skyhammer |
Sep 26 2016, 03:36 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 3-July 11 From: NW Calif. Member No.: 5,520 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Host Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2011 F-350,4WD,CC,DRW Type of Tiedowns used: Tork lift fast guns Truck and Camper Setup: Air bags, tork lift stable loads,Reese extension hitch. Host 11.5' triple slide |
Truck camper magazine says this about the 1200.
Palomino SS-1200: dry weight, 1,614 pounds + 16 gallons fresh, 133.4 pounds + 20 pound full propane tank, 20 pounds + battery, 65 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 2,332.4 pounds. This is without a hot water heater. You could prune a few 100 lbs. but would still be solidly in 3/4 ton truck category. -------------------- 2011, F-350,CC,DRW,6.7,4WD
Air bags, Tork Lift Stable Loads Host, 11.5' Tripple Slide Tork Lift Fast Guns |
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