Here's some pictures of my 4000 lb. Bigfoot camper loaded in the bed of my new F-450. The only modification I added was a Timbren rear suspension kit to keep the rear end from sagging when the camper is loaded. The truck rides and handles really nice with the camper loaded or empty. Since the Timbrens are progressive, they do not affect the nice ride when empty, but they start to take affect as payload is added in the bed. Kind of the best of both worlds.
Thanks for the nice comments everyone. The camper does have a slide on the driver's side. Some campers have double and triple slides. I factory ordered my camper new with every option including satelite and HDTV and it cost around $30K. Since it's now 2 years old it's probally worth $20K to $25K. Like everything else, you can buy one slightly used and save some major bucks.
True, but then again, when you purchase it new, you know exactly what it has been through because you were the only owner of it. Peace of mind has no price.
True, but then again, when you purchase it new, you know exactly what it has been through because you were the only owner of it. Peace of mind has no price.
Thanks for the nice comments everyone. The camper does have a slide on the driver's side. Some campers have double and triple slides. I factory ordered my camper new with every option including satelite and HDTV and it cost around $30K. Since it's now 2 years old it's probally worth $20K to $25K. Like everything else, you can buy one slightly used and save some major bucks.
Nice camper, I have been thinking of getting one and selling my motorhome. How about some more details and some inside pictures. Where did you buy it? How many does it sleep etc.?
Nice camper, I have been thinking of getting one and selling my motorhome. How about some more details and some inside pictures. Where did you buy it? How many does it sleep etc.?
I don't have any inside photos, but you can view some by going to Bigfoot's website, or any other manufacturer website. I also suggest you go to motorhomemagazine.com, click on forums, then click on truck campers. There is a wealth of info there and you can do a search for any question you might have.
I love your setup! That really is awesome. I didn't realize that those campers were so expensive. My cousin just bought a 30' fifth wheel that actually cost less than that, but he didn't get every option on his. He keeps trying to get me to buy an RV so our families can go camping together.
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I love your setup! That really is awesome. I didn't realize that those campers were so expensive. My cousin just bought a 30' fifth wheel that actually cost less than that, but he didn't get every option on his. He keeps trying to get me to buy an RV so our families can go camping together.
Bigfoot truck campers are expensive because they are considered the high end (Lexus) in terms of construction, quality, and cost. They are a highly insulated 4 season camper with thermal pane windows and the plumbing will not freeze with temperatures down to - 40 degrees F. The exterior is gel-coated fiberglass and the interior is high quality hardwoods and fabrics. You can get a new 3 season truck campers much cheaper, but you always get what you pay for.
You might want to consider renting a pop-up or a trailer, and see if camping is something you would like. It is fun to share it with family and friends.
