What size camper?
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What size camper?
I have a 99 1/2 F250 4X4 extended cab 7.3 diesel. I bought it used. The person I bought it from towed a 36' 5th wheel and said he put heavier leaf springs on it so it would be more like an F350. I want to put a camper on it, but I don't want one that is so big that it rocks from side to side all the time. I also don't want one that is so small that I will loose confort items that larger ones come with (bathroom/shower). Any suggestions on a good all purpose camper for me and the wife. We plan to pull a trailer behind it carrying two waverunners. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.
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You didn't say wheather you had a short bed or long bed so I would sugest just go to a camper dealer and look at what they have to offer. I have found some nice campers in about the 8 foot length that are fairly light weight with showers and stuff. You might want to look at the campers that have aluminum frame construction. They will be lighter and easier to handle. My 2 cents
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You might want check out Northstar campers.
We have a Laredo SC.
Hard side w/insulated windows, cassette toilet, and it fits a short bed.
Ours is about 2100lb wet.
They are well made and have great customer service.
Only issue is lack storage for large items but I think this is true of truck campers in general unless you step up to a very large(and heavy) model.
We have a Laredo SC.
Hard side w/insulated windows, cassette toilet, and it fits a short bed.
Ours is about 2100lb wet.
They are well made and have great customer service.
Only issue is lack storage for large items but I think this is true of truck campers in general unless you step up to a very large(and heavy) model.
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i am guessing you have never actually weighed one...mine weighs 7910 lbs on the hoof
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