Addind a 9.5 ft camper on my 97 3500 2wd trk

[SHAKEDOWN]

Is there anything special to attach a 9. 5 ft camper to the bed of my truck? the camper is a 1979 vintage in excellent cond.
what is the correct hook-up for the lights on the camper?
Espically looking for info on securing the camper to the truck properly. Will also be towing a 24ft enclosed car trailer,any suggestions on the Hitch extension that will handle up to 1000lb tongue weight.


thanks for the info folks
MOPAR TO YA
MOPAR OR NO CAR/TRUCK
I LOVE MY CUMMINS
THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE ,TOW OR HAUL A$$

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Scott Burton

 

[Okie-Go]

You might try to contact Barry. He is an RV dealer and could probably help you. Just read around, you will find one of his responses to a post.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I am hauling a 9. 5' Alpinlite truck camper on my 3500 and towing a cargo trailer behind. The hapi jack camper mounts work quite well. However because we use our truck camper commercially I have switched to frame mounts both front and rear. The frame mounts are much stronger and dont tear the box mounts off of the frame. I built my own and they seem to work quite well. I also installed and modified a Titan class v (5) hitch (the stock hitch wont take the modification and load) so I could pull a 9000# cargo trailer behind. I added 2 extra recievers on the outer ends of the hitch and made a A frame hitch to go into the 3 recievers. I would not reccomed the stinger extensions that some sell as they dont have any lateral support. You may try a Lance camper dealer, they seem to know the ropes on trailer pulling behind a camper laden truck.

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1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO

[This message has been edited by Robert Grenzow (edited 01-18-2001). ]

 

[Big-D]

If I'm not mistaken the Titan class 5 hitch receiver is a 2 1/2 ID hitch. IF that is the case (ck before purchase)then you can slip a 2 1/2 "stinger" into the receiver extending far enough out to clear the over hang of the camper. Make sure the 2 1/2 OD stinger you purchase from the steel yard is seamless. Have a ring welded on the outter most end just like a normal stinger would be. Next purchase a piece of 2 inch tube (doesn't have to be seamless) long enough to slide the entire length of the 2 1/2 stinger that goes into the Titan class 5 hitch. You can let it stick out past the ball end if you desire making a step-down in size.

I made my own hitch for my 99 because I extended the frame for appearance of the flatbed and the camper I have. This tube "inside a tube" is strong for I pull a 4 horse trailer loaded without problems. Buddies have pulled up along side to observe the coupling action and have stated it was rock solid. Send an e-mail if you need anything further. Cost is not an issue with this set up and the safety factor satisfies my mind. Dave