Slide in bed campers

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Is anyone out there using a slide in bed camper? I looked at these a few days ago, and I was pretty impressed. I am looking at these as a way to turn the truck into a temporary motorhome when it is time to take the kids on long trips. I am also looking at these slide in campers as a way to take the jetskis with me whenever I hit the lake for camping. I dont want to have a caravan of toys going down the highway behind me...

If you have a slide in camper, Please tell me what you think of them.

 

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Simple. Get a Lance. They have a model for any truck. Check out this web site to see what will fit on your truck. http://www.lancecamper.com/

Happy camping!

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2001, 3500, 2X4, QC, SLT, Auto, 3. 54 gears, camper and tow packages. Lance model 1130 camper. Rancho 9000 5 Speed shocks. BD Brake, autoloc, presureloc. Hadley (LOUD) air horns. OEM bugshield w/eyebrows. Member San Jose Ram Runners.

 

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Not so fast. There are a LOT of excellent truck campers out there to choose from. Lance is one of several very good models but it's FAR from being the only good one. Take the time to shop and if you have the time, take a look at the independent RV RATING BOOK by JD Gallant. It rates the Lance and every other slide in camper out there. You'll be surprised at what's rated best.

 

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Where do I get this book? Thanks

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99-24V-2500-Laramie-SLT-A/T-LSD-355
All Options except cab lights and carpet-Rino- Prime-Loc-Alcoa wheels-Lund cold front-Factory Tows-DSG Electronic Fast Idle-Mag-Hytec transmission Pan+Rear Diff. Cover -Tekonsha Voyager- VA CPC -Rancho 9000-5000 steering stabalizer - BD exhaust brake - Auto-loc - Astroflex autostart _ALASKA

 

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I agree that there are many GREAT slide-in campers out there. You also have to find the one that best suits your needs. For me, I chose the Bigfoot after looking at many different brands.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, 5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, Leather, Sliding Rear Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine oil temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper.

 

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Don't have one anymore but when I did it was nice to go places that a pull type trailer will not go. Word of caution is that these trucks are already heavy so watch the weight on whatever you buy unless you want to start adding airbags, extra leaf springs and other stabilazation hardware.

I personally liked my Pastime made here in the NW but I would look into a Bigfoot if in the market. Had an older Lance ('85) hope the quality is better now.

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4-sale with less than 18,500 miles. '99, 3/4, QC, SLT, 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 3. 5xlsd, tow pac, HD tcase, tow mirrors, camper pac, White over driftwood, Mist gray interior.

 

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If you are just starting to research 'em, do a search on pickup campers at happycampers http://happycampers.net/bbs/new.html

You'll see lots of feedback from people who love pickup campers and use them for different things. This will help you narrow down size, cost, options, and manufacturer that's best for you.

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tedstruck 2500qc, no leather or abs
bigfoot & other travel pics 1500 bigfoot, no auto waterheater or microwave.
Cool Summit Pass Pics, & Alaska Journal
AMSOIL Battery Mounted Dual Remote

 

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Good tip, Ted!

 

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I could ramble on this topic, but I will keep it to this. BigFoot, if you want the camper to last and present the best quality out there.

End of story.

PS the Happycampers sits is a very good resource.

 

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I've got a 10 ft Sunlite popup w/ s/t and I am totally happy w/ it. Kinda heavy,but drags less wind than a hard side.
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