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03-25-2012, 09:22 AM
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Mobile Homie
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Truck Campers
I didn't want to taint Jurgens thread so I'm starting a new one. Because of the Light Trailer thread, I stumbled on Camp Lite truck campers (TC's) http://www.livinlite.com/truck-campers.php
I have a 4cyl 2.4l Tacoma with a small lift, including an add a leaf in the rear spring packs. A lightweight TC is definitely appealing as I'm working in the oilfield and would prefer to use my existing, paid off truck and divert the truck allowance to a camper of some sort. I have my eye on the Living Lite 5.7:   Any input from experienced truck camper users is highly appreciated. My truck: 
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03-25-2012, 05:54 PM
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nice looking rig
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03-25-2012, 06:13 PM
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U'mmmm yeaah!!
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+1, check RV net forum as well. Lots of truck campers over there.
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03-25-2012, 06:24 PM
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Based on my Brother-In-Laws experience with truck campers, I would highly suggest rear suspension air bags for your truck.
Why not a tow behind pop-up? It will have A LOT more room and is much easier to connect and disconnect.
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03-25-2012, 06:49 PM
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03-26-2012, 03:31 PM
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 Mine. I've got air suspension assisters. Make a huge difference. |
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03-26-2012, 04:44 PM
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Mobile Homie
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http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fb...09055145835713
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03-26-2012, 06:14 PM
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Man of Leisure
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Have you looked at soft sided campers
Check out Four Wheel Offroad Campers or All Terrain Campers. They are nice and light and very well made. Aluminum frame. Low center of gravity good for rough roads.
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03-26-2012, 07:24 PM
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get your transmission checked first if it is the automatic.
Did you notice your mpg get better or worse with the larger tire? ( I have a 2001 2.4 that I have had since new) |
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03-26-2012, 08:54 PM
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Looks like a great rig, especially if you had to pay a toll or ferry fare based on # of axels.
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03-26-2012, 09:10 PM
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This pic shows the flares I just installed, but more importantly, the amount of lift in the rear I got with the add a leaf boost. Maybe airbags are not necessary? 
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03-27-2012, 02:54 AM
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What about one of these?
 They fit in a shipping container for easy internation transfers!   Kitchen  Dining/bed  Go anywhere...   I envy them and their world (and AUS) travels to date. I've already told the wife when the kids are gone... GOANNA TRACKS INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS And a you tube video I found for it as well...
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03-29-2012, 01:58 PM
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03-29-2012, 04:47 PM
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be a man dodge tree bark
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the bigger ones with more weight will stay down.. don't ask me how i know.. and once i figured it out It scared the crap out of me.
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