Beardog
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Hello all,
Experienced RV'er here. We own a 45 ft Prevost bus conversion (this is our extended trip, take the wife, etc. rig) and a small bumper-pull camper (2013 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 198 RD).
I want to sell or trade my little pull-behind Jayco and get a truck camper. I use it to attend several bluegrass and old time music festivals all over the country by myself, and I am tired of pulling and setting up the little camper. Some places are crowded, rough terrain, and too much trouble even for the little tow behind.
I have a 2016 Ram 2500HD, 4X4, short bed (6' 4") crew cab with the 6.4 hemi, 4.10 axle. I realize that my options are fairly limited, but I would like to be self contained, with at least a wet bath, cook top, good bed, fridge/freezer, heat, air, etc., and 3-7 day boon docking capability for one person. Here are the new units that I have found that might fit the bill:
Lance 650
CampLite 6.8
Travel Lite 770R
Northstar Liberty, Laredo SC, and perhaps one or 2 other Northstars
Northern Lite 8-11 EX
Wolf Creek 850
However, these new units are all fairly expensive for something that I will use for 3-7 days at a time, perhaps 6-8 times per year. A used unit would be great, but they are harder to research and find something that isn't too big and/or heavy for my truck. I don't want to drive hundreds of miles and then find that a unit isn't suitable. We live in the Hot Springs, AR area.
Any suggestions for other campers that might be appropriate for me?
All advice very much appreciated!
Experienced RV'er here. We own a 45 ft Prevost bus conversion (this is our extended trip, take the wife, etc. rig) and a small bumper-pull camper (2013 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 198 RD).
I want to sell or trade my little pull-behind Jayco and get a truck camper. I use it to attend several bluegrass and old time music festivals all over the country by myself, and I am tired of pulling and setting up the little camper. Some places are crowded, rough terrain, and too much trouble even for the little tow behind.
I have a 2016 Ram 2500HD, 4X4, short bed (6' 4") crew cab with the 6.4 hemi, 4.10 axle. I realize that my options are fairly limited, but I would like to be self contained, with at least a wet bath, cook top, good bed, fridge/freezer, heat, air, etc., and 3-7 day boon docking capability for one person. Here are the new units that I have found that might fit the bill:
Lance 650
CampLite 6.8
Travel Lite 770R
Northstar Liberty, Laredo SC, and perhaps one or 2 other Northstars
Northern Lite 8-11 EX
Wolf Creek 850
However, these new units are all fairly expensive for something that I will use for 3-7 days at a time, perhaps 6-8 times per year. A used unit would be great, but they are harder to research and find something that isn't too big and/or heavy for my truck. I don't want to drive hundreds of miles and then find that a unit isn't suitable. We live in the Hot Springs, AR area.
Any suggestions for other campers that might be appropriate for me?
All advice very much appreciated!