Camp Lite by Livin Lite

[dieselandmud]

Anyone got experience with this company? Like customer service and build quality? They just started production on campers for full size short bed trucks.

http://www.livinlite.com/hstcamper-overview.php

[Dave Kay]

No personal experience with these, but have owned a solid-walled camper like these and though they look really nice, seems the weight is a bit heavy for being all aluminum with the full-sizer coming in at over 1500lbs... or did I miss something in the specs?

[LimaMikeMike]

I looked at one the other day, looks to be a well thought out camper with quality parts (Seitz windows, Dometic toilet and Fridge etc.) but....

But when I looked closely the diamond plate on the rear skirt was crooked and the trim mismatched also when I inspected the bathroom the toilet was loose from it`s mounting.

I pointed out those defects to the salesman and he mentioned it was because these campers are shipped 2000 miles from Indiana to Edmonton. He didn`t have a comeback when I mentioned that the camper has to hold up to far greater abuse on dirt roads and two lane tracks when actually in use.

The one I looked at was the camplite 8.5. Maybe it was an early production example, but I wasn`t overly impressed by fit and finish for 18K.

[Ozarker]

And, does anyone knowora close idea as to how wide that bath is? It looks awfully narrow. But that is a very nice looking unit, like the contemporary design/interior.

[dieselandmud]

Just as soon as one shows up locally (within 200 miles), the family and I plan on going to look and take lots of pics.

[GreenToys]

Just as soon as one shows up locally (within 200 miles), the family and I plan on going to look and take lots of pics.

I am thinking of doing the same thing, but it's not showing up here in the northeast til maybe a month said the dealer. Would you mind sharing your findings and pix of course. Thanks :sombrero:

[DesertJK]

Awesome quality. I am the poster child for the VRV trailer.

http://www.livinlite.com/vrv-6x14jeep-gallery.php

The complaints I have are few, and more related to the VRV dealer than the factory or the build. If I had it to buy over again I would have dealt directly with Livin' Lite in Indiana and then drove to the factory a week before it was done to hand pick my final components (they were more than willing to do this, just didn't know it when I bought it)
I also would have had them build it a bit lower (the roof, not the ground clearance) and maybe ditch the A/C unit. Although I do like having the A/C when I am at motorcycle races with hookups. Nothing worse than wearing leathers in 100 heat between motos and no A/C.

My second choice was an Oliver trailer, but I really wanted a toyhauler so I could have one do it all trailer, not a cargo for racing and a camper for camping.

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Awesome quality. I am the poster child for the VRV trailer.

http://www.livinlite.com/vrv-6x14jeep-gallery.php

The complaints I have are few, and more related to the VRV dealer than the factory or the build. If I had it to buy over again I would have dealt directly with Livin' Lite in Indiana and then drove to the factory a week before it was done to hand pick my final components (they were more than willing to do this, just didn't know it when I bought it)
I also would have had them build it a bit lower (the roof, not the ground clearance) and maybe ditch the A/C unit. Although I do like having the A/C when I am at motorcycle races with hookups. Nothing worse than wearing leathers in 100 heat between motos and no A/C.

My second choice was an Oliver trailer, but I really wanted a toyhauler so I could have one do it all trailer, not a cargo for racing and a camper for camping.

You still wear leathers? :confused:

[DesertJK]

You still wear leathers? :confused:

Is there someting better for sliding across pavement at 90 when things don't go right?

[Jeff@QuadShop]

Is there someting better for sliding across pavement at 90 when things don't go right?

Sorry, when you said moto's I assumed you meant MX. LOL

[AeroNautiCal]

The VRV looks like it was inspired by the Knaus YAT (Young Activity Trailer).

[Jeff@QuadShop]

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger1.jpg

http://www.jamesoaksenterprises.com/products/superlift/2007_Superlift_Ranger.JPG

http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10043499+pheader/0309or_02_z+1999_ford_ranger_supercab_dirt_devil+1 5_inch_eagle_rims.jpg

http://www.4wheeltruck.com/includes/images/Ford_Ranger/FordRangerLiftKit.jpg

[DesertJK]

Sorry, when you said moto's I assumed you meant MX. LOL

Supermoto has motos, usually wear leather on bottom and plastic up top. For Road Racing all leather, for enduros, all synthetic.


The VRV looks like it was inspired by the Knaus YAT (Young Activity Trailer).

Never saw that thing. I would probably tried to buy one if I had.

[raygor]

We have had our Camplite now since December 2010. I drove to the factory and picked it up with my 2010 Jeep JK Unlimited. At only 2200 lbs dry weight, it pulled very well. So far, it is everything I had hoped for.

[Dave Kay]

GEEZ! Is their website slow and clunky or is it just me? Can't even look at their stuff!

[GreenToys]

GEEZ! Is their website slow and clunky or is it just me? Can't even look at their stuff!

Check your connection, I tried it just now and works fine...

[klahanie]

Looks like these guys are trying...

New 10' model and new faux wood interior (http://www.livinlite.com/10_TC-overview.php)

http://www.livinlite.com/images/gallery/hstcamper/10/KitchenCover.jpg

[Pest]

Had a chance to look in a few of their trailers and truck campers at an expo recently. They are impressive. They have a surprisingly large amount of interior space for a truck camper. Lots of space for many people to move around inside. They seem to be marketed toward families that will have a few kids and might end up cooped up inside the camper for bad weather or something. Lots of space.

I really like the door catches they use on the cabinets!