oregonsteelheader
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Hello all, I posted this over at RV.net and they suggested posting my question here...so here goes.
I am looking to get my first camper...
First off, the camper I am looking for needs to fit a 05 Dodge 2500 Cummins short bed.
This camper will be mounted full time, I will be going to work with it on daily and driving to find the fish on the weekends. Could drive as much as 400 miles per week. This will technically be my residence, my work puts me up in a hotel 4 days per week and the other 3 will be spent in this.
I decided I want a pop up camper because I want the low profile, especially using this as a daily driver. I also want something that is light weight.
Potentially thinking of flatbeding the truck (or if I can find a utility SB body) and having storage on the side. But that's in the future.
That's the background, here's my questions:
I have found for sale two campers that I am considering, and I am hoping for some input on which to select. My budget is low ($2k or less).
Options:
1988 Four Seasons Mini Magnum Camper
-Made for 6 foot bed (currently in a Ford Ranger)
-Re-done interior
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/2951653848.html
1985 Four Wheel Camper (Granby Model)
http://salem.craigslist.org/rvs/2958300691.html
-Owner says no leaks/mildew but the pop up cloth is cracked at all 4 corners.
-I have read people are running the Granby in a 3/4 ton short bed just fine, i am not particularly fond of how it looks hanging off the back though.
Both weigh in less than 800lbs.
Please any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also-Please don't buy either of these from under me!
I am looking to get my first camper...
First off, the camper I am looking for needs to fit a 05 Dodge 2500 Cummins short bed.
This camper will be mounted full time, I will be going to work with it on daily and driving to find the fish on the weekends. Could drive as much as 400 miles per week. This will technically be my residence, my work puts me up in a hotel 4 days per week and the other 3 will be spent in this.
I decided I want a pop up camper because I want the low profile, especially using this as a daily driver. I also want something that is light weight.
Potentially thinking of flatbeding the truck (or if I can find a utility SB body) and having storage on the side. But that's in the future.
That's the background, here's my questions:
I have found for sale two campers that I am considering, and I am hoping for some input on which to select. My budget is low ($2k or less).
Options:
1988 Four Seasons Mini Magnum Camper
-Made for 6 foot bed (currently in a Ford Ranger)
-Re-done interior
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/2951653848.html
1985 Four Wheel Camper (Granby Model)
http://salem.craigslist.org/rvs/2958300691.html
-Owner says no leaks/mildew but the pop up cloth is cracked at all 4 corners.
-I have read people are running the Granby in a 3/4 ton short bed just fine, i am not particularly fond of how it looks hanging off the back though.
Both weigh in less than 800lbs.
Please any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also-Please don't buy either of these from under me!