Northwest Fishing Reports

Hey guys/gals,
Looking for a camper to fit in my F150 short bed. She is tired of tenting and I want to be able to pull my boat so we agreed on a slide in. Doesn't need to be new but needs to be clean. Let me know if anyone has upgraded and looking to sell. Thanks

You may have a difficult time finding a slide in for a shortbed let alone a 1/2 ton. Pine Mountain campers by Starcraft make a pop-up slide in camper that your 1/2 should handle. Anything heavier and you'll be exceeding your GVW and your tire/wheel weight capacity.

http://www.starcraftrv.com/pine_mountain/index.html

There are several other manufacturers of pop-up campers, but Pine Mountain seems to be the more common one you'll find in this area.

looks a little(alot) out of my budget. My GVW is 7200lbs but I'm not sure what my curb weight is. I had a lead on an 89 jayco camper that was in a chevy 1/2 ton short box with no problems but it got sold on the drive there. Thanks for the link, seems like a nice setup. Wish I hadn't sold my diesel. Oh, when I say short box it's actually a standard box for the newer pickups 6 1/2 feet

G-man is correct without bad (( Rear $ss Air bags)):-$ overr sized shocks and that bed length and a 1/2ton your asking far too much for your rig:-({|=

so I'm stuck with a pull trailer without my boat or a tent......hmmm...air mattress

I have had 5 campers:-# 1 ton only got the game done beefed = a 3/4 ton with airbags:-$ and shocks over rated ones would be swell as well then you add a tub/boat and gear then your talking brakes , drivelines and more .

Oil coolers and Tranny coolers A MUST and more to do it right:-$ and frame mounted Camper Tie downs period!!!:-$

The 1/2 ton is a fine grocery soft riding rig:colors: for sure but work horse there lean on the above and 8 ft beds a must:-$ as space in any campers even with slide outs always MORE!!!:cheers:

PS = before it starts I know your 1/2 does it all#-o :@: :cyclopsan NEXT!!! LMAO!

man swede, making me feel a little insecure. Had a 97 F250 powerstroke for 7 years but never needed it after I sold my horses and trailer and when she said "we" don't "need" that much truck anymore. Now I have this little 1/2 ton and can't even haul a load of dirt. Point taken, I'm getting a divorce.

YES!!! LOL The Power=stroker would have been Peeeerffffect!!:-$

You could also get one of those truck tent things.

Good point:-$ tail gate down camp site ready a pretty nice little set up with a mayor pad:cheers: :colors: !

R0cky23 wrote:You could also get one of those truck tent things.

Very true, been looking into those. Pretty much the same thing as a tent though. Except she won't be sleeping on the ground. Might be the way to go.

There are campers out there... I drive a Ford Ranger Edge, 6' bed, with a standard suspension. I found a late 1970's camper on Craigslist for $300 that was clean if not too "fashionable" on the inside, has everything but a bathroom, slides in with the tailgate down, and weighs right around 450 lbs with the water tank empty. This camper was built for the smaller trucks of its time- Datsun, Toyta, Ford Courier, Chevy Luv, etc. Filled and fully loaded with gear for two or three of us to fish and camp for the week, it drags just a bit below level on the springs, and only does 65 comfortably up the passes, but it works. Keep looking- you'll find what you need.

Don't know what you like... but I can tell the most fun vehicle I ever owned was a Volkswagen Westfalia Camper. I had an '83, air cooled. There are many styles to choose from. The most modern version is the Vanagon body style with the Westy pop top. These were made up until 1992. They have made others since then, but not the same as the orig. If you want to pay for it, there is even a 4WD version called the Syncro.
All the westies will have a refer. a propane two burner stove. A table to sit at. Pop top sleeper, which sleeps two, a bottom bed for two. A sink. Shore hookups for propane and electricity... closet, I could go on.........
Many add-on options available, tent awning for the side door, etc.

If you think the online community of fishing is fun, there a whole other set Westy freaks out there who have their own online forums and talk about every gadget you can imagine. Google WetWesties.

disclaimer: It helps to be mechanical, they do have their issues.

QUAD = ARE YOU PUTTING A 12FTER#-o WITH SLIDE OUTS:-" ON THE SUBURU???:colors: :cyclopsan LOL

Good luck! I am in the same boat except I have an 07 Tundra. Lance has a couple new models that are really nice. Models 805 ans 815.

Gee She wants a camper, you want a newer truck= why not look for a combination unit that is for sale- see them all the time on CL. Good luck
Mark

http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/inde ... &Itemid=66
Looks to be extremely clean

Pasttime camper for shortbox pickup (2002)

2009, 04:16:23 AM
Posts: 148


2002 Pastime 750SD Cab-Over Camper - $6899
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2002 Pastime 750s Cab-Over w/many Factory Upgrades added when ordered

Like Brand New

Used maybe 7 times since bought New in 03'

Optional Electric Jacks(priceless option that cuts loading on truck by 1/2 or more)installed

Optional Three Burner Stove w/High heat burner & Oven, dual speed exhaust fan

Optional Double Sink w/electric water pump installed

Full Queen sleeper

Dinette sleeper

Optional 3-way Refrigerator/Freezer installed

5 gal Hot water tank & 5 gal propane tank

Central Heating w/thermostatic control

Optional Sony CD Player w/ 4 speakers installed

Outside Shower

Optional Sleeper & Dinette window installed

Optional Rearview Door window installed

Optional Roof Rails and Porchlight

Happijac spring loaded tie-downs

No leaks and Pastime Quality

Used on 2002 Toyota Tundra but will fit 61/2ft bed 1/2 tons, Toyota Tacoma's,Dodge Dakota,Ford Rangers

1250 lbs dry

Bought Class A motorhome so no use for like new cab-over anymore

PLEASE keep in mind that your truck will need a set of tie downs and wiring if you have a Mid -size truck air-bags would be a bonus, the potential buyer(s) of this Camper have found that the set-up for this will cost no less that 1000+ dollars I will throw in the my set off my Tundra(and will only fit Tundra) for my asking price!

Please feel free to call me @ 253-370-7701 with any questions, this thing needs a new home!!!!
Pastime does not have a website but this an interesting review about Pastime's Quality manufacturing
http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/inde ... &Itemid=66










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