#105 🤗 always watch for the killer tree branch when moving! 2005 dodge 3500 cummins dually with lance 1130 3900lbs with jeep flat tow. I would not do the drive thru with your rig! Its only a matter of time before you have big problem! Do not use the camper jacks to level your camper when camping. Drive on blocks.

Second time watching this video! Your channel should be so much bigger the video editing was great and hilarious at times especially that math bit lol!

Eh I don’t know. I’m going full time camp life and I know for certain I’m going to get tired of the space issue alone. Tow behind tandem axle under 20ft is perfect. Fits in most camp sites, you can easily store it at most storage unit parking spots for 100 a month, and the best part, even a gas 3/4 ton can pull a decent size travel trailer, whereas your payload is massively restricted when you fully load a bed camper. You need a minimum of a 1 ton with a payload around 3500+ which is extremely expensive compared to a 3/4 ton gasser. But hey. That’s just me. I play drums in my trailer in the middle of no where. I couldn’t do that in a truck camper.

I coverted a full size 2000 Chevrolet Express van. I have the best of all things and more options becaue I did not "Gut" it and replace with cabinets and such. we use totes. Travel like Light backpackers in the van. But sleep on a 10" foam mattress. All I did do was remove the two middle bucket seats to have more room in it when camping. I have power inverters, solar power, and I can hook up to shore power when necessary. As wife and I am older, we needed a bit more room. It's great on gas and It's my daily driver.

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@richarde1355

Жыл бұрын

“Chevy Express” and “great on gas” aren’t terms often used together. Awesome you are getting good gas mileage. What engine do you have?

Nice video. Love your production and hearing your experiences.

That's a good find. Good job

I have a 21 foot tow behind. The more I use it, the more I say, "that's a lot of work"! Towing it slows me to 60mph or less because of the handling at higher speeds changes the safety. I have considered getting a truck bed camper to see if it is easier. Thanks for your video. I am not convinced yet to switch.

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

We've gone back and forth too, truly its whatever works best for you and your current circumstances.

I have a truck camper now too. So much easier. Just get in and go.

@modern_recreation

2 жыл бұрын

They're the best!

Excellent information thank you

Thanks you for the vid.

I use to have a 24ft coachman futura and I much prefer the Six-Pac. I tell people the idea is to be OUTSIDE. Truck bed is perfect 🥰

Great video! Just sold out pop up trailer for many of the same reasons and picking up my new lightweight truck camper made by OVRLND CAMPERS next week. Can't wait!

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

That is awesome!

Inside pics guysss

I had that EXACT same trailer. 84’ Komfort Lite 15. Paid $1500 for it in 1994. First RV my wife and I owned. Still kinda regret selling it. We went from that to a 20’ to a 25’. I still have the 25’. Looking at living out of it soon I hope. Still looking for a pc of property. I actually still have the frames for both 20’ footers and am wanting to make a box trailer out of one, and a custom cabin-like trailer for extended or out of state deer hunts. I bought a “cowboy camper” for the back of my 83’ F350. I’m redoing that. It’ll be what I take for my coastal trip to try it out. I like both. I’m a contractor so I’m use to towing a trailer. From about a year before we bought the Komfort Lite we always lived in houses so we always had a drive way to park trailers. But the best thing about a camper is the ability to just shut the door and go, no hooking up. I use to tow our Komfort with my 86’ Toyota 4x4 (22R, standard tranny) with its shell. I liked being able to set up camp and drive all over, and if I ran out of time I always had my trail pack loaded in the back. I could just set up and sleep wherever I stopped. Anyway, enough rambling…..I like so many things about both. Great vid. Thank you.

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for comments! Sounds like we are on the same page with a lot of different things ;) Good luck on that property!

Cheers 🍻

My wife and I have a Lance 825 truck camper and are avid skiers. Controlling condisation during the winter is always a battle. If you plan to travel to the pnw Ca sno park passes are $25 a year and are also valid in Or and Wa.

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Great to know, thanks for the info!

Y’all made a great decision #truckcampermagazine #lancelife

Cool...

Just ran across this and we are picking up a SS1251 tomorrow. 1 year old, used only 6 days. Smells new inside. We already have a Lance 1685 which is a sweet little trailer and will probably keep it. BUT, can't wait to use the truck camper for many of the same reasons. I still need to puchase the tie downs and install .

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

We JUST got the correct tie downs, took us long enough.. The SS1251 is a banger, excited for y'all!

@seansdadpit

Жыл бұрын

@@modern_recreation We are really excited to get on the road. BTW what tie downs did you get?

You're giving up a lot moving to a truck camper. A bathroom alone is a big plus. The ability to easily unhook and leave the load behind anytime.you still have to store a truck camper. They are also a heavy load on a truck. Just some thoughts.😊

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

You're definitely right, it's always a sliding list of pros and cons. It really depends on who wants to comprise on what, and what the priorities are. For us being able to go where a tow behind cant outweighed having a bathroom. But for others, the bathroom may be a non-negotiable. The best rig is the one that works for your situation!

Have had both got small tt leaves pick up bed avaible for generator fire wood propane tank also can go 4 wheeling without beating camper to death ps 77 DAV been RV camping for 55 years 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🪖

That's why it is crucial to own land to store your trailer.

Aloha from Honolulu, Hawai’i & sub #112 I’m wanting to do something similar but probably on a Tacoma as It’ll be just me and a smaller truck can fit on the trails better. Looking forward to a walk-around of the truck and camper

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Aloha Justin! Def gonna get you a tour, we've been slammed with moving these last few months and have a lot to share! LOVE the taco idea, absolute best truck IMO for trails for that exact reason. We chose a full size since we plan to tow down the road, otherwise I'd be right there with you! Aloha!

First problem was living in Commiefornia, lol. Second was towing with a 4.0L vehicle, especially a 4Runner lol. Truck camper is an upgrade from a tiny travel trailer though, but the pop ups aren't suited for full timing or long term especially more than 3 seasons.

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree, the 4Runner had a tow capacity of 5,000lbs which was plenty for our 1600lb trailer, but we couldn't do as much 4x4 towing. Now we are thinking of getting a bigger travel trailer and putting our camper on a 2500 truck. Truck camper for weekend getaway but Trailer for long term stays!

Owning vehicles California "blows sand." There are no good options to owning RV's when being in a apartment in a big city in California. That is why I moved to Arizona. You get the most "bang for the buck" (cost per square foot) with old trailers.

great video. we did the same. what will you do in the winter when the temps go below freezing?

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

We used our camper this past winter for multiple snowboard trips with temps below freezing (record low was like 20), we were running the heater inside at night and this was enough to avoid any freezing of pipes!

We are getting a Scout truck camper soon. So the wife feels comfortable driving.

@modern_recreation

2 жыл бұрын

Scout's are awesome, gonna be a cool rig!

@yooperdog

2 жыл бұрын

@@modern_recreation thanks we hope so. New to the channel, looking forward to seeing more.

I am also considering purchasing an RV for me and my husband to travel in as I do travel nursing contracts across the country. If you rent out a place for the contract like an apartment or airbnb, do you just keep the truck camper on all the time? I am wondering if we will have any issues or get in trouble for having the truck camper in the back while we are staying in a city or parked on the street. Also, with a truck camper, can you "park" it at an RV park to stay out of and still have your truck seperate?

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Hey @alexiswhetstone8681 so we do keep the camper on at all times but we've never had an issue doing that from a legal standpoint parking on the street. Some place have rules about staying in the camper while parked on the street.. that's another discussion. Additionally I am almost 100% sure you can stay in your truck camper at an RV park, as far as they are concerned you are just renting a space, as long as it's suited to your size and hook ups you should be set! Def call ahead and speak with the park if you have a concern though, they will be the best resource.

They will be no longer a couple shortly.

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

We got married in March just a few weeks ago, will keep you posted if we fall apart!

If your 4Runner only made it to 247,000 miles, you must’ve done something wrong

You guys identified all the issues with a towable, agreed. An additional benefit of a pickup camper, slide in or shell, is the availability of service for the pickup truck. So many garages will not work on RVs, regardless of type… whereas pickups are garden variety and easily serviced. I’ve been RVing more years than I care to admit and truck campers are looking better for all the reasons you listed, but, I’ll sure miss my Casita… if I can bring myself to selling it 😉

@richardhouvener6423

Жыл бұрын

Ummm... I tow my Casita with a pickup, are you saying I can't leave the trailer somewhere when I need the truck worked on? Just kidding, I love my truck and my Casita both. The biggest issue I can see with a truck camper is that you are quickly pushed into buying an F350 size truck to accomodate the extra weight of the camper. All the ones I looked at AF, ]Lance, etc. were all heavier than the half ton trucks could handle. That translates into $90000 for a truck and $30- 40000 (or more now) for the truck camper. which is a lot more than I want to spend for something that size. I don't have a problem towing much of anything as I have done it for years so my view is different than the folks in the video. As you probably already know, how the weight is placed in your rig can determine how it drives. Keep your Casita, it will last forever!

@coms00

Жыл бұрын

@@richardhouvener6423 yep, agree with all you say, the kind of money you mention will pay for years of travel, when it comes to a small travel trailer that I’ve owned for years… less is more!

Hey there, this was a great video for me as I've been going back and forth between deciding on getting a travel trailer or truck camper for my first rig. I travel with my wife and two medium sized dogs but we currently have a sedan and things get pretty cramped on a roadtrip. While we have a driveway and space for a trailer, I'm not into the idea of towing anything, having to deal with it on the highway, planning ahead for where we would park, or trying to get through some sketchy trails with a trailer. I'm very interested in picking up a truck and slide in camper on the used market but have been researching for over a year and am having trouble on deciding on a truck to buy. From my research, I believe I need to get at least a 3/4 ton (F250) or something bigger to handle the large payload of something like a Palamino or Lance camper. There's an abundance of older F250s and F350s around me but many of them are rusty with rotted frames. On top of that, I'm having trouble with researching which model years have the least problematic engines of the ones that are within my budget. I don't think you mentioned what specific truck you ended up getting but would you mind sharing which model you chose, how many miles it had on it, the type of engine, and approximately how much you ended up paying for it? Did you choose the truck first or the camper first? Did you have to modify the truck in any way to accommodate the camper - suspension upgrades, weight reduction, etc. I'm sorry I'm asking so many detailed questions, I tried looking through some of your other videos but didn't see any specifics on what I'm asking about. Thanks in advance and I hope you two are happy and well!

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

We bought a 2001 F150 5.4L Triton V8 for about $5000, 140k miles; 20/20 hindsight we needed a bigger truck, like a 250 or 350. We bought the truck first and camper 2nd. We quickly realized what you now know which is that most campers are too heavy for a 1/2 ton truck, this Camper was 1200lb dry and we were def overweight with gear but it held up. I upgraded the front suspension Bilstein B6 4600 , and added Torklift A7310 Stable load to the rear leaf springs. I would recommend going with a 3/4 Ton+ truck, with airbags in the rear to level, beefed up tires that can handle the weight too. It's a long arduous process picking the right truck, mods, and rig. But whatever works best for you and your situation is the right choice. Hope this helped!

I liked your trailer best before reno.

You have to do what fits your circumstance. We did the opposite swap because we camp a lot and a truck camper was a PIA when it came to camping because we explore a lot from a base camp location which meant always "packing up" and securing everything to move around and our nice camping spot was taken by someone else when we were away. Less 4x4 access to camp but, we still go to those places on day trips. We have had to use storage before we bought a house with plenty of off-street parking. I avoid CA so driving the speed limit is the norm where we travel.

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, you gotta do what fits your lifestyle! Our best case would be to have both, but who doesnt want that?! Also that's my biggest fear/downfall with the camper is missing out on the best site since you have to take your rig with you to explore on mulit-day adventures.

@nia6849

Жыл бұрын

@@modern_recreation : Would you say it is best to have both, right?

I just got a 1990 Six-Pac D650 and I need some legs for it. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

@williambrest529

Жыл бұрын

@@libertyflores3295 found some Jack stands

What's the fuel mileage with the truck camper? I too am considering making a switch from a trailer to a slide in pop up style camper, but really wondering about MPG's. Also, is your travel times now more consistent with GPS times or are they still like 40% longer?

@user-kc4pi7ru6m

Жыл бұрын

wich truck

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

Not sure on MPG, but we cruised at 70 no problem with the truck camper

You didn’t mention the bathroom situation. That truck campers like the one you guys have does t have a toilet or shower. You have to have have an outside shower and a cassette toilet. Unlike your travel trailer has a toilet shower combo.

@stevebailey7633

Жыл бұрын

That's not that big a deal. Adding an outdoor shower is pretty easy. And as one experienced camper traveler has stated, there are bathrooms everywhere. Even primitive campsites have pit toilets and you can always bring along a portable unit for really dire situations (or a shovel).

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

Very true, we dont mind using a gravity shower and exterior toilet on the trail though. But that's just what works for us!

Tour?

No tour videos?

@modern_recreation

Жыл бұрын

It's been crazy for us these past few months, we keep saying we will upload and then forgetting, we'll get one up soon! Thanks for the reminder!!

As soon as you said instagrammable three times and three sentences I stopped watching.

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

Dang 17 likes we gotta stop saying instagrammable

i fell asleep ..sob story ..get a job..

@robm3063

Жыл бұрын

I believe one or both are travel nurses. Don't you have a rally to go to?

Boring

@modern_recreation

Ай бұрын

So boring!

That will get old quick