gbutala
Colorado
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I see so many people interested in T/C's for 1/2 tons I thought it would be a service for all of us who run 1/2's to let the public know what kind of rigs we have for their reference and to promote T/C's. 1/2 tons outsell every car and truck there is so theres lots of potential for new fellow t/cers.: A picture would be great!
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JohnEstabrook
Oregon
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'86 Viking SP 070 Pop-up truck camper (about 1300 lbs with stuff).
'89 Ford F-150, 4.9L, 3.55 axle.
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Miwico
Colorado
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JohnEstabrook wrote:'86 Viking SP 070 Pop-up truck camper (about 1300 lbs with stuff).
'89 Ford F-150, 4.9L, 3.55 axle.
Wow a 300 six! My dad swore by those motors! we had a 79 with one my dad finally sold it in 95! Still ran great.
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radarcody
CT
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I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra V6 (manual) 4X2 with a 2002 Outfitter Caribou 6.5 (base was 850 lbs dry) which I bought last summer. I added Bridgestone Revo E-load tires, Firestone air springs and Hellwig rear sway bar to the truck (all for better safety/driving dynamics) and the only options on the camper are outside shower and rear awning. I don't believe the rig is overweight but have never had the opportunity to get it on a scale. I pack and travel very light. Fishing, some hiking & being outdoors, see the USA/Canada is the main focus…. So I don't use the camper as a second home. It is just a place to flop and eat with a bit more comfort and convenience than tenting. Will be upgrading the electrical system this spring to be able to "boondock" it. Plan to retire this year and use it for a 2-3 months straight and then I will really know if it will perform as I envision.
Half tons RULE and one tons DROOL!!!  Happy Trails...
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SugarHillCTD
Sugar Hill, NH, USA
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Radarcody,
NICE looking combo. I envy you for your future plans. We would really like to be able to take off and see the USA and Canada. Maybe someday...
John
John & Cathy
'05 Chevy 2500HD xcab 4x4 sb
'11 Lance 825 Lightweight and hittin' the road
B4 that- 2006 N* 850SC TC (sold)
B4 that- 2004 Nash 25S TT (sold)
B4 that- 2002 Adventurer 810ws TC (sold)
1992 BMW K100RS 2004 R1100S BoxerCup 2 bikes, 2 much fun
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CObronco
Colorado
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We are new to TC'ing and purchased a Palomino Bronco for our 1/2 ton. We added Firestone airbags to the truck. No pictures yet - will have after our first outing on Memorial weekend - can't wait!
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Neverhappy
Europe
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Y2K Silverado 1/2 ton...Whipple Supercharger,SuperSprings
97 Bigfoot 15C9.5FS ,FastGuns, 2 x 75w Solar, Crappyjacs. (Love it)
77 Chevy 1 Ton C30 lpg powered
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gbutala
Colorado
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Wow, how many "camper miles" do you have on your rig?
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seldomseensmith
Flagstaff, AZ
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1984 F-150 Ford 4x4 with an Outfitter Caribou 6.5 - some suspension mods, like Rancho helper springs, upgraded leaf springs, and replaced the OEM 8.8 differential with a 9.75 rear end - same gearing as stock. Otherwise simple, like me.
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Neverhappy
Europe
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Gbutala, 95000 trouble free miles except when at 60000 some jerk fitted the wrong air springs in the wrong place & split the frame. However since I removed them, all is ok again.
Original everything, including brakes & tranny
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edited 03/07/07 10:32am by Neverhappy *
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