wsc7050
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Hello all,
Have been looking around and have found some great info already! A couple of questions: (Sorry for my Newbieness in advance!) I just bought a stock f250 diesel with timberlins and bumper and bed tie downs. The previous owner said he had an 11' truck camper for about a year but then the truck became his grocery getter. I don't really want a huge camper, so I'm thinking 8-9' max. I will be towing a small trailer with a couple surf boards and motorcycles <2000 lbs. I live in Tahoe and will be doing some ski camping as well. Do I have to have a winterized unit? My budget is around $8000. (Am I crazy?) I'm looking for some suggestions on campers and would love to find some dealers between Reno area and SF bay area that would have some inventory so that I can get an idea of what is out there. Any help would be great!! Thank you and I can't wait to get a camper!!
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Super_Dave
Sacramento, CA
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There used to be a lot in Sac but still a few of the good name brands. However, for your budget I doubt you'll be buying from a dealer. I'm guessing you will be in the 5 year old to 10 year old range so more likely a private party sale.
Truck: 2006 Dodge 3500 Dually
Camper: 2007 Eagle Cap 850
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wsc7050
Tahoe
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I figured I would be buying used but just want to look at the relative sizes. Also wanted to check out some tie down systems. I can't find any dealers. Do you know of any? Thanks.
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spacedoutbob
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You could try Sprad's RV on South Virginia in Reno. I know that they are a Lance dealer. Good luck.
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Super_Dave
Sacramento, CA
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Pan Pacific
Arctic Fox makes a nice camper. This dealer is on El Camino Blvd. and part of RV row. There are at least a half dozen dealers within a couple miles of Pan Pacific. It is like strolling auto row with car dealerships.
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srharris111
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Try SCATT recreation in Roseville, outside of Sacramento. Jason is the owner. Good guy. He has mostly new stuff but he has a good amount of campers in stock so you might be able to compare and see what you like.
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Super_Dave
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wsc7050 wrote:Thanks everyone! What do you guys do during winter time? Do you all have heated tanks?
You drive to where it is warm! LOL!
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3 tons
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Also Camp Quest in Richmond, CA.
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MKish
SF
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There is a Palomino/Lance dealer in Acampo (Meeks I think?) and both Four Wheel Campers and All Terrain Campers are in the Sac 'burbs also. I haven't been to any of 'em yet. I have been to Scatt Recreation (Northstar and something big I forget what) and while they don't have a huge amount of inventory, I agree they are helpful folks. Plus you ought to look at the Northstars. Quite nice without being big.
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wsc7050
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Thanks everyone! What do you guys do during winter time? Do you all have heated tanks?
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