scout4trout
Cody, WY
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It looks like a really nice camper, but although they say it can go on a 3/4 ton short bed, if that's what you're driving, I would check your truck's weight and see how much that camper with all the extras weighs. We have the smallest Alpenlite (no slide, no generator, no basement) on our 3/4 ton gas Chevy and we're running about 300 lbs. over our GVWR of 9,200 lbs., but we're under on the axle weight. That camper has to be a few hundred pounds heavier than our Alpenlite. I wish I had read all the information on this forum before purchasing because I would have gone for a bigger truck. Good luck with whatever you decide.
2008 Chev Silverado 2500HD 6.0L 4x4 SB SRW w/Air Bags
2009 Alpenlite Laramie (manu. 4/08), Torklift Fast Guns
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jmtandem
western nevada
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Quote:The seller is asking $10,000 for the camper.
I had its brother, the Elkhorn, vintage 2000 and in great shape. I would think $3500-4000 would be an acceptable price for that camper.
'05 Dodge Cummins 4x4 dually 3500 white quadcab auto long bed.
'09 299bhs Tango.
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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I would say that a unit in that nice of condition is worth paying a premium for. Maybe as much as 2 to 3k extra or more.
Scott, Grace and Wesly
2003 Dodge 3500 4x4, 6 speed Cummins (lightly bombed),
2004 Forest River 25RKS many, many mods.
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fordsooperdooty
Southern California
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Fleetwood got out of the Truck Camper business after 10 years, they made 3 models, the Elkhorn, Caribou and Angler.
We looked at them seriousily when they came out, and liked them.
Especially the Caribou!
Since then I haven't know a single Fleetwood Truck Camper owner that DIDN'T have leaks, delamination and rot. Many, many Fleetwood dealers including the only one here in Orange County stopped selling them due to the lack of quality and poor warranty and customer support.
Here is a RV.Net thread from 2002 talking about the issues...HERE
So have a good look at this unit, very carefully check out the cabover window area and feel the walls and roof...check for soft spots and discolored wall board.
Good luck!
My posts shouldn't be taken for factual data. They are purely fictional, for entertainment purposes and should not be constituted as actually related to scientific, technical, engineering, legal, spiritual or practical advice. Amen. 
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noxinnhoj
vancouver
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x-2,seems to be lots of caribou,s for sale on craigslist here for parts?
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sabconsulting
High Wycombe, UK
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Very nice - I'm trying to understand the picture of the dinette - is that in the slide out - it appears to have cupboards etc. behind it?
I would want a 1 ton pickup under that - I haven't seen the numbers, but it just looks a bit too heavy for a 3/4 ton.
Steve.
'07 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab diesel + '91 Shadow Cruiser - Sky Cruiser 1
'92 Suzuki Samurai 4x4 1.6
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nycsteve
NY
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The pics look good. 10k is alot for any 2001. But a well maintained exc cond camper is worth extra. I think 7-8K if all is good. To check prices google 2001 Carabo ,whatever the spelling is, for sale. Comps will come up and look for reviews and posts of the model. Good luck, remember, water intrusion is not your friend. Check carefully.
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sjdiesel
colorado springs
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Thank guys for all the info.
Fordsooperdooty, that is the exact info I was looking for! I will check it out carefully.
Also I will find out the weight of the camper to see if it is safe to put in my f250.
Thanks again and I will let you all know what I find out on Friday.
Sean
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JumboJet
Tontitown Arkansas
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sjdiesel wrote:thanks for the info on NADA, I had no idea that they gave prices on RV's.
The seller is asking $10,000 for the camper.
I am finding it hard to price the camper on NADA since I dont know all the specs on it.
Sounds about right for a camper like that. Offer him $9,000.
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JumboJet
Tontitown Arkansas
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Looks like a very nice camper.
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