I cant remember what i typed....but whatever it was it probably wasn't important...I forgot to copy and paste it...
Edited by Rusty, 18 December 2017 - 04:27 PM.
Posted 17 December 2017 - 09:11 PM
I cant remember what i typed....but whatever it was it probably wasn't important...I forgot to copy and paste it...
Edited by Rusty, 18 December 2017 - 04:27 PM.
2003 Ford 250 Superduty Crew.... 7.3L PowerStroke diesel 1970 10" NCO Alaskan Firestone airbags pulling a 18' Silver Streak runabout
Posted 17 December 2017 - 10:20 PM
Sounds like the start of a great camping rig for you... you have "enough truck" for any 8ft Alaskan or 10' for that matter!
I see your truck has the rear cab door of the "suicide door" style I think, opening at the front of the cab and hinged towards the rear. That, plus the 8ft bed is how you got a 162.5" wheel base. My '88 F250 4x4 has an 8ft bed, is the HD cab Lariat XLT and has 155 inches listed on the door VIN sticker as the wheel base. No rear seating area door, gotta use the front pass tip-up pass seat.
You'll need to practice turning, parking, negotiating gas stations before you get the camper mounted though. I also try to avoid those city and gas station visits during peak hours for that reason...the turning radius is a LOT more!
1988 Ford F-250 HD Lariat 4x4 8 Ft. bed
1976 Alaskan 8 Ft. CO camper
Posted 18 December 2017 - 02:31 AM
F350 xlt 4x4 w/8' CO Alaskan and dog
Posted 18 December 2017 - 04:30 PM
JOB.......WT" ".....???
Interesting comparison....most call it a boat......or a cruiser
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Edited by Rusty, 18 December 2017 - 04:31 PM.
2003 Ford 250 Superduty Crew.... 7.3L PowerStroke diesel 1970 10" NCO Alaskan Firestone airbags pulling a 18' Silver Streak runabout
Posted 19 December 2017 - 06:42 PM
Just know that on your first few ventures out on the highways and secondary roads without the camper mounted that it is still a TRUCK and should not and does not ride like a BMW. After you have gotten used to driving those roads, then try negotiating the parking lot at Safeway.
Hint: park as far away as possible and look for the WIDE aisles so you can get in/out of a space. I have to make a few back up/go forwards to do that with my 155 in. wheelbase F250 so don't be surprised...just practice without the camper for max visibility!
Then load up your camper and drive the same routes and it will ride much smoother with everything in there.
Have you got your "Idiot List" together yet? Everything that goes out to camp has to be on the list and then a separate notation if it stays in the camper year-round or you have to load it out of the garage. Maybe even at the beginning you try to note where it is stored in the truck or camper and then amend that list after the first few camping trips. All of us have had at least a few "Doh!" moments where we realized we forgot things like topping off the fresh water or Coleman lantern fuel or BBQ briquettes or extra socks or something we needed out in the boondocks. Add another column so you can check off each item in your "pre-flight" routine before leaving home for a camping trip!
1988 Ford F-250 HD Lariat 4x4 8 Ft. bed
1976 Alaskan 8 Ft. CO camper
Posted 20 December 2017 - 12:36 AM
2003 Ford 250 Superduty Crew.... 7.3L PowerStroke diesel 1970 10" NCO Alaskan Firestone airbags pulling a 18' Silver Streak runabout
Posted 20 December 2017 - 04:32 PM
i thought airbags had 100 MAX PSI???Keep you bags at around 35# then with the camper....100 psi or so....
I use 120# when loaded
Posted 20 December 2017 - 05:05 PM
Packrat read my mind...I was literally out and about in the truck on different roads and a parking lot while you were typing. Plus a wee hike of course. Life circumstances have me doing nearby little trips for quite a while so plenty of time for me to get loco with lists and things-to-put-things-in. Laminated, yes! Big fan here.
Rusty you also read my mind with the airbags comment. Was gonna ask...
Maybe DREADNOUGHT instead of BATTLESHIP
F350 xlt 4x4 w/8' CO Alaskan and dog
Posted 22 December 2017 - 04:24 AM
i thought airbags had 100 MAX PSI???
2003 Ford 250 Superduty Crew.... 7.3L PowerStroke diesel 1970 10" NCO Alaskan Firestone airbags pulling a 18' Silver Streak runabout
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