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[j_f]

Hey folks! I picked up the Fleet that was in the junkyard in Denver (!!!) and it's currently en route. I have the first batch of many, many questions:

1. Anybody have any idea how much this thing might weigh? It looks to be a late 80's model.
2. I have seen drawings/dimensions of the older campers online before, but I can't seem to find the fleet. Anyone have them handy?
3. Truck: I drive a 2003 Tundra TRD. It's stock except for E-rated BFGs. I would like to upgrade rear suspension, but I probably won't get to that before my first trip. Is it unadvisable to run the truck/camper stock for a little while? Should I make a stop-gap mod, like some bolt-on helper springs?

 

Thanks!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

As we used to say in Plaquemines Parish, Where yuh at cuz?

 

I’m gunna take a SWAG at weight, and say you’re probably around 12-1300 pounds, but maybe 700 if a shell model.

 

I suspect you’re going to want airbags to level out the Tundra, but not much more.   If the camper is going to be on all the time, you might consider a spring pack upgrade.  
 

Congrats on the new camper.   Don’t forget pictures!  
 

[rubberlegs]

You could put black Sumosprings on for a while. Quick and easy job.

[j_f]

Where y'at, Sagebrush!? 

 

I'm hoping to be on the lower end of shell weight. The camper will be gutted and essentially used like a fancy tent-- a Yeti cooler, camp stove, etc. that I already own. I want to keep things super basic, at least initially, but we all know how that often goes. 

 

Re: Truck-- Definitely an excuse to upgrade suspension; currently researching options and think a spring pack and bags are the way to go. I *would like* to take the camper on an upcoming trip, so I may just toss on a cheap helper spring in the interim. 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Where y'at, Sagebrush!? 

 

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Rt’cheer in NE Oregon, but had lived in Orleans and Plaquemines Parishes back in my Marine Corps days.  

[BBZ]

I had one of a similar year and 7.5 foot model.. completely gutted and used as fancy tent with a small countertop installed.. it was super light, around 700 lbs.. could wheel it around on a small trailer super easy... f150 didn't even notice it was there..