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Thanks for the feedback. I'm really debating with myself which makes more sense, truck camper or class B. I'll keep the old 2002 Silverado 1500 because it ain't worth much anyway with 221k miles. But it's a great truck, still looks good and no reason I can't get another 50k miles out of it if I...

Just me and my small dog, so this may be the ticket. This guy does a great job of reviewing Class B's. Plus I can park it in my side drive at home and the POA won't bother me about having an RV showing. Very nimble for a general RV if not on a fishing trip. Just got a healthy raise at work and...

I've lined up the pros/cons in my mind on buying a used Class B similar to a Winnebago Travato or a one ton long bed with something similar to a Grandby. Limited experience with RV's other than my attempt to use my existing 2002 1500 Silverado with 1,300 lbs of payload. I bought a Capri Cowboy...

Bolt down method is not much to show. I watched the installer at Capri Camper get a 3/8" drill bit and drill through the camper floor and thru the truck bed. That's about it. As mentioned above, got a local welder to permanently mount the nut under the truck bed. So I just line them up and bolt...

I can back a trailer up going about 15 mph for as long as I need and make a 90° turn into a boat ramp first try every time. But when I get in a tight area I can't see other obstacles like trees, bbq pits, picnic tables, etc. I'm not saying more practice with this limited vision would not help...

Looking for options to secure my new Cari Cowboy? I have a step side truck, so I had to go with bolt down because the usual turnbuckle system would not fit in the step side bed. Bolt down works fine, but does take some effort to get the bolt holes lined up. I did get a welder to weld a plate...

Drove down to Texas yesterday and got'er loaded up! As soon as the weather allows, I'll go on a short overnight to test it out.

I was thinking the same thing about the mattress when I looked at the pics. Never thought to ask. I think they do because all their website pics have one. If not, I'll check into the foamforyou.com.

Yes, he has scales at his shop. I'm hoping to be under 1,000 lbs. But have up to 1,500 or so payload.

Pete from Capri called, said it's almost ready.

You got me thinking more about the five foot roof. I'm good with that decision. Still can park in the garage, less weight than a six foot ceiling for the minimal payload I have to work with. I'm rethinking the need for the two burner stove. I'm 59 and in good shape, but bending over for any...

Five foot roof. Pics of the six foot roof are just too weird looking plus the aerodynamics look pretty bad. I'm anxious about the five foot roof, I'm 6'0". Keep telling myself this is just a weekend sleeper for the next few years before I retire. Then if all works out, on to a newer truck with...

Bought the Cowboy from Capri. The hours of research have finally come to an end. For now this will meet the needs of my weekend getaways and truck payload. Pete was great to work with, delivery in five weeks.

Called them this morning to confirm they can build for a step side. He didn't have any photos to show what it would look like. He did direct me to this site and under the forum tab and gallery hit the arrow button once, and it shows the typical shell frame build with the ledge space on a fleet...

I have a 2002 Silverado 1500 Step Side. Talked to ATC and they can build the Panther to fit no issue, but it's hard to visualize what the sacrifice would be in terms of room/storage. Anyone have experience with a step side?

I posted this in the Hallmark and other forum. Someone responded saying they have an 2015 ATC Panther Shell on their 2002 Silverado 1500, it weighs 790 lbs. Anyone have something similar? I figured with my limited payload of 1,200, a cab-over popup is out of the question. I would be so excited...

You got my interest with the ATC Panther Shell. I would be ecstatic if I could find a pop up cab over to accommodate my 1,200 lb payload. Figured my only option was a cab less. I went to the ATC website but could not find weights. I'll call them tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.

Really struggling trying to find an option for my 2002 Silverado 1500. Went to the Cat Scales today and confirmed what I had estimated. GVWR is 6200, truck weight with me and a full tank is 4986, so 1214 for payload. Figured no chance for a truck camper with this truck and ain't too excited...

That is some great advice about the batteries and I didn't even think about visiting the dealers you mentioned. My research over the years keeps bringing me back to FourWheel, Hallmark and Northstar. So I can visit two of the three while I'm there. None available around me, so I will definitely...

I need some advice on a trip I am planning to put together next Sept. Do not own any RV, but have been researching and reading about truck campers the last couple of years. Retiring in four years and would like to tour the Western US for a while in a truck camper. Probably a pop up, since it...

When researching different campers, I notice some mfg like FWC and ATC do not have an overhang on their models but some popups like the North Star 850SC do. What are the pro/cons? More storage and longer floor? Harder to tow a boat or other trailer without some type of trailer adapter? I really...

Just joined this forum. Retirement is still three years away, but want to get some overall decisions made that will help me plan my needed savings to buy a truck/camper rig. The camper is the easy part it seems. I'm a single Joe, no wife, no kids. So I'm looking at campers like the Hawk. The...