Comments on: Choosing the Right Truck for Your Truck Camper

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:08:53 +0000

In reply to Mello Mike. I am being told the payload on the F350 diesel is only 5600 at the most and Ive seen the payload stickers, are you able to get the extra payload for a 2 door only with no dually? My truck camper is 4,400 DRY so I will need at least 6000lbs for the 45 gallon fresh and black tanks, grey 23 WET along with passengers, cargo etc....what do you recommend? Ive talked to over 50 sales agents and no one can tell me!

By: Mello Mike

Mello Mike — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 21:54:53 +0000

In reply to Sheila Hammond. More options with 8-foot beds, but the shorter beds are better for off-roading.

By: Sheila Hammond

Sheila Hammond — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:59:29 +0000

HI Mike, which bed size is better for a camper, length wise.

By: Mello Mike

Mello Mike — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:35:25 +0000

In reply to Jeni Calkins. Get a one-ton truck, a Ford F350, a Chevy 3500 or a Ram 3500.

By: Jeni Calkins

Jeni Calkins — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:06:17 +0000

I am looking to get a truck just for use with a camper. I didn’t think I wanted a diesel because of the cost/availability of fuel. What are your recommendations?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:24:36 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Great. Thanks again!

By: Mello Mike

Mello Mike — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:57:10 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. It was a mistake only because I wanted a 4x4 capability and diesel. If you want those things AND you want a decent payload, then you'll need to go with an F-350/3500. That 6.2L engine is a great engine for a gasser, plenty of power going up the steep overpasses and got decent gas mileage with the camper at 12 MPGs.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:48:03 +0000

Thanks for the info Mike. Regarding your "mistake" (buying the Ford), what made you feel like it was a mistake? I know you said that you missed the diesel/4×4, but was that because of a lack of power or capability? I bought a '13 F250 (similar to yours) with the same thought concerning the payload. I intend to buy a camper in the 2800 lbs. (wet) range in the future. Just wondering if your personal experience hauling your camper is what made you change your mind. Thanks. Jeff