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Know anyone who has or had a 1979-ish Alaskan pop-up truck camper? I saw an ad this weekend for a '79 - looks fine and the owner says it's tip-top. It's also the 10-ft model and weighs 1800 lbs, so I'd take a hit on mpg, but with the right truck still might hit low teens. Hey Blkjak!

Good points. Some pop-up makers' websites suggest they're 4-season, but I had my doubts. Didn't consider mold growing on the fabric, but the possibility makes sense and is enough to scare me off; I lived in a moldy house once and it damn near killed me.

Hey Patrick and Fable! Well I was leaning toward van, but y'all plus Bob got me seriously reconsiderin' the idea of a 4x4 Cummins diesel pickup with pop-up truck camper. Found a few listed nearby; appreciate any thoughts, like what's mpg difference between 6' bed vs. 8' bed (w/ longer camper)...

Hi Dragonfly. Hey Bob, that's great info, thanks. I wanted to go truck but didn't think any could get that kinda mpg. I'll "look out" (in Arnold's voice) for the Dodge Cummins. And the Chevy Express AWD, which is news to me. Would love to live in a Sportsmobile but haven't seen one in range yet.

Yo from Philly! Longtime parttime vagabond here, about to become fulltime vandweller. I’m a single guy, 48, no kids, no worries, and will be traveling with my cat. Started thinking about it a couple years ago after leaving a 16-yr publishing career and getting set up in freelance, and now ready...