Hi everybody

[rokahljr]

<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"> I have been pretty much a lurker here absorbing all the info. I must say you guys seem to be a friendly bunch!!! I think I'll fit right in. I have been toying with the idea of living on the road but instead of a van I am going with a truck and a slide in camper. I found this on craigslist and I was wondering what you people think of it. I know the truck has a lot of miles but I was wondering what you think of its reliability. Thank you<br><br>Bob<br><br><a href="http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/rvs/3850605250.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/rvs/3850605250.html</a>

 

[stude53]

Welcome, Bob! <img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"><br>From another Bob<br><br>Looks like a nice setup. Chevy V8's are pretty reliable, and when you need service or replacement parts, they are everywhere.<br>Get the truck checked out for running gear, shocks, etc. Make your offer if you make one&nbsp; reflect any repairs needed.<br>Everything is negotiable.<br><br>I like the fact that the pickup is an extended cab, too.<br><br>Have you actually gone to personally see the unit to check out how everything inside the camper works? Also check the roof, as older units sometimes have leaks.<br><br>Good Luck,<br>Bob

 

[rokahljr]

Hey Bob, Bob here<img src="/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img"><br>I haven't actually gone to check it out yet. I just found it online today. I think I'll check it out this weekend and check the things that you mentioned. If I see that it's a decent truck and camper I will get a mechanic to do a check. Thanks for your input<br>Bob

 

[TxGypsy]

My ex has a 1991 Chevy extended cab truck and oh boy is that thing tough!&nbsp; We took it to the jungles of Mexico for a year where the suspension and the 4 wheel drive were tested on a daily basis.&nbsp; It's lived in the desert and gone places that no vehicle(not even a 4X4) should go.&nbsp; It has taken abuse, and with some reasonable repairs, kept on going.&nbsp; <br><br>I'm not sure about the prices of the truck campers, but here in Texas, I'd not pay more than $3,500-4,000 for that model truck in really good condition.

 

[rokahljr]

Hi TxGypsy<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">. Thanks very much for the info I must admit that I presently have a 2007 F150 crew cab with the 5.5' bed. I have yet to find a truck camper with enough room that fits the extra short bed. So my dilemma is trading in my F150 for a truck with a longer bed so I have better choices for a slide in. The price of this camper and truck would enable to buy it and still have money left over Still a bit undecided on whether or not to go for an older truck. But this is all fun trying to figure it all out <br><br>Bob

 

[wagoneer]

Welcome and just keep it simple you will do fine.

 

[rokahljr]

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[rokahljr]

Thanks for the welcome Wagoneer

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

Welcome. Looks good, Lance campers have a good reputation I don't know what its value is but it looks well cared for.

 

[blkjak]

<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>welcome from s.w. florida .... blkjak</strong></span>

 

[rokahljr]

Thanks everybody for the welcome and info. I just emailed the seller of this truck/camper package and I find out the truck is 2 wheel drive, not a 4x4. I really do require 4x4 so I am going to pass on this. If anybody knows of a good truck/camper package please let me know. Thanks <img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">

 

[Pikachu711]

Welcome to the group rokahljr!