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I'm a firm believer in custom builds. in that way you get exactly what you need and nothing more. I had the same questions and problems you are currently having. I looked at the Big foots and Northern lights . While beautiful campers externally. Internally they were, JMHO, kind of cheesy. Cabs...

Wow , this thread went sideways. If cave is indeed buying a shell, then outfitting the interior to suit the buyers needs and wants on an individual basis then yes, they are a manufacturer of a product. Seems simple to me. Nice little unit by the way.

Sorry it's taken so long to get back to this. with the economy now booming , my business has done the same. Very little time. Hey thanks for the compliments on the boat. She's a bunch of fun and has proved to be a fishing machine. We did manage a fairly long trip this past summer. A 1500 mile...

The truck alone is $10 low $15 high. Nice truck! The camper? Old campers, even nice ones are a tough sell over a couple grand. I'd separate them . The truck will sell instantly without the camper. Then sell the camper cheap.

The camper was intended to be a slide in when fabricated. Things change. Boxes were fabricated to fill the voids. I now have ton's of storage and nice work / set up tables.

I think you may be missing a very cost effective point here. At $80,000 for a new rig one could purchase an older rig and have it completely restored to what ever level you want or need. You would then have a rig that is serviceable in the field. Something that is completely lost with anything...

Nice rig.... ezzpete. Nothing wrong with the 460...... One of Fords best power plants.

Hemlock and staples. Not the highest quality frame out there, nor the lightest. For your requirements I'd have to agree with rruff. A stand up topper with ambulance doors . Add what ever interior you need using a modular configuration. They can be removed from the truck bed if you remove the...

Use caution. I'd defiantly file a claim , patch it up as tight as possible while you're still on the road ( remove just that jack or all ) Once home have the camper looked at by a competent RV tech . I'd bet that the dry rot problem you have extends to the passenger side rear as well. Stick...

That is a very nice skiff . Gotta appreciate all of the beautiful work that goes into a boat like that. The trip to Nicolai was wet and muddddddddddddy all mixed with a bit of snow. The wife is still getting used to a smaller camper so the cabin was a bit tight. Tupper ware????? Why do we need...

Well the season is upon us. We are leaving today for a short shake down trip into the woods. Could have picked a better weekend weather wise I guess. Hey in Oregon we take what we get right. We will be participating in a trail system clean up in the Nicolai mountain OHV riding aria. It's...

I am sure you will be fine. Have a great time and post a bunch of pics of your adventures.

A high lift, winch , snatch block, shackles and tree straps are all a must. I can't count the times I have used all of the above at the same time on a tough recovery. It's a pretty safe tool as long as you take the time to learn how to use the dammed thing. I guess I'm lucky. My dad showed me...

Hard to see . RThe jack on the Jeep is located on the hood at the hinge point. 2 different solutions but the same effect. Must be excisable when the rig is buried..

Then don't complain if that truck also has the load carrying equivalent to that Subaru. Call me old school. If I wanted a Cadillac or Lincoln Continental, I'd buy one. Problem we have now is that If I want a real truck I can't buy one. The good news is that at least for now I can still build...

I am pretty sure that if one wants a true expedition capable rig one must build that rig. Nothing on the market today is built with this type of use in mind. New trucks are pointed at luxury not payload. Let's face it. The Diesel pick up has become the new soccer mom rig of the millennium...

I'd have to say that 1000lbs is a good target for a fully outfitted camper (excluding a head ) It can be done using fairly conventional construction methods. I have done it........ As I see it , building with structural panels ( 100% composites ) is just not cost effective and unnecessary at...

Well..... Now that my rigs are ready to hit the rode the weather has caught up to me.... Story of my life. The new plan is to leave in early spring , hit all of the major lakes in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. The boat came out just as I have always envisioned it...

I absolutely agree with your assessment of 1/2 ton's hauling campers. While it can and has been done, it's never ideal.

Just returned from a short ( long weekend ) scouting trip to the Joseph Oregon - 425 miles 1 way. Ford F-250 / 302cid / T-18 4speed / 3:33 gears / 285x75x16 Firestones. The rig is very light in comparison to most. We averaged 12mpg over all on regular pump gas. I was pleased with the...