I've been quarantine in my house since March 13 due to Cancer, so when I come home from treatments ,I turn on y'alls channel on RUclips. Your videos are so clear ,I feel I'm right there with y'all. I've even turned some of my friends up in the Chemo room to your videos. Thank you so much for making them and letting me travel with you.
My wife has leukemia (9 yrs remission !) I have been home quarantined with her since 3/20 and also loving the Mortons Canadian Alaska journey and their other videos...what a treat ! You are going to make it through all this and go camping yourself ! God Bless you !
What a nice comment. And nice way to pass this unusual time. It is great we have these uplifting videos to watch while we try and stay safe. Good Luck seeing this to the other side!
Stellar production value. Excellent visual and verbal communicators. Pertinent information just flows from this team. An actual joy to view & learn. Thank You.
Wow! One of the best presentations ever, ty!!!!!! I have been shopping for my truck, def leaning towards a big butt because I want a tank that can haul ANYTHING I want. After several years of thinking about my next rig, slide in camper has my attention now. Glad I didn't rush and took time to simmer and learn. Ty for this guys!!!!! 😊💥💥👊🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻
When I saw that initial two episodes of The RVers watching Peter teaching you how to drive a Class A, I said out loud, "She has a dually diesel with a big fifth wheel behind it. She doesn't need any lessons. She should be teaching a true novice." You and Tom are very capable people and you demonstrate that continuously. Being a retired electrical engineer, I relate to a lot of what Tom says when he is trying to put it in terms the uninitiated would understand. Enjoy your travels. Don't park where there are lots of porcupines. Enjoy your next excursion!! Wishing you the best!!!
Hello, new to your channel. Very well done! That 12-foot Lance is a beast. My first camper was a 12-foot Lance on F-350 dually with air bags. After a couple of years I traded the 12-foot for a 10-foot Lance 995. The 10-foot balanced so much better on the truck and was a far better driving experience. Currently, I’m thoroughly enjoying vanlife in a Revel 4x4. Looking forward to viewing more videos on your channel:)
Thank you for an informative, professional intro to truck camping. You touched on just about everything I had questions about but not many videos address. We all aren't pros at this and learning about the basics was very helpful. Especially liked your comments about understanding the limitations of a large camper on a dual wheel truck when thinking about going "off road". Great job!
My wife and I are shopping looking to buy a non-slide truck camper, only for the many reasons you point out only consider a dual-wheeled 3500. We are thinking of staying within 9 to 10 feet overhang, maneuverability issues should be minimized. We do not want to tow anything. Again, keep it simple Simon. We do not like slide units that do not allow easy access to the onboard toilet. Being older, well, it just is, when it's time, it's time. Emergency stuck RV slide issues make me nervous. Dual tires make for much safer tire blow-outs incidents at speed. We've experienced two making the unaffected wheel/tire carry our rig safely to the side of the roadway without undue fear or loss of control. The outer wheel blowing we'll destroy the dual fender. I just ordered a replacement. Turned out, my tires were older than dirt as my tire dealer sold me 2-year-old rubber to the tune of $1780-- my advice? Before mounting new tires, VERIFY tire manufacture date. Tire dealers buy bulk. The heat inside warehouses causes dry rot. Living in the Mojave Desert temperatures destroy rubber much more than milage could ever do for this recreational user. Meaning, treads look like new, but the rubber is rotting OUCHIE
You may be interested in the article we just wrote about the best truck camper brands. You can check it out here: mortonsonthemove.com/best-truck-camper-brands/
This is super informative. It is impressive how many short clips are taken for better illustration of the verbal explanation. I would give 10 likes if I can.
i know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot my password. I love any tips you can offer me.
@Achilles Julio I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
So glad I found your video!! I'm about to get a truck and camper as a first time owner of both. You provided a lot of tips that I did not consider before. Thank you and safe travels!!
Excellent video. Thank you for speaking to me as an adult without over-exaggerating every word and movement. Your video is a very welcome relief! As far as advice, thank you x3 for sharing your knowledge! I learned so much to aid in my decision of what type of rig I eventually will buy.
1:05 Right. I used to haul fuel, 5,000+ gallons. At the end of a shift, I would jump into my Raptor and it would feel like driving a Ferrari. 10:50 reminds me of hauling fuel or liquids in general. You could almost get sea sick once that liquid started sloshing around but you get used to it and learn ways of managing it. Anyhow, I'm seriously considering an RV and found this video extremely helpful! Thx.
Great points - I have a Northern Lite truck camper and spend a lot of time off road traveling. Couple of things. Stable loads work really well to eliminate the sway associated with carrying a TC. These are great because they attache directly to your leaf springs and you can disengage them with a quick turn of a wrench if you have the camper off and want to return to factory ride. Single rear wheels are definitely better for off road for the reasons you pointed out and the fact that duelly's do poorly in snow and mud because of the way the rear tires track the front ones. I have the highest rated sidewalls I can buy in my tire size...remember that if you air down a tire, you weaken the side walls...their ratings come from being inflated to the recommend PSI. Tire repair kit and air compressor a must for off road. Really enjoyed the quality of your vids...thanks for sharing.
Excellent video and series. My wife and I have travelled in our truck camper from the Yukon to Arizona and often off road. I own and operate a bison ranch in Alberta and my primary purpose for the truck is to haul a stock trailer with bison in it. The camper comes onto our Ford F350 SD 4x4 with single rear wheels, when we can take time off. One note about dual rear wheels, there is a saying that I have heard from ranchers is that if you want to get really stuck, get a dually. I have an older camper that fits into the 8 foot box of my truck, so I don't need a dually. But many campers today are almost small motor homes and very heavy, so you need the dual rear wheels for the weight. If you are going off road, my recommendations are to get a smaller camper and a simple 4x4 truck. Your off road capabilities will be greater and you will save money on both the camper and the truck.
Thanks Cait for taking the time to explain how driving a camper handles & that a _little_ sway is OK & not to be freaked out by the camper's constant _minor_ shifting that's normal. Showing what best stabilizes a camper truck against wind sway is also really helpful.
If there is a gap between the camper and the side of the wheel wells... then you may want to find something to place between the two so you dont have to worry as much about shifting of the camper
We installed Torklift Suspension Stabilizers before we ever picked up our large Arctic Fox camper after reading about camper sway issues. Since we started out with them we can't speak to the difference without them but have been very pleased with how little sway we experience.
Unsolicited advise from a long time Florida mud bogger: If you wait until you're stuck to shift into 4 wheel drive it may likely be too late. Shift first, ask questions later! Truck campers rock!
The idea is to get an idea of traction before it gets to the point where you're in so far that you won't be able to be easily rescued, especially when you 100 miles from the nearest town. Some people say, 4wd only get you stuck further away.
We ordered a lanece 1172 and picked it late last year. It’s 5030 lbs. we have a gmc 3500 dually. I put air bans on it. Truck handles it well very little squat. We have very little experience but we enjoy learning.
Enjoyed your video...I have had truck and camper rigs since the 1980's and have found that one of the most beneficial upgrades to mitigate body roll and porpoiseing is to I stall heavy duty shock absorbers all around...not only do the give more sway reduction but also smooth out the ride overall...and are much cheaper than sway bars.
I have been full time in my truck camper. Very good video. I have a much lighter weight camper on a srw F350 but all of the things you discussed is applicable. Good Job!
great video; many of the points you made I wouldn't have thought of, like the camper moving around in the bed. Very interesting. Just bought a F350 SRW and love it. Great looking setup you have.
Great content! When I was a kid and we took family trips in the truck camper I remember they bought an airbag that fit on the roof of the truck to keep the camper from hitting it. Im talking about 40yrs ago tho. You might want to research to see if there still made. It was a huge improvement. Cheers.
Glad you like our videos and find them helpful! We share a ton of RV information on our blog as well. Be sure to check it out here: mortonsonthemove.com/
Thank you so much for this. My plan is to buy a pickup this fall and then start looking for a slide in truck camper. The camper will be much smaller than that large one you had. I honestly hadn’t thought much about the height and didn’t realize the camper would move around in the truck bed. I appreciate everything you addressed.
Drove over 500,000 mls on my truck/camper attachment. Not built for off road. Camper has over 1,000 screws which can come loose, plus glues, silicone, etc can not withstand the bounce. I have the frame uplifted, 26 leaf springs total. Overhead bunk is not good for seniors, easy to have accident and fall. RVing for some seniors is difficult task. Canada/Alaskan roads are hard on units, lots of pot holes and rain comes pouring down and wets every sq in of unit. Canada does have some quaint personal campsites, some best in world.
Great video with lots of good information, but It really seems like your air bags needed way more air in then to help control that extremely excessive sway seen in most of the bumpy shots. Adding front air bags lets you pump up the back up a little more and level it out with the front air bags, plus you will eliminate the front to back bounce (3:03 extremely dangerous bouncing). Your camper should never bounce so much forward and backward that the camper hits the top of your cab as you described.
Once you have the opportunity to experience truck campers, it's hard to go back when you take all things into consideration. Some of the "still shots" in this video were awesome. The one at the 2:00 mark was incredible. Also, thought I'd mention another advantage of the air bags .... the driver's side of our TC is considerably heavier due to equipment placement (appliances etc) so being able to better balance that load with a slightly higher air pressure is a nice feature. Loved the series ..... never thought that we'd want to venture that far away but now considering it :-)
Really complete video thanks for that. I felt good when you said you never used the 4x4 feature to get out from a place but right after you've talked about how important it was to have that feature on a truck. We might have found a deal for a truck camper but the gmc 2500hd is a 2wd. I want to be free to reach tricky spots and drive through paddles and why not mud.... I am scared to be really limited with a 2wd even if there is a feature that's called the posi traction.
We run a 2001 F350 7.3 diesel, 6 speed trans 4x4 duallym carrying a 2003 Lance 1010 camper. I also run a US Gear exhaust brake. Very steady unit. Make sure your cabinets are shut tight,as things will open up on a bumpy rode. Onward!!
My 2001 7.3L Diesel F350 Lariat Limited 4x4 Duelly With add-ons......FlowMaster Exhaust/KN air intake/oversize Brakes & Disk/ HD front & rear leaf add on/ Timberains/ HD sway bar front& rear/Shock assist stabilizer steering/BullyDog/Powerfan and XL Radiator & Trans cooler/a front mounted Reese Hitch for bikes & Small loadrack holding a 2000iu Honda generator. On the rear mounted on slidein extended step bay was 2--8.5' vertical kayacks (1 each side) . This was with a 11.5 Coachman slide in. Good presure tie downs with overhang shocks helps alot. This rig "looked sharp" and an outdoor man with his 2 sons dream.....traveling NE COAST to Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edwards Island,, Hudson Bay, Michigan, Ontario. Every year 3 months summer break until they graduated and went to college. WE Loved it and made memories forever. The NE shores to mountains was our backyard. Gained speed uphill the Mountains never bogged it, handled fantastic....as you said wind ...be mindful. But my setup was really great handling and thankful for it....This truck was a MONSTER and I've owned a few commercial trucks and different brands.
IT WAS NICE SEEING / HEARING FROM YOU AGAIN ! HOPE YOU BOTH & FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE DOING GOOD TOO . HOW'S THE PUP ? BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS SCENERY VIEWS VIDEO ! LOVED THE SETUP ! WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO GO TO HERSHEY PARK / PENNSYLVANIA IN SEPTEMBER FOR THEIR RV SHOW & WALK AROUND & DREAM ! MAYBE SOME DAY ? BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH & THE PUP ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !
Seems safe bet every dually used heavy will need air bags rear but also air shocks front, best way to raise or lower & level headlights & ride, w/2 air shocks up front both soft alot safer then flattening out just 1. Or reg shock & add a air shock right & left front, so stock only custom better.
This is good information for people who don’t drive a Semi Truck.. 90% of this information is something I deal with on a daily basis.. but over all good information
You can also add a 1" or 2" Aluminum block Above the rear Springs where they attach to the truck. That way you don't need air bags which are not great for sway. Any Spring shop can do this for you. Few 100 bucks.
We did our own GO NORTH trip in 2018 from Southern Ontario, Canada, with a truck camper and I would agree with your comments and advise in this video. Although we had a 5th wheel trailer, it really made no sense to us to drag it on a 16,000+ km (10,000 mile) trip over 4 months, when we would have to average over 100 km/day. Because we could camp overnight in so many small places for free, we spent less than $350 on camping charges. The truck also got better gas mileage than pulling the trailer. A truck camper is ideal for the long gravel roads in the north. Loose gravel and mud are a hazard. A truck driver we talked to at the Mackenzie River ferry (Dempster Highway) said that he makes regular runs up to Inuvik and regularly sees RV trailers that have slipped off the highway and land on their sides. He said that a truck camper is ideal for the north. We purchased the 19 year-old Lance truck camper, spent 2 summers traveling to the 3 coasts of Canada and sold the camper at a profit when we finished. It was cheaper that renting a truck and truck camper in Edmonton or Whitehorse just to drive to Tuk. And we now have thousands of photos and memories. Thanks again for your GO NORTH series.
should b an aftermarket roll on easy tilt system like anderson levelers that turns dually rear tires into 1 tread w/aggressive tread just for snowy or muddy or slushy off road use at lower speeds.
Well if you go across a dip, bump, sharp incline or dissent (in a driveway or ect), you might want to go at an angle if its a concern of the over hang in the back
This is a great video! Very informative and organized. As with any vehicle, there are compromises. I like truck campers but I would not own one for the following reason. if I'm in my camper and I want to suddenly leave an area for whatever reason, I have to exit the camper to get into the cab of the truck in order to drive away. Of course, I'd have to do the same with a 5th wheel or travel trailer but since I don't want tow anything that is moot. I prefer the camper van. Since it's just me, the smaller size is doable.
@Ricardo roams - I've thought about that same thing, having to exit the camper and go outside to get into the drivers seat. For sure it's a disadvantage if you find yourself in a bad part of town, or if you're in the middle of nowhere with a Bear circling your camper while you're inside it! Although realistically, I think there's not much to worry about UNLESS you do plan on going into such areas that can be more dangerous. But still, your Camper Van is a great all around choice, especially for travelling solo.
Informative video. So what do you think - balancing all the pros and cons of each - bigger trailer and separate truck, or more compact rig with truck and truck camper...
I got to say this is a very educational video! Truck camper 201! Great job and thank for taking the time to make a video like this! Safe travels and may G_D be with you and your family. 👍🏻
Thank you for you excellent analysis of driving a truck camper! Our experience was that the biggest issue was the issue of the camper moving around in the truck bed when subjected to undulating roads and speed humps. You do need to be particularly cautious with this aspect. Corrugated roads also would present issues. However, I would thoroughly recommend the truck camper experience. Thanks for your great videos! The Alaska series was outstanding!
Great info, and excellent presentation. We are also moving from 5th wheels to a camper, to be able to haul our boat or rzr. With these new campers like the triple slide Hosts, you're basically turning your truck into a class C motorhome. BUT, you have the advantage of being able to separate them.
I’m curious to know how you reconcile the payload difference between the 1172 and your truck. As you’re probably aware, it’s not just the weight of the camper but the weight of you two and all the gear you bring. One option I’m aware of is switch to a gas version of your truck. The other way to add payload is to upgrade to a Dodge 4500/5500 type truck.
I first saw one of your videos about a month ago - after buying a 2019 F350 dually and 2020 Lance 1172 earlier this year! Looks like we're twins (but I didn't get the mountain graphics). Your videos are awesome, and we plan to thoroughly study your Alaska trip before we do ours (planning for 2022 right now). The one question I have, since you obviously have already addressed it, is about your bikes. I bought the SuperTruss for the bike rack, and it looks like you gave that up for a rack that hangs on the ladder. I've dragged the bike rack a couple times now (no damage, but know that it could be worse), so what bike rack do you have now, and where can I find the weight rating for the ladder? We have heavy eBikes at 55 lbs each... Great videos - so glad I found you!
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I own a truck camper, and this was the most complete & concise explanation of what it is like and what to consider. Great Job!!!
Thanks so much!
I've been quarantine in my house since March 13 due to Cancer, so when I come home from treatments ,I turn on y'alls channel on RUclips. Your videos are so clear ,I feel I'm right there with y'all. I've even turned some of my friends up in the Chemo room to your videos. Thank you so much for making them and letting me travel with you.
My wife has leukemia (9 yrs remission !) I have been home quarantined with her since 3/20 and also loving the Mortons Canadian Alaska journey and their other videos...what a treat ! You are going to make it through all this and go camping yourself ! God Bless you !
Stay strong. Hope everything works out well for you.
Good bless you. My prayers are with you🙏🙏
What a nice comment. And nice way to pass this unusual time. It is great we have these uplifting videos to watch while we try and stay safe. Good Luck seeing this to the other side!
Get well soon Dale 🙏
As someone who has put 130K miles on their Lance in the last 14 years, including an Alaska trip, thumbs up on your advice! :)
Wow!! That is the best most thorough report I have ever watched regarding truck campers. Thank you.
My thoughts exactly. This Woman is incredibly intelligent and organized.
Stellar production value. Excellent visual and verbal communicators. Pertinent information just flows from this team. An actual joy to view & learn. Thank You.
Wow! One of the best presentations ever, ty!!!!!! I have been shopping for my truck, def leaning towards a big butt because I want a tank that can haul ANYTHING I want. After several years of thinking about my next rig, slide in camper has my attention now. Glad I didn't rush and took time to simmer and learn. Ty for this guys!!!!! 😊💥💥👊🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻
When I saw that initial two episodes of The RVers watching Peter teaching you how to drive a Class A, I said out loud, "She has a dually diesel with a big fifth wheel behind it. She doesn't need any lessons. She should be teaching a true novice." You and Tom are very capable people and you demonstrate that continuously. Being a retired electrical engineer, I relate to a lot of what Tom says when he is trying to put it in terms the uninitiated would understand. Enjoy your travels. Don't park where there are lots of porcupines. Enjoy your next excursion!! Wishing you the best!!!
Hello, new to your channel. Very well done! That 12-foot Lance is a beast. My first camper was a 12-foot Lance on F-350 dually with air bags. After a couple of years I traded the 12-foot for a 10-foot Lance 995. The 10-foot balanced so much better on the truck and was a far better driving experience. Currently, I’m thoroughly enjoying vanlife in a Revel 4x4. Looking forward to viewing more videos on your channel:)
Thank you for an informative, professional intro to truck camping. You touched on just about everything I had questions about but not many videos address. We all aren't pros at this and learning about the basics was very helpful. Especially liked your comments about understanding the limitations of a large camper on a dual wheel truck when thinking about going "off road". Great job!
Thanks for all the “Food for thought” via your shared experiences.
I've driven 5 legs Michigan to Anchorage...with F250 and truck camper...only way to go
Wow! That's a long drive. We tend to agree that a truck camper is one of the best ways to travel to Alaska. :)
My wife and I are shopping looking to buy a non-slide truck camper, only for the many reasons you point out only consider a dual-wheeled 3500. We are thinking of staying within 9 to 10 feet overhang, maneuverability issues should be minimized. We do not want to tow anything. Again, keep it simple Simon.
We do not like slide units that do not allow easy access to the onboard toilet. Being older, well, it just is, when it's time, it's time.
Emergency stuck RV slide issues make me nervous.
Dual tires make for much safer tire blow-outs incidents at speed. We've experienced two making the unaffected wheel/tire carry our rig safely to the side of the roadway without undue fear or loss of control. The outer wheel blowing we'll destroy the dual fender. I just ordered a replacement.
Turned out, my tires were older than dirt as my tire dealer sold me 2-year-old rubber to the tune of $1780-- my advice? Before mounting new tires, VERIFY tire manufacture date. Tire dealers buy bulk. The heat inside warehouses causes dry rot.
Living in the Mojave Desert temperatures destroy rubber much more than milage could ever do for this recreational user. Meaning, treads look like new, but the rubber is rotting
OUCHIE
You may be interested in the article we just wrote about the best truck camper brands. You can check it out here: mortonsonthemove.com/best-truck-camper-brands/
This is super informative. It is impressive how many short clips are taken for better illustration of the verbal explanation. I would give 10 likes if I can.
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So glad I found your video!! I'm about to get a truck and camper as a first time owner of both. You provided a lot of tips that I did not consider before. Thank you and safe travels!!
You're welcome! Good luck with your new truck camper!
Me too! How has your experience been thus far?
@@stephanegli3160 It's been a learning curve, for sure, but I am now more confident driving my set up and do a lot of things mentioned in the video. 😁
Exceptional amounts of very useful information that were extremely well compartmentalized, edited and presented.
Thank you!
Hi Tom and Kate thank you for showing and telling about this truck camper life we love our truck camper and plan on updating more of our camper
I am about to embark upon this lifestyle, and this video was just chock full of great info. Thanks!
Excellent video. Thank you for speaking to me as an adult without over-exaggerating every word and movement. Your video is a very welcome relief! As far as advice, thank you x3 for sharing your knowledge! I learned so much to aid in my decision of what type of rig I eventually will buy.
So glad you enjoyed it.
Great video! You covered in a lot of things that were on my mind as a brand new truck camper owner
1:05 Right. I used to haul fuel, 5,000+ gallons. At the end of a shift, I would jump into my Raptor and it would feel like driving a Ferrari. 10:50 reminds me of hauling fuel or liquids in general. You could almost get sea sick once that liquid started sloshing around but you get used to it and learn ways of managing it. Anyhow, I'm seriously considering an RV and found this video extremely helpful! Thx.
Best instructional video I ve seen on truck camper driving and handling. Excellent. Thanks (you guys make excellent videos )
Great points - I have a Northern Lite truck camper and spend a lot of time off road traveling. Couple of things. Stable loads work really well to eliminate the sway associated with carrying a TC. These are great because they attache directly to your leaf springs and you can disengage them with a quick turn of a wrench if you have the camper off and want to return to factory ride. Single rear wheels are definitely better for off road for the reasons you pointed out and the fact that duelly's do poorly in snow and mud because of the way the rear tires track the front ones. I have the highest rated sidewalls I can buy in my tire size...remember that if you air down a tire, you weaken the side walls...their ratings come from being inflated to the recommend PSI. Tire repair kit and air compressor a must for off road. Really enjoyed the quality of your vids...thanks for sharing.
Your common sense shared information on truck campers was so helpful. Thank you
Thank you for the real-world analysis of owning one of these rigs!
Excellent video and series. My wife and I have travelled in our truck camper from the Yukon to Arizona and often off road. I own and operate a bison ranch in Alberta and my primary purpose for the truck is to haul a stock trailer with bison in it. The camper comes onto our Ford F350 SD 4x4 with single rear wheels, when we can take time off. One note about dual rear wheels, there is a saying that I have heard from ranchers is that if you want to get really stuck, get a dually. I have an older camper that fits into the 8 foot box of my truck, so I don't need a dually. But many campers today are almost small motor homes and very heavy, so you need the dual rear wheels for the weight. If you are going off road, my recommendations are to get a smaller camper and a simple 4x4 truck. Your off road capabilities will be greater and you will save money on both the camper and the truck.
I agree! Were thinking that singling out a 4500 might be the way we go for a future truck.
Thanks Cait for taking the time to explain how driving a camper handles & that a _little_ sway is OK & not to be freaked out by the camper's constant _minor_ shifting that's normal. Showing what best stabilizes a camper truck against wind sway is also really helpful.
Glad you found it helpful! :)
So well spoken, lots of good information! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
You did an excellent job on the video! There is a lot different about traveling with truck camper for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Very professional, articulate and helpful video. Great job!
If there is a gap between the camper and the side of the wheel wells... then you may want to find something to place between the two so you dont have to worry as much about shifting of the camper
We installed Torklift Suspension Stabilizers before we ever picked up our large Arctic Fox camper after reading about camper sway issues. Since we started out with them we can't speak to the difference without them but have been very pleased with how little sway we experience.
Unsolicited advise from a long time Florida mud bogger: If you wait until you're stuck to shift into 4 wheel drive it may likely be too late. Shift first, ask questions later! Truck campers rock!
The idea is to get an idea of traction before it gets to the point where you're in so far that you won't be able to be easily rescued, especially when you 100 miles from the nearest town. Some people say, 4wd only get you stuck further away.
I am very impressed with the professional presentation you made. You did very well
Thank you!
We have found it very helpful to use a mat under the camper which completely stops any sliding of the camper on the truck bed.
We ordered a lanece 1172 and picked it late last year. It’s 5030 lbs. we have a gmc 3500 dually. I put air bans on it. Truck handles it well very little squat. We have very little experience but we enjoy learning.
Enjoyed your video...I have had truck and camper rigs since the 1980's and have found that one of the most beneficial upgrades to mitigate body roll and porpoiseing is to I stall heavy duty shock absorbers all around...not only do the give more sway reduction but also smooth out the ride overall...and are much cheaper than sway bars.
Thanks for sharing!
I need to watch this later when I have some free time. I'm going on 11 years as a truck camper owner. I just bought my second one about two weeks ago.
I have been full time in my truck camper. Very good video. I have a much lighter weight camper on a srw F350 but all of the things you discussed is applicable. Good Job!
Thank you so much, we have been debating between a travel trailer and a truck bed camper, and this has really helped the decision.
Excellent advice , very well made video that answered all my questions.
Great info, clear, calm and honestly offered. Thanks for posting.
great video; many of the points you made I wouldn't have thought of, like the camper moving around in the bed. Very interesting. Just bought a F350 SRW and love it. Great looking setup you have.
Very informational video, there is so much I haven't even considered..
This was incredibly thorough!!! You guys have such good content always.
I really liked this! Lots of good information for the beginner's and smart girl plus easy on the eyes.
Great content! When I was a kid and we took family trips in the truck camper I remember they bought an airbag that fit on the roof of the truck to keep the camper from hitting it. Im talking about 40yrs ago tho. You might want to research to see if there still made. It was a huge improvement.
Cheers.
I love to see al these RV video's..., for us going to buy a new RV and hiding the road next year they are very help-full...
Glad you like our videos and find them helpful! We share a ton of RV information on our blog as well. Be sure to check it out here: mortonsonthemove.com/
This video was very informative. Thanks a lot.
You answered so many of my deepest questions with such ease....thanks.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for this. My plan is to buy a pickup this fall and then start looking for a slide in truck camper. The camper will be much smaller than that large one you had. I honestly hadn’t thought much about the height and didn’t realize the camper would move around in the truck bed. I appreciate everything you addressed.
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Very useful info. Even for a Norwegian who gets his first camper in a week.
Very good; informative, her presentation is very good, supported by visuals. Worth watching.
Thank you!
Drove over 500,000 mls on my truck/camper attachment. Not built for off road. Camper has over 1,000 screws which can come loose, plus glues, silicone, etc can not withstand the bounce. I have the frame uplifted, 26 leaf springs total. Overhead bunk is not good for seniors, easy to have accident and fall. RVing for some seniors is difficult task. Canada/Alaskan roads are hard on units, lots of pot holes and rain comes pouring down and wets every sq in of unit. Canada does have some quaint personal campsites, some best in world.
Great content and terrific production quality. 👍🇬🇧
Great video with lots of good information, but It really seems like your air bags needed way more air in then to help control that extremely excessive sway seen in most of the bumpy shots. Adding front air bags lets you pump up the back up a little more and level it out with the front air bags, plus you will eliminate the front to back bounce (3:03 extremely dangerous bouncing). Your camper should never bounce so much forward and backward that the camper hits the top of your cab as you described.
Thanks for the tip! :)
Once you have the opportunity to experience truck campers, it's hard to go back when you take all things into consideration. Some of the "still shots" in this video were awesome. The one at the 2:00 mark was incredible. Also, thought I'd mention another advantage of the air bags .... the driver's side of our TC is considerably heavier due to equipment placement (appliances etc) so being able to better balance that load with a slightly higher air pressure is a nice feature. Loved the series ..... never thought that we'd want to venture that far away but now considering it :-)
Really complete video thanks for that. I felt good when you said you never used the 4x4 feature to get out from a place but right after you've talked about how important it was to have that feature on a truck. We might have found a deal for a truck camper but the gmc 2500hd is a 2wd. I want to be free to reach tricky spots and drive through paddles and why not mud.... I am scared to be really limited with a 2wd even if there is a feature that's called the posi traction.
We run a 2001 F350 7.3 diesel, 6 speed trans 4x4 duallym carrying a 2003 Lance 1010 camper. I also run a US Gear exhaust brake. Very steady unit. Make sure your cabinets are shut tight,as things will open up on a bumpy rode. Onward!!
Thank you for this info - very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
My 2001 7.3L Diesel F350 Lariat Limited 4x4 Duelly With add-ons......FlowMaster Exhaust/KN air intake/oversize Brakes & Disk/ HD front & rear leaf add on/ Timberains/ HD sway bar front& rear/Shock assist stabilizer steering/BullyDog/Powerfan and XL Radiator & Trans cooler/a front mounted Reese Hitch for bikes & Small loadrack holding a 2000iu Honda generator. On the rear mounted on slidein extended step bay was 2--8.5' vertical kayacks (1 each side) . This was with a 11.5 Coachman slide in. Good presure tie downs with overhang shocks helps alot. This rig "looked sharp" and an outdoor man with his 2 sons dream.....traveling NE COAST to Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edwards Island,, Hudson Bay, Michigan, Ontario. Every year 3 months summer break until they graduated and went to college. WE Loved it and made memories forever. The NE shores to mountains was our backyard.
Gained speed uphill the Mountains never bogged it, handled fantastic....as you said wind ...be mindful. But my setup was really great handling and thankful for it....This truck was a MONSTER and I've owned a few commercial trucks and different brands.
Excellent commentary and pointers for anyone who's embarking into the world of truck camping.
Thank you!
Excellent informative narration of the ins and outs of truck camping in all environments ❤️
IT WAS NICE SEEING / HEARING FROM YOU AGAIN ! HOPE YOU BOTH & FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE DOING GOOD TOO . HOW'S THE PUP ?
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS SCENERY VIEWS VIDEO ! LOVED THE SETUP ! WHEN I GET A CHANCE TO GO TO HERSHEY PARK / PENNSYLVANIA IN SEPTEMBER FOR THEIR RV SHOW & WALK AROUND & DREAM ! MAYBE SOME DAY ?
BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH & THE PUP ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !
Seems safe bet every dually used heavy will need air bags rear but also air shocks front, best way to raise or lower & level headlights & ride, w/2 air shocks up front both soft alot safer then flattening out just 1. Or reg shock & add a air shock right & left front, so stock only custom better.
This is good information for people who don’t drive a Semi Truck.. 90% of this information is something I deal with on a daily basis.. but over all good information
You can also add a 1" or 2" Aluminum block Above the rear Springs where they attach to the truck. That way you don't need air bags which are not great for sway. Any Spring shop can do this for you. Few 100 bucks.
We did our own GO NORTH trip in 2018 from Southern Ontario, Canada, with a truck camper and I would agree with your comments and advise in this video. Although we had a 5th wheel trailer, it really made no sense to us to drag it on a 16,000+ km (10,000 mile) trip over 4 months, when we would have to average over 100 km/day. Because we could camp overnight in so many small places for free, we spent less than $350 on camping charges. The truck also got better gas mileage than pulling the trailer. A truck camper is ideal for the long gravel roads in the north. Loose gravel and mud are a hazard. A truck driver we talked to at the Mackenzie River ferry (Dempster Highway) said that he makes regular runs up to Inuvik and regularly sees RV trailers that have slipped off the highway and land on their sides. He said that a truck camper is ideal for the north. We purchased the 19 year-old Lance truck camper, spent 2 summers traveling to the 3 coasts of Canada and sold the camper at a profit when we finished. It was cheaper that renting a truck and truck camper in Edmonton or Whitehorse just to drive to Tuk. And we now have thousands of photos and memories. Thanks again for your GO NORTH series.
should b an aftermarket roll on easy tilt system like anderson levelers that turns dually rear tires into 1 tread w/aggressive tread just for snowy or muddy or slushy off road use at lower speeds.
Wow...great work on this video!!! Really really well done. Travel safe guys!
Thank you for all that great knowledge.
You're welcome!
First time watching your video. Awesome information. Thank you😎
Sure looks like a great way to travel, and WAY easier than your larger 5th wheel. Great Video!
Very well done! I have recently switched from a Class A RV to a 4x4 truck with a Lance copy. (Fleetwood Elkhorn)
Thanks
Very well "real life" presentation.
What is the average MPG?
Thank you for the Go North Adventure I found myself looking forward to each video.
Perfect, amazingly concentrated/succinct w valuable info, some pertinent manufacturer needs to hire you as a consultant, kudos!
nice informative video. My favorite scene @ 3:20
Well if you go across a dip, bump, sharp incline or dissent (in a driveway or ect), you might want to go at an angle if its a concern of the over hang in the back
Might I recommend Goodyear Duratrac mud and snows for your rig, They have load ranges that will work for you.
This is a great video! Very informative and organized. As with any vehicle, there are compromises. I like truck campers but I would not own one for the following reason. if I'm in my camper and I want to suddenly leave an area for whatever reason, I have to exit the camper to get into the cab of the truck in order to drive away. Of course, I'd have to do the same with a 5th wheel or travel trailer but since I don't want tow anything that is moot. I prefer the camper van. Since it's just me, the smaller size is doable.
@Ricardo roams - I've thought about that same thing, having to exit the camper and go outside to get into the drivers seat. For sure it's a disadvantage if you find yourself in a bad part of town, or if you're in the middle of nowhere with a Bear circling your camper while you're inside it! Although realistically, I think there's not much to worry about UNLESS you do plan on going into such areas that can be more dangerous. But still, your Camper Van is a great all around choice, especially for travelling solo.
Informative video. So what do you think - balancing all the pros and cons of each - bigger trailer and separate truck, or more compact rig with truck and truck camper...
Awesome video, thanks for sharing! Safe travels!!! 😁👍🏽
Thank you! :)
I got to say this is a very educational video! Truck camper 201! Great job and thank for taking the time to make a video like this! Safe travels and may G_D be with you and your family. 👍🏻
This lady was very well spoken very clear and informative
Overall great job
Very useful tips! Thanks so much.
Very valuable information......Thanx. Wow...keep up the videos.
Great video as always...you two are the BEST at RV videos. I'm aways looking forward to the next one :)
I just bought a truck camper but it’s stationary for now (no truck yet ha) but glad to learn! I had a class c though.
awesome video. Thanks
Glad you liked it! :)
Very informative. 👍
Extremely helpful!!! Thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you for you excellent analysis of driving a truck camper! Our experience was that the biggest issue was the issue of the camper moving around in the truck bed when subjected to undulating roads and speed humps. You do need to be particularly cautious with this aspect. Corrugated roads also would present issues. However, I would thoroughly recommend the truck camper experience. Thanks for your great videos! The Alaska series was outstanding!
Great info, and excellent presentation. We are also moving from 5th wheels to a camper, to be able to haul our boat or rzr. With these new campers like the triple slide Hosts, you're basically turning your truck into a class C motorhome. BUT, you have the advantage of being able to separate them.
Very good video learned a lot still think I will watch again Thank You
I’m curious to know how you reconcile the payload difference between the 1172 and your truck. As you’re probably aware, it’s not just the weight of the camper but the weight of you two and all the gear you bring. One option I’m aware of is switch to a gas version of your truck. The other way to add payload is to upgrade to a Dodge 4500/5500 type truck.
Excellent info, thank you.
I first saw one of your videos about a month ago - after buying a 2019 F350 dually and 2020 Lance 1172 earlier this year! Looks like we're twins (but I didn't get the mountain graphics). Your videos are awesome, and we plan to thoroughly study your Alaska trip before we do ours (planning for 2022 right now). The one question I have, since you obviously have already addressed it, is about your bikes. I bought the SuperTruss for the bike rack, and it looks like you gave that up for a rack that hangs on the ladder. I've dragged the bike rack a couple times now (no damage, but know that it could be worse), so what bike rack do you have now, and where can I find the weight rating for the ladder? We have heavy eBikes at 55 lbs each... Great videos - so glad I found you!
Sounds stressful!
Contemplated buying one but not sure now
Grateful for this education:)!
Your 6 month adventure was very inspiring. I was hoping you would have mention what your average mpg was on the trip.