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The separate bedroom hasn’t bothered us…. We do both have the same sleep and awake schedules. It also makes the RV feel bigger being all one room. But if we did go with a bigger RV it would be nice to have separate rooms to give it a more homey feel and have some separation.
Have you considered a toy hauler, which is what we are hoping to get! We don't plan on carrying anything, we will put furniture in that space to create out our living room! We want an all weather so we can boondock in all seasons!
That’s what I was going to suggest as well. The patio is great for workouts when you don’t want to be in the dirt. Also you can get them with off-road wheels and tires with a higher ride height, for off-road. But most of them have less storage compartments. Also, the bikes can be secured in the trailer when you’re away with the truck, doing other things.
Congratulations on your new truck. It also took us some time to figure out the best trailer for us. We rented trailers to see how we liked the different layouts. It was helpful to rent and get a feel for what we liked and didn't like. We ended up having a custom trailer built for our needs - 16 ft toy hauler with 50-50-50 tank storage and no slides. Take care and look forward to seeing your new rig. Blessings.
Get a toyhauler even if you don't have a toy to put in it. Most have 100 gallon fresh water, high ceilings and you can make a small office in the back. You can open the whole back end up with a patio on most. I have a wolfpack 23pack15 and love it. You can also add your own decent chairs vs the crappy RV ones. They also have more ground clearance for boondocking. Check it out!
Especially since Lance is on your list (love them), look at Princess Craft RV in Round Rock TX. They are great and have an awesome RUclips channel to show their different RVs. I would highly recommend them (and it’s not all the way across the US). I can’t wait to see what y’all decide on.
The Intech Terra pretty much has everything you have been talking about and has a great interior. It is a little less than 25’ long. If you hadn’t looked at it yet. It is made in Indiana so Florida should have them. The RV dealer close to my home in Indianapolis has them at their facility.
I also agree with those saying Intech Terra Oasis. It's gorgeous and has everything you've mentioned. It's only 26ft long. I love the Nucamp Avia but it's 28ft long.
InTech Terra Oasis: You need to add this to your list of travel trailers. Modern like the Airstream, separate bedroom, split dry bathroom, U -Lounge with windows. Large 12v refrigerator. Ample kitchen countertop space, large sink, full aluminum cage construction, great ground clearance. This is the one!
Grand Design Imagine XLS 17 MKE is a great option that meets lots of your requirements. It is very spacious inside, not too heavy to toll, great kitchen, Murphy bed, good size tanks, etc. and tiger clearance
New sub here. Love the truck. I use a 2019 f350 drw and tow 2020 Riverstone 39FKTH. We live full time in ours. Looking forward to watching you guys. I was looking up the lectric bikes and you guys piped up.
We have the 31MB grand design. It's 9,800 pounds dry. We pull it with a Three quarter ton diesel. We use the bunk house as our coffee bar and extra storage.
No way on truck camper...too heavy..and ebikes...no way. Have 2 trucks here and Lance 820 went into the trash. For just myself and dog: have Sprinter 144 2wd but almost to small when full of stuff.
I think a toy hauler travel trailer Grand Design, ATC toy hauler(Alum trailer Company) NO WOOD all aluminum inside and outside, Lance, type RV around 25ft,to 30ft. Big tanks plus a generator, Great for storing bikes and working out if the weather is bad.
Looking forward to seeing your new F350 Tremor. Wow! What a cool truck. Pairing it up with a Black series would be a dream rig. I’ve only seen one Black Series from a distance heading down I-10 near the La/Miss state line. We’re outgrown our Jayco and would love to get a Lance but they are rare in the south since they are made in California. RVTRADER is my go to source for RV shopping. Good luck.
given your requirements, a trailer is the only option. It is super-easy to unhook from your truck and, unlike a 5th wheel, doesn't block most of your truck bed. You can even fit a small popup tent on the bed of your truck and have a 'camper' for an overnighter in some really remote area (where none of the other options would be an option). a trailer also doesn't lock you in on just one type of towing vehicle, it is the most universal fit. And the opposite is true as well, you can tow a variety of trailers with your truck.
Not sure if you did a new poll yet but we are in a class C (sometimes referred to as a B+), a Winnebago Fuse. They stopped making them in 2019 and brought the EKKO in. We love our Fuse. It’s exactly 24ft and we get great gas milage, around 16mpg. It’s diesel. We have 43 gal gray tank and 40 gal black tank that lasts us forever. We also have Jeep Renegade as our travel car that we take out and about places. I love Winnebago. I think they are made really well as far as motorhomes go. I also really like Lazy Daze. And my favorite trailers are airstream (except for the price 😜) which I’ll make a bet is what you end up with 😉
Nix on the truck camper. We sold ours and went to a class B because we were feeling we needed to be able to GET TO THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT GOING OUTSIDE. You never know anymore what situation might come up and the thought of someone getting into the cab with us sleeping in the back ... started to be an issue. We had an extended cab F-350 and had a break in while we were shopping for only 20 minutes. Found out that it only takes a punch or a screw driver to get the lock open.
Seems with your purchase of an expensive Ford F-350 , you’re headed for a well built trailer that can sustain going over some rough terrain. A slide in truck camper basically would be more confining that the vehicle you just sold. And slide outs are notoriously problematic. A Class C or B+ makes no sense since you now have a new truck. The Black Series now has 4 dealerships in Florida. St Augustine, Orlando, Ft Myers, and Tampa. But if you really would consider a Black Series I would suggest checking the dealer in Utah because, I believe, there is no sales tax to pay. The MSRP the 21 series is $99,999 plus upgrades, of course, but the sales tax savings would be worth the trip out there. The Black Series manufacturer has only been in business for 10 years and whether they stand the test of time, especially where service and warranty is required, could be something to mull over. In my generation, so many choices and decision to make leads to “analysis / paralysis” or a you called it “decision fatigue”. But I bet that you really knew that very soon after selling you RV you’d be buying this Ford F-350 and already have your minds made up on your next purchase.
So many issues with AS quality. Also no ground clearance or insulation! Then there is the dreaded hail storm (from Hell).. Gameover! Check out the In-Tech Terra Oasis... ticks all your boxes
My son and D-in-L went from a tent trailer to a 5th wheel. She hated and had to sike herself out for days BEFORE driving the tent trailer with a one ton through the mountain passes of Southern BC anytime she and my 2 gsons went ahead of my son for many planned multi boondocking opportunities EVERYTIME. There's usually a big gang of them that meet up. The wives usually arrive first and husbands follow couple days later. When they bought a short used 5th wheel it was a game changer for her. Before you decide you should actually drive around in one in different scenarios. Women LOVE driving 5th wheels. As opposed to ANY towing rig. The gang of them (about 10+or- give or take at any given time) usually pick the most isolated and worse rugged roads to get to forestry camp grounds up mountain passes and switch before. They're all crazy. And they love they're fifth wheels. A couple of them have renovated shorter older models without the slide outs. Much lighter. Something to consider maybe if you're thinking of an interim camper. 5th wheelers don't go back to pulling it seems
Before you completely decide against a 5th wheel, look at the Keystone Acadia (Arcadia?) 32ft. Since several feet of a 5th wheel is over your truck bed this would likely equate to about 25 to 27ft behind. The exterior is light and modern and this is a new plan for 2021. At one point General RV had these.
We fulltime in a 19 ft travel trailer, we are kind of new about 1 year and a half. It's a 2020 lance model 1995. Full lenght incuding hitch its just under 25' Has 3 tanks at 45 gallon each we normaly boondock or dry camp. If we're careful we can last 14 days before we have to dump. I have a spare 12 volt pump which we can add water.
Have you looked at the "Host" PU camper based in Bend Oregon? By far the best custom build in the world. New Mammoth runs close to $100K. Arctic Fox would be my 2nd choice. But they are over priced. Lance looks good and have come a long way but AF is far more of a true four season along with the Host which is the only one I am considering right now. Host is the Rolls Royce of pickup campers. You don't see as many of the Host units because of the high price and custom builds. The Host are by far more like a fancy upper crust home. When you are relaxing in a 3 slide Host you have to pinch yourself to realize your aren't in an upper crust condo on the lake.
Sorry for all the comments but here is a beast you probably never thought of. A super C with 4X4 super rare but if you do your research on the very little maintenance on these you will be impressed. Class A’s are notorious for costing a lot to maintain. Check out this 2020 Dynamax DX3 34KD shared from the RVTrader iOS App.
You might need to get the HQ19, I hear that there are Quality Control issues with the HQ21, I don't even think you can find one. They are shipped from Australia and until they fix the problems, no luck. The best place to get the HQ. is at RV'S of America in Idaho. They specialize in them and they took the HQ 21 off of their website.
I know you’ll get an airstream, but fingers crossed that it’s NOT an airstream, although given the options you considered, it’s the best looking. I guess I’m not a fan of trailers in general. We’ve had every kind of RV, including a couple of trailers, and my most favorites, depending on the use, have been our class A diesel pusher with a toad (FT work/live for 2 years), and our class B van (shorter trips). Our first was a truck camper - loved that for weekends & had that for at least a decade. Class C’s were just okay, and we least enjoyed our trailers. Good luck with your choices! I’m sure you’ll get what suits your needs best at this point in time!
Wow - you guys are acting like a retired couple dipping into their retirement savings ! An $80,0000 F-350 pulling an $80,000 travel trailer is pretty unusual for such a young couple living the RV life full-time. Something tells me that there is a hidden financial component to your lives.
I could see you getting an awesome storage system for your truck bed. With a rolling cover or a shell. That opens up options. Your rig is stout and can pull and carry most anything you could want. Airstreams have little storage for full timers and it is lower to the ground for boondocking. Plus $$ Everything is a compromise. One is easier to tow but difficult off road. Get too big and you have other issues. Start a check list of amenities. Maybe in priority. Solar with batteries has to be near the top. Large tanks and clearance. No one ever says: 'I am selling this RV, it has too much storage.' A quality build matters more with Full timers. Happy trails, good luck.
Have you checked Rpods? The bigger models might check most of your boxes, except for counter space. Also, I have to ask...why not a composting toilet? It seems like it could alleviate some of your boondocks issues.
Design and build your own!. I did. My wants and needs are quite different than most peoples certainly different than a couple or family. I had a custom cargo trailer built with dual axles off-road tires high clearance 7 foot ceiling and rear door that lowers to a ramp like a toy hauler. I ordered it with 1 inch insulation in all the walls and ceiling. Once I got the shell I started building what works for me. I put in a wood-burning stove a fresh tank and a gray tank, sink, a 12 V refrigerator and a 12 V freezer which also run-on 120 V shore power. On the roof I put five 100 W solar panels and inside I have the control unit and three 100 amp hour batteries plus a 2000 W inverter. Add to that a blue Eddie with another 2400 amp hours and I could probably run the air conditioning for at least a little while off of that. I couldn't find an RV with all the things I wanted and without all the crap I do not. I do not have an indoor shower but I have a composting toilet. Works for me.
Considering your list shared before I see something that you do not have to make and take down the bed and of course the a dry bath. Congratulations on the new truck. That will be awesome to pull with. We have pulled a full 4 horse 5th wheel with a F250 Diesel. Now that you have the F350 I see a new 5th wheel in your future.....those will give you a true home feel and much more space. Just a note - 5th wheels are easier than travel trailers as the turning points are different and much more friendly with a 5th wheel. Try to test drive both so you can get the feel for pulling, backing and turning before you make your final decision. Just a suggestion. Excited to see what you decide on! We go Wednesday to pick up our new Class A. I might just be right an airstream tt in your future....LOL
Have you considered any if the molded fiberglass rvs? A few brands are Escape, Bigfoot, and Oliver. No slides and you'd have rho check the heights. Escape makes a small 5th wheel and you can contact then to get hooked up with an owner for a tour.
I camp with a truck camper and love it, but it doesn't work for you. I have also traveled in a super c, a class c and class a. As I said in my last comment, most of my traveling has been in toolbox. The beds are permanent either with a front bedroom or a queen in the rear that raises and lowers. That leaves a lot of open plan area. You bikes can go inside. They are made to camp off road. If you want to boondocks with freedom, get built-in generator. Even if you get solar panels, having the built-in generator is amazing when it gets hot. They are not that annoying. I had one 21 foot one with oven, ac, microwave, ice maker and everything. Very nice. Rugged too.
Love the new truck very very sexy! We just bought a used F350 and are searching for our truck camper which is narrowed down to Lance or Bigfoot. Bigfoot is made in Canada but seems to be better quality over the Lance, they also do travel trailers as well. I would suggest looking for video for bigfoots as their website is not the greatest for getting a feel for the space. Since you are leaning strongly towards a fifth wheel I had narrowed my favorite down to the Escape Travel Trailers. I think the only fifth wheel that they make is small but have a large feel to it and it is called the Escape Travel Trailer 5.0. . There is a canadian couple I believe that also have a youtube channel and they have the Escape 5.0. I think the Escapes might be made in Canada. Can’t wait to see what you buy and thank you for taking us along for all the fun.
Hey guys - I love the idea of a truck camper, but - if you want to be off-grid for longer; as you said water capacity, etc will be an issue - so will fridge size, lithium batteries, and solar; space for extra fule and a possible generator - it's not so wonderful to go 100 miles off-road if you can only stay for 3 days. I'd look for a travel trailer or a small 5'ver. - you can beef up the suspension to make it more robust. Lance makes an awesome bumper pull as well. Airstreams are also totally awesome!
We think before moving forward actually backing up a 5th wheel and a T.T. would be essential to see how that feels. We have a class B and when we watch folks backing up and going around corners, it appears easier in 5th wheel. Is it? We don't know.
Don’t get an Airstream, they are NOT made for boondocking and off-roading. Can you take them off road and boondock? Yes, but when you look at their features it’s clear they aren’t designed for that or for living in full time.
I suggest getting a goose neck hitch for your truck so you can pull a 5th wheel. A truck camper would be too small plus it would take a toll on your truck. That would be fine for part time RVing, not full time, IMO
We’ve owned a truck shell, a cab over camper, a class C, A towable trailer, and now a fifth wheel. The roomiest and easiest to tow is the fifth wheel. Just sharing experience..
That's exciting you're moving on with a new home. I did have bunch of suggestions but since you bought the truck, looks like a towable trailer will be your next home. I'm guessing an Airstream is on your list. You mentioned space was an issue. An option is a trailer with slide outs. Just my opinion after window shopping for a RV this year. Beware of the 2 companies start with a W and J. Because of the qualities. Also decide what kind of places you want to camp. Some places limits you so the length of your trailer is important. Can't wait to see your new home.
First of all, even using a Sherman tank as a tow vehicle will kill the Trans in the end.. I don't care what they say 4 wheeling and pulling something screws up a trans and the tow vehicle axles and suspension.. Good Luck
If your looking at a tow behind travel trailer I would go for an off road travel trailer I would look at Black Series. Truck Campers I am looking at a Host Cascade for a single wheel 3500 all you do it some airbags for the extra weight. Since you have a short bed you just get the shorter version. 5th wheels are roomy and gorgeous but all my friends that have them have suspension issues and end up spending a nice chunk of money getting independent suspension on them. Also take a look at 5th wheels with front kitchen if they make them small enough for you.
We love our Lance and the tank sizes. We have a 2285. And the Dometic hat would go well with it! Can get it with the lift kit and will be able get it off road a bit more. We did consider the Outdoors RV, but we live on the East Coast so that just didn’t make sense. The interior on the Lance is better than the Outdoors RV, but not as modern for most models as an AS.
Stay with airstream the 25 foot 2021 globetrotter you can afford it you won’t lose money that much by right I have one we love it you’re one panel pull that like you got nothing behind you you have a Ford diesel question about that you should’ve talk to a lot of mechanics before buying any drunk I don’t know if you did your research and ask in the back room where they work on them what would they buy if they were looking for a truck for does have some issues so the Chevy sold his Chrysler ram and sodas Nissan they all have problems simple get an extended extended warranty if you didn’t you should
We have pulled 2 different 5th wheels over the last 22 years. After pulling the 5th wheel for the 1st 21 years we used a relatives 28ft travel trailer for 2 weeks. Was not my first choice after the 5th wheel. Good luck!!!
Diesel truck + fifth wheel = watch your pin weight! TT or small fifth wheel will be great! We full time in a 30’ class A, having started in a TT. Neither one has the kitchen space of a fifth wheel.
If I had it to do over and with your having a great truck now, I'd consider the larger Oliver Travel Trailer. It has a good clearance with the dual axel and if you get a cap for the truck you can carry your toys like your electric bikes as well as generator, gas, and extra water plus you have the option to get rid of your black tank with a composting or cassette toilet. Good luck with your hunting.
We have been in a Little Guy Max for 2 years and are keeping our eye open for what our next rig might be! All the ones you’re seriously considering have been on our hot list too, esp the Black Series!! Just wanted to give you a heads up on the InTech Terra! The quality, inside appearance, and thoughtful design rival the others in our opinion. We were able to tour one at the Tampa RV show this year! Good luck on your quest!
Fifth wheels are a lot easier to tow than a travel trailer. Having the pivot point right over the wheels makes a huge difference. I towed a 35' travel trailer with a Ford excursion (solid, heavy, long-wheelbase tow vehicle), and it was challenging. When ever anything larger than a passenger car passes you (or you pass it), there's a series of alternating side pressures pushing you around on the road. First, the high pressure zone in front of the other vehicle pushes against the side of the trailer behind the trailer wheels, which pivots the back of the trailer to the right, the front of the trailer to the left, which pulls the back of the truck to the left, and points the truck to the right. You have to react quickly to keep from driving off the road. Then when you get that under control, it eases up, but then the pressure zone is in front of the trailer wheels, and points you to the left. Then the front of the truck gets pushed back to the right as the vehicle passes. It's white knuckles on a high traffic road like an interstate. If you are in a middle lane, then you get the effect from both sides!
Just a comment on the overall feel of this video. The combination of Chris’s hair being down with ambient lighting from multiple sources conveys a warmth and vulnerability to your current situation. Best wishes from Alabama for a great transition!
If you haven’t bought anything yet ask any of them if they are doing a recirculating showers. Please feel free to look them up on youtube it is all over people making them for their campers for extra boon docking time. They call it the endless shower also.
Since you didn't get a duly I wouldn't recommend the 5th wheel. Since you really wanna get out there I would think you be limited at this point with a truck camper on the bed. I think you're still gonna find space and storage in issue like you were like you had in the Van.
I really love that small Montana I kind of wish I would have waited and ordered it from the factory instead of buying what the dealer had in stock right now. I hate Airstreams. It's like living in a metal tube or a sewer culvert. and they are all the same and so predictable and boring.
I love my Alaskan camper but it is a little tight for me alone so I can’t recommend it for you guys. It is a lot smaller than your old van but I can go almost anywhere with it
Hey that's good Ya I always wanted you to buy a leisure travel van they are the best , my vote is for the leisure travel van RL ya the RL means rear lunge do check it out its awesome, please make sure check out a leisure travel van before you look for others please
Holy cow, super aligned with our thoughts. We just purchased a 2021 F-350 6.7L (non-Tremor so not as "badass" as yours, Chris) and we've 99.9% decided on an Outdoors RV travel trailer for many of the reasons you mention: large tanks, high ground clearance, very good off-road suspension, build quality, etc. And, as we're based in NV, in the (hopefully) unlikely event we have an issue that requires a trip to the factory eastern Oregon is way closer than Elkhart, IN. I optioned my truck with the fifth wheel prep package for flexibility and future-proofing, but we'll likely go travel trailer so we can retain truck bed storage. Fun fact: I traded in my 2019 F-250 6.2L and the dealership has it listed for $3,000 MORE than its MSRP; it's crazy out there. Many thanks for your awesome videos and good luck in your search!
Good combo your looking at! I have heard that about the used trucks and that's why so many are buying new now. Easy trade in!! Good luck in your hunt as well!!
You bought a great towing vehicle. Diesels are costly to maintain but can run 500k miles plus. Almost every diesel mechanic on the planet knows the 6.7L power-stroke. It is like night and day difference between towing with a gasoline fueled truck. You will love the 10-speeed automatic. I prefer travel trailer because it does not consume the bed of the truck. Truck camper = yuck and your truck is a short bed and a SRW so you are limited to smallish truck campers. Your truck can tow 12000 - even 15000 - pounds up long hills w/o batting an eye.
Thanks John! All makes sense to us as well! The diesel is a bit overkill if we decide to go really small but it will sure be nice to have! 1 ton trucks were very limited as well with the big microchip shortage and Ford plant shutdowns.
Thank you for all of your support and great comments! Keep em coming!! 😀
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do you regret not getting a walled off separate Bedroom ? My wife sleeps less than I do so we needed a second room.... so went with 25krs.
The separate bedroom hasn’t bothered us…. We do both have the same sleep and awake schedules. It also makes the RV feel bigger being all one room. But if we did go with a bigger RV it would be nice to have separate rooms to give it a more homey feel and have some separation.
Have you considered a Intech Terra Oasis? We have a the Sol Horizon and it is so very well built.
Love the Tremor! That pretty much seals the deal for the airstream trailer!
Would be a good looking combo!
Have you considered a toy hauler, which is what we are hoping to get! We don't plan on carrying anything, we will put furniture in that space to create out our living room! We want an all weather so we can boondock in all seasons!
We just looked at a grand design M class, 26 ft I think. Pretty cool! I would want one with a deck!
That’s what I was going to suggest as well. The patio is great for workouts when you don’t want to be in the dirt. Also you can get them with off-road wheels and tires with a higher ride height, for off-road. But most of them have less storage compartments. Also, the bikes can be secured in the trailer when you’re away with the truck, doing other things.
Your so getting an Airstream! 😂
So after towing a bumper pull travel trailer and a 5th wheel, teth 5th wheel hands down tow a lot better. easier to manimover and lots of head room.
Yup you're getting that flying cloud
Congratulations on your new truck. It also took us some time to figure out the best trailer for us. We rented trailers to see how we liked the different layouts. It was helpful to rent and get a feel for what we liked and didn't like. We ended up having a custom trailer built for our needs - 16 ft toy hauler with 50-50-50 tank storage and no slides. Take care and look forward to seeing your new rig. Blessings.
Get a toyhauler even if you don't have a toy to put in it. Most have 100 gallon fresh water, high ceilings and you can make a small office in the back. You can open the whole back end up with a patio on most. I have a wolfpack 23pack15 and love it. You can also add your own decent chairs vs the crappy RV ones. They also have more ground clearance for boondocking. Check it out!
Especially since Lance is on your list (love them), look at Princess Craft RV in Round Rock TX. They are great and have an awesome RUclips channel to show their different RVs. I would highly recommend them (and it’s not all the way across the US). I can’t wait to see what y’all decide on.
You should check out Oliver Travel Trailers. I also love the Airstreams.
I repeat. Airstream Classic 30. I almost posted Ford F-250 last week. Still my treat
Sounds like a good set up! And the price is right!🤣
The Intech Terra pretty much has everything you have been talking about and has a great interior. It is a little less than 25’ long. If you hadn’t looked at it yet. It is made in Indiana so Florida should have them. The RV dealer close to my home in Indianapolis has them at their facility.
Your so getting an Airstream! 😂
I also agree with those saying Intech Terra Oasis. It's gorgeous and has everything you've mentioned. It's only 26ft long. I love the Nucamp Avia but it's 28ft long.
InTech Terra Oasis: You need to add this to your list of travel trailers. Modern like the Airstream, separate bedroom, split dry bathroom, U -Lounge with windows. Large 12v refrigerator. Ample kitchen countertop space, large sink, full aluminum cage construction, great ground clearance. This is the one!
Grand Design Imagine XLS 17 MKE is a great option that meets lots of your requirements. It is very spacious inside, not too heavy to toll, great kitchen, Murphy bed, good size tanks, etc. and tiger clearance
You should look into Outdoors RV out of Oregon. They make solid travel trailers geared towards off-road, boondocking, etc.
Yes!! ORV!!
I knew a big truck was in your future! I’m still rooting for an airstream! 😆
Just keep in mind what you will be comfortable in towing/driving especially if you pick up and move frequently.
Very true! We really want to keep small for that reason as we like to travel and have more options for places to stay!
Kedron Caravan (Australian) very good off road.👍👍👍👍
Search youtube channel Kedron Caravan.
Hi Guys. Hey,,, why not buy KYD's Airstream towable..
Trish and Marc maybe selling it.
New sub here. Love the truck. I use a 2019 f350 drw and tow 2020 Riverstone 39FKTH. We live full time in ours. Looking forward to watching you guys. I was looking up the lectric bikes and you guys piped up.
We have the 31MB grand design. It's 9,800 pounds dry. We pull it with a Three quarter ton diesel. We use the bunk house as our coffee bar and extra storage.
No way on truck camper...too heavy..and ebikes...no way. Have 2 trucks here and Lance 820 went into the trash. For just myself and dog: have Sprinter 144 2wd but almost to small when full of stuff.
I think a toy hauler travel trailer Grand Design, ATC toy hauler(Alum trailer Company) NO WOOD all aluminum inside and outside, Lance, type RV around 25ft,to 30ft. Big tanks plus a generator, Great for storing bikes and working out if the weather is bad.
Looking forward to seeing your new
F350 Tremor. Wow! What a cool truck. Pairing it up with a Black series would be a dream rig. I’ve only seen one Black Series from a distance heading down I-10 near the La/Miss state line. We’re outgrown our Jayco and would love to get a Lance but they are rare in the south since they are made in California. RVTRADER is my go to source for RV shopping. Good luck.
given your requirements, a trailer is the only option. It is super-easy to unhook from your truck and, unlike a 5th wheel, doesn't block most of your truck bed. You can even fit a small popup tent on the bed of your truck and have a 'camper' for an overnighter in some really remote area (where none of the other options would be an option). a trailer also doesn't lock you in on just one type of towing vehicle, it is the most universal fit. And the opposite is true as well, you can tow a variety of trailers with your truck.
Check out Zone Rv’s, Summit Series is amazing ! Australian made for the Outback. Available in the US just recently !
Not sure if you did a new poll yet but we are in a class C (sometimes referred to as a B+), a Winnebago Fuse. They stopped making them in 2019 and brought the EKKO in. We love our Fuse. It’s exactly 24ft and we get great gas milage, around 16mpg. It’s diesel. We have 43 gal gray tank and 40 gal black tank that lasts us forever. We also have Jeep Renegade as our travel car that we take out and about places. I love Winnebago. I think they are made really well as far as motorhomes go. I also really like Lazy Daze. And my favorite trailers are airstream (except for the price 😜) which I’ll make a bet is what you end up with 😉
Nix on the truck camper. We sold ours and went to a class B because we were feeling we needed to be able to GET TO THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT GOING OUTSIDE. You never know anymore what situation might come up and the thought of someone getting into the cab with us sleeping in the back ... started to be an issue. We had an extended cab F-350 and had a break in while we were shopping for only 20 minutes. Found out that it only takes a punch or a screw driver to get the lock open.
Seems with your purchase of an expensive Ford F-350 , you’re headed for a well built trailer that can sustain going over some rough terrain. A slide in truck camper basically would be more confining that the vehicle you just sold. And slide outs are notoriously problematic. A Class C or B+ makes no sense since you now have a new truck. The Black Series now has 4 dealerships in Florida. St Augustine, Orlando, Ft Myers, and Tampa.
But if you really would consider a Black Series I would suggest checking the dealer in Utah because, I believe, there is no sales tax to pay. The MSRP the 21 series is $99,999 plus upgrades, of course, but the sales tax savings would be worth the trip out there. The Black Series manufacturer has only been in business for 10 years and whether they stand the test of time, especially where service and warranty is required, could be something to mull over. In my generation, so many choices and decision to make leads to “analysis / paralysis” or a you called it “decision fatigue”. But I bet that you really knew that very soon after selling you RV you’d be buying this Ford F-350 and already have your minds made up on your next purchase.
The new size of Truck, 5 th wheel, toy hauler for working and Radbikes. We have 1/2 toy hauler/deck patio. FR XLR Boost. RV wholesalers
For some reason, we can picture you guys in an Airstream. You'll have fun no matter what you choose, and that's the most important thing.
We always pictured that as well, but just want to make sure we exhaust our options. Lots to consider! Thanks!
So many issues with AS quality. Also no ground clearance or insulation! Then there is the dreaded hail storm (from Hell).. Gameover! Check out the In-Tech Terra Oasis... ticks all your boxes
Sadly an airstream won't give them much clearance.
@@paulbailey5915 Sandra Westley from the UK are AS not insulated, I thought they were.
@@robwestley7370 Very limited insulation, but with so many windows and that aluminum, the heat or cold wins!
My son and D-in-L went from a tent trailer to a 5th wheel. She hated and had to sike herself out for days BEFORE driving the tent trailer with a one ton through the mountain passes of Southern BC anytime she and my 2 gsons went ahead of my son for many planned multi boondocking opportunities EVERYTIME. There's usually a big gang of them that meet up. The wives usually arrive first and husbands follow couple days later.
When they bought a short used 5th wheel it was a game changer for her. Before you decide you should actually drive around in one in different scenarios. Women LOVE driving 5th wheels. As opposed to ANY towing rig. The gang of them (about 10+or- give or take at any given time) usually pick the most isolated and worse rugged roads to get to forestry camp grounds up mountain passes and switch before. They're all crazy. And they love they're fifth wheels. A couple of them have renovated shorter older models without the slide outs. Much lighter. Something to consider maybe if you're thinking of an interim camper. 5th wheelers don't go back to pulling it seems
Before you completely decide against a 5th wheel, look at the Keystone Acadia (Arcadia?) 32ft. Since several feet of a 5th wheel is over your truck bed this would likely equate to about 25 to 27ft behind. The exterior is light and modern and this is a new plan for 2021. At one point General RV had these.
We fulltime in a 19 ft travel trailer, we are kind of new about 1 year and a half. It's a 2020 lance model 1995. Full lenght incuding hitch its just under 25' Has 3 tanks at 45 gallon each we normaly boondock or dry camp. If we're careful we can last 14 days before we have to dump. I have a spare 12 volt pump which we can add water.
Also, A good kitchen is a must, I love your healthy cooking sections :)
Have you looked at the "Host" PU camper based in Bend Oregon? By far the best custom build in the world. New Mammoth runs close to $100K. Arctic Fox would be my 2nd choice. But they are over priced. Lance looks good and have come a long way but AF is far more of a true four season along with the Host which is the only one I am considering right now. Host is the Rolls Royce of pickup campers. You don't see as many of the Host units because of the high price and custom builds. The Host are by far more like a fancy upper crust home. When you are relaxing in a 3 slide Host you have to pinch yourself to realize your aren't in an upper crust condo on the lake.
Sorry for all the comments but here is a beast you probably never thought of. A super C with 4X4 super rare but if you do your research on the very little maintenance on these you will be impressed. Class A’s are notorious for costing a lot to maintain. Check out this 2020 Dynamax DX3 34KD shared from the RVTrader iOS App.
You might need to get the HQ19, I hear that there are Quality Control issues with the HQ21, I don't even think you can find one. They are shipped from Australia and until they fix the problems, no luck. The best place to get the HQ. is at RV'S of America in Idaho. They specialize in them and they took the HQ 21 off of their website.
I know you’ll get an airstream, but fingers crossed that it’s NOT an airstream, although given the options you considered, it’s the best looking. I guess I’m not a fan of trailers in general. We’ve had every kind of RV, including a couple of trailers, and my most favorites, depending on the use, have been our class A diesel pusher with a toad (FT work/live for 2 years), and our class B van (shorter trips). Our first was a truck camper - loved that for weekends & had that for at least a decade. Class C’s were just okay, and we least enjoyed our trailers. Good luck with your choices! I’m sure you’ll get what suits your needs best at this point in time!
Wow - you guys are acting like a retired couple dipping into their retirement savings ! An $80,0000 F-350 pulling an $80,000 travel trailer is pretty unusual for such a young couple living the RV life full-time. Something tells me that there is a hidden financial component to your lives.
You should do a total 180 & go Schoolie...blow some minds. 🚌👈🤣
🤯 nobody would see it coming! They are pretty sweet!
@@IreneIronTravels 🤜🤛 So I will take that as confirmation...thank you 😁 I don't know how long of this anticipation I can take.
Check out Northwood Manufacturing, the Nash models, good build all the way around.
I could see you getting an awesome storage system for your truck bed.
With a rolling cover or a shell. That opens up options. Your rig is stout and can pull and carry most anything you could want.
Airstreams have little storage for full timers and it is lower to the ground for boondocking. Plus $$
Everything is a compromise. One is easier to tow but difficult off road. Get too big and you have other issues.
Start a check list of amenities. Maybe in priority.
Solar with batteries has to be near the top. Large tanks and clearance.
No one ever says: 'I am selling this RV, it has too much storage.'
A quality build matters more with Full timers.
Happy trails, good luck.
I had the Black series HQ21, I would not recommend at all. #1 No freshwater hookup. #2 to off road, #3 I couldn't keep it cool enough at all.
Have you checked Rpods? The bigger models might check most of your boxes, except for counter space. Also, I have to ask...why not a composting toilet? It seems like it could alleviate some of your boondocks issues.
Pleasureway & LTVs are much better quality than Winnebago. Trailers that aren’t Airstream require roof maintenance.
Design and build your own!. I did. My wants and needs are quite different than most peoples certainly different than a couple or family. I had a custom cargo trailer built with dual axles off-road tires high clearance 7 foot ceiling and rear door that lowers to a ramp like a toy hauler. I ordered it with 1 inch insulation in all the walls and ceiling. Once I got the shell I started building what works for me. I put in a wood-burning stove a fresh tank and a gray tank, sink, a 12 V refrigerator and a 12 V freezer which also run-on 120 V shore power. On the roof I put five 100 W solar panels and inside I have the control unit and three 100 amp hour batteries plus a 2000 W inverter. Add to that a blue Eddie with another 2400 amp hours and I could probably run the air conditioning for at least a little while off of that. I couldn't find an RV with all the things I wanted and without all the crap I do not. I do not have an indoor shower but I have a composting toilet. Works for me.
Considering your list shared before I see something that you do not have to make and take down the bed and of course the a dry bath. Congratulations on the new truck. That will be awesome to pull with. We have pulled a full 4 horse 5th wheel with a F250 Diesel. Now that you have the F350 I see a new 5th wheel in your future.....those will give you a true home feel and much more space. Just a note - 5th wheels are easier than travel trailers as the turning points are different and much more friendly with a 5th wheel. Try to test drive both so you can get the feel for pulling, backing and turning before you make your final decision. Just a suggestion. Excited to see what you decide on! We go Wednesday to pick up our new Class A. I might just be right an airstream tt in your future....LOL
Lance 2375 camp trailer. 45 black tank, check it out lots of benefits. We love ours. Great off road.
Have you considered any if the molded fiberglass rvs? A few brands are Escape, Bigfoot, and Oliver. No slides and you'd have rho check the heights. Escape makes a small 5th wheel and you can contact then to get hooked up with an owner for a tour.
Don’t forget the Explorer travel trailer it is another off road camper check out the company ROA (RV’s of America)
I camp with a truck camper and love it, but it doesn't work for you. I have also traveled in a super c, a class c and class a. As I said in my last comment, most of my traveling has been in toolbox. The beds are permanent either with a front bedroom or a queen in the rear that raises and lowers. That leaves a lot of open plan area. You bikes can go inside. They are made to camp off road. If you want to boondocks with freedom, get built-in generator. Even if you get solar panels, having the built-in generator is amazing when it gets hot. They are not that annoying. I had one 21 foot one with oven, ac, microwave, ice maker and everything. Very nice. Rugged too.
Love the new truck very very sexy! We just bought a used F350 and are searching for our truck camper which is narrowed down to Lance or Bigfoot. Bigfoot is made in Canada but seems to be better quality over the Lance, they also do travel trailers as well. I would suggest looking for video for bigfoots as their website is not the greatest for getting a feel for the space. Since you are leaning strongly towards a fifth wheel I had narrowed my favorite down to the Escape Travel Trailers. I think the only fifth wheel that they make is small but have a large feel to it and it is called the Escape Travel Trailer 5.0. . There is a canadian couple I believe that also have a youtube channel and they have the Escape 5.0. I think the Escapes might be made in Canada. Can’t wait to see what you buy and thank you for taking us along for all the fun.
Hey guys - I love the idea of a truck camper, but - if you want to be off-grid for longer; as you said water capacity, etc will be an issue - so will fridge size, lithium batteries, and solar; space for extra fule and a possible generator - it's not so wonderful to go 100 miles off-road if you can only stay for 3 days. I'd look for a travel trailer or a small 5'ver. - you can beef up the suspension to make it more robust. Lance makes an awesome bumper pull as well. Airstreams are also totally awesome!
We think before moving forward actually backing up a 5th wheel and a T.T. would be essential to see how that feels. We have a class B and when we watch folks backing up and going around corners, it appears easier in 5th wheel. Is it? We don't know.
Don’t get an Airstream, they are NOT made for boondocking and off-roading. Can you take them off road and boondock? Yes, but when you look at their features it’s clear they aren’t designed for that or for living in full time.
I suggest getting a goose neck hitch for your truck so you can pull a 5th wheel. A truck camper would be too small plus it would take a toll on your truck. That would be fine for part time RVing, not full time, IMO
We’ve owned a truck shell, a cab over camper, a class C, A towable trailer, and now a fifth wheel. The roomiest and easiest to tow is the fifth wheel. Just sharing experience..
Check out Fate Unbound. They picked their trailer based on its large tanks for the trailer size. They love to boondock.
That's exciting you're moving on with a new home. I did have bunch of suggestions but since you bought the truck, looks like a towable trailer will be your next home. I'm guessing an Airstream is on your list. You mentioned space was an issue. An option is a trailer with slide outs. Just my opinion after window shopping for a RV this year. Beware of the 2 companies start with a W and J. Because of the qualities. Also decide what kind of places you want to camp. Some places limits you so the length of your trailer is important. Can't wait to see your new home.
First of all, even using a Sherman tank as a tow vehicle will kill the Trans in the end.. I don't care what they say 4 wheeling and pulling something screws up a trans and the tow vehicle axles and suspension..
Good Luck
If your looking at a tow behind travel trailer I would go for an off road travel trailer I would look at Black Series. Truck Campers I am looking at a Host Cascade for a single wheel 3500 all you do it some airbags for the extra weight. Since you have a short bed you just get the shorter version. 5th wheels are roomy and gorgeous but all my friends that have them have suspension issues and end up spending a nice chunk of money getting independent suspension on them. Also take a look at 5th wheels with front kitchen if they make them small enough for you.
We love our Lance and the tank sizes. We have a 2285. And the Dometic hat would go well with it! Can get it with the lift kit and will be able get it off road a bit more. We did consider the Outdoors RV, but we live on the East Coast so that just didn’t make sense. The interior on the Lance is better than the Outdoors RV, but not as modern for most models as an AS.
You've probably done your research but if you need help setting up your Ford, Marc at Keep Your Daydream has been towing with Fords for years.
Try Matt's RV reviews Towables we love their channel
Stay with airstream the 25 foot 2021 globetrotter you can afford it you won’t lose money that much by right I have one we love it you’re one panel pull that like you got nothing behind you you have a Ford diesel question about that you should’ve talk to a lot of mechanics before buying any drunk I don’t know if you did your research and ask in the back room where they work on them what would they buy if they were looking for a truck for does have some issues so the Chevy sold his Chrysler ram and sodas Nissan they all have problems simple get an extended extended warranty if you didn’t you should
We have pulled 2 different 5th wheels over the last 22 years. After pulling the 5th wheel for the 1st 21 years we used a relatives 28ft travel trailer for 2 weeks. Was not my first choice after the 5th wheel. Good luck!!!
Diesel truck + fifth wheel = watch your pin weight! TT or small fifth wheel will be great! We full time in a 30’ class A, having started in a TT. Neither one has the kitchen space of a fifth wheel.
If I had it to do over and with your having a great truck now, I'd consider the larger Oliver Travel Trailer. It has a good clearance with the dual axel and if you get a cap for the truck you can carry your toys like your electric bikes as well as generator, gas, and extra water plus you have the option to get rid of your black tank with a composting or cassette toilet. Good luck with your hunting.
We have been in a Little Guy Max for 2 years and are keeping our eye open for what our next rig might be! All the ones you’re seriously considering have been on our hot list too, esp the Black Series!! Just wanted to give you a heads up on the InTech Terra! The quality, inside appearance, and thoughtful design rival the others in our opinion. We were able to tour one at the Tampa RV show this year! Good luck on your quest!
Fifth wheels are a lot easier to tow than a travel trailer. Having the pivot point right over the wheels makes a huge difference. I towed a 35' travel trailer with a Ford excursion (solid, heavy, long-wheelbase tow vehicle), and it was challenging. When ever anything larger than a passenger car passes you (or you pass it), there's a series of alternating side pressures pushing you around on the road. First, the high pressure zone in front of the other vehicle pushes against the side of the trailer behind the trailer wheels, which pivots the back of the trailer to the right, the front of the trailer to the left, which pulls the back of the truck to the left, and points the truck to the right. You have to react quickly to keep from driving off the road. Then when you get that under control, it eases up, but then the pressure zone is in front of the trailer wheels, and points you to the left. Then the front of the truck gets pushed back to the right as the vehicle passes. It's white knuckles on a high traffic road like an interstate. If you are in a middle lane, then you get the effect from both sides!
Just a comment on the overall feel of this video. The combination of Chris’s hair being down with ambient lighting from multiple sources conveys a warmth and vulnerability to your current situation. Best wishes from Alabama for a great transition!
We were looking at Airstreams but decided on a Oliver Travel trailer. We have one on order. Only available from the factory. True 4 season.
If you haven’t bought anything yet ask any of them if they are doing a recirculating showers. Please feel free to look them up on youtube it is all over people making them for their campers for extra boon docking time. They call it the endless shower also.
The best travel trailer out there is the Airstream. Don’t get the Flying Cloud boring!!! Make sure u get the Pro Pride hitch. We are in the Pendleton.
5th wheel easier to tow than a pull behind, we have had both. Please look at Grand Design, great company and service!
Have you gone to Matt yet?
He’s in Florida and does videos on here just look up Matt’s RV
He’s selling them there in Florida.
Have you looked at a Grand Design 310GK? It's under 32'.
Since you didn't get a duly I wouldn't recommend the 5th wheel. Since you really wanna get out there I would think you be limited at this point with a truck camper on the bed. I think you're still gonna find space and storage in issue like you were like you had in the Van.
Check out the Rockwood Mini Lite 2511 with off road package.
Only sexier truck??? Would have to be a RED model
"keep your daydream" on YT may give you guys some options, they had multiple rigs, also a lot of tips and tricks
Thanks! We did watch them a lot when we were planning out leave in 2017. Good advice and entertainment!
I really love that small Montana I kind of wish I would have waited and ordered it from the factory instead of buying what the dealer had in stock right now. I hate Airstreams. It's like living in a metal tube or a sewer culvert. and they are all the same and so predictable and boring.
We have a 27 foot Shadow Cruiser, it has a push out and a king bed we love it It has a big kitchen
I love my Alaskan camper but it is a little tight for me alone so I can’t recommend it for you guys. It is a lot smaller than your old van but I can go almost anywhere with it
If you want to keep the off road capability take a look at Black Series campers, pretty Bad a**!
Hey that's good
Ya I always wanted you to buy a leisure travel van they are the best , my vote is for the leisure travel van RL ya the RL means rear lunge do check it out its awesome, please make sure check out a leisure travel van before you look for others please
Toy hauler. Gives you an outside patio. ATC aluminum.
I can picture that you are in a flying cloud of airstream 😆
Airstream is the only pick. The rest are only a white box. They will end up in a land fill.
I enjoy you guys SO much! So informative and honest.
How about an e pro camper? I see rangers pulling them
5th wheels are easier to tow and are rock steady versus fish tailing travel trailers...go 5th wheel.
What about Rockwood 2512s or the 2506s? Dry bath, large tanks, fireplace, separate bedroom, outside kitchen, and under 26ft
Would like to look at the RW mini lites. Have never been in one and not to sure on the quality of them, but look like floor plans.
30’ 5th wheel, do all state parks, with diesel gen. & Solar.
Holy cow, super aligned with our thoughts. We just purchased a 2021 F-350 6.7L (non-Tremor so not as "badass" as yours, Chris) and we've 99.9% decided on an Outdoors RV travel trailer for many of the reasons you mention: large tanks, high ground clearance, very good off-road suspension, build quality, etc. And, as we're based in NV, in the (hopefully) unlikely event we have an issue that requires a trip to the factory eastern Oregon is way closer than Elkhart, IN. I optioned my truck with the fifth wheel prep package for flexibility and future-proofing, but we'll likely go travel trailer so we can retain truck bed storage. Fun fact: I traded in my 2019 F-250 6.2L and the dealership has it listed for $3,000 MORE than its MSRP; it's crazy out there. Many thanks for your awesome videos and good luck in your search!
Good combo your looking at! I have heard that about the used trucks and that's why so many are buying new now. Easy trade in!! Good luck in your hunt as well!!
You bought a great towing vehicle. Diesels are costly to maintain but can run 500k miles plus. Almost every diesel mechanic on the planet knows the 6.7L power-stroke. It is like night and day difference between towing with a gasoline fueled truck. You will love the 10-speeed automatic. I prefer travel trailer because it does not consume the bed of the truck. Truck camper = yuck and your truck is a short bed and a SRW so you are limited to smallish truck campers. Your truck can tow 12000 - even 15000 - pounds up long hills w/o batting an eye.
Thanks John! All makes sense to us as well! The diesel is a bit overkill if we decide to go really small but it will sure be nice to have! 1 ton trucks were very limited as well with the big microchip shortage and Ford plant shutdowns.