Post Your Camper
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Titanpat57
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Went to the Coal Mine Cruiser Classic back in July with the Gotham City Land cruisers.
Nice event...great crowd held at Rausch Creek. Got to stay at a "real" campground...which was a nice treat with sewer, water and electric.
Plus a little 82nd love..
Nice event...great crowd held at Rausch Creek. Got to stay at a "real" campground...which was a nice treat with sewer, water and electric.
Plus a little 82nd love..
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Bandit Runner
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2001 Scamp 16'
The 4R hardly knows it's back there. I really like having the brake controller.
My tolerance for risk (and slow acceleration) is pretty low, so pulling an estimated 2000 lbs with the V8 is nice.
Hi neighbor! I work in St. Joe and live in Stevensville. Nice rig and camper. I'll keep an eye out for ya.
Paw Paw King
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What year is your 4runner and camper? they both look very nice.V6 in runner?and do you have any braking problems pulling it?
Paw Paw King
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works for me,I would do the same thing if it was me
NewguyNY
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Don't have a camper yet. Hell don't even have my T4R yet lol.
I have a TRD Pro on order and am also doing research on a camper to get. The camper I like the best so far is a 19' that weighs 3900 lbs dry.
Couple questions for you guys,
1) is this doable safely as is? Loaded up the camper will certainly be at the top of the acceptable towing capacity.
2) would a class IV hitch and tranny cooler be possible mods to increase capacity just a bit more to make this a feasible setup or should I find a smaller camper?
Thanks.
I have a TRD Pro on order and am also doing research on a camper to get. The camper I like the best so far is a 19' that weighs 3900 lbs dry.
Couple questions for you guys,
1) is this doable safely as is? Loaded up the camper will certainly be at the top of the acceptable towing capacity.
2) would a class IV hitch and tranny cooler be possible mods to increase capacity just a bit more to make this a feasible setup or should I find a smaller camper?
Thanks.
Towards the top end, yes, but within reason, if you drive reasonably. Mine is almost that weight, and it hauls just fine, so long as I load it properly, to keep 10-15% of the weight on the hitch. If I get any trailer sway, it is because I have loaded it improperly. I can usually adjust it with the amount of water in the tank, but I usually tow with all tanks empty. (except my fuel tank, LOL!)
There are several people on here who tow bigger trailers than ours, and claim no difficulties.
Caveats:
1. Highly recommend a weight-distributing hitch, with anti-sway feature. It is a very scary thing to have that heavy trailer controlling the car at highway speed!
2. You should definitely have brakes on the trailer, and a brake controller on your dashboard. Learn how to use it.
I am thinking air bags in the rear springs would also help with the 4Runner. You will get tired of on-coming drivers flashing their lights at you all the time! They will enable you to carry a heavier load in the bag, a higher tongue weight, and make the whole packege safer.
Some people on this forum have gone with an extra tranny cooler, but others say they have no over-heating issues pulling a big trailer in the mountains, with just the tranny cooler that comes with the truck. I will monitor my T4R (when I get it) with a Scangauge , before deciding if an extra tranny cooler is necessary.
Hope this helps (no experience with 4Runner, I am towing with an FJ, but quite a few years towing experience)
There are several people on here who tow bigger trailers than ours, and claim no difficulties.
Caveats:
1. Highly recommend a weight-distributing hitch, with anti-sway feature. It is a very scary thing to have that heavy trailer controlling the car at highway speed!
2. You should definitely have brakes on the trailer, and a brake controller on your dashboard. Learn how to use it.
I am thinking air bags in the rear springs would also help with the 4Runner. You will get tired of on-coming drivers flashing their lights at you all the time! They will enable you to carry a heavier load in the bag, a higher tongue weight, and make the whole packege safer.
Some people on this forum have gone with an extra tranny cooler, but others say they have no over-heating issues pulling a big trailer in the mountains, with just the tranny cooler that comes with the truck. I will monitor my T4R (when I get it) with a Scangauge , before deciding if an extra tranny cooler is necessary.
Hope this helps (no experience with 4Runner, I am towing with an FJ, but quite a few years towing experience)
Forgot to mention - these trailers are mostly light weight these days, and almost without exception, the construction quality leaves a great deal to be desired. (In other words, they are CRAP!)
They look real good on the showroom floor, but dig a little deeper, and you will find some very shoddy/ questionable / even criminal workmanship. Look hard at the trailer you are thinking of.
My point here is, they are OK if you travel mostly paved roads, but if you go where your 4Runner is capable of taking you, the torsional stresses you put on that trailer will do it in in short order. They are just not built to take it.
I am currently considering the Escape 17' F/G trailer, with the so-called off-road package. Not really off-road capable, but it will handle most of the stuff I ask of it.
They look real good on the showroom floor, but dig a little deeper, and you will find some very shoddy/ questionable / even criminal workmanship. Look hard at the trailer you are thinking of.
My point here is, they are OK if you travel mostly paved roads, but if you go where your 4Runner is capable of taking you, the torsional stresses you put on that trailer will do it in in short order. They are just not built to take it.
I am currently considering the Escape 17' F/G trailer, with the so-called off-road package. Not really off-road capable, but it will handle most of the stuff I ask of it.
Martinjmpr
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2001 Scamp 16'
The 4R hardly knows it's back there. I really like having the brake controller.
My tolerance for risk (and slow acceleration) is pretty low, so pulling an estimated 2000 lbs with the V8 is nice.
I really love the Scamp/Casita/Burro type trailers, if I can talk the wife into it that may be what we get next (she doesn't like them because they have "ugly interiors."
) What I love is (a) no seams along the roof to leak and (b) lightweight. Would like to stay < 2000lbs so I can pull with my V6 without brakes.
NewguyNY
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Thanks Raven.
Yes, I forgot to mention that I would have a proper weight distribution system and the trailer does have electronic brakes. I'll have to look into a dash controller though.
I understand about the workmanship also. Not planning on off roading the trailer. We do state park type camping. I'd rather go setup camp and trailer, then go find some trails and come back to the camper.
Yes, I forgot to mention that I would have a proper weight distribution system and the trailer does have electronic brakes. I'll have to look into a dash controller though.
I understand about the workmanship also. Not planning on off roading the trailer. We do state park type camping. I'd rather go setup camp and trailer, then go find some trails and come back to the camper.
jstanwood
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I really love the Scamp/Casita/Burro type trailers, if I can talk the wife into it that may be what we get next (she doesn't like them because they have "ugly interiors."
What I love is (a) no seams along the roof to leak and (b) lightweight. Would like to stay < 2000lbs so I can pull with my V6 without brakes.
Is your wife not a fan of the "rat fur" on the walls? :drama: I'll admit that the upholstery on our 2001 model is very 70's. Scamp actually sells full upholstery kits. We just use sheets. My wife made new darkening curtains very quickly.
The rivets can still leak, but there's much less to worry about than conventional campers.
I think every Scamp 16' comes with electric brakes, so you might as well use them. I towed the this one over 200 mi home without the brakes, and I just made the same round trip with the brakes, and it was MUCH nicer.
JacksonRally
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Picked this little guy up today.
blizz86
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Picked this little guy up today.
What are the specs on that beast??
JacksonRally
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2012 Forest River Stealth (not so stealth having a ton of "Stealth" stickers all over it :noidea
24' box, 27' 8'' overall, 5189 dry....:lookout:
I have yet to get it on the freeway. Around town towed really well.
Martinjmpr
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Reviving this thread....
Now that camping season is back I'm reviving this thread.
Here we are with our new T@B "Livia" headed out to our first camping trip of the season (I'll apologize for the crappy cell phone pic. I should be able to post better pics later on.)
Now that camping season is back I'm reviving this thread.
Here we are with our new T@B "Livia" headed out to our first camping trip of the season (I'll apologize for the crappy cell phone pic. I should be able to post better pics later on.)
NoDak
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does anyone have any experience with these? looks perfect for my situation. short enough all around to fit in the garage for the harsh winters we have. 207" length and 83" high in travel format with a shower/toilet.
http://www.safaricondo.com/en/caravanes_R1723
http://www.safaricondo.com/en/caravanes_R1723
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