Hi there, this is my first post to the website. I'm in the process of getting a truck/AK camper combo set up for my hopefully, soon to happen retirement! I've already gained a wealth of knowledge from reading various posts on here. So, here's my question:
What are pros/cons of a cabover versus non-cabover Alaskan Camper and pros/cons of placing either of them on a utility bed versus a flat bed? Utility beds already have storage boxes on both sides of the bed but boxes can also be added to the underside of a flatbed.
I see.....
Possible downsides/cons of a utility bed are
Downsides/cons of a flatbed are:
Pros of a flatbed:
I've attached some photos links of what I'm looking at.
Off-Road-Camper-popped-up.jpg
Dream-Machine-Alaskan-Camper-Pacific-Coast.jpg
Retire-Young-Have-Fun-storage.jpg
I'm not trying to run on here too long but want to get my questions out to get people's ideas/opinions/experiences with these variants of the TC world. I would like to hear everyone's thoughts who have camped in these types of rigs. What did you like/not like? What would you change? Flatbed, utility bed, cabover, NCO? Which bed/camper combo has more storage? Is one more awkward to camp in than another? Should I not consider any of these and just go with a standard truck bed?
I appreciate any and all comments.
Thanks,
Steve
What are pros/cons of a cabover versus non-cabover Alaskan Camper and pros/cons of placing either of them on a utility bed versus a flat bed? Utility beds already have storage boxes on both sides of the bed but boxes can also be added to the underside of a flatbed.
I see.....
Possible downsides/cons of a utility bed are
- The unusable spaces in the bed versus the larger, more efficient footprint of a camper designed for a flatbed.
Downsides/cons of a flatbed are:
- The flatbed is higher. Is this much of an issue; i.e. getting in and out of the door? Do you have to use a small step stool like I see in some of the photos?
- Does the door have to be located on the side of a flatbed?
- The interior of a NCO AK Camper: does the bed take up more space relative to a cabover model?
- Will the dropped down (closed) height of the camper be substantially higher than a cabover on a utility bed? I plan on hitting some remote backcountry camping spots and trail openings can be tight.
Pros of a flatbed:
- I can install a cage on top of the cab to hold various tools, etc.
- A photo I see on Truckcamper magazine shows a NCO AK camper with two toolboxes running alongside the camper and underneath the top clamshell part.
I've attached some photos links of what I'm looking at.
Off-Road-Camper-popped-up.jpg
Dream-Machine-Alaskan-Camper-Pacific-Coast.jpg
Retire-Young-Have-Fun-storage.jpg
I'm not trying to run on here too long but want to get my questions out to get people's ideas/opinions/experiences with these variants of the TC world. I would like to hear everyone's thoughts who have camped in these types of rigs. What did you like/not like? What would you change? Flatbed, utility bed, cabover, NCO? Which bed/camper combo has more storage? Is one more awkward to camp in than another? Should I not consider any of these and just go with a standard truck bed?
I appreciate any and all comments.
Thanks,
Steve