I love this set up. I have been planning to purchase a Alaskan camper soon. I also live in Florida and would love to see your set up. what part of Florida do you live inFlorida said:
Typically, it's about $900 difference between the F250 and F350 of similar trim levels. Resale on the F350 is usually higher. Either would do the job for you...Happyjax said:I don't know if putting an Alaskan on an F150 is a very good idea. I know the aluminum version has higher payload as I was initially thinking of them but I would seriously consider a 250 if I was getting an Alaskan. I am planning on a 250 for whatever camper I get. Hard to have to much truck; many here will say go 350 and in lots of cases they would be right
Happyjax said:
Thanks for your thoughts on this. I have been leaning towards a Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500. I think the 2500 with the coil springs and air bags in the back would be my preference over air bag and leaf springs in the back on the 3500. In the Ram's case a 6.4 V8 looks to be the best way to go, as I am shying away from diesei due to the premium cost and questions associated with all of the smog technology on the new diesels.Wandering Sagebrush said:
We seat 4 at the table (adults) cozy...front dinetteFreebird said:
...but all cooking,dishes,eating....is done in the camper...4 adults
Freebird - You're welcome, I was afraid folks here might be thinking - who is the loon worried about getting hit by lightning. Every one, particularly off road RV owners who are in remote areas where lightning is a factor should take this seriously. July and August are the time of year when lightning is especially dangerous. The first line of defense is having a safe place to take shelter. Being inside a building with lightning protection is the best, if you are away from a building your car or aluminum skinned rv/camper is good. Put your hands in your lap (as opposed to holding onto the stearing wheel or fussing with the radio or controls on the dash), read a book, and do not stick your head out of the window or stand in the doorway of your camper with one foot on the vehicle and the other on the ground. The latter being great ways to get fried. Park your RV in a low lying area/depression in the terrain where your rv/camper is not the highest object. You want to both be away from the tallest objects in the area, but also in a spot where there are taller objects nearby that lightning is more likely to "choose". Once again it is my understanding that a metal object that completely surrounds you like a car or aluminum skinned RV/Camper where you can be inside and not touching metal connected to the outside is actually pretty safe. The following book is one I recomend to people who spend a lot of time outdoors and in particular find themselves exposed in lightning storm. It is published by Mountaineers Books in Seattle, which is an excellent publisher in your home state.Freebird said:
Northern Lite sounds like a good quality product and good company (just like Alaskan Campers!) so certainly would welcome your thoughts between the two. Northern Lite makes a big deal about their models being lite and not top heavy, so I am curious what the difference in handling is when you are driving.Freebird said:
