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the baron · 04-25-2003, 10:23 AM

Hi to all ,
I was thinking of putting a camper on my longbed C10 (about getting low...

)
But the payload is only 1/2 ton , is this feasible ?
Or do I have to change my rear axle ?
And if I have to change the axle , I presume the suspension also has to be altered , mmm?
Is the frame the same for all trucks ?
Thanks for your answers

The "want to go on vacation" Baron

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1979 Chevy 2WD C10 long bed Cheyenne ( crap for now...)
1977 Chevy Impala sedan 250ci
1960 girl friend ( frame still good , body has some dents..)

Gibble · 04-25-2003, 10:28 AM

A 1/2 ton should have no problem, those campers aren't that heavy...

Mike76251 · 04-25-2003, 10:31 AM

There is no way I would do it to a 1/2 ton.
Those things are just too top heavy.
They don't even work well on a 3/4 ton with dual rears.

How many do you see out there with a camper on them?
I see one every 5 years. There is a reason for that.

Get you a small tag-along camper and you will be okay.

I tow one.

*1FaastC10* · 04-25-2003, 01:56 PM

your 1/2 ton will handle it just fine. my dad had one when he had his '86 C10. it will squat quite a bit in the back, unless you get a really light one. you may want to add an extra helper spring in the rear if you plan on hauling it very often.

apstguy · 04-25-2003, 04:27 PM

My uncle had one. It made the rear squat so he got helper airbags (NOT the bags you guys are thinking about!) Worked great!

pkbinplano · 04-25-2003, 07:47 PM

You want to lug that thing around with you every where you go ? I hated the shell my truck came with.

the baron · 04-28-2003, 01:16 AM

Hi to all ,
thanks for your comments.
About campers versus trailers :
a camper is easier for travelling purposes , as when I'm going on vacation , I don't stay more than two or three nights on the same place.
A trailer is more comfortable , but it is too heavy to haul & handle.

I went on the Alaskan Campers website , they look very nice , are pricy , and weight 2000 pounds , a load my C10 won't bear...

I was thinking of building a camper by myself , has anyone any idea where I could find some plans ?

Cheers

The Baron

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1979 C10 Cheyenne 2WD long bed ( 350 Olds engine )
1977 Chevy Impala 250ci sedan
1960 Girl Friend ( frame still good , body has some dents...)

04-25-2003, 10:23 AM	#1
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Just a thought about campers Hi to all , I was thinking of putting a camper on my longbed C10 (about getting low... ) But the payload is only 1/2 ton , is this feasible ? Or do I have to change my rear axle ? And if I have to change the axle , I presume the suspension also has to be altered , mmm? Is the frame the same for all trucks ? Thanks for your answers The "want to go on vacation" Baron ________________________________________________ 1979 Chevy 2WD C10 long bed Cheyenne ( crap for now...) 1977 Chevy Impala sedan 250ci 1960 girl friend ( frame still good , body has some dents..)

04-25-2003, 04:27 PM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	My uncle had one. It made the rear squat so he got helper airbags (NOT the bags you guys are thinking about!) Worked great! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-25-2003, 07:47 PM	#6
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	You want to lug that thing around with you every where you go ? I hated the shell my truck came with. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

04-28-2003, 01:16 AM	#7
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	camper Hi to all , thanks for your comments. About campers versus trailers : a camper is easier for travelling purposes , as when I'm going on vacation , I don't stay more than two or three nights on the same place. A trailer is more comfortable , but it is too heavy to haul & handle. I went on the Alaskan Campers website , they look very nice , are pricy , and weight 2000 pounds , a load my C10 won't bear... I was thinking of building a camper by myself , has anyone any idea where I could find some plans ? Cheers The Baron ___________________________________________________ 1979 C10 Cheyenne 2WD long bed ( 350 Olds engine ) 1977 Chevy Impala 250ci sedan 1960 Girl Friend ( frame still good , body has some dents...)

04-25-2003, 10:28 AM	#2
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	A 1/2 ton should have no problem, those campers aren't that heavy...

04-25-2003, 10:31 AM	#3
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	There is no way I would do it to a 1/2 ton. Those things are just too top heavy. They don't even work well on a 3/4 ton with dual rears. How many do you see out there with a camper on them? I see one every 5 years. There is a reason for that. Get you a small tag-along camper and you will be okay. I tow one.

04-25-2003, 01:56 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	your 1/2 ton will handle it just fine. my dad had one when he had his '86 C10. it will squat quite a bit in the back, unless you get a really light one. you may want to add an extra helper spring in the rear if you plan on hauling it very often.



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