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txslowpoke Mud Minnow
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 21 Location: portland,tx
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:16 pm Post subject: beach camper....ideas? |
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Here is what I got, 79' Winnebago 11' (15'6"overall length)slide in truck camper.
Idea- build a trailer to mount it on, build storage area under the cab overhang to store ice chest, generator,BBQ pit, light stands etc.
I dont have a 4x4 so draggin it down PINS is not in the plans. Just a cheap beach camper for the family/ fishing cabin on wheels. I have ruined a pop up on the beach(sand in the cables/pulleys. So I am going the redneck route this time.
I plan to have the frame galvanized once I get it welded. Any other ideas? |
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sheepdog Shark Wrangler
Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 3 Location: san antonio
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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| If you go to Trailer Life magazine (or RV.net) there is a truck camper forum . Submit your question there and you will probably get lots of responses. I have read numerous posts from poeple who did exactly what you are talking about doing and have posted pics for you to look at. If you see a red Dodge with a Lance truck camper on the sand stop and say hi. |
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FlakMan Honorary Bluffian
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 257 Location: Portland, Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject: Truck Campers |
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There is at least one rig I see on PINs pulled by a 4wd duelly. It's a Truck camper on a big 5th wheel over the goose neck with a jeep on the back end. _________________ Ahh sand between my toes! |
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Big Sherm Finger Mullet
Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 59
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:53 pm Post subject: camper |
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| Build the trailer out of aluminum and go dual axle for the ride weight distribution. I've seen the trailer Flakman speaks of, redneck for sure but decent idea |
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captfrankie Mud Minnow
Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 18 Location: Port A
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:05 pm Post subject: Beach Rig |
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I've seen the best. A diesel mechanic from San Antonio had a custom built 4WD aluminum Frito-Lay van.It had ford 1-ton axles and a diesel engine and a diesel generator mounted on the front.The tires were the same as on the front of a concrete truck.It had bunk beds ,a/c heat,fridge,stove etc.It was awesome.He said he rarely needed the 4wd because it was so light.I have a picture in my photo album. It was in the late 80's early 90's.The truck he had before was a big ford 4wd with a big U-haul box on the back.I have a picture of it also.Both trucks were painted metallic blue. _________________ Life is Good |
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Ill check out that website for pics.
thx |
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txslowpoke Mud Minnow
Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 21 Location: portland,tx
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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I have been kickin the idea around to put the camper on my 40' gooseneck and make a redneck toy hauler
should plenty of room for the rods.......... |
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Bluffer Member Order of The White Shrimper Boots

Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 780 Location: The Bluff...Anyone wanna buy some fresh shrimp?
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Love redneck campers. the REAL engineers of the world come out!  _________________ Fish hard, fish the Bluff. Surrounded by water!
-A quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem-
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