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fishinmech · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:02 am Post subject: Camper for pins

Sub's about rusted out and it's time to replace. Was thinking of getting a truck and a slide in pop up camper instead.... Does anybody here have any experience with taking one down the island on a regular basis? Jus lookin for some real world feedback .. pros and cons..... Thanks

SALTYDOG · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:00 pm Post subject:

I do not mean to sound negative. the following is from my experience with a Northstar 800. I had it for 3 years of beach camping.

You will need to think about a 250/2500 size truck. I would recommend a 350/3500 single rear wheel drive.

That pop up truck camper is still going to weigh in at about 1400lbs. They do make them for 150/1500 trucks but still a lot of weight on a light duty platform.

After this picture was taken, I added some suspension mods to get the truck to sit level.

I have since gone to a hard side camper and a 350.

Do what you want but if you do not want to listen to me go to http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/27.cfm

You will find a lot of information.

On a personal note, the pop up is great on the beach. Like sleeping in a screen porch. Good breeze, no sand, and comfortable. Just pay attention to your weight.

Have fun
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SALTYDOG · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:01 pm Post subject:

I found this:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22820316.cfm

Trip report I did on PINS.
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SALTYDOG AKA Cliff McKay
#1 fishing partner since 1981 is my wife, Lorna
Member SFCCI and NAFC
USMC '70-'74

fishinmech · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:52 am Post subject:

Thank you for the information... I havent seen that forum yet... Got alot to read up on.

Mile High Beach bum · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:30 am Post subject: CAMPERS ON THE PINS

I have been camping on the PINS with truck campers for years. I have been able to camp as far as the 44mm with them. My advice is to look for a camper with as little wood in it as possible. When I come down from colorado< I will stay on the beach for up to seven days. What I have found is the wood gets damp and soft. I have had a hard time closeing my pop up campers after a week. I now use a hard side. Four wheel camper make a nice unit made out of other things beside wood. I love useing a truck camper on the beach.