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Red71gmc · 08-25-2018, 08:32 PM

I have been wanting to drive my 71 to that part of the country and spend a few days checking out the sights. However for one, time will not allow it right now or anytime soon. Two, I imagine a half ton would not appreciate the load with a lighter rated higher rear end.
It appears to have a fiberglass top which is awesome for longevity but if anything like a fiberglass service bed I have for a dually, they can be way heavier than one thinks.
I imagine I better look for a light duty pull type but that thing is awesome for a 3/4 ton guy. If anyone has experience with a slide in camper like that on a period half ton I would like to hear it.

08-25-2018, 08:32 PM	#4757
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Post Your Craigslist Finds I have been wanting to drive my 71 to that part of the country and spend a few days checking out the sights. However for one, time will not allow it right now or anytime soon. Two, I imagine a half ton would not appreciate the load with a lighter rated higher rear end. It appears to have a fiberglass top which is awesome for longevity but if anything like a fiberglass service bed I have for a dually, they can be way heavier than one thinks. I imagine I better look for a light duty pull type but that thing is awesome for a 3/4 ton guy. If anyone has experience with a slide in camper like that on a period half ton I would like to hear it.