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Re: How to deal with a boat: crazy idea?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:04 pm
by McDave
Wow! Lots of great and creative ideas coming out here. A lot more than one way to skin a cat.

McDave

Re: How to deal with a boat: crazy idea?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 4:17 pm
by swoody126
I GOT IT!!!

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even color matched

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Re: How to deal with a boat: crazy idea?

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:37 pm
by Elkins45
redbicycle wrote:you said you don't mind primitive camping. Why not just put a topper on the truck. You can build a sleeping platform in the bed that gives you a flat platform above the wheel wells. Storage underneath. You could add a 2nd battery to drive a fan that is in a sliding window, add a fantastic fan, or computer fans, etc. Shore power lets you run a heading pad, blanket, or you can look at a Mr. Buddy, or Lil Buddy, whatever they are called :0

Just because you want to move from tent camping to something more comfortable doesn't mean you need to make a full jump to a camper. Lots of space in between to fit the rig you have.


I have thought about that but I would really like to be able to stand up inside. I don’t mind primitive camping when I’m backpacking, or when it’s the only option, but if I’m paying for a lakeside campsite with water and electricity I would like to be able to use it to full advantage.

I think the homemade truck camper will be my first stab at the problem, and if that doesn’t satisfy me then I will try the flatbed or cargo trailer route.

Thanks to all for the really good suggestions and ideas.

Re: How to deal with a boat: crazy idea?

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:05 pm
by beachguy005
You might consider these pickup truck campers. Pop up top and insulated sidewalls give you stand up room.

http://adventuretrailers.com/campers/fo ... l-campers/