Camper search

[IMunro]

I have been looking for a slide in for my Y2K 2500 QC LB 2WD with camper/trailer package. I have been tending to the light models, in spite of the dealer's contention that I can carry up to a 9.5 with slide-out. Having been monitoring this and other forums I am uncomfortable with carrying very much more than 2000#.

I am thinking about an older Bigfoot, 9.5', that the owner claims is 1175# dry.
Does anyone have any info on this model, and any comments on the quality of this?...it is a 1989 model, and a good price.

The other question I have is has anyone put a shortbox camper on a longbed truck? I was outbid on a Northern Lite that turned out to be a shortbox version(The one question I forgot to ask!!). It was a very nice camper and I had the owner put it on my truck. The center of balance was right over the rear axle and it seemed to fit just fine. I was intriqued with the idea of having all that storage in front of the camper for the stuff that always seems to be underfoot. Even an auxilliary full tank could fit in with about 30-40 gallons.

What would be the downside of such a combination, other than it did look a little funny?!

I have found that people are very proud of their older campers. Is the depreciation on campers really that slow? i.e. A 1997 Northern lite, 9.5', with virtually nothing in it other than standard, for $10,000.00 Seems a little steep, and they wont budge on the price.

Thanks for your input,

Ian