My girlfriend and I are planning a trip out to Colorado, WYoming, and/ or Nebraska this early summer, and have been looking for campers, either to put on the truck, or pull behind it. We have found an older 16ft TT for $650, but also a cab over camper for $250. The difference will almost buy a good bed for the p/u to put the cab over on, so that is not an issue.
She is leaning toward the TT- more room, not as top heavy, more amenities (relatively), and you can unhook it to go touristing.
But, I contend that the Cab over will mean less wiring, brakes, overal weight (though not necessarily less fuel used, due to wind resistance), easier to park when on the road (truck stops or campgrounds), fewer tires to worry about, less space at home during the week than the TT.
Neither one of us have looked at either one, just seen the ads. I am making the assumption that they are structurally sound, otherwise we'll get pass on either or both. I also realize that for the asking prices, they could need a bunch of interior work, but once again, I can handle that as well. My father has a cab over on his 92 W350, and it gets tipsy in the wind, but the p/u does with a regular shell, too, (long story) so I cant really make a definitive assessment there. I'm thinking with a sway bar, new shocks, proper stabilizers and tie downs/ chains, whatever, for the camper, and dropping 5-10mph, we should be more than safe.
WHat do you guys think? I'd like to hear opinions and experiences, good or bad, with either set up. It is just the two of us, so space isnt a real priority
. Whatever we get will also be used for closer to home weekend excursions as well.
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