I am looking for a hard body slide-on camper to suit a 2.5 turbo diesel cab/chassis crew cab. My budget is a maximum of $18,000 for the slide-on unit. Is this budget a realistic spend for something up to 15 years old and can any of the Nomads comment on recommendations. Any advice would be appreciated.
Peter_n_Margaret said
08:29 AM Dec 15, 2015
Be extremely cautious.
Most slide-ons will overload the rear of these vehicles, even before you add water and food etc.
Weigh it ON the vehicle before paying your money.
Cheers,
Peter
Nobby Simpson said
08:31 AM Dec 15, 2015
Thanks Peter, I will do just that. Happy trails to you both.
Regards
Nobby
Wombat 280 said
05:57 PM Dec 15, 2015
Have a look at the advice given to me by forum members on "Hiring a Slide On". I had the same intention but found that finding the right unit a little more complex than I first thought and to get the right unit I may as well go small full motorhome . If you go down the slide on route keep us up to date on the progress .
Ps Go electric jacks/ stabilizers if you go the slide on route have had a go at both manual and electric and electric is so much simpler
Bryan said
07:27 PM Dec 15, 2015
I reckon the slide on route is the only way to get a fully off road capable tiny motor home for a decent price. Like everything else there's always a trade off and to get good load carrying capacity you have to be very careful getting the correct dry weight of the slide on and increasing your vehicle's GVM is a must.
There are some decent units out there.
Nobby Simpson said
06:48 AM Dec 16, 2015
Thank you Bryan, I hear what you say. Much appreciated
Nobby
Nobby Simpson said
06:50 AM Dec 16, 2015
I will follow-up Wombat. It is very useful to have this type of feedback
I am looking for a hard body slide-on camper to suit a 2.5 turbo diesel cab/chassis crew cab. My budget is a maximum of $18,000 for the slide-on unit. Is this budget a realistic spend for something up to 15 years old and can any of the Nomads comment on recommendations. Any advice would be appreciated.
Most slide-ons will overload the rear of these vehicles, even before you add water and food etc.
Weigh it ON the vehicle before paying your money.
Cheers,
Peter
Thanks Peter, I will do just that. Happy trails to you both.
Regards
Nobby
Ps Go electric jacks/ stabilizers if you go the slide on route have had a go at both manual and electric and electric is so much simpler
I reckon the slide on route is the only way to get a fully off road capable tiny motor home for a decent price. Like everything else there's always a trade off and to get good load carrying capacity you have to be very careful getting the correct dry weight of the slide on and increasing your vehicle's GVM is a must.
There are some decent units out there.
Thank you Bryan, I hear what you say. Much appreciated
Nobby
I will follow-up Wombat. It is very useful to have this type of feedback
Regards
Nobby