Originally Posted by
2100bee
As others have said....You will probably need a bigger truck unless you get one of the lightest truck campers.
I used a GMC 1500 to tow a 21' bumblebee and a 825 Lance for a few years. The Lance weighed 1950lbs. The bumbebee weighed 1300lbs. I did add air bags and 10 ply tires. The air bags were nice! I mainly used it for short trips. I did take the rig to Falcon Lake a couple times (2100 mi round trip). It did ok flat land and not so great in the mountains. The rig never felt unsafe, but it was at the limits. I eventually upgraded to a 2500 and it is MUCH better. I still have the Lance and pull a ZX250 with no issues. I love the truck camper! It is one of the best purchases I've made. I'm surprised more fishermen haven't got into truck camping. It has saved me a LOT of $$$ on lodging. I often stay in the parking lots of hotels, Wal-Mart and a few boat ramps.. If I'm staying more than one night, I will get a campsite so that I can charge the batteries. Once you get a tc, you will find that you can spend a lot of $$$ on gadgets and gizmos for your rig. Electric jacks are worth the money. If you get manual jacks, you can make it go faster by using a cordless drill to operate the jacks. I also have a small solar panel and generator but I never use them.
The Torklift frame mounts and Fast gun tie downs are the way to go. Be sure to get a good extension for your hitch. Don't haul your tc on a plastic bed liner.
If you buy a used camper, check for water damage. Truck campers are made very cheaply and are notorious for leaking. I think my manual recommends to caulk them annually...I don't do it. I have had mine 10 yrs and caulked it twice.