Truck Camper on a 1972? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 03-02-2010, 02:11 PM

I'm just curious as to whether its practical to use one of these vintage trucks as a camper truck, putting something like this on one:

http://www.johnsonrvsales.com/UsedMo....5SC-1264.html

Could a 2500 (3/4 ton) w/402 handle something like that? Or do modern campers really need a modern truck to be operated safely?

Thanks,
Dave

**StingRay** · 03-02-2010, 02:25 PM

A Custom Camper 3/4 ton is a very capable truck even today. For your truck it will depend on it's GVW and the campers weight.

Wootdog · 03-02-2010, 02:54 PM

Make sure your shock absorbers and brakes are up to the task and you should not have any problems. That is assuming you have discs on the front of your truck. I know 72 came with discs. And of course it is a 3/4 ton.
Kerry

03-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Truck Camper on a 1972? I'm just curious as to whether its practical to use one of these vintage trucks as a camper truck, putting something like this on one: http://www.johnsonrvsales.com/UsedMo....5SC-1264.html Could a 2500 (3/4 ton) w/402 handle something like that? Or do modern campers really need a modern truck to be operated safely? Thanks, Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-02-2010, 02:25 PM	#2
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Truck Camper on a 1972? A Custom Camper 3/4 ton is a very capable truck even today. For your truck it will depend on it's GVW and the campers weight. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

03-02-2010, 02:54 PM	#3
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Re: Truck Camper on a 1972? Make sure your shock absorbers and brakes are up to the task and you should not have any problems. That is assuming you have discs on the front of your truck. I know 72 came with discs. And of course it is a 3/4 ton. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT



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