Pics of squares pulling a camper? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gloriavoxdei · 06-05-2010, 09:14 PM

Does anyone else on here use their square body to pull a camper? These trucks were built to tow and cary campers so does anyone use theirs for this?I have an '85 K30 that I'm building to pull a 5th wheel and need some pictures for motivation. I'll post pics once I have time to figure out how at home.

USSkoval · 06-05-2010, 10:46 PM

I have plans to pull a large camper with mine... just no camper yet

gloriavoxdei · 06-05-2010, 10:57 PM

Yeah, the fiver will be my next big purchase after I chase down all the little grimlins in the K30. Wife doesn't trust it yet so I need the bosses approval to proced with the plan

dropd80s · 06-07-2010, 01:57 PM

Only one I have seen pics of. Its Mr Pops from this board:

C10Silverado79 · 06-07-2010, 02:01 PM

I don't have a camper but will a boat do?

*78 Chevyrado* · 06-07-2010, 02:16 PM

Just make sure your fifth wheel is properly installed, like this one

justpball · 06-07-2010, 02:16 PM

Omg! Lol

TexasJeff · 06-07-2010, 02:25 PM

Here is my ol girl pulling a camper.

gloriavoxdei · 06-08-2010, 12:08 AM

I love the one with the s10 blazer, never underestimate the power of human stupidity

*JCampbell* · 06-08-2010, 10:09 AM

Not a great pic, but here's the '86 and the Sub:

Gregs71 · 06-09-2010, 09:57 PM

I figure I am just under 16,000 lbs going down the road.

motornut · 06-10-2010, 10:45 AM

Not pullin anymore,but worked great.Havn't pulled it because they trailer was getting shorter in height.....rotten wood....but now fixed........oh and we just added a new 24x12 deck to our perm camping spot/from 8x16

gloriavoxdei · 06-10-2010, 11:25 PM

gregs71, what kind of mileage do you get pulling that 5th wheel? How big is it?

Colesnsty68 · 06-11-2010, 12:30 AM

Had this one made today, thanks 1Loc10 it looks awesome!

wedgemon · 06-11-2010, 01:08 PM

80 Scottsdale and "That 70's Trailer"

Gregs71 · 06-12-2010, 05:58 PM

gloriavoxdei,

The trailer is supposed to be a 24ft (but it measures about 28 feet) and it has a large slideout. GVWR on the trailer is 8400 lbs. When I went across the truck scales (no family, and the trailer not loaded for camping) I weighed 14500lbs. With the family, firewood, clothes, food, etc I figure I am at about 16000 lbs going down the road.

I get about 5-5.5 mpg pulling the trailer. For you guys doing the math thats about 75 miles to a tank of gas!!! lol

Greg

Gregs71 · 06-12-2010, 07:38 PM

Here is my 3/4 ton at work.

87GMCChris · 06-12-2010, 09:47 PM

No trailer hitch yet but... 1987 GMC Wrangler, towing a 1975 Apache pop up.(hard sides). Sorry no pics.

Goldfinger · 06-13-2010, 02:35 PM

cole what leaf count/Fifth wheel hitch is that.

Colesnsty68 · 06-13-2010, 02:45 PM

Goldfinger, its actaullay a photochop, but it's a 77 big 10 and when i do put a hitch in it, it'll be a reese product. This is what it the photochop started as.

gloriavoxdei · 11-17-2010, 05:15 PM

Found this on Google. Not really pulling it but close enough.

gloriavoxdei · 11-17-2010, 05:17 PM

Pic issue, here it is.

DBLSPRT68 · 11-17-2010, 05:32 PM

Here's our old trailer on the last outing with it. It's heavy! 1972 Holiday Rambler! Now we have a Hybrid alumalite cub, much lighter. The Yukon pulls that with ease!

motornut · 11-17-2010, 06:18 PM

this dude on our site bottomed out in his one wheel wonder
so i pulled a trailer and a truck outa da mud

**Corts60** · 11-18-2010, 01:49 AM

Here is a pic of my '78 Diesel pulling my '54 Aloha down the Oregon/California coast this fall.

06-05-2010, 09:14 PM	#1
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Pics of squares pulling a camper? Does anyone else on here use their square body to pull a camper? These trucks were built to tow and cary campers so does anyone use theirs for this?I have an '85 K30 that I'm building to pull a 5th wheel and need some pictures for motivation. I'll post pics once I have time to figure out how at home.

06-05-2010, 10:46 PM	#2
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? I have plans to pull a large camper with mine... just no camper yet __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

06-05-2010, 10:57 PM	#3
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Yeah, the fiver will be my next big purchase after I chase down all the little grimlins in the K30. Wife doesn't trust it yet so I need the bosses approval to proced with the plan __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster

06-07-2010, 01:57 PM	#4
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Only one I have seen pics of. Its Mr Pops from this board:

06-07-2010, 02:01 PM	#5
C10Silverado79 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 180	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? I don't have a camper but will a boat do? __________________ 1979 C10 Silverado 1998 Camry 5spd 2005 Harley ElectraGlide

06-07-2010, 02:16 PM	#6
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Just make sure your fifth wheel is properly installed, like this one Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 06-07-2010 at 02:20 PM.

06-07-2010, 02:16 PM	#7
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Omg! Lol __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

06-07-2010, 02:25 PM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Here is my ol girl pulling a camper. Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 11-18-2010 at 08:31 AM.

06-08-2010, 12:08 AM	#9
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? I love the one with the s10 blazer, never underestimate the power of human stupidity __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster

06-08-2010, 10:09 AM	#10
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Not a great pic, but here's the '86 and the Sub:

06-09-2010, 09:57 PM	#11
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? I figure I am just under 16,000 lbs going down the road. __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

06-10-2010, 10:45 AM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Not pullin anymore,but worked great.Havn't pulled it because they trailer was getting shorter in height.....rotten wood....but now fixed........oh and we just added a new 24x12 deck to our perm camping spot/from 8x16 Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 06-10-2010 at 10:46 AM.

06-10-2010, 11:25 PM	#13
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? gregs71, what kind of mileage do you get pulling that 5th wheel? How big is it? __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster

06-11-2010, 12:30 AM	#14
Colesnsty68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 210	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Had this one made today, thanks 1Loc10 it looks awesome! Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet custom camper 20 2000 F@$d F250 Powerjoke "And i still like bologna on white bread now and then" -Alan Jackson

06-11-2010, 01:08 PM	#15
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? 80 Scottsdale and "That 70's Trailer" __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club



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06-12-2010, 05:58 PM	#16
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? gloriavoxdei, The trailer is supposed to be a 24ft (but it measures about 28 feet) and it has a large slideout. GVWR on the trailer is 8400 lbs. When I went across the truck scales (no family, and the trailer not loaded for camping) I weighed 14500lbs. With the family, firewood, clothes, food, etc I figure I am at about 16000 lbs going down the road. I get about 5-5.5 mpg pulling the trailer. For you guys doing the math thats about 75 miles to a tank of gas!!! lol Greg __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

06-12-2010, 07:38 PM	#17
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Here is my 3/4 ton at work. __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

06-12-2010, 09:47 PM	#18
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? No trailer hitch yet but... 1987 GMC Wrangler, towing a 1975 Apache pop up.(hard sides). Sorry no pics. __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

06-13-2010, 02:35 PM	#19
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? cole what leaf count/Fifth wheel hitch is that. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

06-13-2010, 02:45 PM	#20
Colesnsty68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 210	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Goldfinger, its actaullay a photochop, but it's a 77 big 10 and when i do put a hitch in it, it'll be a reese product. This is what it the photochop started as. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet custom camper 20 2000 F@$d F250 Powerjoke "And i still like bologna on white bread now and then" -Alan Jackson Last edited by Colesnsty68; 06-13-2010 at 02:46 PM.

11-17-2010, 05:15 PM	#21
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Found this on Google. Not really pulling it but close enough. __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster Last edited by gloriavoxdei; 11-17-2010 at 05:16 PM.

11-17-2010, 05:17 PM	#22
gloriavoxdei Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florissant, CO Posts: 97	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Pic issue, here it is. Attached Images __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy, 400, th350, np203 with part time conversion, Fibrecraft popup camper, soon to get a 14 bolt/d44 swap 2001 Yukon XL2500, 6.0, 4L85E, 4x4, family truckster

11-17-2010, 05:32 PM	#23
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Here's our old trailer on the last outing with it. It's heavy! 1972 Holiday Rambler! Now we have a Hybrid alumalite cub, much lighter. The Yukon pulls that with ease! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

11-17-2010, 06:18 PM	#24
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? this dude on our site bottomed out in his one wheel wonder so i pulled a trailer and a truck outa da mud Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-18-2010, 01:49 AM	#25
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,687	Re: Pics of squares pulling a camper? Here is a pic of my '78 Diesel pulling my '54 Aloha down the Oregon/California coast this fall. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

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