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Old 01-06-2006, 11:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: "tall" camper shell or "light" trailer?

Wow, that is pretty "cush" guys. Even a grilling deck on the trailer! Don't you miss being hunched over a fire pit with your food wrapped in an aluminum foil pouch and tossed in the coals? Sleeping on the ground with creatures digging underneath your tent to get closer to your body heat? Don't you miss digging drainage trenches around your tent in anticipation of 3 days worth of rain?

I would miss that transitional phase on those winter camping mornings, getting out of the sleeping bag and trying to get dressed in record time. No cup of java can stimulate you quite the same way. You quickly forget about all the liquids consumed the night before.

As a compromise... how about a decent topper and sleep in the back? We have modified a number of friends trucks with a plywood floor that rests just above the wheel well, leaving the bottom compartment area for slide out drawers for rod and gear storage. One was done to access the empty area below with lids on the floor, much like a bass boat floor would be done. The false floor still allows for hauling if needed. The 12V plug in the bed is quite handy back there.

I like the A.R.E. topper with the walk in rear door idea, and thought long and hard about it, but I would be missing so much going that route.
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