So i've come to grips with the idea that i would like a truck again at some point down the road. One of the things i want to do is sleep in it during the winter (ski trips, cold weather hunting/fishing and general travel in the winter) but not much more ( like shower, cook, or shit). I plan on using this as an alternative to hotel/primitive camping.
I see two viable options here:
1)truck with camper thing in the bed
2) large SUV that i just pull the seats out of and sleep in.
Anyone have experience with either?
truck with a camper in the bed.
Pros
After the camper is off the truck i can haul shit, including my MC's
More amenities than the SUV option such as a real bed.
raper mobile
Cons
Storage for camper when not in use?
Do these things even have heaters?
cant haul much more add'l gear or deer carcasses with the camper in the bed
toughness of camper?
everyone will know im driving a raper mobile
SUV
Pros
potentially cheaper than a truck/camper combo
has heat and ac for sure
roof rack for gear to maximize sleeping space
can use for hauling people and gear to destination trips
not as rapey
cons
need a small trailer to haul MC's and deer
(storage for small trailer)
less amenities
i'd rather have a truck
Audible option 3
throw a "Leer" type cap on an extended truck bed and sleep in there with a -20 deg bag and cushy ground pad.