Wraith
Moderator
Very good points. My wife and I have been discussing a truck camper for several years now and one of the reasons we want a truck. If you want a basic truck there are a ton of options but when you are looking for something with some off road chops and decent payload/towing the options get much more limited. We have looked at a Ram Rebel which fits our needs as a family but is limited in payload capacity like the Gladiator (two different tiers of vehicles though). The F-150 was on our radar as well but for the reasons you mentioned we decided against it. We enjoy wheeling and exploring and the F-150 is a bit too big for my comfort level off road. However, something like a Four Wheel Camper stripped model might work for us but more than likely a RTT or basic ground tent will tick all the needs boxes at a much more affordable price.I went from a F-150 Supercrew to the JLU/JT vehicles. In terms of rear seat space and room, obviously there is no contest. The Jeep feels like a sardine can compared to the Ford. The F-150 is WAYYYYY more comfortable.
But, the size that makes the F-150 so comfy is also what makes it not fit in my garage, get 15 MPGs on a good day, impractical for an offroad trail through the woods, and a pain in the a$$ to park in a parking lot or parking structure. Honestly, I don't miss the F-150. Haven't missed it since I traded it off.
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