Which Ford trucks could get the Camper Special Package in 1979?

F-250 4x2 and 4x4 Regular Cab and SuperCab (155" wheelbase) and all F-350 models (Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab). The package was not available with Chassis-Cabs.

What does the camper wiring harness do?

It provides 12-volt current for the camper body interior and exterior lights. Each of the seven wiring harness leads is identified by color and tagged for circuit identification.

Which trucks got the external transmission-oil cooler with the extra-cooling package?

It was included with the F-350 with SelectShift automatic and the 5.8L (351) or 6.6L (400) V-8 engines only.

Where do I find my truck's camper weight and center-of-gravity data?

On the Truck Consumer Information Sheet, which is computed for each individual truck based on its options and placed in the glove box. If the truck is not qualified for camper usage, the sheet states it is not recommended and shows no center-of-gravity data.

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1979 Ford F-250/F-350 Camper Special Package - Pickup Camper Information Brochure

Ford pickup camper information brochure: F-350 and F-250 camper carrier equipment and Camper Special package

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Ford brochure page on pickup camper loads detailing required equipment and the Camper Special package: extra cooling, heavy-duty alternator, ammeter, oil-pressure gauge and HD shocks.

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This page is from Ford's Recreation dealer/consumer literature (marked "Revised 2/79", page 2) and is titled "Pickup Camper Information." It explains that F-350 Pickups (Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab) and F-250 4x2 and 4x4 Regular Cab and SuperCab (155" wheelbase) models are suited for carrying slide-in campers, and that camper loads require additional equipment. It details the contents of the Camper Special Package for these pickups (not available with Chassis-Cabs): extra-cooling package with heavy-duty radiator and large fan, 68-amp-hr maintenance-free heavy-duty battery with 60-amp alternator, ammeter, oil pressure gauge, heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars, a seven-lead camper wiring harness providing 12-volt current with color-coded/tagged leads, dual bright 6¾" x 9½" low-mount recreation mirrors, dual electric horns, a Camper Special emblem (except Crew Cab), and a spare tire carrier (140" wb only). Footnotes note the external transmission-oil cooler is included with F-350 SelectShift 5.8L (351)/6.6L (400) V-8s, and F-250 4x4 uses a 9" x 6" Western mirror. A note explains Center-of-Gravity and camper weight data are computed per-truck and provided on the Truck Consumer Information Sheet placed in the glove box.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford trucks could get the Camper Special Package in 1979?: F-250 4x2 and 4x4 Regular Cab and SuperCab (155" wheelbase) and all F-350 models (Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab). The package was not available with Chassis-Cabs.
What equipment is included in the Ford Camper Special Package?: Extra-cooling package (heavy-duty radiator and large fan), 68-amp-hr maintenance-free heavy-duty battery with 60-amp alternator, ammeter, oil pressure gauge, heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars, camper wiring harness, dual bright 6¾" x 9½" low-mount recreation mirrors, dual electric horns, Camper Special emblem (except Crew Cab), and a spare tire carrier on 140" wheelbase trucks.
What does the camper wiring harness do?: It provides 12-volt current for the camper body interior and exterior lights. Each of the seven wiring harness leads is identified by color and tagged for circuit identification.
Which trucks got the external transmission-oil cooler with the extra-cooling package?: It was included with the F-350 with SelectShift automatic and the 5.8L (351) or 6.6L (400) V-8 engines only.
Where do I find my truck's camper weight and center-of-gravity data?: On the Truck Consumer Information Sheet, which is computed for each individual truck based on its options and placed in the glove box. If the truck is not qualified for camper usage, the sheet states it is not recommended and shows no center-of-gravity data.