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This document discusses pickup camper information and includes a photo of a truck with a camper shell.
PICKUP CAMPER INFORMATION If rm 4 W 13 CAMPER LOADS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT All F<350 PickupsRegular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab, F-250 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 Regular Cab and SuperCab (155" wb) models make excellent camper carriers. SuperCab is particularly suitable for buyers who need extra lockable storage space inside the cab, or jump seats, or extra seating with the optional auxiliary forward-facing rear bench seat. Traditionally, Ford has been the only 2-door pickup to provide a rear bench seat, or a behind- front-seat compartment providing up to 44 cu. ft. of storage space. To handle the loads of today's camper bodies, pickups need addi tional equipment. Added load-carrying and performance compo- nents are necessary on long mountain grades. across deserts, in off-road areas, and in long hours of continuous highway driving. The Camper Special Package prowdes the basic essentials, shown below, plus certain minimum optional equipment, which varies according to Series and GVW rating as shown in the charts on pages 3 and 4. CAMPER SPECIAL PACKAGE (WITH PICKUPS) (F-250 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 Regular & SuperCab (155 wb) & F350, all models; Pkg. N.A, w/ChassisCabs) - Extra-cooling package*(a): heavy-duty radiator with larger surface area and large fan provides added engine cooling effi- ciency at high speeds, in heavy traffic, or on long grades 0 68-amp.-hr. maintenance-free heavy-duty battery and 60 amp. alternator: to accommodate the heavier electrical load caused by camper lights and to help assure adequate electrical power for nighttime use and quick recharging the next day. Buyers might also consider the addition of Ford's optional low discharge rate auxiliary camper battery. which provides sepa- rate power for the campers electrical system 0 Ammeter: gives the driver an accurate picture of the battery charge and electrical system condition Oil pressure gauge: keeps the driver aware of changes in the oil pressure system 2 Recreation Revised 2/79 0 Heavyduty front and rear shock absorbers: help to minimize road bumps. soak up Vibration and reduce sway - Front and rear stabilizer bars: contribute to stability in cross wmds and sudden maneuvers 0 Camper wiring harness: provides 12vo|t current for the camper body interior and exterior lights. Each of the seven wir~ ing harness leads is identified by color and tagged for circuit identification 0 Dual bright 63/4 x 91/2 Low-Mount Recreation Mirrors*(b): pro iect beyond the width of the camper body to provide good visibility on both sides of the vehicle, and fold in when the camper is removed Dual electric horns: prowde a loud. clear warning signal 0 Camper Specialemblem(exceptCrew Cab):distinctive bright letters on red background, mounted on front fenders below side marker lights 0 Spare tire carrier: (iv/140 wb only) (a) External transmiSSIon-OIl cooler included w F7350 WSeIeCIShIII w'5 8L (351)i6 6L (400) V-8 s only (b) F250 4 x 4 uses 9" x 6 Bright LowMount Western Mirror until further notice Also available as separate option NOTE: Centerof~Gravrty. Location wiF-Series Pickups Only All Styleside and Flareside Pickups that are qualified for Slide-ln Camper Bodies Will have the maximum allowable Camper Weight and acceptable Camper Center-ofGrawty location automatically computed for the vehi cle The data is calculated for each indiVIdual truck based on options ir.v cluded with the vehicle and included on the Truck Consumer Information Sheet if the vehicle is not qualified for Camper usage, it Will be stated on the Truck Consumer lnformation Sheet that the vehicle is not recomv mended for camper usage and therefore Will not show any Center~ofe GraVIty data. The cargo weight rating of the vehicle will also be included on the Truck Consumer Information Sheet The Truck Consumer lnformation Sheet Will be placed in the glove box of each pickup vehicle
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