2021 Palomino Real-Lite SS-1604 Truck Camper
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You have a 1/2 ton pickup (5’ bed or larger) and are considering a lightweightcamper that is relatively inexpensive?
With a soft-side pop-up roof that gives you a low traveling and storage profile; weighing in at a dry weight of 1,594 pounds, the 2021 Palomino Real-Lite SS-1604 Truck Camper may be worth looking into.
With a soft-side pop-up roof that gives you a low traveling and storage profile; weighing in at a dry weight of 1,594 pounds, the 2021 Palomino Real-Lite SS-1604 Truck Camper may be worth looking into.
Just giving you a quick overview of the specs…
Exterior Length: 13 feet, 5 inches
Exterior Width: 7 feet
Exterior Height: 6 feet
Floor Length: 7 feet
Dry Weight: 1,594 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight: Depends on what your GVW is on your truck
Center of Gravity: 22 inches
Propane: 1 tank
Fresh Water Tank Capacity: 15 gallons
Grey and Black water capacity: Both 0 (according to Palomino website)
Water Heater: 6 gallon capacity
Sleeps 3 Adults or 4 Children
Exterior Length: 13 feet, 5 inches
Exterior Width: 7 feet
Exterior Height: 6 feet
Floor Length: 7 feet
Dry Weight: 1,594 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight: Depends on what your GVW is on your truck
Center of Gravity: 22 inches
Propane: 1 tank
Fresh Water Tank Capacity: 15 gallons
Grey and Black water capacity: Both 0 (according to Palomino website)
Water Heater: 6 gallon capacity
Sleeps 3 Adults or 4 Children
Now for a quick review of the features.
WORTHY CONSIDERATIONS: PROS…
Inexpensive without compromising on quality. With a collapsible top, it gives you a low profile for either when you store it at your home or when you are traveling down the highway. Added, with the light weight, it is not as top heavy when traveling off road on rough, uneven terrain.
The Exterior…
4 power jacks.
Rack on the roof for additional storage.
Solar panel to keep things charged if you’re boondocking it.
Power Fold-Down top; no hand cranking to fold down the top of this camper.
WORTHY CONSIDERATIONS: PROS…
Inexpensive without compromising on quality. With a collapsible top, it gives you a low profile for either when you store it at your home or when you are traveling down the highway. Added, with the light weight, it is not as top heavy when traveling off road on rough, uneven terrain.
The Exterior…
4 power jacks.
Rack on the roof for additional storage.
Solar panel to keep things charged if you’re boondocking it.
Power Fold-Down top; no hand cranking to fold down the top of this camper.
The Interior…
Front queen bed.
2 burner stove.
Refrigerator.
Fold down dinette (folds down into the lower bed that can either sleep 1 adult or two children). Style of the dinette table may vary from circular to rectangular.
2 burner stove.
Refrigerator.
Fold down dinette (folds down into the lower bed that can either sleep 1 adult or two children). Style of the dinette table may vary from circular to rectangular.
WORTHY CONSIDERATIONS: POSSIBLE CONS…
Size. It is small.
On a standard cab pickup, storing your gear for your trips may be hindered by available storage space and or Gross Vehicle Weight. However, a small towable cargo trailer may be the solution if you have a lot of gear.
The Exterior…
Though the one piece door is of standard width of a camper, the 55 inch height of said door could be an issue. It could be a tight fit for you and or a tight squeeze to get gear and equipment in and out of the camper.
Being a pop up camper with soft side material like that of any tent trailer, you have the same drawbacks with maintenance that tent trailers have.
Even though the majority of the walls are solid and lined with high density block foam to insulate from the cold night air, again, the fabric of the pop-up material, is the Achilles heel in the insulation factor.
The Interior…
No toilet. So bring a shovel or find a spot close to the restrooms at the campground.
The 55 inch door…exiting.
Insulation (pop-up material). You may burn through some propane on cold nights so be prepared.
And the obvious…size.
IN CLOSING
It’s a small, lightweight camper completely designed to be small and lightweight for smaller trucks. It can be a very great fit for weekend hunters, anglers or other sports, giving you cozy shelter while not breaking your bank.
Interior colors and finishes may vary, so do your diligence if color is important to you.
If you’re not sure about the size for what you need a camper for, my suggestion is to find a camper and look at it.
According to the Palomino website, U-Neek RV Center in Kelso, WA and Guaranty RV Super Centers in Junction City, OR are the two authorized dealers of Palomino in the Northwest.
Size. It is small.
On a standard cab pickup, storing your gear for your trips may be hindered by available storage space and or Gross Vehicle Weight. However, a small towable cargo trailer may be the solution if you have a lot of gear.
The Exterior…
Though the one piece door is of standard width of a camper, the 55 inch height of said door could be an issue. It could be a tight fit for you and or a tight squeeze to get gear and equipment in and out of the camper.
Being a pop up camper with soft side material like that of any tent trailer, you have the same drawbacks with maintenance that tent trailers have.
Even though the majority of the walls are solid and lined with high density block foam to insulate from the cold night air, again, the fabric of the pop-up material, is the Achilles heel in the insulation factor.
The Interior…
No toilet. So bring a shovel or find a spot close to the restrooms at the campground.
The 55 inch door…exiting.
Insulation (pop-up material). You may burn through some propane on cold nights so be prepared.
And the obvious…size.
IN CLOSING
It’s a small, lightweight camper completely designed to be small and lightweight for smaller trucks. It can be a very great fit for weekend hunters, anglers or other sports, giving you cozy shelter while not breaking your bank.
Interior colors and finishes may vary, so do your diligence if color is important to you.
If you’re not sure about the size for what you need a camper for, my suggestion is to find a camper and look at it.
According to the Palomino website, U-Neek RV Center in Kelso, WA and Guaranty RV Super Centers in Junction City, OR are the two authorized dealers of Palomino in the Northwest.
Guaranty RV Super Centers
93636 Highway 99 S
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 275-5780
93636 Highway 99 S
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 275-5780
U-Neek RV Center
2625 Old Pacific Hwy So.
Kelso, WA 98626
360-425-3300
2625 Old Pacific Hwy So.
Kelso, WA 98626
360-425-3300
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