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Articles by Michael King

About Michael King
Michael is a Florida native, California transplant, and outdoors enthusiast. He served 13 years in the U.S. Marines, working on aircraft and as a Combat Engineer Officer specializing in building bridges. Michael now owns his own packline business and uses his truck camper as a mobile office to meet prospective clients and to check on current customers. In his off time, Michael enjoys beach and mountain-lake camping with his wife and kids and exploring "flyover" country in his truck and camper. His hobbies include wood and metal fabrication, cycling, and fishing.
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Solving the Truck Camper Payload Puzzle

June 18, 2021
In an earlier article I outlined the payload differences between the Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD, the primary differences being the leaf springs, tires, and rims. As needs change—like when choosing a larger, heavier [read more]
Truck Mods

Truck Mod: Adding a Leaf Spring

July 3, 2017
Is your truck camper rig sagging too much in the rear or in need of extra sway support? If the answer is, yes, then you’ll want to check out this article by Michael King who [read more]
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Transforming a 2500HD into a 3500HD

December 1, 2016
Already own a three-quarter-ton pickup truck and can’t afford to buy a one-ton truck to haul a truck camper? Then you’ll want to take a look at this article by reader Michael King. Michael lays [read more]

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