All Trucks, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes - Prepping an old chevy for a camper

Figured I should ask...

Picked up an old 82 chevy C2500 w/ the 6.2 diesel; major purpose for buying it - was so we could grab a slide in camper and tow the 4runner behind.

Working my way through the 26yr old truck fixing what needs attention thus far (vacuum pump, general maintenance, all those odds n ends that have been ignored). Hit the point now where I'm looking at prepping it for the camper.

What should I be paying more attention to in regards to getting it ready for a camper (still haven't found one I like - but we're looking at some of the larger slide ins - probably in the 10'-11'6" range). Read lots of odds n ends about adding airbags, belly bars, stronger swaybars etc.

What do I want to start with - to get the truck ready so that when I do find a camper I like; I'm ready to pick it up?

Thanks in advance,

Andy

Air bags can pop or leak down. A good set of overload springs,and shocks is where I would start. Then go on to adding GOOD brakes. If you can carry it and stop it. The rest is easy. Well, easyer..lol good luck.

Don't forget tranny cooler if not equipped with one already. Good set of tires rated to carry the extra load, and properly inflated, to go with earlier suggestion on spring & brake upgrade if possible.

Check bed/frame for rust. Even if rust isn't an issue where you live, the truck may have been subjected to these conditions during its lifetime. Steering linkeage, tie rods, ball joints, U-joints are all easy to forget until its too late also.