desertroad wrote:
burningman wrote:
desertroad wrote:
One thing I'm not sure about though, if I go with just a regular mechanic, will they also supply a valid camper package certificate, or is that only something a dealer can officially do?
What? Who cares and why would you need such a thing?
Maybe a DOT requirement to have in case of accident where I'm at fault, not sure where I read that.
No, I wouldn't worry about the camper package thing at all. And I'm skeptical that the certification you're thinking about even exists.
Lots of discussion about liability but in 30 yrpears of driving and seeing plenty of at fault accidents (big construction company) with overloaded trucks, never seen any more than the typical tickets for failure to yield etc, including accidents that caused injury and damages to other parties. Even a few lawsuits filed against the company, but it was for negligence of the driver, not equipment violations.
Extension from the bumper receptacle will work fine for a long time and in some cases may be easier to hook up. Plis I have 0 chance of pinching the wires when loading since I fish em to the back after loading and remove before unloading.
Mileage with the 6.2, I got 12-13 commuting, never hauled the camper on it, but similar loads/trailers, I'd expect 8-10mpg with the camper depending on speed. Maybe 11 if you baby it. The transmissions are spot on for shifting, down shifting, grade braking.
I'd slap on some tie downs, sway bar and either Timbrens, airbags or add a leafs depending on your preference and you're set.
