twodownzero wrote:
GeoBoy wrote:
Forget the payload capacity. A TC is usually 10.5' to 12.5' tall, totally different kind of payload.
If you are getting a 1 ton dually make sure that it is rated to carry a Slide-In Camper that is over 4,000 + lbs.. The GMC in my signiture has a sticker in the glove box stating that it can carry a Slide-In Camper up to 4913 lbs..
I don't actually think this is good advice, although well intentioned. The reason I say this is that manufacturers have been known to not rate pickup trucks for any slide in camper at all because they have a snow plow prep package, under the idea that some idiot will plow snow with the camper on.
For most of our trucks, GVWR - empty weight will get you a good starting point. Of course we also need to assure we have a thousand pounds left for people and our stuff inside as well.
I see your point. We have all seen things that people do and just shake our head saying "what are they thinking".
