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Griffman2012
Explorer
Feb 12, 2015

Finding right truck camper

Looking at buying Lance 1172 I have a 2009 3500 gmc dually dura max long bed 4x4
I assumed putting a TC in the bed of a one ton dually was no big deal, then I checked the sticker in glove box Cargo Weight Rating is 2967 lbs. really for a one ton . The Lance 1172 weighs 3900 lbs. As I have looked at the current web info it seems as though I might have to switch to Ford or Dodge which makes no sense to me.buying a smaller truck camper doesnot make sense either. All this started with talking with a fellow who had a triple slide Chalet using a new F350. Any opinions or do I just have to deal with a fifth wheel or tag along with current truck.
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  • deltabravo's avatar
    deltabravo
    Nomad
    Feb 12, 2015
    I have a 2010 Arctic Fox 811 on a 09 Chevy CCLB 3500HD dually. It weighs over 4k loaded for a trip.

    Another member, kerry4951 has an 09 GM dually and an AF1140.

    I say put some Torklift Stableloads on and load up the camper and go enjoy it.
  • tonymull's avatar
    tonymull
    Explorer
    Feb 12, 2015
    Really? My 2015 SRW Silverado glove box sticker is 3333. Going by the door sticker the payload is 3933...and you have a dually. That just doesn't sound right. Check your door sticker to see if it is way different than the glove box.
  • jmtandem's avatar
    jmtandem
    Explorer II
    Feb 12, 2015
    Any opinions or do I just have to deal with a fifth wheel or tag along with current truck.


    You might look at the Truck Camper Magazine web pages. They just purchased a Ram 3500 dually crew cab and if I am not mistaken it has a payload of 6000 +/- pounds. That will carry the camper you are looking at.

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