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TravelingDreame's avatar
Sep 09, 2023

Hard sided campers under 1500lbs with 6' int ht spreadsheet.

I found similar posts but I guess I'm too picky. If anyone knows of any other camper, let me know. It has to be under 1500lbs, at least 6 foot interior height and hard sided, (no canvas). Some like Runaway Rouser interior height of 5'10" are close but I don't want to bang my head, so its not my spreadsheet.

My SUV's tow limit is 2000lbs, so I need to keep it under 1500lbs dry weight since my personal stuff with be 300lbs and 200lbs for the 90% of capacity rule, correct?

Why do some mfrs keep interior dimensions a secret? I made an educated guess on some. Weight also seem to fluctuate depending on year and dealerships so I tried to put a realistic weight on each. Its within 100lbs.

If you think any data is incorrect, let me know and I'll update it.

Thanks!

  • I owned two different cargo trailers. Neither was full listed interior height when loading cargo.
    They are listed by their nominal EXTERIOR dimensions. The interior has roof bows that you bang your head into. Then, you lose more headroom when you insulate it and add a ceiling.
    Plan on ducking ;(
  • There is no 90% rule.
    Dry weight likely won't include a battery or propane. Many vehicles post the tow rating assuming an empty vehicle. When you start loading people and gear it reduces the tow rating. Check tbe fine print in your manual.