Help....advice on purchasing truck camper
Hi everybody, Looking for some advice. We just sold our 33 LCDTS Silverback fifth wheel and are downsizing to a camper. We have a 2010 heavy duty 2500 diesel with Firestone air bags. We have taken a ...
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ykphil wrote:work2much wrote:ykphil wrote:
Two most important considerations when matching a truck to a TC are the truck's rated payload which should be equal to or higher than the total weight of the truck camper plus everything else in the bed (equipment, tools, fuel, water, etc.) and cab (driver, passengers, etc.), keeping in mind the weight posted on the TC might be underestimated. Nothing you can do or add to your truck such as air bags, stabilizers, etc. can change its payload. Second factor is the TC's centre of gravity which must be above or in front of your truck's rear axle. The rest is a question of preference.
I guess I have been doing it wrong for almost 30 years. What is your truck and camper history and experience?
Not here to argue about one's experience or history with trucks and TCs. I am simply stating two demonstrated facts, that truck payload and TC's COG in relation to the truck are important factors to consider when matching truck and TC.
Demonstrated facts? Almost every full size camper you see driving down the road is on a truck that is over GVWR. These are the real demonstrated facts. That is nothing new over the last 50+years btw.
I take it that you have very little experience with truck campers? That's cool. Keep an open mind. :)
